Welcome to Year 2 with Mrs Rossen and Mrs Stewart .

We are looking forward to an exciting half term ahead with lots of learning in and out of the classroom.

In English this half term we are learning how to write a set of instructions using all the key features.

In maths our focus is on place value, addition and subtraction. 

We will be learning lots in other areas of the curriculum too. In science this half term we are learning about animals including humans. In RE we are learning about Christianity, and thinking about how we can show kindness. In geography we are looking at the River Tyne and learning about why is it important. In art we are learning about the artist L.S. Lowry. In Music the theme is  Call and Response linked to animals. 

Every Friday we will be sending homework books home. In the homework books you will find the creative and maths homework. The creative homework has activities for you to choose from and can be completed in any order over the half term; please try to do at least 1 a week. Children will be awarded with house points for these activities once completed. The weekly maths homework will be a sheet which covers a range of maths skills. The homework books need to be handed in on Monday every week and will be handed out again on a Friday.

The children will come home with their reading books every night. We will be reading with each child individually at least once a week (as well as in a group). We would like the children to have their reading books and diaries in school every day. We have designated reading time every afternoon in class and we use this opportunity to read our home reading books independently as well.

The children have PE on a  Monday and Thursday afternoon this half term so they need to come into school wearing their school PE kit (no football strips) and trainers; hair should be tied back and all jewellery removed. We are lucky enough to have a  coach to help us with multi skills.

We are going to have a brillant half term and we can’t wait for our adventures.

If you have any questions please as always just ask and thank you for your continued support.