There are three Year 2 classes and each class has a full time teaching assistant. During their time in Year 2, we encourage the children to become more independent and strive to do their very best.
Every morning, the children have an English and Maths lesson. These are taught within their individual classes.
We follow the NCTEM maths scheme and the pupils thoroughly enjoy the reasoning challenges that come with it. The children develop their understanding of maths through learning how to tackle problems using different methods. They first start by using equipment and move onto representing their problems by drawing pictures. They then develop their understanding of abstract methods. By the time the children leave Year 2, we want them to have the skills needed to be competent mathematicians.
English (Reading and Writing) units follow a three-week structure which is consistently adapted throughout the school (see our writing page). Pupils learn and consolidate new skills based on a variety of different books, within a wide range of contexts. The text types covered in Year 2 include: setting descriptions, character descriptions, information texts, instruction texts, short stories and recounts. We believe that learning to read is one of the most important things your child does at school. Pupils read individually during most English lessons. Our goal is for all pupils to be independent readers and have a real love of reading by the time they leave Year 2.
Some children continue with their phonics learning in Year 2. The school follows the Read, Write Inc phonics scheme. The children are very familiar with this from Year 1. They are taught in groups, but these groups are flexible and may change throughout the year. The children who have completed their phonics learning will complete Year 2 reading lessons. These lessons focus on learning a range of reading skills and building fluency.
In their History lessons, pupils explore the story the Great Fire of London and learn how the famous fire began. Pupils also learn about two significant individuals Christopher Columbus and Neil Armstrong and the impact they have made on the world. We also learn all about Coventry and understand what was made in Coventry during the past. Throughout our Geography lessons, the children learn about the World and be able to use their map skills to identify its 7 continents and 5 oceans. The children will also be learning all about Kenya and compare this to the United Kingdom. Within History and Geography, the children also have the opportunity to develop their writing skills.
Weekly Science lessons as well as RE, PSHE and Music also form part of our curriculum in Year 2. Science topics covered include: plants, animals including humans, habitats and living things and materials and their properties (see our science page). Our Science lessons involve carrying out lots of scientific experiments and this is always something the children enjoy.
Letters to parents
Letters that have been circulated to parents are available for you to view and download here.
Punctuality
Please click here for our expectations of punctuality with arrival & collection of your child.
Teachers
- Beta Class Teacher: Miss Greves
- Beta Learning Support: Mrs Purewal & Mrs Williamson
- Delta Class Teacher: Mrs Briah (Year Leader)
- Delta Learning Support: Mrs Maidment
- Gamma Class Teacher: Mrs Nolan & Mrs Karmali
- Gamma Learning Support: Mrs Johnson
KS1 Additional Support:
- Miss Lees & Miss Ball
Carousel & PE days
On a carousel day, pupils will spend the afternoon doing art, computing and PE. These are taught by specialist teachers. Pupils also have an additional PE day which is taught by their class teacher. On Carousel and PE days, please send children to school in their school PE kit. Children will be asked to tie long hair back and remove all jewellery for PE lessons.
- Carousel day for year 2: Monday
- PE day for year 2: Friday
- PE day for year 2: Thursday
- Carousel day for year 2: Friday
Trips
Pupils will experience two trips in Year 2. They will visit Selly Manor in the Autumn term to enhance their learning about the Great Fire of London. This is a great trip and former pupils have always thoroughly enjoyed it. The pupils have the opportunity to have a tour of the house and participate in role play activities.
The pupils also visit Conkers in the Summer term. This is a reward for the pupils for their hard work and dedication in the Key Stage 1 SATs. This is partly subsidised by the school.
Pupils will experience three trips in Year 2. They will be visited by Selly Manor in the Autumn term to enhance their learning about the Great Fire of London. This is an interactive session where the children can be immersed into 1666 and experience what it was like when the fire started.
During the spring term the children will have an animal visitor in school where they will bring a range of animals for the children to learn about as well as learning about their basic needs and habitats. The children will also be visiting the weavers cottage in Coventry to learn about the things made in Coventry in the past.
In the summer term, the children will be visiting the West Midlands Safari Park to explore the African village which links to our topic ‘Kenya’ in Geography. The children will be able to see a range of animals and learn all about them.
Pupils will experience two trips in Year 2. They will visit Selly Manor in the Spring term to enhance their learning about the Great Fire of London. This is a great trip and former pupils have always thoroughly enjoyed it. The pupils have a tour of the house and participate in role play activities.
The pupils also visit Conkers in the Summer term. This is a reward for the pupils for their hard work and dedication in the Key Stage 1 SATs. This is partly subsidised by the school.
Homework
Each Thursday we send home a piece of maths and English homework. We ask for the homework to be returned to school by the following Thursday. We also expect parents to hear their children read a minimum of 5 times a week for at least 5 minutes.
Curriculum information
Other Information
Drinks and Fruit
Children are provided with a piece of fruit each breaktime, therefore they do not need to bring in a snack. However, they can bring a healthy snack if they want to.
We ask parents to provide a water bottle, filled with fresh water each day so that children have access to a drink.
What your child needs to bring to school each day
Reading book and diary
Water bottle
Please do not send toys to school as children get very upset if they are lost.
What to do if you have a problem
If someone else is collecting your child on a particular day or if you have a problem that may affect your child’s school day – please tell us first thing in the morning. Alternatively you can contact us on Class Dojo.
If you have any concerns please raise them in the first instance with your child’s teacher or teaching assistant. Should you need to escalate the issue please call the school to arrange an appointment with Sue Squires (Deputy Head) or Jacqueline McGibney(Headteacher).
Thank you
Year 2 Team
Key stage 1 and 2