Class Teacher – Miss McCarthy
We are supported by:
Teaching Assistants – Miss Coggins, Mrs Howlett and Mrs Boyle
Nursery Nurse – Mrs Pudwell
Have a look and find out more about what we love to do in Year 2!
2022-2023
Please click on the link below to download a copy of our Curriculum Map for the whole year. It will provide you with an overview of our learning focus for each subject for every term.
Curriculum Map – Year 2
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PE Information
Term 4, our PE days will be Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.
Please can you ensure that your child is wearing the correct PE kit to school on these days.
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My name is Miss McCarthy and I will be your child’s Year 2 teacher for the Summer Term. I am extremely excited to be part of the St John Fisher family.
Our topic for this term is Coastlines and we will be exploring this topic in great detail.
I am looking forward to teaching your children and I am looking forward to meeting you all.
My classroom is an open-door policy so please come and see me if you have any questions or for anything at all.
Thank you all,
Miss McCarthy
Summer Term 1 – 2023
Coastline
This project will help us to learn about the physical and human features
of coastal regions across the United Kingdom, including a detailed
exploration of the coastal town of Whitby, in Yorkshire.
Let’s get ready to explore!
Coastline – Knowledge Organiser
Coastline – Word Mat
Coastline – Home Learning
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Spring Term2 – 2023
Bright Lights Big City
What do you know about England’s capital city? Let’s find out all about London, including its history, transport and famous landmarks. Are you ready for the bright lights of the big city? Hop in a black cab and enjoy the ride.
Click on the links below to help you prepare for our adventure:
Bright Lights Big City – Knowledge Organiser
Bright Lights Big City – Fun Facts
Bright Lights Big City – Glossary
Bright Lights Big City – Home Learning Workbook
Bright Lights Big City – Home Learning
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Spring Term 1 – 2023
Dear St Michael the Archangel class,
Thank you for a wonderful half term of learning, fun and Advent.
Please find our knowledge organiser for Term 3 which is called Beat Band Boogie and has a music focus.
Writing: We will start with our book called The Bear and The Piano for the first 3 weeks and this will help us to write our own story.
Reading:
The Ride-by Nights and Too Small Tola
Science:
Living things and their habitats will be the focus of science lessons
RE: Christmas, Parables and Miracles
Beat Band Boogie – Book List
Beat Band Boogie – Glossary
Beat Band Boogie – Home Learning
Beat Band Boogie – Knowledge Organiser
Beat Band Boogie – Word Mat
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Autumn Term 2 2022 – Christmas Activities
The year 2 team hope that you and your families have a wonderful Christmas.
We hope that Mrs Horn will return to SJF and I will pass on your good wishes.
Here are some activities for you to try at home over the holiday
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Mrs McEwan has found some interesting websites for you to explore:
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/levels/z3g4d2p
A variety of key stage 1 learning clips for maths and literacy
www.portablenorthpole.com/santa-video
Parents you need a photo of your child to upload to get the best out of this! It is beautiful.
www.noradsanta.org/en Christmas Eve time filler from 4.00 – see where Santa is in the world.
www.primarygames.com/holidays/christmas/games/snowline
A variety of seasonal games
www.topmarks.co.uk/Christmas/NativityStory.aspx
Keep safe and have fun. Mrs Penman, Mrs Howlett, Miss Coggins, and Mrs Turton
Autumn Term 2 2022
This term our topic is called’ Journeys’. Below you will find a knowledge organiser to help you discuss some ideas at home
Knowledge Organiser – Journeys
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Autumn Term 1 2022
Firstly, I would like to invite you to a ‘Meet the Teacher’ meeting at 2.45pm on Wednesday 14th September. Parents and carers are welcome to a short informal meeting in the classroom to find out more about our organisation and the term ahead. We realise this may not be convenient for everyone and will give copies of any information given out for your child to take home.
This term our exciting topic is called ‘What makes a hero?’ Below you will find some documents to help you prepare your child for their learning. You will also find some ideas for Home Learning activities.
Please also find a letter and power point to welcome you to Key Stage One.
READING
Please try to read every day if you can.
You could use our Virtual Library if you need something to read.
Click on the image below to access it.
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2021-2022
Topic – Summer Term 2
Our exciting topic for this term is called ‘Bounce’ and it will teach your child about movement, sport and how to refine their physical skills. This project will develop your child’s knowledge of different sports, sporting heroes, playground games and teamwork.
Below you will find documents to support your child’s learning.
Topic – Summer Term 1
This term our topic is called ‘The Scented Garden’. Please look at the Knowledge Organiser to find out about what your child will be learning. You will also find ideas for Home Learning, a glossary and fun facts.
Scented Garden – knowledge-organiser
Scented Garden – home-learning ideas
Topic – Spring Term 2
This term our topic is called ‘Street Detectives’. Please look at the documents below to help prepare your child for their learning.
You will find a knowledge organiser, a sheet of fun facts, a glossary for new vocabulary and some home learning ideas, which you can choose to do in any order.
Have fun learning!
- Street Detectives Knowledge Organiser
- Street Detectives Glossary
- Street Detectives Fun Facts
- Street Detectives Home Learning Ideas
Topic – Spring Term 1
Please look at the Knowledge Organiser below to see what your child will be learning about in this term’s topic.
You will also find a glossary of vocabulary that you can discuss with your child at home.
Homework
Homework books go home on a Friday. Choose one reading task to do from the red homework book every week. Spellings will be sent home on a Friday to learn for the following Friday. Remember to practise number bonds to 10 and 20, counting in steps of 2 5 and 10 and even your 2, 5 and 10 times tables.
Try to read everyday if you can!
Our School Mascot, Johnny Fisher, loves reading!
You could use our Virtual Library if you need something to read.
Click on the image below to access it.
Welcome to Key Stage One Documents