This year the lead squirrels looking to encourage you will be Mrs White and Mrs Iqbal supported by Mrs Fjeld-Wong, Miss Cockle and Miss Goodfield and all of us are very excited and looking forward to a 'nutty' year. There are lots of opportunities to Explore learning inside and out whilst Enjoying our time together.

• Click here for Term 1's newsletter.
• Click here for Term 2's newsletter.
• Click here for Term 3's newsletter.
• Click here for Term 4's newsletter.
• Click here for Term 5's newsletter
• Click here for Term 6's newsletter

Here is an overview of what books we will be looking at in each term and what our topic question will be in those terms.

This document will share with your the overview of our learning for the whole academic year: Curriculum Overview Year 2 

Term 1 summary

Year 2 had a brilliant first term to start the year. They have been filling marble jars and joining in with all the school events. 

We started looking at our I wonder question: 'I wonder how my academy has changed over time?' by looking at aerial images of the academy and building 3D models.

We also learnt about our new Oasis Global linked country of India. We compared the weather and ate delicious Indian food. 

•  Daily reading-  5 times a day for 5 minutesChildren to record in reading diary daily reading that is completed at home. Reading diaries need to be sent into school daily.
• Times table practice on times tables rock starsChildren should be going onto TT Rockstars at home daily for 10 minutes. This will support them with learning their 2,5,3 and 10 times tables. 
• SumdogWork on Sumdog is set weekly by Mrs White. This work is personalised to each child and enables the children to focus on very specific learning to support their academic progress. This can be found under tasks under Sumdog. 

• Times Tables and Spelling tests:Every Friday, children will be tested in school on Times Tables and spellings. Spellings will be sent home termly and Arithmetic practice will be set on Sumdog weekly. On Friday, children will receive a score out of 10 which will be recorded in reading diaries for parents to see. Please ensure Reading diaries are brought into school daily.

• Useful linksSumdog      Times Tables Rock Stars: Play (ttrockstars.com)

Outdoor Learning Day 

Year 2 Enjoyed Exploring nature and our local habitats. We became kings and queens of nature by creating our own crowns using foliage we found on our nature walk.