Welcome to Year 2

Programme

• Welcome• The new National Curriculum• Teaching and learning• Behaviour expectations and rewards• Reminders• Any questions?

Staff in Year 2

Teaching Staff: Mrs Brazell (2PB)Miss Hughes (2KH)

Support Staff: Mrs Dowling (2PB)Mrs Holland (2KH)

PE: Mr Gooch and Mr Coke teach Games on Tuesday afternoon.

The New National Curriculum

• The new National Curriculum came into effect from September 2014.

• Year 2 now follow the new curriculum in ALL subject areas. • Science, History and Geography and other foundation

subjects are linked to our topics, where possible.• RE continues to focus on Christianity and Judaism.• ICT now includes basic programming, research and

communication skills.• PE (Real PE scheme).• French is introduced in KS1.

Year 2 Topics and Educational Visits

Autumn Term: Famous PeopleDrama group visit (in school)

Spring Term: The CoronationWindsor Castle

Summer Term: IslandsHenley River and Rowing Museum

Home LearningSkills 2 points 4 points 6 points 8 points 10 points

VerbalI enjoy reading, writing and

speaking.

Talk to someone about the World War and Remembrance Day.

Read a story about someone who has been helpful. Record your favourite part and why?

Visit the local library and record some facts about Florence Nightingale.

Write a poem about either Florence Nightingale or Remembrance Day.

Write your own recount in the role of Florence Nightingale. Think about what she did, how she felt and who she met.

MathematicalI enjoy working with numbers

and being scientific.

Think of a way of recording a human’s basic needs.

We are learning how to use a digital camera. Take a camera out with you and take some photos on your own. Print them and stick them into your book.

Make a picture out of different shapes.

Grow a plant and keep a diary of how tall it grows.

Find a safe space in your local area and do a traffic survey. Collect your data in a tally chart and then record in a block graph.

VisualI enjoy painting, drawing and

visualising.

Draw your favourite flower or plant.

Use a paint program on the computer to create your own picture of a poppy field.

Use different materials to make a firework picture.

Whilst visiting a country park or on a walk, paint a picture of the scenery.You might want to take a photo and paint it when you get home.

Make a collage Christmas Nativity scene.

KinaestheticI enjoy doing hands on

activities.

Visit your local park and take some photos of different plants and label them.

Make your own percussion instrument.

Create a printed pattern using different materials.

Make a lamp for Florence Nightingale.

Make a 3d model of a famous British landmark.

MusicalI enjoy listening and making

music

Listen to a piece of music from War Time Britain.

Learn a new song. Sing a song in French. Find out about the traditional music from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Compose and record your own song.

InterpersonalI enjoy working with others

Make up your own ball game and play with your family.

Take a walk around Binfield and use your noticing muscle to find the local landmarks.

Make a booklet about your family.

Make a cake with someone and record the recipe.

Go on a family outing to London and record what you did.

Home Learning• First, read the grid and decide which tasks you would like to do. You

need to complete tasks (at least two from each area) that total 60 points. You will have a term to complete the tasks.

• You must have evidence for all your activities in your home learning

book. Photographs are a good way to capture models or performances for example. In addition, it is expected that you complete 10 minutes of home learning daily e.g. Reading or basic Maths skills.

• To help spread out your tasks and so teachers can check your

progress please bring in your book when you have completed a task and then bring in your book the Monday before half term.

SATs Preparations

What you can do now• After listening to your child read, please ask

questions about their reading to check their understanding.

• Encourage writing at home e.g. Keep a diary, write a recount about a visit, write own stories, take photos and write captions.

• Use number skills in everyday situations e.g. estimating measures, reading price labels, practise times tables (2,5,10).

Equipment• At least two pencils• Rubber• Sharpener• Glue stick• 30cm ruler• Coloured pencils• A small pencil case containing only the essentials.• It is a good idea to have all equipment labelled with

your child’s name so that they can be given back if lost.

Year 2 Expectations– Lining up quickly and quietly

• Organisation– Bring in your reading book, reading log and magpie book every day– Hand in letters and reply slips independently– Use the toilet during break times as much as possible

• Settle to tasks straight away– Making sure you have the right equipment

• Listening to instructions and carrying them through the first time• Manners

– Answering an adult in a polite way and not calling out– Entering the room quietly and calmly– Sitting properly on the carpet and on a chair

• Work your best at all times• Keep to the class charter• Always show kindness and respect towards all adults and to one another

Rewards

• Verbal praise• Team points• Pupil of the week• Golden star• Class marble/pebble jar• Toy and diary• BLP time on a Friday

Sanctions

1. Non verbal warning2. Verbal warning (orange)3. Time out next door (red)4. Assistant Headteacher involved if sent out 3 times5. Three recorded incidents result in the child being sent to

the Deputy Headteacher.

NB: In cases of more serious behaviour issues e.g. hitting, kicking, swearing the child will be sent straight to the AHT and parents notified.

Reminders• Parent helpers. If you have a current Bracknell Forest DBS

and would like to hear children read, accompany us on trips or have any free time, please let us know.

• Please make sure all items of clothing, water bottles etc are clearly named.

• Please ensure that your child has a water bottle and PE kit in school everyday.

• If somebody different will be collecting your child, or you are delayed, please leave a message with the office.

• If you need to speak to us, please wait until after school or make an appointment at the office.

Uniform

• Winter: grey trousers / skirt • Summer: dresses / shorts can be worn (no cycling shorts under dresses)• White shirt – top button done up and shirt tucked in• Tie to be done up to meet collar• School shoes (black – no trainers)• Hair tied back with red, white, grey or black hair tie.• Nail varnish not to be worn• Earrings: gold or silver studs. No sparkly or fashion earrings. • Watch can be worn. No bracelets / bands.• PE: red Binfield T shirt, red fleece/jacket, black jogging bottoms and trainers

(outdoor games), black shorts (indoor). No cycling shorts. White socks (not same ones as worn to school that day). Earrings and watches to be removed or tape provided.

• ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE NAMED PLEASE!

Attendance

• Target for each child: 95%• EWO involvement if below 90%• Attendance certificates: 100%• Illness: phone office each day of illness• Note on return to school • Send in note for planned absence (e.g. Medical appointment). • Children need to be in school at 8:40am. • Year 2 line up on the Infant Playground and are collected by

their teacher.• No authorisation for holidays during term time.

How you can support your child?

• Asking your child questions about what they have learnt in school each day

• Encouragement with areas they find challenging• Encouragement to join school clubs and participate

in the full life of the school• Making us aware of anything that may influence their

academic progress or attitude towards school life• Encouragement with Home Learning• FOBS

Thank you for coming.

We look forward to having a fantastic year!