Year 2
Welcome to our Year 2 Classes!
We regularly update ClassDojo with any important messages and everything going on in school so make sure you have signed up to ClassDojo and that you are checking it regularly. Please speak to your child's teacher if you need to know more or click here.
In Year 2 we have two classes - Kingfishers and Starlings
In Year 2 Starlings the class teacher Miss Wickens. The teaching assistant is Mrs Samir and Miss Ward.
In Year 2 Kingfishers the class teacher is Mrs Emerson. The teaching assistant is Miss Lee, with additional support from Lesley Harding in the AM.
Both classes are made up of children who are aged between 6 and 7 years old. The children follow the National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 which builds upon the children’s learning and experiences in Year 1.
Timings of the day
8.45 - 9.00 Registration & Rise and Shine it's Chatty Time
*If it is raining outside then the classroom door will be opened at 8.35
9.00 - 10.20 Morning Teaching Sessions
10.20 - 10.30 Snack and milk
10.30 - 10.40. Playtime
10.45 - 12.00 Morning Teaching Sessions
12.00 - 13.00 Lunchtime
13.00 - 15.00 Afternoon Teaching Sessions
15.00 - 15.15 Additional reading/number teaching session then Home time
15.15. Home time
Please note that we run our own breakfast club every morning from 8am. Contact school if you would like your child to attend.
If you need after school support, please contact KidZ Corner.
We offer lots of after school club activities Monday to Thursdays so make sure you are checking ClassDojo at the start of each half term to see the full list. You can sign up on the Gateway App.
In Year 2 we expect:
- Reading books and reading records to be brought in every day.
- Reading books to be read 5 nights a week.
- Reading records to be signed so that we can see your child’s progress at home.
- A charge of £5 for lost/damaged reading books.
- Spellings to be practised at least 5 nights a week.
- P.E. kit to be in school on P.E. days. Click here to see what the correct P.E. kit.
- Homework to be completed and handed in on a Monday.
PE
Year 2 have P.E on a Thursday with Ronan from Manchester United Foundation. They will also have one session with the class teacher. See the termly newsletter for the day. Please ensure that your child has the correct P.E. kit in school.
All kit should be named and kept in a labelled bag to be left in school. It is advised that the children keep their P.E. bags in school for the duration of the half term.
We like to encourage physical fitness here at Primrose Hill. Every day we take part in a DAILY MILE run using our excellent outside facilities!
Curriculum
We cover a broad curriculum. We upload half term curriculum overviews on ClassDojo so you can stay up to date with what your child is learning. Please ask your child’s class teacher if you are ever unsure.
Phonics
Phonics is being covered through our RWI sounds charts. The children work hard to decode, segment and blend their sounds to become more familiar with their spelling and reading.
Home Learning
Please see the tab to the right for our home learning overview and what you can do to support your child’s learning.
Reading books
Children will only change books when they have been heard to read at home and can fully comprehend their reading book, this may mean your child will keep their book for longer than a week if they cannot answer the questions confidently.
Snack
Children have access to a daily healthy snack and a small bottle of milk during the morning session. Please send a small water bottle each day. Children will have access to this throughout the day.
If you would like to discuss anything further or have any further questions regarding what is being covered in Year 2 then please contact the class teacher on ClassDojo to arrange an appointment.