This half term, our core book is ‘Drawn Together’ by Min LE. “When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack of a common language leads to confusion, frustration, and silence. But as they sit down to draw together, something magical happens—a shared love of art and storytelling enables the two to form a bond that goes beyond words.” Another text we will explore is ‘The Dark’ by Lemony Snicket. A wonderful story about conquering your fears!

These core texts focus on the themes of empathy and understanding. Both deal with overcoming uncertainties and difficulties. Children will learn about the Zones of Regulation and will focus on our relevant Character Skills to explore and discuss their own feelings and emotions. Children will write their own poems, character and setting descriptions inspired by the core texts.

In R E this term, the children will learn about the significance of religious festivals such as Hanukkah  Diwali and Christmas. They will also reflect on spiritual and moral values within religions and how these relate to their own lives. 

Children will continue to practice decoding, prosody and comprehension during daily reading sessions.  They will also begin to learn a range of reading strategies and learning behaviours starting with predicting. Children will learn to answer questions using the text as evidence and explore answering different types of questions. 

In maths, children will focus on addition and subtraction using a range of concrete resources such as counters, ten frames and Rekenreks.  They will learn how to add and subtract up to two 2-digit numbers across ten.  Children will then use their knowledge of place value and addition and subtraction to find missing numbers in calculations.  Children will continue to develop their mathematical language and will be encouraged to use this when talking about their learning.  Please support your child to explore multiplication and division by practicing their 2, 5 and 10 times tables on Times Tables Rockstars.

During indoor PE, children will develop their social skills by playing games that require problem-solving and collaboration.  Outdoor sessions with our coach will be learning how to hit a ball with a racket in order to have a rally with a partner.    

This half term, children will continue to learn about the properties of materials and research John McAdam, the inventor of tarmac. They will make predictions on the suitability of materials for a runway and will carry out a simple test to observe and record which material a vehicle travels the furthest distance on.

In computing, children will learn how to design algorithms and debug programs they have created.  In online safety, the children will learn how people can act differently online compared to in the real world and where to get help when needed.

In history, children will be using a range of primary and secondary resources to research the different modes of flight through history. Children will identify the similarities and differences between the Wright brothers’ plane and modern day planes. They will also create a timeline of key events during the history of flight and investigate significant figures such as Amy Johnson and the Wright brothers and how they have influenced modern day flight.  

In PSHE, children will focus on their health and well being including how to manage their emotions, the benefits of physical activity and how to keep their bodies and minds healthy.

Children will listen to, sing and follow a beat in music. They will be learning a new song called HO HO HO.

• Thursday 31st October - Heritage workshop

• Friday 29th November - Inset Day (school closed to all pupils)

• Thursday 5th December - Year 2 Class Assembly @ 8:45 am

• Friday 20th December - Whole School Carol Concert & Christmas Lunch (pupils can wear a festive jumper)

• Monday 23rd December - Sunday 5th January: Christmas Break 

• Monday 6th January: School reopens to pupils