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FRIDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 2025

We had a great, full week in Year 2!

In English, we explored noun phrases to help us write descriptive sentences, which we then used on our very own acrostic poems. All of this helped us to describe the fantastic hand-made ‘Wild Things’ we created.

In Maths, we focused on comparing and ordering numbers and objects, helping us to understand their relative size and value. We also practised counting in 2s, 5s, 10s, and 3s, spotting number patterns to build a strong foundation for multiplication and division.

In IPC, we continued our unit 'How are You?' by learning about how to keep healthy. Our focus this week was on looking after our teeth. We carried out a fun science experiment using eggshells and different liquids to see which drinks can cause tooth decay. We also practised the best way to brush our teeth and discovered why dental hygiene is so important for a healthy smile.

Finally, after a tough selection process, Mr Matt announced the new Sports Leaders. A huge congratulations to the following children:

2JH: Finley

2SM: Dian

2JQ: Eryssa

2PS: Ridaah

2DK: Edan

2RM: Chloe K

Thank you to all children who expressed an interest in the role. There will be many more leadership opportunities coming up throughout the year. Keep putting yourself forward!

Lastly, we look forward to seeing many of you at the ISP Summer Fair tomorrow, which will take place from 10.00 am until 2.00 pm. Have a great weekend!

Ms. Jade and the Year 2 Team

LEGENDARY LEARNER

Congratulations to all of our legendary learner's from last week!

2DK: Bella

2JH: Ivy

2JQ: Amy

2PS: Irene

2RM: Mann

2SM: Lea

PARENT INFORMATION

We would love to know more about your child from your perspective. Please take a few minutes to complete this Google Form so we can better support them this year. Thank you!

BABY PHOTOS NEEDED

As part of our upcoming history lesson next week, the children will be comparing how people grow and change. To make this task more meaningful and enjoyable, we would love for each child to have a baby photo of themselves to share with the class.

Please could you email a baby photo to your class teacher by today, Friday 26th September.

YEAR 2 TRIP TO PARKCITY HOSPITAL

As part of our IPC unit “How Are You?”, Year 2 will be visiting Parkcity Medical Centre on the following days:

Wednesday 8th October: 2JH, 2JQ and 2SM

Thursday 9th October: 2DK, 2PS and 2RM

Please refer to the SchoolsBuddy message for full details.

We know the children will have a fantastic time bringing their learning to life!

SUMMER FAIR @ ISP

Saturday 27th September from 10.00 AM - 2.00 PM

Join us for a day of fun and celebration on the Secondary Campus, where there will be lots of food, music and fun for the whole family. Entry is free.

KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE ONLINE CONFERENCE
When: Wednesday 1st October 8.15-9.45am.

Where: Secondary campus

Join our online safety team for an informative session on helping your child navigate the digital world safely.

Learn practical strategies to support safe, responsible and balanced online use at home and school.

Suitable for all ISP parents and families.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Monday 29th September

All Y2-6 student leaders (Primary Prefects, Student Council, Sustainability Ambassadors, Sports Leaders, Digital Leaders & Vice Captains) must wear their neat ISP white uniform for this fantastic event! There will be lots of photos and videos taken and we want all our leaders to look their best.

ARRIVAL REMINDER
A gentle reminder that, unless they are attending an early CCA or Sports team training, children should not arrive at school before 7.30am, when staff are on duty to supervise them. Thank you.

CCA PICK UP
As shared by Ms Sharon in her Newsletter, dismissal after CCAs is by collection from the Ground Floor Playground by the Primary office. This is for all children unless they have an exit pass or they are on a JPR bus.

NEXT WEEK

ENGLISH

Next week in English, we will focus on subject/verb agreement, helping the children to understand singular and plural. We’ll also practice using the conjunction and to join two sentences, which will make their writing more cohesive and engaging. Additionally, in classes we will create a non-chronological report toolkit, learning which features are important and what is the correct structure.

MATHS

Next week in math, we are kicking off our new unit on addition and subtraction by using our place value knowledge. We will start with a solid review of number bonds to 10, then apply those concepts to fact families and related facts with numbers up to 20. Finally, we will use our understanding of tens to learn number bonds to 100, building a strong foundation for mental math.

IPC

Next week in IPC, we will be learning about the human lifecycle. The children will explore how humans change and grow from babies, to children, to adults, and eventually into old age. We will look closely at the different stages, what makes each stage unique, and how our needs and abilities change as we grow. As part of this, we will also be playing a fun “Guess Who?” game to see if we can spot the differences between Year 2 children as babies compared to how they are now.

PSHE

In PSHE next week the children will be learning about consent, respect and body boundaries. We will discuss what to do when someone does something you don’t like when it is a small problem or a serious problem.

HOMEWORK

HOME READING

On your child’s Library Day, they will receive their Grey Reading Record along with their three Home Reading Books. Inside the Grey Reading Record, you will find a summarised version of the Home Reading guidance for your ease of reference. On the front, you will also see the link to the reading website, together with your child’s BugClub username and password on the back.

These Home Reading Books are carefully matched to your child’s reading ability and are designed to help them build fluency and enjoyment at home. Please remember to read with your child for 10–15 minutes a day and sign their Reading Record each night.

Books should be brought into school every day so that teachers have the opportunity to listen to your child read and reassess regularly. If you have any concerns about your child's reading level, please add a comment in the reading record, and your class teacher will review it. Please keep in mind, however, that reading is a gradual journey. It is entirely normal for children to remain at a particular level for some time, especially as the texts increase in complexity. Consistent, steady progress is valuable, and every stage contributes meaningfully to your child’s development as a confident and capable reader.

All three books will be changed on your child's Library Day.

Thank you for your continued support in nurturing your child’s love of reading!