Beech Class

Welcome to Beech Class! 

Welcome to Year 2! Beech and Maple class are all about learning through fun and exploring various topics!

Our PE days are Tuesdays and Fridays. Please remember to wear school PE kits on these days. 

Spellings will be done in school on Thursdays and new spellings issued on Thursdays too!

AUTUMN

English
In English, your child will continue to develop their writing skills through the Clever Writer approach.  We continue to employ various techniques to enhance creativity, grammar, and vocabulary, enabling students to become confident and eloquent writers. We will continue to work on handwriting and begin to join letters throughout the year. Many of the stories we write this term are set in London.

Reading and Spellings

Reading books will be sent home and changed once per week, each class may vary so please check with your child’s class teacher. In year 2 we sometimes encourage children to change their book when they are ready for a new one during Guided Reading sessions. Please make a short note in their reading records when they have read at home, this helps the class teacher to know whether they are ready to change their book or keep it a week or so longer. 
In Year 2, we recognise the importance of understanding and applying spelling rules and we encourage children to learn their home spellings diligently.  We will have a spelling quiz and new spelling lists will be given out on Thursday.

Maths
We aim to provide a solid foundation in Mathematics, with a specific focus on Place Value, Number and Addition and Subtraction this term. In year 2 we will learn and practise the 2, 5 and 10 times tables and mental maths in all four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division). We continue to ensure that students grasp key concepts and develop problem-solving skills. Through interactive lessons and practical examples, we aim to make learning maths enjoyable and accessible to all children in Beech Class.

Science
This Autumn term in science we will be learning about Materials. We will look at what things are made of and how they are suited to purpose.  Our aim is to foster a sense of curiosity and appreciation for the world in which we live and we will investigate how we can manipulate and change materials. 

History

In History we will be learning about The Great Fire of London, how it affected us and what it meant to the rest of England. We'll round off our topic of 'Fire, Fire' with a Geography unit about landmarks and finding our way round modern day London.

SPRING.

Our topic this term is ‘Heroes’.

English

In English, your child will continue to develop their writing skills through the Clever Writer approach.  We employ various techniques to enhance creativity, grammar, and vocabulary, enabling students to become confident and eloquent writers. In Year 2, we recognize the importance of understanding and applying spelling rules and we encourage children to learn their home spellings diligently.

Maths

We aim to provide a solid foundation in mathematics, with a specific focus on multiplication and division this term. We ensure that students grasp key concepts and develop strong problem-solving skills. Through interactive lessons and practical examples, we aim to make learning maths enjoyable and accessible to all children in Beech Class.

History

One of our chosen heroes is Florence Nightingale, a pioneering nurse who made a remarkable impact on the field of healthcare. We explore her inspiring journey, her contributions to modern nursing, and how her work continues to influence healthcare practices today. In comparison we will also be studying the life of Mary Seacole. By studying these remarkable individuals, we hope to develop values of compassion, determination, and resilience in our students.

Science

This Spring term in Science we will cover animals, including humans. We believe it's essential for children to understand the wonders of the animal kingdom and the intricate connections between animals and humans. We explore different animal habitats, their unique adaptations and their life cycles and behaviours. Our aim is to foster a sense of curiosity and appreciation for the incredible diversity of life on our planet.

SUMMER 

Our topic this term is ‘Adventures in the Southern Hemisphere’.

English

In English, your child will continue to develop their writing skills through the Clever Writer approach.  We continue to employ various techniques to enhance creativity, grammar, and vocabulary, enabling students to become confident and eloquent writers. In Year 2, we recognise the importance of understanding and applying spelling rules and we continue to encourage children to learn their home spellings diligently.
This term we will be exploring stories from Southern Africa to widen their awareness of different cultures.

Maths

We continue to aim to provide a solid foundation in mathematics, with a specific focus on Fractions, Time, Statistics and Position and Direction. We will continue to practise their 2, 5 and 10 times tables and mental maths in all four operations. We continue to ensure that students grasp key concepts and develop problem-solving skills. Through interactive lessons and practical examples, we aim to make learning maths enjoyable and accessible to all children in Beech Class.

Science

This Summer term in Science we will be learning about ‘Living things and their habitats’ followed by ‘Plants’. We will continue to explore different animal habitats, their unique adaptations and their life cycles and behaviours. Our aim is to foster a sense of curiosity and appreciation for the incredible diversity of life on our planet.

Geography

The above also feeds into our Geography topic where we learn about the hemispheres, continents and oceans. We will focus on the continent of Africa with a focus on South Africa.  

Our PE days are Tuesdays and Friday. Please remember to wear school PE kits on these days.