Welcome to Year Two

What we are learning next week

In maths we will be consolidating all of our learning so far in Year Two. We will be focusing on addition, subtraction, division and multiplication. 

In our literacy lessons the children will be retelling the story 'The Dark'..

In Science we will be learning about how plants reproduce. We will be looking at the life cycle of a sunflower and an oak tree. We will also use secondary sources to research about plants. You can read the knowledge organiser here.

In Art we will be creating a clay sculpture by manipulating and joining clay together. You can read the knowledge organiser here.

In History we will be comparing the similarities and differences between hospitals in the 1800s and hospitals now.

What we have been learning this week:

This week in literacy we have edited our story form last week and have written an apology letter from our mean character.

This week in Maths we have been introduced to money. We have recognised coins and notes and we have counted in coins.

We are encouraging the children to use Doodle Maths at home to improve their maths fluency. If you do not know your child's login, please ask your class teacher.

In Geography we have compared Upton and London. We have considered the land use in both and have drawn and labelled features.

In Science this week we have looked at animal classification keys. We have grouped animals based on their characteristics and have answered yes and no questions.

In DT this week we have evaluated our looms and considered the different ways we could have improved it.

Next month the children will be completing the statutory Phonics Screening. Please make sure that you are listening to your child read at least 3 times a week and have looked at the alternative sounds in the phonics pack. If you have lost the pack please see your class teacher for a new one as this is the last push and the children must get at least 32/40 to pass.

Have a great weekend everyone!

On Wednesday Morning, the whole school laced up their running shoes to 'Sprint into Summer'.

The children clearly enjoyed themselves as they completed sponsored laps of the school to raise much needed funds for the PSFA.

Thank you to family and friends for your kind sponsorship.

What we have been learning this week:

This week in literacy we have thought about what we are excited to see at the Science Museum and have used a conjunction to explain why we thought this. We have written a recount about what we did at the Science Museum.

This week in Maths we have been dividing amounts by sharing and grouping. We have used counters and pictorial representations to show this.

We are encouraging the children to use Doodle Maths at home to improve their maths fluency. If you do not know your child's login, please ask your class teacher.

In Geography we have learnt about the human features of London and wrote our own leaflets and tourist maps about these features.

We were very excited about our trip to the Science Museum this week and the children enjoyed learning about Space and Matter. The children visited a Planetarium where they got to see the Solar System. The children also enjoyed a slime workshop.

Next month the children will be completing the statutory Phonics Screening. Please make sure that you are listening to your child read at least 3 times a week and have looked at the alternative sounds in the phonics pack. If you have lost the pack please see your class teacher for a new one as this is the last push and the children must get at least 32/40 to pass.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Welcome to Year Two

What we are learning next week

In maths we will continue to measure mass accurately in grams. We will also be comparing capacity. We will be pouring water from one container into another and deciding which has the greatest capacity.  You can read the knowledge organiser here. 

In our literacy lessons the children will be reading 'The Dark'. We will be making predictions about what could happen in the story and we will be writing a description of the dark using adjectives and phrases from the book.  

In Science we will be learning how seeds grow into plants. We will be looking at how our beans seeds have germinated and grown over the previous weeks. We will be also be discussing the different parts of a tree. You can read the knowledge organiser here.

In Art the children will be designing a clay version of themselves and discussing what techniques they could use to create it e.g. joining, kneading, coiling and rolling.  You can read the knowledge organiser here.

In History we will be comparing the similarities and differences between hospitals in the 1800s and hospitals now. You can read the knowledge organiser here. 

What we have been learning this week:

This week in literacy we have edited our work using purple pens. We have also learnt facts about penguins and have shown our knowledge by writing a non-chronological report.

This week in Maths we have continued multiplication. We have made arrays using counters and we have also made doubles.

We are encouraging the children to use Doodle Maths at home to improve their maths fluency. If you do not know your child's login, please ask your class teacher.

In Geography we have learnt about the location of Upton compared to London. We have explored rural and urban areas and have looked at the characteristics of both.

In DT we have been practising weaving using paper. The children have created a paper loom and have weaved different colours of paper into it to make a placement.

In Science this week we have explored the different types of animals and have grouped animals into these types based on their characteristics.

We have noticed that not all of the children are reading three times a week or more. Sadly, there are some children that are reading 0 times a week. Please make sure that you are reading with your child as much as possible to support their reading progress. 

On Thursday we have our trip to the Science Museum. Please send the children into school in school uniform and they will need a packed lunch and water bottle.

Have a great weekend everyone!

The opening of The Hive has made today's Daily Echo...

Welcome to Year Two

What we are learning next week

In maths we will be continuing our learning on telling the time. We will also be learning how to measure in kilograms and grams.  You can read the knowledge organiser here. 

In our literacy lessons the children will be planning and writing their own adventure tale inspired by 'Ocean Meets Sky'.   You can read the knowledge organiser here.

In Science we will be drawing a conclusion about the cress we planted last week. The children will discuss why plants need water, warmth, light and soil. You can read the knowledge organiser here.

In Art we will be using clay to make simple joins. We will learn how to slip, score and blend. You can read the knowledge organiser here.

In History we will be learning about the key events of Mary Seacole's life.  You can read the knowledge organiser here. 

This evening, we were delighted to welcome children, families, friends and colleagues to the grand opening of ‘The Hive’. The Hive is a purpose-built inclusive provision for all children in our community.

The building of the Hive has taken place over the previous year, generously funded by Hamwic Education Trust. We are very thankful to our Hamwic colleagues who have made this dream a reality.

You will also undoubtedly be aware that one of our parents, Ashley Rogers, has raised an incredible £22,000 to provide equipment and resources for the Hive by running two marathons in two days. Ashley cut the ribbon to officially open the hive this evening. His son is one of our children for whom the Hive will be such a valuable resource.

We are so thankful to everyone who has supported us to make this happen, which will benefit our brilliant pupils for many years to come.

Welcome to Year Two

What we are learning next week

In maths we will be telling the time to 5 minute intervals. We will also be learning about the length of an hour, day and week. You can read the knowledge organiser here. 

In our literacy lessons we will be learning how to use prepositions in our writing. We will be writing as if we are the captain of Finn's boat in the style of a log book.  You can read the knowledge organiser here.

In Science we will be learning about what plants need to grow well. The children will know that plants need light, warmth, water and soil. You can read the knowledge organiser here.

In Art we will use different materials and manipulate them into human sculptures. You can read the knowledge organiser here.

In History we will be using primary and secondary sources to learn about Mary Seacole's life.  You can read the knowledge organiser here.