Y2 - WELCOME TO GREY CLASS
We are very excited about the fantastic curriculum which lies ahead of us for this year and all of the exciting topics we will cover.
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We begin with the autumn term by immersing ourselves in the wild world of plants, animals and insects to discover how they grow and where they can be found. Our topic is Smouldering London which will give us an insight into the impact of the Fire of London and other key historical dates. We also develop our geographical understanding of maps and countries outside of the United Kingdom.
Our ‘3Ps’ for this topic are:
PERSON: King Charles II
PLACE: Battersea Arts Centre
POINT: 1865
In English, our selection of fantastic stories allows us to practice our narrative writing and begin to cover the grammatical features of the Year 2 curriculum. We will be reading exciting texts (both fiction and non-fiction) including ‘Toby and the Great Fire of London’. We love reading in Year 2 and encourage the children to read every day, with the expectation that their reading record is signed five times a week. Throughout the year we continue to develop our mathematical skills, in particular securing written methods for the four operations and continuous work on number including fractions.
School Uniform and PE Kit
Please ensure that all school uniform, including PE kit, is clearly labelled so that missing items are returned. PE is on a Tuesday and Friday. Please also encourage your child to get dressed independently at home, which will help them when changing in school.
Homework
Homework will be set on a Friday and will consist of a weekly Maths task reflecting the learning for that week and another task chosen from the selection of 10 homework tasks on the homework sheet page. This can be found in the children’s homework books. Alongside this, there will be weekly spellings and we expect all children to read at home daily for at least 10 minutes. Please remember to sign their reading record to show that this has been completed.
About me
This is my fourth year at John Burns, and I am delighted to be moving up with the class to Year 2!
As a local resident and mum of two, I treasure the close-knit community our school offers. Before becoming a teacher, I worked in Law and Finance, but found my true passion in education.
Creativity plays a big part in my life—I love painting, experimenting with new art techniques, and writing poetry that celebrates the little moments. You’ll often find me cycling around our local area or getting lost in a good book.
I’m truly excited for all the learning, laughter, and growth that lies ahead this year—and feel very lucky to be a part of your child’s journey in Year 2.
Communication
If you ever have any questions, concerns, or just want to chat about your child’s progress, please do not hesitate to get in touch via the school office, or catch me at the end of the school day.
Here’s to a fantastic year together in Grey Class!
Warmest wishes,
Mrs. Oakley