Mrs Anderson (Mon & Tue)                                     Mr Collins (Wed- Fri)

Mrs Barnett TA

                  Miss Lewington 1:1 TA                                                     Miss Lawlor 1:1 TA

This term, in English, we are studying the following texts:

 The King Who Banned the Dark by Emily Haworth-Booth                       Rosie Revere by Angela Beaty      

Children will be writing narratives for both texts, as well as persuasive letters and an explanation text.

We use  White Rose Maths. Below you can see the small steps we will be learning in the Summer term. Each small step usually represents one lesson. However, sometimes we may take a few extra lessons to learn and consolidate some of these maths skills. 

Our maths focus areas this term are: Fractions, Time, Statistics, Position and Direction.

We have three Guided Reading lessons every week. These are the texts we are reading this term:

In Science during the first half term we will be learning about plant growth where we will learn to:

• Recall that seeds have all the necessary parts inside for plants to grow.
• Recall that seeds need water and warmth to germinate.
• Recognise that light is required for healthy plant growth.
• Sequence the stages of a plant’s life cycle.
• Recognise the importance of healthy plant growth.
• Describe the influences humans have on plants in the environment.
• Set up comparative tests.
• Plan observations and measurements.
• Use rulers to measure and record stem height.
• Record plant growth data in a table.
• Compare plant growth in different test conditions.
• Use a magnifying glass to observe and compare plants.
• Draw diagrams to represent stages of a plant’s life cycle.

In Science during the second half term we will be learning about plant based materials, where we will learn to:

• Explain the terms reduce, reuse and recycle.
• Describe how paper is made.
• Select suitable materials for a plant pot.
• Describe good growth conditions for seeds.
• Make a plant pot from eco-friendly materials.
• Identify non-living materials to decorate a plant pot.
• Use an online source to find answers to questions.
• Identify and classify different types of material.
• Classify natural and human-made materials.
• Carry out tests to assess the properties of different materials.
• Use observations to answer questions.
• Draw conclusions about the suitability of materials.

 In computing this term we are learning about presenting ideas and creating pictures. We use Purple Mash to help us learn about computing. You will find your login details in the back of your reading diary. https://www.purplemash.com/ 

What is a monarch? 

In our Summer 1 history topic we will learn to:

• Recall that a monarch is a king or queen.
• Explain that recent monarchs in the UK do not have the power to make decisions alone.
• Identify some of the monarch’s roles.
• Explain that a king or queen is crowned in a special ceremony called a coronation.
• Name some of the main steps in the coronation ceremony.
• Explain the use of special objects in the coronation.
• Use sources to explain how William the Conqueror became King of England.
• Know that monarchs in the past had all the power to make decisions.
• Explain how William the Conqueror kept order and conquered England.
• Identify the two different types of castle built by the Normans.
• Compare the similarities and differences between Norman castles.
• Identify features of Norman castles.
• Explain how castles have changed over time.
• Recognise that we still have castles today.
• Sequence castles on a timeline.
• Describe characteristics of the monarchy in the past.
• Identify that the monarchy has changed over time.
• Make comparisons between past and present monarchy.

What is it like to live by the coast?

In our Summer 2 geography topic we will learn to:

• Name and locate the seas and oceans surrounding the UK in an atlas.
• Label these on a map of the UK.
• Describe the location of the seas and oceans surrounding the UK using compass points.
• Define what the coast is.
• Locate coasts in the UK.
• Name some of the physical features of coasts.
• Explain the location of UK coasts using the four compass directions.
• Name features of coasts and label these on a photograph.
• Identify human features in a coastal town.
• Describe how people use the coast.
• Follow a prepared route on a map.
• Identify human features on the local coast.
• Record data using a tally chart.
• Represent data in a pictogram.
• Describe how the local coast has been used.

In DT we are learning about Textiles - Pouches. We will learn to:

• Sew a running stitch with regular-sized stitches and understand that both ends must be knotted.
• Prepare and cut fabric to make a pouch from a template.
• Use a running stitch to join the two pieces of fabric together.
• Decorate their pouch using the materials provided.

In Art we are exploring sketching, using thick paint and making a 3D model, inspired by Calude Monet's garden and lily paintings.  

In Music we will be exploring timbre, tempo, dynamics  and sounds this term. 

In PE this term we are learning the following:

Striking and Fielding Games

• Underarm throw, overarm throw, catch, track, bowl, bat

Gymnastics

• Shapes, balance, travelling actions, shape jumps, barrel roll, straight roll, forward roll

Net and Wall Games

• Throw, catch, hit, track

We follow the Worcestershire Agreed Syllabus for RE. 

Our key question this term is:

• Who is Jewish and how do they live?

In PSHE we are learning about:

• Safety and the Changing Body
• Transition

LOTC 

Year 2 have learning outside the classroom for an two hours every other Wednesday afternoon. Children need to bring in dark jogging bottoms and wellies for these weekly sessions.  Please see our Outdoor Learning page for more information on  LOTC

Parent/Carer art workshop – Tuesday 29th April 9-9.30am

Toscana Strings Performance - 23rd May (Thank you PTA)

PTA School Disco – 24^th June

Sports Day and Family Picnic – 27^th June

African Drummer Workshop (Thank you PTA)- date tbc

It is expected that parents will support their child’s learning through nightly reading, times tables and practising spelling words. Creative tasks may be set at points during the year that children can complete to support class topics or other whole school themes e.g. arts week or science week.

Expectations for homework

• Reading: Children will receive a reading book from school, which they should read every day. It is also encouraged for them to read their own books at home too, to develop a love of reading and an experience of a range of genres. Please log all in reading in their diaries.
• Spellings: children  will receive weekly spellings. Please support your child in learning these.
• Times tables:  Children should be using the online platform Times table Rock Stars - https://ttrockstars.com/ regularly to practice these, so that they know all of their facts up to 12 x 12 by the end of Year 4. At least twice a week (2, 5, 10)
• Whole School Challenges: Throughout the year there are a range of special challenges e.g. make a bird feeders related to whole school initiatives. These tasks are optional and are in addition to homework set by class teachers.

Online Platforms (if you wish to do extra!)
Numbots - https://play.numbots.com/
Times table Rock Stars - https://ttrockstars.com/
Purple Mash - https://www.purplemash.com/