year2@allsaints-harwich.essex.sch.uk
Spring Term 2025
Happy New Year and welcome back Year 2!
I hope you have all had a lovely Christmas break and I can’t wait to find out what you have all been up to!
Here’s some information about what we have lined up for you all in the Spring term of Year 2!
Maths
In Maths we will be focusing on the topics of money, multiplication and division and measurement, exploring length, height, mass, capacity and volume.
English
In English, we will be writing our own non-chronological reports, fairy stories, explanation texts and poetry. We will explore a range of fiction and non-fiction texts within this ensuring time to read and enjoy new books.
Science
In Science, we will be covering two units:
During these units the children will have the chance to work scientifically using their “Super Science Skills”. They will observe over time to watch a plants growth and record their findings. Use research to source information and answer enquiry questions before reviewing the data they have found.
RE
In RE, we will be focusing on two big questions
Geography
In Geography our big question is- Why is our world wonderful?
We will be identifying the amazing features and landmarks of the UK before going worldwide to locate more exciting features across the globe. Afterwards, we will come back to our local area to focus on drawing a sketch map of where we live and investigate our local habitats. We will learn to record our findings using tally charts and present them in a bar chart.
History
In History our big question is- How did we learn to fly?
Here we will be exploring key individuals such as the Wright brothers, Bessie Coleman and Amelia Earhart to understand why they are significant to the development of flying. We will explore the timeline of flying and investigate why we remember the moon landing.
DT
In our DT lessons, we will be exploring cooking a balanced meal. We will be building on our knowledge of healthy eating in Science to help us understand the importance of a balanced diet and use that knowledge to design, create and evaluate a tasty wrap.
Computing
In Computing we will be exploring programming, more specifically algorithms and debugging. We will decompose a game to predict the algorithms before having a go at writing our own clean and precise algorithms. We will then learn how to use loops in our algorithms to make our codes more efficient before discovering what abstraction is and how we can use it.
Art
In Art we will be focusing on painting and mixed media. We will be recapping our knowledge of primary and secondary colours before building on this by experimenting with mixing secondary colours and creating different shades. We will then learn about a key artist Romare Bearden, observing and discussing his technique using collage before using and applying these skills ourselves to create our own masterpieces.
PSHE
Citizenship
During Citizenship we will be exploring rules in school and beyond school. We will look at the different job roles in our local community and how all these individuals and ourselves play a role in looking after both our environments and community. We will discuss and understand the importance of democracy and how this works in school alongside understanding ways to share our own opinions.
Economic wellbeing
In PSHE we will explore the importance of money, where it comes from, ways people receive money and linking this to an understanding of bank cards and accounts. We will also explore the difference between wants and needs, identifying the basic needs essential for healthy growth.
Spanish
This term we will be exploring instruments. The children will continue to develop their speaking and listening skills of Spanish by saying phrases and key words.
PE kit
Our PE day is on Tuesday, please can children come to school wearing their full PE kit on this day each week. This is a white top and school burgundy shorts with trainers. When the weather is cold, pupils may wear a plain tracksuit.
Forest School
Forest school will take place on Tuesday mornings. Please can we ask that children bring a change of footwear and socks, wellies are preferable but any spare footwear will do. This will ensure that all the children can enjoy these sessions whatever the weather outside and have warm and dry footwear to change back into afterwards.
Homework
Mathletics homework is set on a Friday each week and should be completed for the following Friday. All children who complete this earn an extra break on a Friday afternoon. If it has not been completed, this time is an opportunity where we can support children in completing the work.
We also ask that reading is completed five times a week for at least five minutes and recorded in their reading records. Children may wish to read to themselves, but we ask that their reading records are still signed by an adult. They do not need to only read the book they are currently reading at school, but instead could choose to read anything that they are interested in
We will use Marvellous Me to keep you up-to-date with the children’s learning and to send home any reminders. If you have any questions or wish to get in touch, please email year2@allsaints-harwich.essex.sch.uk
Miss Kadlec, Mrs Ford & Mrs Wrycraft
Useful terminology and guides
Maths Songs
Number Bonds to 10
Games & Activities to keep you moving
There are lots of ideas here https://www.activeessex.org/physical-activity-and-pe-at-home/ which can be completed indoors or out.
Fancy doing something extra?