year2@allsaints-harwich.essex.sch.uk
Summer Term 2026
Welcome back Year 2, I hope you had a wonderful Easter and a restful break!
Here’s some information about what we have lined up for our final term together in Year 2.
Maths
In Maths we will be focusing on the topics of fractions, measuring time, statistics and geometry- position and direction.
English
In English, we will be exploring poetry, reciting, performing and writing our own poems.
We will also be exploring recounts and hopefully writing out own recount about a local trip. Afterwards, we will look at persuasive writing, designing and creating our own chocolate bars to write a text to persuade others to buy them.
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…
Geography
In Geography our big question is- What is it like to live by the coast?
We will be looking at the UK and its surrounding seas and oceans through Google Earth, Atlas’s, globes and maps. We will also be using fieldwork in our local town to help us identify and record different human and physical features around us, using tally’s and bar charts to help present and discuss our findings.
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 mechanisms and making our own moving monsters. We will look at real life examples of linkages and levers to help us better understand how we can use mechanisms to design, make and evaluate our own moving monsters.
Computing
In Computing we will be creating media: stop motion. We are very lucky to be having the Signals team in to support us with this unit, we will be creating stop motion about flight and hopefully get to use a green screen too!
Art
In Art we will be focusing on sculpture and 3D: Clay Houses. We will be looking at developing our skills using and connecting clay in the correct way.
PSHE
Safety and the changing body:
Here we will be discussing the concept of privacy, exploring ways to stay safe online, learning how to behave safely in and around school. We will also look at exploring what people can do to feel better when they’re ill and how to be safe around medicines.
Transitioning into Year 3:
As we come to the end of our journey in year 2, we will review and evaluate the year we have shared and discuss the things we look forward to in Year 3, to support us in a successful transition onto our new and exciting journey.
Spanish
This term we will be exploring “my dream house”. 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 Thursday, 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 Thursday 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
Numbots 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.
Numbots is available for children to use freely throughout the week for additional practice but please ensure they are completing the set activity to receive their additional break.
We also ask that reading is completed at least three 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 read only the book they are currently reading at school, but instead could choose to read anything that they are interested in
We will use Juniper 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 & Miss Evans
When reading with your child, it is always good to get some comprehension practice in as well. Find attached a document to support with this.
Phonics and spelling:
Please feel free to visit the Little Wandle website to research further into our Phonics lead scheme: My Letters and Sounds | Letters and Sounds (littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk).