Year 2 2026 - 2027

Mrs Noufal

Year 2 | All Saint's Richmond Hill Church Of England Primary School

 

Welcome to Year 2!

Class teacher - Mrs Noufal

Teaching Assistants - Mrs Duffy

 

We are in for a very exciting year and I can't wait to share it with you!

 

Maths

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This term, we explore place value, addition and subtraction, and shape, helping children develop confidence and fluency in their mathematical understanding. Through practical activities, reasoning and problem-solving, children learn to understand the value of numbers, use efficient methods to add and subtract, and identify, describe and compare a range of 2D and 3D shapes. We encourage children to explain their thinking and apply their maths skills in a variety of real-life contexts.

 

English

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Using high-quality texts from the Pathways to Write programme, children develop their reading and writing skills through engaging and meaningful writing opportunities. Using Look Up! by Nathan Bryon, children write diary entries, learning to use capital letters, full stops, expanded noun phrases, and conjunctions such as and and because to extend their ideas. Through their study of The Great Fire of London, children write non-chronological reports, learning to use conjunctions such as but and or, add -ly adverbs, and use commas in lists to organise information clearly and effectively.

 

Science

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In Autumn, children explore animals, including humans, learning about the basic needs of animals for survival and how healthy eating, exercise and hygiene help us to stay healthy. They investigate life cycles, growth and the importance of looking after their bodies and wellbeing.

 

Art

This term, we explore the work of Andy Goldsworthy, a famous environmental artist. Children use natural materials such as leaves, sticks, stones and petals to create their own sculptures and artwork, developing their creativity while learning about pattern, texture, shape and the beauty of the natural world.

DT

In the autumn term, children design and make their own hand puppets. They learn how to plan a product, use simple sewing and stitching techniques, and safely join materials together. Children then evaluate their finished puppets, reflecting on what worked well and how they could improve their designs in the future.

 

History

In the autumn term, we travel back in time to learn about the Great Fire of London in 1666. Children explore how the fire started, how it spread through the city, and the impact it had on people's lives. Through stories, artefacts and historical evidence, they develop an understanding of why this event is remembered and how London changed as a result.

 

Geography

In geography this term, Year 2 will be learning all about Zimbabwe and the UK. In this topic, we will be exploring the physical differences in the UK and Zimbabwe, looking at the physical differences between them, including, land, agriculture, National parks and, as well as the cultural differences between our countries.

 

RE

In RE in Year 2, we follow To Know You More Clearly. This term we will cover Branch 1, Creation and Covenant, and Branch 2, Prophecy and Promise.

In Creation and Covenant, we explore the story of Noah and God's promise to the world. We learn that God created everything, that every person is special because they are made in God's image, and that God keeps His promises. Through the symbol of the rainbow, we discover God's covenant with Noah and think about how we can care for creation through our actions. We also begin to learn about Baptism as a sign of belonging to God's family.

In Prophecy and Promise, we explore how God's message was shared through the prophets, especially Isaiah and John the Baptist. We learn how Isaiah spoke about the coming of Jesus long before He was born and how Christians believe Jesus is the promised "Light of the World" and"God with us" (Immanuel). We also explore the season of Advent, learning how Christians prepare for the celebration of Jesus' birth through prayer, symbols such as the Advent wreath, and acts of kindness and hope.
 
 

 

Homework

Here are the details about homework for Y2.

Homework will be given out every Friday. It is to be completed by the following Thursday. As part of the homework tasks, children will complete:

- Spellings which will be given out as paper copies each week
- Handwriting practice
- Daily home reading


Reading books need to be in school every day.  Please make sure your child has their reading record signed each day so that we can make sure that they are reading regularly. Book quizzes may be completed at home or in school.  If you are using the app at home, then you need to access our school's designated page: Renaissance Learning Login

Children who have completed their weekly homework will receive 5 dojos. Children will recieve 5 dojos for reading at home each day. 

Children must bring their reading books everyday to be checked. 

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