Overview
In Year 2 there are three classes. The pupils start their day with Phonics sessions taught using the Read Write Inc Phonics programme. Children who have completed the Phonics programme move on to reading comprehension sessions where they focus on developing key skills such as retrieval and inference. The rest of their morning will include a Writing lesson, which is based on a key text for each unit and a Maths lesson taught using the White Rose maths scheme. The wider curriculum subjects are taught in the afternoons either discretely or through a whole school creative and connective approach.
To see more of the learning and activities we do in Year 2, see our Year 2 blog below.
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Year 2 Snettisham Trip
Year 2 had a brilliant time on their trip to Snettisham Park this half term. They had a busy day filled with lots of great activities. They went on a deer safari, they collected eggs, groomed horses and fed goats and lambs!
Year 2 and 5 Buddy Reading
This afternoon Year 2 and Year 5 met with their buddies to share picture books and celebrate Read Aloud Day. They had a great time listening to each other read!
Year 2 Art
This week in Art Year 2 have been exploring the work of two different artists and made visual notes in their sketchbooks. First they looked at the work of Marela Zacarías and recreated her geometric painting style. Then they looked at the work of Charlie French and painted using his freer and more fluid style of working.
Year 2 Architecture
In Art Year 2 have been learning about architecture. First they looked at lots of different buildings in Norwich and sketched them in their sketchbooks. Then they looked at buildings around the world and made notes to inspire their own designs. Next they became architects and designed their own buildings. Finally they made their buildings making sure they matched their plans.
Year 2 Writing
Year 2 had a big shock when they came into school one morning last week and all of their chairs had been taken away! In Writing they have been learning how to be persuasive so they used these skills to create posters and letters for their class teachers convincing them to give back the chairs. Luckily it worked and everyone was able to sit down at their table comfortably again.
Year 2 DT Dragons
This half term in DT Year 2 have designed and made their own Chinese dragon moving vehicles. They have learnt the key vocabulary axel, chassis and dowel and learnt how each of these elements are important in making their dragon moveable. When designing their dragons, they looked at the colours and patterns used in real Chinese dragons and replicated these.
Year 5 and 2 buddies
Year 5 had a great time with their Year 2 buddies on Friday designing odd socks as part of curriculum day. They worked hard together and showed good teamwork skills.
Year 2 & 5 Buddies
This afternoon Year 2 and Year 5 spent some time with their buddies as part of Anti-bullying Curriculum Day and designed a pair of odd socks together. They worked really hard on the designs and used excellent teamwork.
Year 2 David Litchfield Visit
Today Year 2 had an exciting visit from author and illustrator David Litchfield. They listened to him read his story 'The Bear and the Piano', asked questions about what it was like to be an author and took part in a draw along with David. They all had a fantastic time!
Year 2 Emotions
Today Year 2 children took part in a 'Big Emotions' workshop. They learnt about what it feels like to have a worry and what to do about it. They also practised some breathing and relaxation techniques. Finally they created a hand picture full of people who can help them and things that make them happy.