Mrs Howarth                       Miss Haworth

Welcome to Star Class - a vibrant group of 30 young pupils who are all eager and enthusiastic to grow, learn and have lots of fun together.  It is a privilege to teach, support and nurture each of the children to achieve their fullest potential whilst in Year Two.

"Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it." 

Proverbs 22: 6

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A warm welcome back after a well-deserved break. Miss Haworth and I are sure your children are excited to learn many new and interesting things this term!

Our History topic 'Events beyond Living Memory' will focus on the events of WW1 and the significance of Remembrance Day. We will make links to this historical event through poetry and recount letters in English.

Multiplication and division will be our focus within Maths. Throughout these lessons, the children will enjoy an array of practical and stimulating lessons to engage them in their learning and develop their mathematical skills. Morning maths will be a range of arithmetic and reasoning problems. There will also be a strong focus on learning our 2, 5 and 10 times tables this term - look out for fun activities in your child's homework pack.

In Science, we will be exploring uses of everyday materials. Throughout our lessons, the children will be encouraged to be curious and ask questions about what they notice, whilst comparing the uses of everyday materials in and around the school with materials found in other places. They will be observing closely, identifying and classifying the uses of different materials, and recording their observations.

PSHE this term will be based around relationships and families.

In RE, we will learn about prophecy and promises. Scripture links to Isaiah will be a strong focus within our learning and we will be reflecting on the importance of Isaiah's message. 

Our DT unit is sure to capture your children’s imaginations as we investigate wheels and axels in our ‘Wacky Races’ unit. Within Computing, we will explore Robot Algorithms and the importance of online safety.

Each week on Thursday, the children will receive their weekly phonics homework and phonics reading book, a separate reading book linked to their reading level and times tables. Please support your child by encouraging him or her to complete this work. These packs need to be returned on the following Wednesday for them to be changed to the current week's learning.  

On the Class 2 webpage, homework can be found should your child misplace their printed copy. Times tables will be tested on Fridays. It is important that times tables are learnt in any order, for example, 2 x 6 or 6 x 2. We will also be progressing onto finding related division facts, for example, 2 x 6 = 12 so 12 ÷ 6 = 2 and 12 ÷ 2 = 6. If your child is confident with their times tables, this is a very useful extra challenge that can be practised at home.

Please continue to read with your child regularly at home, preferably every day, and use their reading record to note down the date, pages read and any comments. The reading record may be used to record any reading that is taking place at home, not only the reading scheme books. It is essential that children are supported to read widely for pleasure, as well as developing their skills through the reading scheme.  

PE is on a Tuesday and Wednesday. Children should come to school in their PE kit (Black leggings/ black jogging bottoms/ plain black shorts, PE top, hoody/ jumper/ cardigan and trainers of their choice).

Our Year 2 Curriculum Overview is available on our class webpage and is intended to give you an understanding of what will be learnt this term and how you can support this learning.  

If you have any brief queries or questions regarding your child’s education, please don’t hesitate to speak with me whilst I am welcoming the children outside before school or dismissing them at the end of day.  

Alternatively, if you would like a longer conversation, please feel free to book a meeting via the school office. Please do contact me if you have any relevant knowledge, expertise, contacts or artefacts you would be happy to share around the curriculum this year. We look forward to a busy term ahead and hope your child has a happy and successful time in Class 2. We look forward to showing you how we develop and progress as we work hard in our learning. 

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me at chowarth@olsa.lancs.sch.uk  and I will respond at the earliest opportunity. 

Dates for Your Diary...

• Monday 3rd November: School open.
• Friday 14th November: Year 2 Assembly.
• Monday 24th November: Jubilee Anchor.
• Wednesday 26th November: Christmas tree decorations must be in.
• Friday 28th November: Non - uniform - Bring chocolate in for Parish Christmas Fayre. Blessing of the Christmas tree.
• Saturday 29th November: Parish Christmas Fayre
• Monday 1st December: Non - uniform - Bring a gift for Hampers.  Online  Parent Conferencing.
• Saturday 6th December: Brunch with Santa.
• Thursday 11th December: Christmas Productions.
• Monday 15th December: Oranges in for Christingle.  Non - uniform for Christmas Dinner.
• Wednesday 17th December: Christmas Panto.
• Friday 19th December: School closes.

Please work through these words with your child, crossing off any they can read fluently and spell correctly.

Useful Websites

Maths Games

SPAG Games