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. My name is Mrs Howarth and I am the teacher for Year 2. It is a privilege to teach, support and nurture each of the children to achieve their fullest potential whilst in Year Two.

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Welcome back! I hope the children have enjoyed their Easter break and are ready to immerse themselves in some exciting topics this Summer term. We have a fantastic English unit to kick start our learning! Year 2 will first explore Traditional Tales and will focus on an interesting tale with a twist - The Real Tale of The Three Little Pigs. Whilst developing their reading and writing skills, the children will write their own innovated traditional tale.

In Maths, we will explore 2D/ 3D shapes and fractions. 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 - look out for fun activities in your child's homework pack.

PSHE this term will focus on community and living in the wider world. Within these lessons, children will engage in a number of various activities ranging from discussion, role play, debate and quizzes.

In RE, we will explore Pentecost. The children will learn how the gift of Holy Spirit, which is celebrated at Pentecost, strengthens Christians to share in the mission of the Church by spreading the Good News of the message of love of the risen Christ. We will explore how we can share in the Mission to spread the Good News.

Within Computing, we will explore Online Safety. Our Project Evolve will focus on Privacy and Security online.

For the Summer term, our music will centre around the theme 'Friendships'. All the learning is focused around one song: Your Imagination. The material presents an integrated approach to music where games, the dimensions of music (pulse, rhythm, pitch etc), singing and playing instruments are all linked.

In Art, the children with forage for natural materials for weaving and create dyes for their textile unit.

Our Science this term is themed around plants. The children will be taught to observe and describe how seeds and bulbs grow into mature plants. They will find out and describe how plants need water, light and a sustainable temperature to grow and stay healthy. The children will also learn that plants are living and will eventually die.

In History, the children will learn about The Rochdale Pioneers and how they revolutionised the local industry. Throughout this topic, they will learn about significant individuals and events in the local area and lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements. 

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

Every Thursday, children will be sent home with homework linked to learning in class. Please support your child in completing their work as this will benefit their learning and promote confidence in their application of new found skills. These packs need to be returned by the following Tuesday. Thank you.

Home reading books will be changed regularly. We kindly ask that your child reads their book at least three times across the week to enhance their comprehension skills. We do add book reviews and other tasks to promote comprehension – your child can earn house points for each comprehension task completed

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. 

ROUTINES IN CLASS

Break Time 

Morning break begins at 10:30am. If you wish to you can send your child in with a healthy snack please feel free otherwise the children will be able to choose from our class selection each day.  

Reading

We ask you to read with your child as much as possible to help with their learning. Once you have read with your child, please fill in their reading record to let us know. We will change books if you have noted they have been completed so please ensure your child’s reading record and books are in their school bag. We kindly ask that your child reads their home reading book with you at least three times to develop their comprehension skills. We have plenty of fun and engaging comprehension tasks for your child to complete - please ask for more if needed.

PE

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

Homework

Every Thursday, children will be sent home with their homework pack which contains an activity sheet linked to their learning in class.  These packs need to be returned by the following Tuesday in order for them to be checked and refreshed for the following Friday. 

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

Useful Websites

Maths Games

SPAG Games