Mrs Howarth                            Miss Ward                         Miss Haworth

Welcome to Star Class - a vibrant group of 26 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, Miss Ward 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 Judaism as explore other faiths and the importance of preparing for the coming of Jesus Christ during Advent.

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. 

Every Thursday, children will be given homework which contains an activity sheet based on the week's sounds in Phonics. These packs need to be returned on the following Wednesday in order for them to be changed to the current week's learning. In bringing their pack home, your child can consolidate their learning by talking to you about all they have learned.

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 Thursday. Children must come to school in their PE kit (Black leggings/ black jogging bottoms, PE top, hoody/ jumper/ cardigan and trainers of their choice).

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. 

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

Useful Websites

Maths Games

SPAG Games