Message from the teachers

Hello Year 2 Families,

We hope you have all had a lovely couple of weeks. It has been another busy and exciting time in Year 2, with lots of fantastic learning and enthusiasm across the curriculum.

The highlight of the fortnight was definitely our Flight Workshop, which linked closely to our history topic. The children thoroughly enjoyed stepping back in time to learn about the history of flight and how air travel has changed over the years. They explored significant figures such as the Wright brothers and discovered how early inventors experimented and persevered to make their flying machines successful. The children loved looking at how planes have developed from the past to the present and took part in some hands-on activities inspired by these early designs. It was wonderful to see their curiosity and thoughtful questions throughout the day. Please look out for a few snaps from the day below.

The children also had a fantastic time taking part in Number Day this week. It was wonderful to see their excitement and enthusiasm for maths throughout the day, especially during Wednesday’s special workshop. The activities gave the children lots of opportunities to apply their number skills in fun and practical ways, helping to build their confidence and teamwork. They particularly enjoyed the hands-on challenges and problem-solving tasks, which encouraged them to think carefully and explain their reasoning. It was lovely to see so many positive attitudes towards maths and lots of smiles as they learned together.

Although the weather has been very wet lately, we are still making every effort to get the children outside as much as possible. A bit of fresh air and time to run around really helps them reset, burn off energy and return to the classroom ready to learn. If possible, please continue to send your child in with a waterproof coat and suitable footwear so they can enjoy outdoor time comfortably.

Ms Marshall is looking for volunteers to help each Year group create a painting on canvas to be bid on at the auction of promises. We have historically made a lot of money auctioning the year group paintings. We are looking for parent volunteers to help the children create their painting - artistic skills are helpful but not required! If you can spare some time in the upcoming month and would like to volunteer, please contact Ms Marshall with your name and year group or speak to your class teacher. lucymarshall@hollymount.merton.sch.uk

Thank you, as always, for your continued support at home.

We hope you have a restful and enjoyable weekend,
The Year 2 Team

An update from the classroom and the teaching and learning taking place

Literacy- Narrative - writing their own chapter

Maths- Multiplication and division 

Science- Animals 

History- How did we learn to fly?

RE- Ceremonies

Art- Sculpture and 3D

PSHE- Citizenship

Spelling- No new spellings till after the half term break

Coming up over the next few weeks…

Recorder lessons- our last lesson of recorders will be Wednesday 11th February when the children will be bringing their recorders home with them. Please keep them safe as they will pick up where they left off with Ms Jane in Year 3.

PE- our PE days are Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Please wear PE kits into school

Reading Books- please remember to bring back reading backs with their reading records on Monday so we can change switch them with a new book.

Spellings- the children will have their spelling tests on Monday mornings and will know how they did the following Monday when the do the next test (you can access Ready Steady Spell via website under the Year 2 tab).

Please make sure all uniform is labelled, as well as water bottles. 

Snack time- We ask that the children bring in a small healthy snack for morning break time ( fruit/vegetables/fruit-bars) No crisps, biscuits, sweets or chocolate. The children will be able to have their snack during break time. We also provide fruit during this time so there is also no pressure to provide snacks if you do not wish to. 

These are our behaviour expectations that we have gone through with the children, they are the same as last year. Use the poster to talk through these with your children at home.

Standing information

Hollymount Entitlement

Trip – The London Eye - Friday 6th March (Provisionally booked)

Curriculum Day – The History of Flight - Thursday 29th January

PE Days (wear PE kit to school) We will have PE on a Tuesday and Wednesday. Children can wear their PE kits on these days. 

Website information

Remember to check out our website page for more information https://www.hollymount.org/Year-2/ 

Our website also includes all curriculum information so you can find out what your child is learning https://www.hollymount.org/Our-Curriculum/  and has advice for support positive mental health https://www.hollymount.org/Mental-Health-and-Wellbeing/