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Year 2. Puffins and Kingfishers
Welcome to Year 2!
Welcome back to the new academic year.
We hope you had a fantastic summer and are rested and ready to learn. We are looking forward to welcoming you into your new classes.
PE Days
Mrs Bennett - Monday & Wednesday
Miss Cook - Wednesday & Friday
Please ensure all earrings are removed and hair is tied up.
Homework
Homework will be sent out on Thursday and is due back on Tuesday.
Maths homework will be completed on Doodle Maths, login details will be sent home in book bags. English will be detailed on the weekly overview and is to be completed in the homework book. Spellings will be sent home weekly, tests will be in class on Friday morning.
Times Table Challenge
Every half term we will focus on a new times table. We will practise this in class and would encourage it at home also. This term we will focus on the 2 times table. At the end of the half term, we will have a mixed order test and those who achieve full marks will receive a certificate.
Daily Reading
To promote the importance of daily reading, children in Year 2 can earn reading certificates which they will receive in assembly. They can progress from Bronze for 25 reads, Silver for 50, Gold for 100, Platinum for 200, right through to Diamond for 300 reads. Only one read is counted per day, unless they also read with a school adult. Please remember to sign your child's reading record to ensure they achieve their goal.
Thank you for your continued support.
Kind regards
Year 2 team
Year 2 Overview 2025-2026
2KCEM Pirate Day
2LB Pirate Day
Nature Reserve 2KCEM
Nature Reserve Trip 2LB
Amazon Wish List Details
Common Exception words and tricky words
Year 2 - 3 Transition
Year 2 SATs meeting
Useful Websites
French
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zr8jmp3
Stories to listen to
https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
Access to masterclasses on texts from a range of authors, including videos from the authors and activities linked to novels. Registration is required.
Downloadable learning packs
https://classroomsecrets.co.uk/free-home-learning-packs/
Storytime with Nick
https://www.ruthmiskin.com/en/find-out-more/help-during-school-closure/
The Day newsletter
https://theday.co.uk/subscriptions/the-day-home Registration is required.
Hamilton Trust (home learning section)
https://www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/blog/learning-home-packs/
Mathematics Mastery
https://www.mathematicsmastery.org/free-resources
STEM Learning (Home learning)
https://www.stem.org.uk/primary-science
Mental Wellbeing
Children’s Commissioner
Website: https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/publication/childrens-guide-to-coronavirus/
BPS
Website: https://www.bps.org.uk/news-and-blogs
BBC Supermovers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers
BBC Bitesize KS1
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
Jackanory Junior
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007t9wg
Top marks
Phonics Play
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/
Oxford Owl - Free ebook library
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/find-a-book/library-page/
Duolingo - a free app for French or other MFL.
Yoga & mindfulness https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
Movement & Mindfulness -https://www.gonoodle.com/
National geographic kids - resources for all areas of the curriculum https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/teacher-category/primary-resources/
Latest News
- 2023-2024 Building Project 12th September 2023
Calendar Dates
- Welcome to Y4 Parent Meeting 10th September 2025