Great BerryPrimary Academy
A caring place to Learn and Grow
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Year 2
Welcome to Year 2!
We hope you had a fantastic half term break and the children are well rested.
PE Days
Mrs Bennett - Monday & Wednesday
Mrs Crane and Mrs Mayer - Tuesday & 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.
Maths Challenge
Every Wednesday as part of our Maths lessons the children will take part in a 3 minute challenge. These progress from number bonds to 10 and 20, through doubling and halving, then onto times table challenges using our 2, 5 and 10 tables. Your child will bring their challenge sheet home, if they have full marks they will receive a certificate in assembly and then move on to the next challenge. If not, they will repeat the same challenge the following week.
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
2KCEM Pirate Day
2LB Pirate Day
Nature Reserve 2KCEM
Nature Reserve Trip 2LB
Year 2 Overview 2024-2025
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
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Calendar Dates
- Sports Day 4th July 2025