1. Meet the Teacher Event 17th September 2019 Ms Marshall and Ms Cyril

2. Our timetable

3. Literacy - writing
By the end of Y2 a child should be able to consistently use the correct punctuation
be able to spell correctly the words covered in Y2 (spelling rules)
A child is able to read with increasing fluency and accuracy
A child is able to join their handwriting

4. Literacy - reading We expect children to read 3 times a week at home
Reading records should come to school on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Children can change their books on any day if they would like a new one to read

5. Numeracy
The children will be continuing with the mental maths objective that they finished on last year
We will be working with the children to develop their problem solving abilities and applying their maths in different ways
Concrete, pictorial and abstract concepts in maths will be covered

6. History and Geography
To describe places outside of Europe using geographical language
Describing key features of a place
To recount the life of a British famous person from the past
To explain how their local area was different in the past

7. Design and Technology, Art and PE
Use a range of mediums to create artistic pieces
Talk about artist use of shape, patterns and colours
To create a piece of art in another artists style
Overarching goal of PE lessons is for children to:
Understand healthy choices
Feel successful when participating in a variety of activities
Increase children’s self and spatial awareness
Enjoy and participate in group activities
Engage in teamwork

8. Home learning
Children will receive 100 spelling words to learn at home and will be tested once a term. These are sent home each Friday as our spelling focus in phonics/ spelling group. Spellings are tested weekly.
Mental Maths – practise with your child 3 times a week for their mental maths weekly test.
Reading – 3 a week, comment in reading record; consequences for children who do not read at home -

9. PE Our PE days are Wednesday and Friday
Children are expected to bring their PE kit on Monday and take it home on Friday.

10. Expectations: We expect each child to ‘have a go’ and welcome mistakes
We expect each child to listen to the instructions and make the most of the opportunities provided
And notably, we expect each child to enjoy learning!

11. Attendance and punctuality
We expect children to have an attendance and punctuality of 96% or above. If for any reason your child cannot come to school – please call the office to let us know.

12. National Testing
We will have SATs in May 2020

13. Behaviour We operate a yellow and red card system at Park
We expect children to treat others kindly and respectfully

14. Other remainders… Volunteers - reading
Birthday celebration – own clothes, nut free cake
We will have a number of workshops available throughout the year – please read the newsletter regularly to find upcoming events
Parents Showcase
Weekly assemblies on Fridays – we welcome all parents
Lost Property – the box goes out every morning and afternoon; it is children’s responsibility to check these regularly
ParentMail – new communication system – the office can help you set it up
Healthy lunchboxes – no fizzy drinks, chocolate, sweets, crisps
Newsletters are sent out weekly – ensure the office has your correct address
We require passwords for dismissing
Breakfast Club
Children go to the library once a week and will take out a book each week
Communication with teachers – if you have any questions, or concerns please speak to the CT at the end of the day or in the morning
Passports
Values

15. Any questions?