1. History The Great Fire of London The children will learn about the events of the Great Fire of London. There will be opportunities to look at sources of evidence such as Samuel Pepys’ diaries. We will visit the Monument as part of this topic. More details to follow in a separate letter soon. History The Great Fire of London The children will learn about the events of the Great Fire of London. There will be opportunities to look at sources of evidence such as Samuel Pepys’ diaries. We will visit the Monument as part of this topic. More details to follow in a separate letter soon. Science The children will build on their understanding of healthy diets. They will describe the importance of eating the right amounts of different types of food. They will also think about why hygiene is important when preparing food, cooking and eating. They will perform simple tests and gather and record data to help them answer questions. Science The children will build on their understanding of healthy diets. They will describe the importance of eating the right amounts of different types of food. They will also think about why hygiene is important when preparing food, cooking and eating. They will perform simple tests and gather and record data to help them answer questions. PE Class 2 will be continuing with cricket, as well as working on a range of sports skills ready for Sports Week. Please ensure your child brings the correct and named PE kit every Monday morning for the week ahead. PE will usually take place on Wednesdays, but they may sometimes require their kit on other days................................................................................. PE Class 2 will be continuing with cricket, as well as working on a range of sports skills ready for Sports Week. Please ensure your child brings the correct and named PE kit every Monday morning for the week ahead. PE will usually take place on Wednesdays, but they may sometimes require their kit on other days................................................................................. Art Drawing The children will use a range of materials and stimuli to develop their drawing skills. They will also look at the work of book illustrators such as Quentin Blake and Anthony Browne and produce their own work that imitates different styles. Art Drawing The children will use a range of materials and stimuli to develop their drawing skills. They will also look at the work of book illustrators such as Quentin Blake and Anthony Browne and produce their own work that imitates different styles. RE Jesus as a teacher The children consider what Jesus taught us. They will look at different stories from the Bible, such as the Lost Sheep, and consider the messages within them. They will think about the qualities that made Jesus a good teacher. RE Jesus as a teacher The children consider what Jesus taught us. They will look at different stories from the Bible, such as the Lost Sheep, and consider the messages within them. They will think about the qualities that made Jesus a good teacher. Numeracy C lass 2 will continue to work on their mental maths skills, including recalling times tables. It is expected that the children should know their 2x, 5x and 10x table confidently and in any order by the end of this year. They will also work on problems involving data handling, directions and money, as well as working on the four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division). Numeracy C lass 2 will continue to work on their mental maths skills, including recalling times tables. It is expected that the children should know their 2x, 5x and 10x table confidently and in any order by the end of this year. They will also work on problems involving data handling, directions and money, as well as working on the four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division). Homework Class 2 will continue to receive a weekly homework task. This will be given out on a Friday and should be returned by the following Thursday to be marked, Homework Class 2 will continue to receive a weekly homework task. This will be given out on a Friday and should be returned by the following Thursday to be marked, Literacy This half term we will be reading Mary Poppins in class. Each child will have a weekly guided reading session, and will continue to work on phonics, vocabulary and handwriting. The children’s weekly spelling test will continue so please help them to learn their words at home ready for the test on Tuesdays. Please continue to read regularly at home with your child. We suggest a minimum of 4 times per week. Literacy This half term we will be reading Mary Poppins in class. Each child will have a weekly guided reading session, and will continue to work on phonics, vocabulary and handwriting. The children’s weekly spelling test will continue so please help them to learn their words at home ready for the test on Tuesdays. Please continue to read regularly at home with your child. We suggest a minimum of 4 times per week. Cathedral Primary School Summer 2 2014/15 Year 2 Computing Email The children will read and respond to emails. They will learn how to do this safely, and about the advantages of using email as a method of communication They will also regularly use class laptops and iPads in other lessons to develop their computing skills. Computing Email The children will read and respond to emails. They will learn how to do this safely, and about the advantages of using email as a method of communication They will also regularly use class laptops and iPads in other lessons to develop their computing skills.