1. Welcome to Year 2 Miss Maisey and Miss Nicol Mrs Brown, Mrs Marsh and Mrs Stewart

2. Topics Autumn 1 – Castles and Dragons Autumn 2 – India Spring 1 – All creatures big and small Spring 2 – Gnomeo and Juliet Summer 1 – George’s Marvellous Medicine Summer 2 – We’re all going on a summer holiday!

3. Becoming Independent Learners Get dressed quickly Set the table Make a sandwich Pour a drink Pack bookbag/PE kit Making choices for themselves Hand in reading diaries and homework independently

4. Reading 3 times a week for about 15 minutes a time Library book – change independently –to share with an adult at home Guided reading book – teacher will change when the assessment is complete Scheme book – independent choice at their level Assessment focus will be stickered in their diary Make sure diary and reading books are in every day

5. Homework Spellings - Tuesday Topic/Numeracy on a weekly rotation – Wednesday May need some support with homework 20 minute activity roughly

6. Equipment NO PENCIL CASES Water bottles with name on PE kit – indoor (shorts, white t.shirt, pumps, socks) and outdoor (trousers, jumper, white t. shirt, trainers, socks) Bookbag Lunchbox Named clothing

7. Communication Letters and notes Empty book bags Available before and after school