Year 2 Curriculum Handbook 2019 - 2020
TERM DATES MICHAELMAS TERM 2019 First day of term - Thursday 5 September Half term holiday - Monday 21 October to Friday 1 November Last day of term - Friday 13 December (finish at 15:30) LENT TERM 2020 First day of term - Tuesday 7 January Half term holiday - Monday 17 February to Friday 21 February Last day of term - Wednesday 1 April (finish at 15:30) TRINITY TERM 2020 First day of term - Monday 20 April Bank Holiday - Friday 8 May Half term holiday - Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May Last day of term - Friday 3 July (finish at 15:30)
Contacts Since your child is known best by their classteacher, this is the first point of contact. This includes notes regarding illness, sport, music lessons dental appointments etc. Harriet.Taylor@hullcollegiateschool.co.uk For more serious matters, the Phase Leader can be contacted: Mrs J Hamilton Joanne.Hamilton@hullcollegiateschool.co.uk For all other enquiries, please contact the Prep Office staff: Mrs D Fawcett-Ward Diane.Fawcett-Ward@hullcollegiateschool.co.uk Miss E Brownlee Emma.Brownlee@hullcollegiateschool.co.uk
DAY 08:45 09:00 09:50 10:40 11:00 11:20 12:00 13:10
Registration Period 1 Period 2 Break Assembly & Interventions Period 3 Lunch Registration
13:15 14:05 14:15 14:50 15:30
Period 4 Break Period 5 Period 6 End of day
Encouraging High Standards of Behaviour It is the School’s policy to nurture and encourage self-discipline amongst pupils. We encourage all pupils to adhere to the ‘I CARE’ Core Values: Innovative: to seek ways of improving and enhancing all that we do to develop enquiring minds and a lifelong love of learning in preparation for life in the 21st Century. Confident: to ensure that we provide opportunities that allow pupils to develop their confidence through learning and co-curricular opportunities. Aspirational: to prepare for the future, always seeking to improve, and approaching each challenge and opportunity with energy, optimism and a growth mind-set. Respectful: to encourage self-respect, care for others and have an active interest in the world beyond the school. Enthusiastic: to embrace new challenges and enjoy the opportunities afforded to pupils by being part of the school community.
Our Golden Rules are: • We are kind, polite and helpful • We listen • We are honest • We work hard • We look after property
Keeping Healthy - Snacks and Water Bottle We encourage children to keep their hearts and minds healthy by being active, eating a balanced diet and sleeping well. Children may bring a healthy snack such as fruit, crackers, cereal bar, popcorn or a bread bun (no sweets, chocolate or crisps) to enjoy at morning break time. Children should have a bottle of water (named) at school every day.
Parent Information Sports Kit, Homework and The Hub Sports Kit
The logistics of homework are as follows:
All sports kit must be labelled with the child’s name. We urge parents to do this to
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Each child will have homework books for Maths and English.
help us and your child look after their possessions. It is also important that your
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Will be given each Friday to be returned the following Wednesday.
child is aware of the kit they need, to help them start to take responsibility for
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The amount of time allocated for each piece of homework will vary according
packing their games bag. Kit bags should be brought on the first day of term, it can
to the nature of the homework, but should typically take between 20-30
be taken home at weekends to be washed and returned to school the following
minutes for each task.
Monday.
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Daily reading is expected (a minimum of four times weekly) and all is recorded/ signed in their liaison book and returned to the classroom each day.
Homework
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A weekly spelling list will be sent home on a Friday and should be practised ready for an informal test the following Friday.
We believe that homework supports the development of independent learning by encouraging and extending learning beyond the confines of the classroom and
The Hub
timetable. It is our aim to provide regular and appropriate homework tasks which will consolidate and reinforce skills and understanding, particularly in the core
The Hub is operated by Firefly. It is the school’s chosen online platform that brings
skills of English and Maths.
together teachers, students and parents. It allows teachers to set work, track progress, share resources and engage with parents. The Firefly Parents Portal allows
We value, support and welcome active co-operation and communication between
parents to view up-to-date information about their children’s progress as well as
home and school, please email staff with any questions or concerns or write a short
keeping them informed about many other aspects of school life.
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Attendance
Homework aims to nurture good independent working habits, encouraging a love
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Reports (for download)
of learning and developing learning beyond the classroom.
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Make parent evening appointments
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Pay for school trips/activities via their Parent Pay account
Parent Information First Aid and Standards of Dress First Aid and Injury/Illness
Standards of Dress and Appearance Pupils can continue to wear their summer dresses up to autumn – October half
First Aid in school is provided for injuries incurred in school. If you need to send
term (weather permitting), straw boater hats will continue in Pre-Prep. After
your child to school with medication to take during the day, please clearly label
October until the May half term pupils are expected to wear the winter uniform.
it, accompanied with the Pupil Medication Request Form, and hand to the Prep School Office or First Aid Room.
Due to the nature of OPAL playtimes, children will need to bring to school wellingtons and water proof trousers for playtimes. Please ensure that your child
Children should not be sent to school unless they are healthy enough to go
has their coat and their blazer with them everyday and ensure that all items of
outside to play and take part in PE and Games lessons. If a child has an injury that
clothing are clearly labelled.
forces them to miss Games, a note/email should be sent to their classteacher.
Hair If your child has suffered infective sickness or diarrhoea (e.g. the norovirus), they
In the interest of health and safety, hair should be kept clean and tidy and should
should be kept at home for 48 hours following the last episode (Health Protection
not hang over the face. Long hair should be tied back securely for practical lessons.
Agency guidelines). Although a child may appear well, they are still infectious for
Hair bands and slides, if worn, should be discreet and in one of the school colours –
this 48-hour period.
navy blue or maroon.
Any medical enquiries or concerns about your child’s health/illness or return
Jewellery, Watches and Make-up
to School should be addressed to the First Aiders who will be happy to discuss
Pupils are not permitted to wear jewellery in school (except in exceptional circumstances). Only discreet, stud-type earrings are acceptable and must
this with you at any time. The First Aiders can be contacted on Hull.Nurse@ hullcollegiateschool.co.uk or on 01482 579121.
be removed for sports activities. Watches should be unobtrusive to support the pupil to tell the time. Simple analogue black or navy watches are suitable. Any colour smartwatches/Fitbits are also permitted.
Year 2 Curriculum Overview 2019 - 2020 Maths Maths Times tables: Times tables are essential pre-requisites to all areas of Maths;
A Mastery style of teaching of Maths is consistent throughout the Prep School. Children are supported through 3 different levels of challenges each lesson: Challenge 1 is a fluency level, Challenge 2 problem solving and reasoning and Challenge 3 is mastery and greater depth.
numbers, fractions and measures are therefore one of the most important skills to learn. In Year 2, all children will learn their 2, 3, 5 and 10 times tables. They must be able to recall them quickly and accurately and they will begin to use these to answer division calculations. Children will be given a log in for the computer game ‘TT Rockstars’, which allows the children to practise their times tables in a fun and
Below you will find the long-term plan of the Maths topics taught in each term. The length of time spent on each topic will be adapted and altered to meet the needs of the class.
How parents can help at home? Maths is all around us and it’s important to include your child in mathematical problems in everyday life. These activities may include: shopping, cooking, playing board games and travelling. While travelling in the car, ask your child to recite their times tables, number bonds or play a quick fire mental arithmetic quiz; consolidating their number understanding is so important throughout the year. Children will learn to tell the time when they need to know the time for a purpose; e.g. how long until a programme starts on television or how long until lunch. If they have a watch, it is best if it is an analogue one with a readable face. Above all else, be positive about Maths. Try not to say things like “I can’t do Maths” or “I was never good at Maths at school” - your child may start to think like that themselves.
exciting way. At the beginning of Lent Term, all children will receive a times table practice book. The teacher will set a times table each week for the child to practise, which is recorded in the book.
Year 2 Curriculum Overview 2019 - 2020 English English To start the academic year, the children will be studying the text, ‘The Day the Crayons Quit’ by Drew Daywalt. This is a firm favourite that includes many entertaining handwritten letters from crayons that haven’t been cared for or used by their owner. Children will be using this to learn and write a letter of their own. They will also be writing a newspaper report on The Great Fire of London and, towards the end of the term, they will write a short narrative. Alongside this, children will be focussing on retrieval and inference skills when answering questions based on different texts. The children will begin to learn many of the Year 2 common exception words and develop their understanding of spelling rules. Throughout the year, the children will be taught pre-cursive letter formations with the aim to join consistently by the end of Year 2. In the Lent Term, children will be studying the original story of Paddington, the bear from the darkest Peru, alongside other Paddington texts such as, ‘Paddington at the Palace’ and ‘Paddington at the Zoo’. During the term, there will be many opportunities for speaking and listening activities that will build their confidence and conversational skills. Children will also be writing stories and instructions. In addition, they will be exploring stories from other cultures, when they compare life in London to Peru. In this term, children extend their use of punctuation and continue to improve and develop vocabulary choices.
In the Trinity Term, children will be reading two key texts. The first text, ‘Meerkat Mail,’ which includes postcards from various destinations, from the perspective of ‘Sunny’ the meerkat. The second text, ‘Flotsam,’ is an inspiring picture book. Children will be writing a narrative based on the underwater images and they will work towards building their own fantasy stories as an extension of this. The visit to the seaside will provide great stimulus for both texts. How can parents help at home? Reading: Reading with your child, at every age, is vital. Research shows that it’s the single most important thing you can do to help your child’s education. It’s best to read little and often, so try to put aside some time for it every day. Let your child see you reading a book, so they get into good habits. Reading extensively will improve your child’s awareness of punctuation and sentence structure, it will also enhance their vocabulary which can be used in speech and creative writing.
Year 2 Curriculum Overview 2019 - 2020 English Follow these website links to find recommended books to enjoy with your child: https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/reading-lists-for-ks1-school-pupils/ suggested-reading-list-year-2-pupils-ks1-age-6-7/ https://www.lovereading4schools.co.uk/lists/51/Year-2-age-6-7 Spellings: Each week the children will be given a set of spellings to learn. These spellings will follow the spelling rule which is taught in class. To ensure the children retain and apply these spellings within their written work, it’s important to spend time discussing the meaning and use of each word. The children can use a dictionary or discuss the meaning with an adult and practise writing each word in a sentence. Writing: Encourage your child to write for a pleasurable purpose, this might be: writing a letter; sending a postcard from your holidays; keeping a diary; making a shopping list; compiling a book review etc. Finding any reason for your child to write for pleasure will make writing an everyday occurrence.
At Hull Collegiate School, we follow the Collins Big Cat Reading Scheme. The books in each band contain high quality reading books covering a variety of genre. As children get older these books will become longer and more demanding and are designed to aid the children’s ability to use deduction and inference to gain understanding. Books will also become progressively more complex in terms of syntax and vocabulary. Books will include non-fiction and fiction books. Children will be encouraged to read regularly to progress through the scheme towards the Black Band books. Children will also be able to read their own or library books in parallel with their reading scheme book.
Year 2 Curriculum Overview 2019 - 2020 Science & Music Science The Science curriculum aims to develop pupils’ enquiry, investigative, communication and team skills alongside broadening their knowledge and understanding of many scientific topics. In the Michaelmas Term, the children will explore the use and suitability of materials. They will find out how the shapes of solid objects made from some materials can be changed by squashing, twisting, bending and stretching. The children will be challenged to look deeper into the different states of matter by carrying out investigations to see if some materials can be changed through freezing and heating. This will lead perfectly onto the theme after half term, Polar Explorers. Children will explore the habitats and food chains of polar animals and research the food needed to stay healthy on a polar excursion. In the Lent Term, the focus will be on ‘Healthy Eating’. Children will challenge Paddington to make healthier food choices as they discover how much sugar is in marmalade. After learning about the different food groups, children will plan and prepare a balanced meal. The visit to a local farm will give the children an insight on how fresh produce is grown. Alongside this, children will also be learning about the basic needs of animals and humans and the changes within many life cycles.
In the Trinity Term, the children will be researching plants and animals that can be found at the seaside. They will use this knowledge to inspire discussions about ocean pollution and marine life. The children will make observations and record results to answer questions.
Music In the Michaelmas Term, the children will be exploring duration, pulse and rhythm and developing their understanding of notes. In the Lent Term, they will be focussing on pitch and learning how to perform from a graphic score. The children will have lots of opportunities to compose and perform their own music using a wide range of percussion instruments. In the Trinity Term, the children will focus on exploring timbre, tempo and dynamics. They will also be learning a variety of songs for the end of year summer show.
Year 2 Curriculum Overview 2019 - 2020 Humanities & Languages Humanities This curriculum will be taught closely alongside the Science allowing the children to make links in their understanding and knowledge. The Great Fire of London will be the first historic event explored in the Michaelmas Term. Children will learn how this significant event from the past happened, how it spread and what was done to stop it. Comparisons between life then with life now, in terms of having a Fire Brigade and safer houses will be discussed and explored in detail. We will take part in a whole day workshop, which will give the children the opportunity to express ideas through role play and drama. We will discover the importance of individuals during this time, such as Samuel Pepys. After half term, Captain Scott will be the main inspiration to study life in the polar regions.
London Underground maps, identify key buildings and significant human and physical features around the capital city. After half term, children will research one of Britain’s most historical figures, Florence Nightingale. They will be finding out about her remarkable life, her famous voyage to Scutari and the work she did there, as well as the work she did in her later years to improve nursing and hospital care. A trip to the seaside will be a hook for the Trinity Term theme. Children will investigate what is enjoyable about seaside holidays today before taking a look at Victorian seaside holidays, why they became so popular and how they have changed since. Through this comparison, children will develop a chronological understanding of changes. The class story, ‘Flotsam’, will inspire children to look at the environmental impact of the seaside and discover the human and physical features found along the British coastline.
In the Lent Term, Paddington Bear will be the main stimulus. Children will be using map skills to explore his home country, finding out about his adventure around London and advising him on other countries he could visit. This will provide children with an opportunity to research
Languages
the contrasting locations of London and Peru. They will compare many aspects of the locations, such as the climate, wildlife habitat, crops and food. Map reading skills will be developed by exploring continents and oceans. When discovering Paddington’s trip around London, they will use
traditions. Children will be focussing on France in the Michaelmas Term, Spain in the Lent Term and Germany in the Trinity Term.
Children will be learning how to greet people and have basic conversations in different languages and discover cultures around the world and
Year 2 Curriculum Overview 2019 - 2020 Art & Design, Computing Art & Design
Computing
In the Michaelmas Term, children will explore colour mixing, discover the primary and secondary colours and use tints and tones to change a colour. This will support our understanding when taking a look at Mondrian’s artwork. Alongside the Great Fire of London topic, children will develop technical knowledge by designing and creating a fire engine using axles and wheels. As Christmas approaches, children will be creating a variety of different Art and DT crafts to display and take home.
In the first term of the academic year, children will learn how to use technology safely and respectfully. They will understand that it’s important to keep personal information private and know where to go for help and support when they have concerns about the internet. This learning is key as they begin to use the internet to research The Great Fire of London. Children will use this information to make a short video reporting on the news of this historic event.
In the Lent Term, children will be focussing on sketching techniques to draw Paddington using pattern, lines and colour. In addition, children will be developing their understanding of a balanced diet by preparing and making a healthy wrap.
Children will continue to develop their mouse control and touch-typing skills to create a ‘Wanted’ poster for missing Paddington. This will further develop their confidence when using the school’s network and saving their work.
In the Trinity Term, children will be using a variety of materials to create studies of meerkats and will also use collage techniques to create underwater scenes.
In the Trinity Term, children will be learning how to control the movement of an onscreen robot using algorithms and they will use this understanding to create a short animal animation.
Year 2 Curriculum Overview 2019 - 2020 Games & PE, RE/PSHCE Games & PE
RE/PSHCE
In the Michaelmas Term, the children will learn to support their body weight by creating balances. They will create different ways to travel on the floor apparatus, using different body parts to create shapes under, over and through apparatus and travel in different directions. They will finish by putting together a short sequence using the skills they have learnt.
Children will be focussing on two main faiths during RE sessions: Christianity and Hinduism. Each term will begin with an overarching question, which encourages the children to use their enquiry skills.
In the Lent Term, children will be practising for the inter-house crosscountry championship in February and developing their gross motor skills and ball skills with the emphasis on football and netball. They will also be developing water skills in swimming lessons. During the Trinity Term, children will explore running, jumping and throwing activities and will take part in simple challenges and competitions. They will experiment with different ways of travelling, throwing and jumping, increasing their awareness of speed and distance. In Games, children will learn how to hit or strike the ball into spaces, so that they can score runs in different ways. When fielding, they learn how to work together to keep the batters’ scores low. In all activities, children will think about how they use skills, strategies and tactics to outwit the opposition.
In the Michaelmas Term, children will begin by considering, ‘What does it mean to belong?’ This enquiry will encourage children to discuss relationships, school life, family and find out about how a person of faith lives their life. ‘How do people demonstrate their beliefs?’ will be the enquiry for the Lent Term. Children will explore and discuss sacred stories and identify different ways in which people of faith express their beliefs through use of artefacts, symbols and actions. In the Trinity Term, ‘What are the big questions?’ will encourage children to develop and explore their own big questions, arising from their life experiences. Alongside these three main questions, children will look at festivals and traditions celebrated in the Hindu and Christian faiths. PSHCE sessions will cover a range of important topics such as: celebrating differences; setting and achieving goals; understanding changes as we grow and think about ourselves; how to stay fit and healthy. Alongside this, children will consider key values within assemblies and circle times.
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