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Year 2 - The Doves
Important Dates This Term
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Phonics remains a huge focus in Year 2. We practise phonics daily to build strong reading skills.
Useful Links
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Times Table Rock Stars – Practise 2s, 5s, and 10s times tables
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Numbots – Strengthen number fluency and mental maths skills
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Topmarks English – Words and spelling games for KS1
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Topmarks Maths – Times tables and number games
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Topmarks Science – KS1 science clips, games, and activities
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BBC Bitesize – Animal Habitats – Learn about environments and adaptations
What We’ve Been Up To
w/c 16/9/24 – Looking at Lowry
We studied Lowry's crowd scenes and created our own class version.
w/c 9/9/24 – Science Investigation
We tested which materials were best for cleaning up spills, learning from the 3 Little Pigs’ choices!
w/c 20/9/24 – Exploring the Planet
We researched continents and oceans, then plotted them on a world map.
7/10/24 – Creating Vehicles with Chassis and Axles
We faced lots of design and build challenges to make working vehicles for the scarecrows’ wedding.
17/10/24 – Following Instructions
We made jellyfish by following written instructions as part of our English unit.
In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue. In 2023, Year 2 sailed the Annesley Sea!
Archie Awards
These children have impressed us by using our Archie values:
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6.9.24 – Jonah is being ambitious and started Year 2 confidently.
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13.9.24 – Joey is rising to every challenge – a brilliant start!
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20.9.24 – Oscar is showing determination in English and maths.
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27.9.24 – Olivia is reading more and her confidence is growing.
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4/10/24 – Alfie used noun phrases and detail in his scarecrow description – ambitious!
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11/10/24 – Joey showed equality and helped friends with cricket.
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14/11/24 – Harry was ambitious and equal in our DT project.
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22/11/24 – Harper was confident and played happily even without her best friend.
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29/11/24 – Oscar is showing ambition to improve his reading – and it’s working!
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10/1/25 – Quinn confidently moved groups in maths for more challenge – great ambition.
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17/1/25 – Alfie nailed 80 tricky spellings using strategies – resilient and ambitious!
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24.1.25 – Elara’s confidence in maths is growing – especially in club sessions.
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31/1/25 – Noah is striving to be his best – progress in every area.
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7/2/25 – Jordan is expanding her environmental knowledge and using ambitious vocabulary.
Good Work Awards
These children have impressed this week:
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6.9.24 – Lucas is eager to learn and share – brilliant ambition.
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13.9.24 – Willow is working harder and making the most of her time.
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20.9.24 – Ariella made big strides in swimming – huge achievement!
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27.9.24 – Billie created a fantastic Lowry-style scene, even practising at home.
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4/10/24 – Thea worked completely independently and stayed focused.
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7/10/24 – Jordan made a great quiver for Robin Hood in DT.
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15/11/24 – Freddie built an excellent moving vehicle with independence.
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22/11/24 – Kutenda is flying in maths – picking things up quickly.
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29/11/24 – Jack is using his comprehension strategies well – no more guessing!
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10/1/25 – Mollie is committed to maths improvement – joining booster club and giving everything a go.
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17/1/25 – Freddie is reading regularly and applying his skills well.
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24.1.25 – Lottie is matching multiplication facts quickly and helping others.
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31.1.25 – Willow showed deep understanding in maths with a brilliant answer.
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7/2/25 – Finley produced his best-ever writing – independent, neat, and accurate.
Reading
Reading is key in Year 2 and affects all areas of learning. We focus on reading daily, especially comprehension. At home, please:
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Read regularly and sign your child’s reading diary.
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Ask who/what/where/when/why questions.
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Encourage your child to recap after reading a few pages.
Regular home reading earns raffle tickets, and every half term names are drawn to win a book.
Rocket Phonics
We follow Rocket Phonics and use Rising Stars books. The programme ensures children learn to decode using the alphabetic code before frustration sets in.
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Books are fully decodable up to turquoise level.
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Children access online resources, pupil books and daily lessons.
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Extra support is offered via Reading Squads three afternoons a week.
Spellings
We test spellings every two weeks. All children should learn List 1 and 2, with anything extra a bonus.
Examples from List 1: said, they, looked, so, all, called, he, are, would, she, my, could, me, her, should...
Other examples across lists:
people, because, Christmas, again, beautiful, everybody, parents, only, class, sure, busy, sugar, prove...
Keep practising regularly!
P.E.
P.E. is every Tuesday afternoon.
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Bring kits on Monday and take home Friday.
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Sessions are outdoors when dry, indoors otherwise.
Swimming
We swim every Friday morning with coaches Sarah and Kerry in our newly renovated pool.
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Children work towards Swim England Duckling Awards.
Important Reminders:
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Hair must be tied back.
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Earrings must be removed or covered with plasters.
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No long shorts or bikinis.
Snack Time
Annesley is a Healthy School.
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Daily fruit/veg is provided.
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You may send your own healthy snack: fruit, veg, or low-sugar/low-fat cereal bars.
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Fridays are treat days – children may bring one unhealthy snack of their choice.
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