Welcome to Year 2!

Contact us:

Miss Jones - ljones@redhill.worcs.sch.uk

Miss Hawkes- ehawkes@redhill.worcs.sch.uk 

Autumn Term

During the first half-term, we learnt about ‘The Great Fire of London’; we became historians and explored how life was in London, 1666. The children looked at the causes and effects of the great fire, and had fun discovering its lasting legacy. ​

In the second half-term, we were keen geographers looking at the driving question ‘How can we save our oceans?’. We explored how plastic pollution is impacts our oceans and how animals depend on the ocean for their habitat. ​

Maths

During the second half-term, we will be explored shape!  We identified different 2-D and 3-D shapes, and used the mathematical vocabulary of faces, vertices, edges and symmetry to describe different shapes. 

English

In English, we explored the very exciting text 'The Odd Fish' by Naomi and James Jones. We built up to writing our own setting descriptions based on the story. 

RE

In RE, we explored the question 'Why does Christmas matter to Christians'. We looked closely at the story of the Nativity and studied art based on the story, annotating it with our thoughts. 

For all other subjects, see the Red Hill Riches below.

Spring Term

 

During the first half-term, we explored the topic 'Race to Space'. As historians, we investigated the difference between primary and secondary sources. We used our knowledge to discuss whether the reports of somebody landing on the moon were true! We looked back in the past to the 1950's and the difficulties many people faced during that period. 

We also became artists, looking at the very talented Megan Coyle. We discovered how she uses different materials to create collages and how she creates tone through her choice of colour. 

In Spring 2, we had great fun exploring the question 'Are all deserts hot?'

We explored how climate change was impacting cold deserts and how the ice caps have been melting. We loved thinking about different ways we could help save our planet within school and our own homes. 

Maths

During Spring 1, our focus sequences of learning for maths included money and multiplication and division. In Spring 2, we continued consolidating multiplication and division, as well as exploring different units of measurement. 

English

In Spring 1, we focused on the key texts below, where we explored writing setting descriptions, narratives and diary entries. 

 

This In Spring 2, we loved visiting the Think Tank and had great fun writing a recount of our trip to the Think Tank! We also explored postcard writing, and writing non-chronological reports all about plants. 

Summer Term

Our summer term is all about exploring our local area. We will be looking at the history of Red Hill and also exploring old maps to develop an increasing understanding of how Worcester has grown and developed over time. This will lead into our geography, where we will be taking part in fieldwork, exploring our local area and using mapping skills. 

Maths

During the summer term, we will be looking at fractions, time, statistics and position. The latter of which will aid us in our geography later in the term. 

English

During the first half term, we will be looking at the text 'The Bear and the Piano' by David Litchfield (one of our favourite authors in Year 2!). We will be using the beautiful illustrations to help us create a setting description, leading into a narrative. 

For all other subjects, see the Red Hill Riches below.