Daily Routine
Start of the Day
Children will exit their taxis at 9:00 am and go to their classroom via the playground gate.
Assemblies
- Wednesday – Singing assembly in the hall
- Tuesday – School assembly – (Focus on events and school values)
- Friday – Celebration assembly in the hall
On days we don’t have a formal assembly, we will take part in circle time/behaviour curriculum in class.
Lunch Time
12.00 pm – 1:00 pm
End of the Day
3:00 pm (Monday – Thursday)
2:00 pm (Friday)
Key Information
Reading Books
Children are expected to read every night. We use Boom Reader and you will receive log in details at the start of the term so that you can log all home reading online.
Lunches and Water Bottles
We ask that children bring a named water bottle to school each day, filled with fresh water. Children will have access to their bottles throughout the day, and bottles will be sent home at the end of each day to be cleaned.
Each week, Children will be asked to select their lunch options from sandwiches, Jacket potatoes or hot meals.
[The menu will be available on the school website]
PE
Children will take part in P.E lessons each week on Tuesday and Wednesday’s. On these days, please ensure that your child comes to school wearing their P.E kit.
P.E kit should include:
- A white T-shirt
- Navy Blue shorts or tracksuit bottoms
- Plimsolls or trainers (depending on whether P.E is indoor or outdoor)
Subject Areas
English – Adventure Story Writing and Newspaper Reports
This term, through Talk for Writing, children will split their learning into two focused half terms: the first half term will be dedicated to adventure story writing, where they will explore key features such as character, setting and action. We will base this around ‘The Gingerbread man’.
The second half term will centre on instructions. The features of instructions writing, the language, and the order. We will complete lots of different practical fun activities.
Maths – White Rose Curriculum
In maths, we will be following the White Rose curriculum. This term, children will focus on place value, addition and subtraction, and begin to build strategies for multiplying and dividing. Alongside this, we will strengthen mental maths skills through number bonds, times tables, and place value practice.
Science
Science in Year 2/3 is an exciting, hands-on journey! We make sure that our lessons are practical and engaging to inspire a lifelong passion for discovery in the future innovators, entrepreneurs and scientists among us. This term in Year 2/3, we will begin by focusing on plants investigating how they grow, differ, and the different functions of each part. Later in the term, we will explore rocks. Comparing and constrasting, looking at fossils and learning about soils.
Knowledge of the World
This term, pupils will learn about celebrations connected to key figures in Judaism and Christianity, exploring why these individuals are important and how their lives are remembered today. Through stories, discussion and creative activities, children will discover the meanings behind festivals and traditions linked to figures such as Moses and Jesus.
French
Modern languages are vital in today’s global world! In French, our class will be learning ‘Getting to know you’ which develops talking about themselves.
Computing
This Spring term, we will dive into the world of technology, focusing on communicating and presenting information using spreadsheets through fun and interactive activities on Purple Mash.
Art
This term, we will be exploring arts and crafts from around the world, discovering different cultures and traditions through hands-on creative activities.
Geography – Europe
In Geography this term, we will be learning about Europe. We will discuss and discover what a continent is, looking at and contrasting different landmarks, flags, food, rivers, mountains of the continent.
Skills curriculum
In the skills lessons, children will have the opportunity to develop practical and creative abilities, including cooking, arts and crafts, gardening, outdoor learning, health and fitness, and essential life skills for the community.
Music
We have a dedicated music teacher, and our lesson is every Wednesday. This Term our focus is on developing foundational skills in pitch, pulse, and performance using the glockenspiel.
PSHE
In PSHE this term, we will be exploring feelings and emotions, as well as focusing on our behaviour curriculum to understand how our actions affect ourselves and others, and to develop positive social skills.
Mr Georges
Teacher
Mr C Towner
Space Hub Learning & Support Assistant
