English 

This half term our text is 'Leon And The Place Between' We will be writing a persuasive poster, a setting description and a diary entry. We will also revise Year 2 grammar, spelling and punctuation. The children will continue their learning about different sentence structures including the use of conjunctions and adjectives. 

Maths 

We are learning about place value in 2 and 3 digit numbers. We will learn to partition numbers into hundreds, tens and ones in different ways and find 1, 10 and 100 more and less than any 3-digit number. We will then use this knowledge to compare and order numbers and place the numbers on a number line. We will also count on in 50's and learning our 3 times table and the related division facts.  We will add and subtract and read and write times to the nearest 5 minutes. 

Science

The focus for this half term is 'Light'

The children will learn to recognise that they need light in order to see things and that dark is the absence of light. They will notice that light is reflected from surfaces. They will learn that light from the sun can be dangerous and that there are ways to protect their eyes.  They will also learn that shadows are formed when the light from a light source is blocked by an opaque object. They will also find patterns in the way that the size of shadows change. 

Geography

This Extreme Earth unit will teach the children about the destructive powers of nature, from volcanoes and earthquakes to tsunamis and tornadoes. Through discussion and practical tasks, children will learn about how and why these natural phenomena occur, and the ways in which they affect people and the environment.

French 

Our topic is 'Getting to know you'

This unit will teach the children about basics of the French language. They will learn to greet each other, exchange names, ask how someone is, count to 10 and say how old they are. We will read the words we need and write them. 

PSHE

This half term our topic is TEAM - Together everyone achieves more. 

This unit is inspired by the idea that if a class team works well together, it has a positive impact on all of its members and what they can achieve. It aims to enable the children to identify the impact their actions have on the team they are working in. In this unit, children learn about successful teamwork skills, being considerate of others in the team and how to positively resolve any conflicts that occur. They will also learn about their individual responsibilities towards teams they work in and how new starts, such as starting a new school year, may feel and how they can support each other in this.

Music 

The children continue to use Charanga for their music learning. Our theme is 'Let Yourself Fly' The children will listen and appraise songs and will have the opportunity to learn to sing the songs,  play Instruments improvise, compose and perform. 

DT

Our topic for this half term is 'Photograph Frames'

The children will have the chance to explore the materials and components of different photograph frames, engage in practical activities to develop their experience of working with tools and techniques, as well as having the chance to design, make and evaluate their own photograph frames.

RE

Our topic for this half term is 'Living in Harmony: How do we care?'

They will learn to

*Describe what it means to care and to who.

*Describe what a neighbour is and know ways to be a good neighbour.

*Talk about caring to people from other religions

*Describe what 'Langar' is and why it is important to Sikhs. 

PE

PE will be taught by Mrs. Barker and Mr. Carroll from Progressive Sports on Monday & Wednesday. Children will need to arrive at school in their PE Kit on these days. The children will be developing their athletic skills.

They will learn

*the correct technique for running, jumping, throwing and catching in isolation and in combination.

*play competitive games  and apply basic principles suitable for attacking and defending *develop flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance

Computing

In computing, the children will be learning about 'Online Safety' and 'Touch Typing'

Children will learn the importance of passwords and how it is important to keep them safe. They will learn about the uses of the internet and consider the reliability of information on it. They will also learn about age restrictions on social media apps and games. Finally, the children will learn where and who  to turn to  for help if they come across inappropriate content or contact.  During our 'Touch Typing' lessons the children will learn about the correct way to sit at a keyboard, home, top and bottom row keys and which keys are pressed by right/left hand.