Good afternoon everyone,

This week we have continued settling into our new surroundings and have been adjusting ourselves to the new working challenges in Year 2. We are developing our independence every week!

This week’s worship has focused upon Jesus telling us we must be prepared to give up everything, suffer and experience hardship if we truly want to be disciples of Jesus. We discussed how this can be hard to understand but that Jesus is telling us that being a disciple isn’t easy.

English - This week we have been slowly developing our independence and stamina in our written work. Whilst still exploring The Colour Monster, we have written a letter of advice to the monster, written a page about love and also began to plan a piece of writing based upon adding a new emotion to the story.

Maths - In Maths we have continued to explore tens and ones; solving problems involving these. We have also extended partitioning to explore partitioning numbers in different ways. E.g, 54 can be made up of 50+4, but also 40+14, 30+24, 20+34, etc. This has been a little tricky for some of us so we will continue to revisit this throughout the Autumn term.

Science - In Science we looked at the characteristics of different groups of animals which help us to classify them as mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians and birds.

RE - We read the Old Testament story of the Fall of Man and wrote our own retellings of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. We also retold the story of Noah’s Ark and thought about God’s promise to us in the form of the rainbow.

Geography - We learned about Planet Earth and explored satellite photos. This helped us to understand the difference between physical and human geographical features. We used an aerial photo of Blackpool to identify these features in our town.

Computing - We learned about some key parts of a computer.

PE - In our outdoor PE we practised passing a ball and then moving. In indoor PE, we created our own dance sequences based on vehicle movements.

Regular Tasks

Please continue to practise counting in 2s, 3s, 5s and 10s and reading the Year 1 and Year 2 common exception words every week. This is so important for our learning!

Other Tasks

Spelling Test

ure and ear words.

There is also a handwriting sheet for these words.

Maths

Partitioning numbers in different ways.

Handwriting

Practise sheet for letter formation.

Reading

A reading comprehension about the life cycle of a bird.

You do not need to return completed homework to school. It is set so you can see what your child is learning about during the week. However, I am happy to look at any completed work if you want it be checked.

We are currently taking our reading quiz which will give us a book level (known as ZPD). This allows us to give the children reading books which are at the best level for them in regards to both word reading but also their ability to remember and explain what they have read. We will do these reading quizzes at the beginning and end of every half term.

Please read as often as possible at home. It is the most important piece of work you can do with your child to support their learning.

Golden Award - Patrick - for being such a hardworking and respectful young man.

Writing Award - Sophia B - for consistently neat and detailed writing this week.

Maths Award - Esmae - for her excellent place value and reasoning.

Please Remember….

Water bottles - This will come home each night to be cleaned and re-filled. Please ensure your child brings their’s each day especially now it is hotter as we do not have any spares in class.

Earrings - please ensure these are only small gold/silver studs as stated in the uniform policy. Please also make sure earrings are removed at home before PE on Tuesday and Friday. Children wearing them will not be able to take part in PE.

Jewelery - Please do not send your child into school in any jewelery, such as necklaces, bracelets or rings. These can cause upset if they become lost but can also be dangerous on the playground.

Nail Varnish - please ensure any nail varnish is removed for the pupils come into class. It should not be worn at school.

Key Rings - please do not put key rings onto your child’s school bag, it create fuss in class and then upset if they are lost.

School bag - please continue to use the red book bag that your child was given in Reception, we don not have the room to store large bags. Many thanks for your help with this matter.

WEDNESDAY 17.9.25 - Meet the teacher meeting in the hall at 9am for all Year 2 parents/carers/grandparents. Please come along if you can for a quick chat and a hello and a chance for me to talk about our year ahead. For those of you who can’t make it, all info will be shared on this site next week.

FRIDAY 26.9.25 - European Languages Day - a day filled with learning about other countries and their languages. Year 2 will be looking at France - we are asking for all children to come dressed in the colour of that flag for the day - so for Year 2 red, white and blue please! We are also asking parents to make a £1 contribution to PTFA funds for this day - please see your parentpay account and pay through that. Thank-you in advance.

MONDAY 29.9.25 - Introduction to Phonics parents session. Miss Heim-Sarac and Mrs Hollinghurst will be delivering a session to all Reception/Year 1 to discuss our phonics scheme, how we teach reading at Our Lady’s annd how you can support your child at home. Please join us if you can. 2pm in the school hall.

This will be useful for parents of those children who did not reach the threshold in their phonics screening check last year.

WEDNESDAY 15.10.25 - Year 2 class liturgy in the hall 9.05am. We would like to invite you to a short liturgy (10 mins) lead by the children. Pease support our daily act of worship by joining us, if you can.

FRIDAY 24.10.25 - school closes for half term. Children return 4.11.25