Parents Information Meeting Wednesday 13th September We believe that we are all God's work of art. We strive to respect and care for each other and to use our talents to do our best. By doing this, we are 'Learning in the Light of Christ'  

Welcome to Year 2 Class Teacher: Ms Davey Working in Year 2 will be: Mrs Shea Ms Lawlor

Expectations Good attendance and punctuality. Upholding good behaviour in class and around the school. Being good role models for the rest of the school. Taking on responsibilities. Representing the school outside in the community. Completing home learning and handing it in on time. Returning reading records, reply slips etc. on time. Becoming more independent and involved in their learning. Taking pride in their work and the presentation of their work.

What your child will need: Everyday they should bring in their water bottle, reading book, reading record book and pack of tissues. Letters from parents to be given to the teacher at the beginning of the morning (during register time).

Handouts The Year 2 curriculum overview given to you today is an outline of what we will be covering this year.

Home Learning Year 2 pupils have home learning packs. Home Learning is set on Friday and due in the following Wednesday. Spellings – these will be handed out on a Friday, there will be a test on the following Friday. Maths and English – every week there will be a Maths and English task sent home for your child to complete. Reading – 10-15 minutes per day, parents to sign diary once per week. Guided reading in school – children read a set text together with an adult.

Dates for your diary Date Time Event Tuesday 19th September 7:00pm School Development Plan Information Evening For Parents with PIMMS Tuesday 26th September 09:30 am Mass to celebrate the beginning of the school year. Wednesday 27th September 7:30 pm Feast Of St Vincent Parish Mass at OLSV Tuesday 10th October 15:50-18:20 Parent Consultations Thursday 12th October Friday 20th October 09:15-10:15 Harvest Assembly followed by Celebration Morning

P.E. The children will have P.E. on Wednesdays and Fridays. P.E kits will remain in school. We will send them home every half term. Swimming will take place in the summer term.

Year 2 SATs

SATs Tests English: Paper 1: Grammar and Punctuation Paper 2: Spelling Reading Reading Paper 1 Reading Paper 2 Maths Paper 1: Arithmetic Paper 2: Reasoning

Class blog School website Children Year 2 Year 2 News (right hand side)

Remember that if you have any concerns then please come and speak to me. Mrs Lennox will be happy to make an appointment for you, and I will be more than happy to meet with you – before or after school.

Useful websites: www. topmarks. co Useful websites: www.topmarks.co.uk – that supports many curriculum topics in addition to English and Maths https://www.theschoolrun.com/primary-grammar-glossary-for-parents - a glossary and further explanation of grammar points www.sumdog.com which is an online interactive programme