Year 2 Parents Information Meeting 14th 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: Miss Davey Working in Year 2 will be: Mrs Hilton and Miss 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.

Parent Communication Please inform an adult in the morning of any changes to school pick up so that we may write in the Parent communication book. Please inform the adult if your child is to attend any after school clubs. A medical note will be given to your child if they have been hurt. We will always relay this to you verbally if you are picking up your child. Please wait for all children to leave before approaching adults for discussion after school.

What your child will need: Everyday they should bring in their water bottle. Reading books and reading record book on your child’s reading day. Letters from parents to be given to the teacher at the start of the morning. Label ALL clothing including P.E. Kits Coats for Autumn weather.

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

Handouts The Year 2 curriculum overview.

Home Learning Year 2 pupils have Home Learning packs. Home Learning is set on Friday and due in the following Thursday. Spellings – these will be handed out at the beginning of each half term for a test on every Friday. Maths and English – every week there will be a Maths and English task sent home for your child to complete. Reading – 5 - 10 minutes per day, parents to sign diary once per week.

Support At Home Listen to your child read everyday and an adult should read to them and talk to your child about the book. Practise reading and spelling the Year 2 words. Practise recognising and writing numbers to 100. Practise recalling number bonds to 10 and 20. Practise counting in twos, fives and tens.

SATs SATs Week May 2019 At the end of Year 2, children take SATs in: Reading – Paper 1 and Paper 2 Grammar, punctuation and spelling Maths – Paper 1 and Paper 2 SATs information Spring Term TBC

Class Blog School website Children Year 2 Year 2 Blog (right hand side) Parent comments very welcome!

School Priorities in 2018/2019

Our Partnership The relationship between the home, school and church is vital in the religious, spiritual and moral development of your child. Home Parish   child School

‘We are One Body’. Year of Our Eucharistic Journey This year at Pope Paul we are focussing on developing a deeper understanding of Christ in the Eucharist with our children with the support of the family and parish. ‘We are One Body’.

The Canonisation of Pope Paul VI Sunday 14th October 2018 By examining the charism of Pope Paul VI we will be looking at how our children can grow closer to God through reflecting on the messages of Pope Paul VI

School Priorities To develop the teaching and learning of spelling ensuring gaps in learning are closed. To further develop strategies to help underachieving pupils to catch up and to improve outcomes for the more able.

Dates for your diary Date Time Event Tuesday 18th September 9:30 am Mass to celebrate the beginning of the school year. Thursday 27th September 7:30 pm Feast Of St Vincent Parish Mass at OLSV Friday 5th October (am) School Photos Tuesday 16th October 15:50-18:20 Parent Consultations Thursday 18th October Friday 26th October 09:15-10:15 Harvest Assembly followed by Celebration Morning Wednesday 14th November 7pm Anti Bullying Parents Meeting Wednesday 12th December 9.30am KS1 Nativity to parents Wednesday 19th December Christmas Lunch Friday 21st December 1:15 pm End of Term

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.

Thank you.