Book change/diary check days: Class 2 This overview aims to provide you with enough information to be able to share and discuss the activities being covered in school with your child. It may also provide opportunities for you to visit places of interest connected with the learning taking place at school. It may be that having read the overview you are able to offer experiences and/or resources to enrich your child’s learning experiences. Spring Term 2018 It’s Wild Down Under! This pamphlet outlines the content of the curriculum to be covered this half term. PE days: Tuesday, Wednesday Book change/diary check days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Spellings: Monday Maths Games/Education City: Tuesday Year 2 Assembly: Friday 26th January 2018

Objectives we will cover It’s Wild Down Under Subject Objectives we will cover Maths Geometry – properties of shapes; Number and place value; Multiplication and division; Addition and Subtraction; Knowing and using number facts; Measurement English Glossaries, fact files, riddles, stories, leaflets, comparative writing. Science Track and compare weather in two locations around the world. Explore the habitats and needs of native Australian animals. Animal food chains Geography To use maps and atlases to find out about a continent Locate, draw and learn about famous landmarks Art Explore different techniques used by artists PE/Games Dance (Australia) and indoor athletics ICT We are painters Research skills Learning Platform/Education City/Purple Mash RE / PSHE RE – Who is an inspiring person? PSHE – Living in the wider world (taking acre of the environment, rights and responsibilities and money matters) Rights Respecting – All children have the right to an education Music Topic songs. Music. Pitch, tempo and rhythm.