Year 2 2025 - 2026

"Do everything in love” 1 Corinthians 16:14

Learning to love, loving to learn

Welcome to Year 2

Our staff

Mrs Orton is our class teacher and Mrs Humphreys (Monday-Wednesday am) and Mrs Pearson (Wednesday pm-Friday) will be supporting our learning.

The following information tells you a little more about the coming term in Year 2 and your child's learning. However, if you have any queries or questions please don't hesitate to contact us.

helen.orton@st-marys.halton.sch.uk

General information

• Please ensure your child brings a bottle of water to school every day.
• Homework will be sent out on a Friday. Please support your child with their home learning activities and return them to school for marking on or before the following Wednesday.
• Reading books and reading diaries will be sent home each day and we would ask that they be returned to school the following day. Please read with your child at home at least 4 times per week and complete their reading diary. If you would like to discuss your child's home reading or would like any support in this regard, please do not hesitate to contact us. 
• Please ensure that all school uniform is labelled with your child's full name. 

PE is timetabled for Thursday and Friday during the first Autumn term although this is subject to change at short notice. Therefore we would ask that your child has a full PE kit in school at all times. PE will take place outside whenever possible so please account for this when sending in your child's PE kit.

Autumn Term 1 2025-2026

Mrs Orton, Mrs Humphreys and Mrs Pearson are excited to welcome you back. This term we have some exciting topics and experiences in store. We look forward to a fantastic term!

Our Christian Values

During the first Autumn half term, our Christian value will be 'Love'.

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." (Philippians 4:13)

English

This half term, we will be reading  'Troll Swap' by Leigh Hodgkinson and 'The Troll' by Juila Donaldson. We will be using these texts to develop our writing skills.

Phonics

This half term, we will be concluding the fifth phase of the Little Wandle phonics programme. Alongside this, we will be using Pathways to Spell and will be reading carefully chosen books tailered to each child's level of progress. Reading books will be sent home each night and we would strongly encourage you to read with your child for around five to ten minutes around four times per week. We would ask that reading books and diaries be returned to school each day. 

Maths

As mathematicians, the children will learn through concrete experiences moving onto pictorial and abstract methods as their confidence builds. They will also be expected to use their learning to reason about maths and solve problems.

Science 

As scientists, we aim to develop our knowledge and understanding, scientific skills and measuring and recording abilities. This term we will be learning about the basic needs of animals and humans and the importance of exercise and hygeine. We will also learn how animals (including humans) have offspring that grow into adults. 

Geography

We will be using maps to learn about the countries, cities and surrounding seas of the United Kingdom. 

RE

For RE we will continue to use the Questful RE planning. This term we will be learning about the bible and reflecting on why it is such an important book for Christians. We will also be learning about the holy books of other world religions. 

Courageous Advocacy

As we continue to live our lives and act out the teachings of Jesus, we will look to be courageous advocates and think about our school grounds and how we can improve them for the local community.

PE

Our PE lessons will concentrate on developing ball skills, specifically sending, receiving, kicking and dribbling. 

Art 

As artists, this half term we will be studying and taking inspiration from the greats, specifically Paul Cezanne and Giuseppe Arcimboldo. The children will be using a range of brush strokes to develop their own masterpieces!

PHSE

In PHSE, we will follow the Heartsmart scheme. Our topic for this half term is 'Get Heartsmart' which supports our school value of 'Love'.

Computing

This term we will be learning about the technology that is around us, how it can be useful and why it is important to be mindful of our self image and identity whilst online. 

Music

This half term, we will be learning about pulse, rhythm and pitch during our music lessons. 

Possible trips and visitors

We are currently planning a number of eductional visits and we will keep you updated in this regard as soon as we have finalised all details.