Class 2
Being part of Class 2 at St. George’s is exciting and challenging. We develop more independence and become good role models to the younger children in Reception. We really encourage each and every child to take more responsibility and work together as a team. Caring for each other, sharing class resources, keeping our classroom tidy and helping with jobs around the classroom are all things we promote in order to become a valued part of our class and school community. We enjoy taking part in every aspect of school life and will help the teachers in any way possible. We take pride in our work and celebrate our own achievements and that of others in our class.
We start the year with a wide breadth of topics to learn and be curious about. In Maths, we start with Place Value and Number work before moving onto Calculation and Shape. In English, we continue with the RWI program, developing our phonic knowledge and fluency in reading. We have a big focus on our handwriting and we will be learning how to join. In Science, we learn about Animals and what they need to survive, as well as learning about materials and the differences in Seasons. In Art we explore maps and get creative with felt. In DT we look at different structures while in PE we cover gymnastics and learn basic Yoga. In PSHE we talk about being ‘Me in My World’ as well as celebrating differences. In Computing we learn how to use Purple Mash which helps us with our learning and complete our homework.
As we go through the year we continue our work on shape as well as developing our multiplication and division skills and learning about money. In English we continue with the RWI program, developing our writing and knowledge of different text types. In PSHE we talk about Dreams and Goals and being healthy. In Music we learn about how to make music and become composers. Our RE curriculum focuses on Easter. In PE we start to dance and learn basic ball skills. The fun never ends!
Towards the end of the year the learning and exploring continues. In Maths we continue to build our maths skills looking at Fractions, Position and Direction as well as Measures. In English we continue to develop our reading and grammar skills continuing to look at different genres and using models to help us write our own. In Art and DT we explore sculpture and continue our work on mechanisms. In PSHE we talk about relationships and how we change as get older. In PE, hopefully the weather is kind and get active with invasion games and athletics. In music, we continue to perform and compose and understand the beginnings of musical notation.
It really is a busy year in Class 2. However, as the year progress it is an honour and a pleasure to see the children grow academically, emotionally and socially. They really do blossom as their confidence grows.