April

Term Five

Tales from Africa

In English (along with other subjects), our writing will be inspired by stories from Africa. We will use the non-fiction book, 'The Most Important Animal of All' to gather information and write explanation texts. Later this term, we will write pieces based on 'Mama Panya's Pancakes'. 

Below are some of our other learning themes and key questions.

Maths: Money, Time

History: Great Discoveries - Howard Carter

Geography: A Village in Africa - Mugurameno 

D&T: A Healthy Smoothie 

RE: How do Muslim's treat others?

Music: Hands and Feet (African Music)

PE: Dance, Athletics

Computing: Robot Programming

PSHE: Stereotypes

Dates for Your Diary:

29th April - Online Safety Workshop

8th May - VE Day Celebrations (come dressed in red, white and blue)

20th May - EYFS/KS1 Sports Day

23rd May - Wear Yellow for the Air Ambulance 

23rd May - Last Day of Term

January

Term Three

Invent and Achieve

In English this term, we will learn to write instructions for 'How to make a snowman that won't melt' and an information text all about Amelia Earhart. We will also be using our reading skills to learn about other inventors and amazing achievements. 

Below are some of our other learning themes and key questions.

Maths: Division, Length, Money

History: Which was worse? The Great Plague or The Great Fire of London?

Geography: A Local Study: The River Slea

D&T: Wheels and Axels 

RE: How do Jewish people show they are thankful?

Music: I Wanna Play in a Band (Rock Music)

PE: Gymnastics, Sending and Receiving

Computing: Pictograms

Dates for Your Diary:

5th February: Grace's Amazing Machines D&T Project

12th February: Esafety and NSPCC workshop

14th February: Last day of term

November

Term Two

Once Upon a Time...

This term, our English theme is based on stories including Traditional Tales. Get ready for fire-breathing dragons, out of control porridge and magical spells! 

Below are some of our other learning themes and key questions.

Maths: Multiplication and Division

History: How did Nicola De La Haye save England?

Geography: Continents and Oceans

D&T: Woodwork

RE: How do Christians show they are thankful?

Music: Nativity Songs

PE: Target Games, Fitness

Computing: Photography

Dates for Your Diary:

14th November - Trip to Lincoln Castle

15th November - Children in Need

23rd November - Christmas Jumper Swap

29th November - Red, Green and Gold Day

6th December - Christmas Fayre

10th and 11th December - KS1 Christmas Nativity

12th December - Christingle Service at 9am

20th December - Trip to the Pantomime

September

The pencils are sharp, the new books are labelled. Children, we are ready for you! Year Two is a very exciting year and we are so excited to work with you!

We hope you had a fantastic summer break and were able to have some lovely family time.

Term One

Shiver me timbers!

This term, our English theme is based on Pirates. 

Below are some of our other learning themes and key questions.

Maths:

History: How did Nicola De La Haye save England?

Geography: Continents and Oceans

D&T: Textiles

RE: Why does Christmas matter to Christians?

Music: South African Styles

PE: Fundamentals, Team Building

Computing: IT Around Us

Dates for Your Diary:

1st October - Lincolnshire Day

8th and 9th October - Parents Evening

18th October - Last Day of Term

4th November - First Day of Term 2