Autumn Term in Year 2

The inspirational texts on our bookshelf will inspire our learning across the curriculum. 
The Character Traits that underpin the curriculum at Cheadle Hulme Primary School with associated icons - bravery, citizenship, curiosity, gratitude, integrity and kindness.

Autumn Bookshelf

During Autumn term in Year 2, we will read a variety of inspirational texts where we will explore the character traits of kindness, citizenship, integrity, curiosity, bravery and gratitude

In our first few weeks of term, we will explore the brilliant text Billy and the Beast. We will share our ideas on how Billy and the Beast did, or did not, show kindness and integrity to the animals in the woods. Next, we will follow Syd on a voyage of curiosity as we escape to Grandad’s Island where we will immerse ourselves in an imaginary adventure. During Poetry Week, we will study the book I’m Sticking with You by Smriti Halls and Steve Small. This lovely poetry book explores the friendship between a squirrel and a bear. We will encourage the children to recognise that, despite the challenges that may come within a friendship, they can show gratitude and kindness towards one another. Finally, we will dive into a world of magic with The Magic Hat by Tricia Tusa and Roald Dahl’s The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me! Both books explore our character traits in detail and allow the children to be creative with their writing.

Our discoveries don’t stop there as we will utilise a variety of non-fiction texts to learn more about lifecycles, habitats and the worlds continents and oceans. In History we will delve into the lives of influential women in history through the book, GreatWomen in History. The children will learn about the magnificent journey of Harriet Tubman and the bravery shown by the suffragettes in the fight for women’s rights.

Year 2 Autumn Term Highlights

  • Nativity Performance
  • Christmas School Trip
  • Opportunities to learn outside the classroom
  • Author Visits
  • Road Safety
  • Opportunities to take part in sports events
  • Internal visitors
  • Opportunities to apply for a Pupil Parliament Group

Meet the Year 2 Team

Miss Barlow – Class Teacher
Miss Driscoll – Class Teacher
Miss Arnfield – Learning Support Assistant
Mr Hopkins – Learning Support Assistant

Important Information

  • Please make sure your child’s book bag containing their reading books, reading record is brought into school every day.   
  • Reading books will be changed weekly.
  • Home learning books to be brought in on a Wednesday and will be sent back home on a Friday.
  • Please continue to sign your child’s reading record book daily 
  • Home Learning will include daily reading, weekly spellings, and a maths or SPAG task each week.  
  • Your Child’s class teacher will be available every day before and after school to receive messages, celebrate successes and answer any questions.
  • Children to come to school in their PE kit on Tuesday and Thursday. 

As always, there will be lots of learning and exciting activities going on in Year 2 this term!

Instagram

Please speak to our admin team for access to the Year 2 Instagram feed @chps.year2