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Year 2

"In faith and love, we learn and grow. "

 

Please click here to see Year 2's curriculum overview newsletter for the Autumn term.

 

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Guided Reading Text

Claude in the city

 

 

Esio Trot/

The Puffin

Book of

Fantastic

First Poems

The Fox and the Star

 

 

Lila and the secret of rain

 

 

 Jim and the Beanstalk

 

The Bee that spoke/ The Magic Finger

 

 

English

Inform

 

Newspaper Report

Entertain

 

Diary entry

 

Inform

 

Instructions

Persuade

 

Persuasive letter

 

Entertain

 

Story

Persuade

 

Advertisement/Leaflet

Maths

 Unit 1: Numbers to 100

Unit 2: Addition and Subtraction (1)

 

 Unit 3: Addition and Subtraction (2)

Unit 4: Money

Unit 5: Multiplication and Division

Unit 6: Multiplication and Division (2)

 

Unit 7: Statistics

 

Unit 8: Length and Height

 

Unit 9: Properties of Shape

 

Unit 10: Fractions

Unit 11: Position and Direction

 

Unit 12: Problem-Solving and Efficient Methods

 

Unit 13: Time

 

Unit 14: Weight Volume and Temperature

Science

Uses of Materials

Living Things

Growing Plants

Changing Shape

Habitats

Feeding and Exercise

Geography

Seasons

 

Journeys - Food

 

Our Wonderful World

 

History

 

Bonfire Night and the Great Fire of London

 

Holidays

 

Our Local Heros

Art

Drawing: Telling a Story/Map it Out

 

Painting and Mixed Media: Life in Colour

 

Sculpture and 3D: Clay Houses

 

DT

 

Structures: Baby Bear Chair

 

Mechanisms: Fairground Wheels

 

Mechanisms: Making a Moving Monster

RE

Unit 1: Beginnings

 

Unit 2: Signs and Symbols

Other World Faiths:   Judaism

 

Unit 3: Preparations

Unit 4:   Books

Unit 5: Thanksgiving  

Unit 6: Opportunities

Unit 7: Spread the Word

 

Unit 8:  Rules

Other World Faiths:   Islam

 

Unit 9:  Treasures

Computing

COMPUTING SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS

 

Information technology around us

Online safety

CREATING MEDIA

 

Digital photography

PROGRAMMING A

 

Robot algorithms

DATA AND INFORMATION

 

Pictograms

Online safety

CREATING MEDIA

 

Making music

Online safety

PROGRAMMING B

 

Introduction to quizzes

PE

Sending and Receiving

 

Target Games

Gymnastics

 

Fitness

Ball Skills

 

Team Building

Net and Wall

 

Striking and Fielding

Athletics

 

Sports Day Practice

Sports Day Practice

 

Target Games

PSHE

Being Me in My World

Celebrating Difference

Dreams and Goals

Healthy Me

Relationships

Enrichment Opportunities

 

History

Geography – Local Area Field Trip

 

Wisley Gardens

 

Maths

Maths mastery is the core of our learning approach at St Hugh of Lincoln. We use the Power Maths scheme of work to deliver a comprehensive curriculum covering all aspects of the National Curriculum. Power Maths is a UK curriculum mastery programme designed to spark curiosity and excitement and nurture confidence in maths. … Built around a child‑centred lesson design that models and embeds a growth mindset approach to maths and focuses on helping all children to build a deep understanding of maths concepts.

Term Units

Autumn Term

Power Maths 2nd Edition Practice Book 2A (Power Maths Print)

Unit 1: Numbers to 100
Unit 2: Addition and Subtraction (1)
Unit 3: Addition and Subtraction (2)
Unit 4: Money
Unit 5: Multiplication and Division

Spring Term

Unit 6: Multiplication and Division (2)
Unit 7: Statistics
Unit 8: Length and Height
Unit 9: Properties of Shape
Unit 10: Fractions

Summer Term

Unit 11: Position and Direction
Unit 12: Problem-Solving and Efficient Methods
Unit 13: Time
Unit 14: Weight Volume and Temperature

Year 2 - Minibeast Safari

English Learning

English at St Hugh of Lincoln is based upon the recognition of the role of outstanding English texts in garnering interest and engagement with learning across reading, writing and the spoken word. Using a range of classic texts as inspiration, we aim to develop confidence in reading and oracy, and writers who feel there is a value, a purpose and a beauty in what they write. A typical learning journey starts with a in-depth look at an outstanding text. Every week typically features an extended write supplemented by Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar learning.

Term Title and Author Key Themes

Autumn Term

Claude in the City by Alex T. Smith
When Mr and Mrs Shinyshoes set off for work, Claude decides what adventure he wants to have that day. Today he and Sir Bobblysock go to the city for the very first time. ... It is all very normal until ... Claude accidentally foils a robbery and becomes the local hero! The first book in this hilarious bestselling series.

The Fox and the Star by Coralie Bickford-Smith (Penguin)
Once there was a Fox who lived in a deep, dense forest. For as long as Fox could remember, his only friend had been Star, who lit the forest paths each night. But then one night Star was not there, and Fox had to face the forest all alone. A story about love, loss and learning to accept change.

Jim and The Beanstalk By Jim Briggs
This is a fun, engaging re-telling of the original folklore story of Jack and the Beanstalk.
When Jim finds a beanstalk growing outside his window one morning, he can't resist climbing up. At the top, he finds a castle and a giant - Jim only wants to stay for breakfast, but once there he finds the occupant is in desperate need of help.

The Wall in The Middle of this Book – Jon Agee
A knight approaches one side of a red brick wall that runs up the centre of this picture book; some wild animals approach the other side. The knight seems to think that the wall keeps him safe, but is it really a good thing to have it there? Because while the knight is imagining all the dangers on the other side of the wall (in particular, a scary ogre), the water on his side is rising and threatening to drown him. Fortunately, the ogre proves kinder than the knight expected.
• Loss/Reunion
• Out and Back stories
• Rags to Riches

Spring Term

The Magic Finger – Roald Dahl
A knight approaches one side of a red brick wall that runs up the centre of this picture book; some wild animals approach the other side. The knight seems to think that the wall keeps him safe, but is it really a good thing to have it there? Because while the knight is imagining all the dangers on the other side of the wall (in particular, a scary ogre), the water on his side is rising and threatening to drown him. Fortunately, the ogre proves kinder than the knight expected.

The Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poems, edited by June Crebbin
A great first poetry book; the poems span time, from Robert Louis Stevenson and Walter de la Mare right up to date with Roger McGough and Michael Rosen. Themes covered, such as mealtimes, playtime, animals, family and bedtime, really appeal to young readers. A truly lovely collection of all-time favourite poems.


The Bee Who Spoke - Al MacCuish, illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon
In The Bee Who Spoke , we are introduced to Belle, an adventurous and inquisitive eleven-year-old girl who lives in Paris. She travels with her parents to the Ardèche to visit her grandparents for her summer holiday. When she arrives she is presented with a bicycle to explore the glorious Ardèche countryside.


The Emperor’s Egg by Martin Jenkins and Jane Chapman (Walker)
Can you imagine spending the winter outdoors in Antarctica without anything to eat? That’s just what the male Emperor penguin does. While his mate is off swimming and catching loads of fish, he stands around in the freezing cold with an egg on his feet for two whole months, keeping it warm and waiting for it to hatch. Welcome to the story of the world’s most devoted dad!
• Compassion
• Devotion
• Nature
• Travellers

Summer Term

The Lost Happy Endings - Carol Ann Duffy
Meant for children of all ages, this is a magical tale about what happens when, one night, a wicked witch steals the happy endings to bedtime stories. It is up to Jub, the keeper of the happy endings, to save the day and ensure sweet dreams everywhere.

Lila and the Secret of Rain by David Conway and Jude Daly
Lila and the Secret of Rain introduces the topics of natural resources and the impact that extreme weather can have on people's lives in a tender way that children can relate to. With the added magic of folklore, the African setting sparks interest in our world's diverse cultures.

Poems to perform – Julia Donaldson
A vibrant collection of poems perfect to be performed by two or more voices! In this collection, Julia Donaldson has chosen poems with performance by children in mind, and in the notes section at the end of the book are her notes and ideas on performing them
• Seasons
• Conservation
• Humans’ Relationship with Nature

RE in Year 2 

RE Learning

At St. Hugh of Lincoln Primary School we have adopted ‘Come and See,’ the Religious Education programme supported by the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton. Central to the programme is Christian belief in Jesus Christ, His Word and Revelation of God.

  Units

Autumn
Term

Unit 1: Beginnings

 

Unit 2: Signs and Symbols

 

Other World Faiths: Judaism

 

Unit 3: Preparations

Spring
Term

Unit 4: Books

 

Unit 5: Thanksgiving

 

Unit 6: Opportunities

Summer
Term

Unit 7: Spread the Word

 

Unit 8: Rules

 

Other World Faiths: Islam
  Unit 9: Treasures

Year 2 - Geography Trip

Curriculum Learning
Term Science History/Geography Computing Art/DT Music Latin/Phonics PSHE RSE

Autumn 1

Uses of Materials Bonfire Night and the Great Fire of London (H) IT around us Map it Out (A) Hands, Feet, Heart Phonics Being Me in My World  

Autumn 2

Living Things Season (G) Digital photography Structures: Baby bear's chair Ho Ho Ho Phonics Celebrating Difference We Meet God’s Love in the Community

Spring
1

Growing Plants Holidays (H) Robot algorithms Life in Colour(A) I Wanna Play in a Band Phonics Dreams and Goals  

Spring
2

Changing Shape Journeys/Food (G) Pictograms Mechanisms: Fairground wheel Zootime Phonics Healthy Me We Meet God’s Love in the Community

Summer 1

Habitats Our Local Heroes (H) Digital music Sculpture: Clay houses (A) Friendship Song Phonics Relationships  

Summer 2

Feeding and Exercise Our Wonderful World (G) Programming quizzes Mechanisms: Making a moving monster   Phonics   We Meet God’s Love in the Community
  • Read Write Inc award
  • Ofsted award
  • Communication Friendly award