Years 1 & 2 - Sycamore Class
Welcome to Sycamore Class, Year 1/2!
Sycamore Class is a mixed Year 1 and Year 2 class. Our teacher is Mrs Wheeler. Our teaching assistant is the wonderful Miss Beth.
🌸 Spring Term 2 – Class Update
📚 Learning
Mathematics
This term, we will be focusing on:
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Multiplication and division
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Length and height
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Statistics
The children will develop their understanding of number and apply their skills to a range of practical and problem-solving activities.
English
In English, we will be exploring Two Bears: An Epic Journey of Hope. This text will support the children in writing a non-chronological report about bears.
The children will:
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Learn the key features of a non-chronological report
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Research and gather factual information about bears
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Organise their ideas clearly
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Create their own bear fact file
A full overview of learning across all subjects can be found in the medium-term curriculum plan below.
🏃 Physical Education (PE)
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PE lessons: Monday afternoons
Please ensure your child has their PE kit in school. -
Golden Mile: Every Tuesday
Trainers should be kept in school.
We will also include regular movement breaks throughout the week to support active learning.
🌳 Forest School
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Thursday afternoons
Please ensure children come to school dressed appropriately for outdoor learning, including warm and waterproof clothing where necessary.
🏠 Homework
Reading
Please continue to read with your child daily and record comments in their reading journal. Journals are checked regularly.
Year 2 reading books have now arrived — we hope you are enjoying them together at home. Online books will continue to be set for those who would like additional reading practice.
Spelling
Spelling homework will:
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Be sent home on Tuesdays
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Be returned the following Monday
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Begin from Week 2
🗓 Weekly Timetable
A copy of the weekly timetable is available below for your reference.
📖 Curriculum Planning
A detailed curriculum overview for Spring Term is available below, outlining key learning objectives and outcomes across all subjects.
💻 Online Learning Resources
Year 1
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Continue using Numbots
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Move on to the 2 times table on Times Table Rock Stars when ready
Year 2
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Continue using Numbots and Times Table Rock Stars to build fluency
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Practise multiplication and division facts for the 2s, 5s and 10s times tables
Additional online maths resources are also available on the school website if you would like to support your child further at home.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
We are looking forward to a fantastic Spring Term 2! 🌼
Useful links:
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Numbots – Earn coins to customise your robot!