Year 2

Weekly Update - Friday 3rd October 2025

A Summary of our learning:

Year 2 have had a busy and fun week.

In English, we have learnt our new model text ‘instructions’ based on ‘How to make an apple crumble.’

In Maths, we started looking at subtraction using different methods, including jottings, partitioning the numbers and the column method. We have also started to explore subtraction with remaining.

In Science, we learnt about the benefits of exercise. The children enjoyed investigating which exercise (our of a selection) increased their heart rate the most.

Our learning next week:

Maths	We will be finishing off subtraction and move on to looking at equal groups and counting in equal steps.
English	We will start off the week by following the instructions to make an apple crumble. We will then innovate the instructions and start to write our version of instructions.
Reading	Your children will continue to read with an adult in their reading groups. We will inform you when we start to introduce whole class reading lessons.

Foundation:

In Geography, we will investigate local weather conditions.

In Art, we will present our artwork and evaluate it against a design brief.

In Computing, we will consolidate our understanding of the role of computers.

In PSHE, we will understand how following the Learning Charter will help and others learn. We will make our own Learning Charter.
In RE, we will re-tell a story Jesus told about being kind or give an example of when Jesus showed kindness.

In Science, we will be looking at healthy and unhealthy food choices.

In PE, we will be doing Dance and Football with the PE Coaches.

Homework:

Maths

Maths homework will be sent home every Friday and can be handed in from the Monday.

Numbots

Numbots to be played at least 3-4 times per week for a maximum of 15 minutes per session. The log in details are the same as those your child received in Reception/ Year 1. If you require them again, please do let your class teacher know.

Spelling

Please continue to practise the weekly spelling words at home in whichever way your child finds most useful.

Reading

Please read with your child five times a week and write in their reading record.

Notices & Reminders:

Just a reminder that children should not bring any toys into school, as we don’t want these going missing, or distracting our learning. Thank you for your support with this!

Please be reminded that emails sent to the Year2@eastwick.thpt.org.uk email can take up to 48 working hours to be read and replied to. If it is an urgent matter, please email info@eastwick.thpt.org.uk or call the school office on 01372453277.

If you provide your child with grapes to consume during the school day, please ensure these are cut in half, length ways to minimise the chocking risk.

Sliced grape photo

Thank you for your continued support,

Mrs Hodgson, Mrs Thornton- Brown, Mrs Harding and Mrs Offer.

Welcome to Year 2

Please find below the presentation from our Year 2 Parents Information Evening held in October 2025, which provides useful information for parents and carers about Year 2 at Eastwick in 2025-26.

Year 2 Parents Information Evening 2025-26

Below you will find the slides from our parent reading evening that was held on Wednesday 11th January 2025:

Infant Reading Parent Workshop Presentation

Contact

To contact the Year 2 Team, please use this email address: year2@eastwick.thpt.org.uk.

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