Welcome to our class page.

Class Teacher

 Miss Davies

Teaching Assistants

Mrs Durrell

Mrs McCann

Y2 Maths Teacher

Mrs Jones

                                                                Autumn Term 2021

The topic this term is ‘Animal Magic!’ The children will use a variety of methods (e.g. maps, Google earth, globes and internet research) to find out about animals and zoos all over the world. They will also visit Chester zoo. They will explore climate in different places and learn that animals’ physical appearances reflects their habitat. They will learn the about the 7 continents of the world. In November, we will learn about Bonfire Night by learning about The Gunpowder Plot. In Music, they will learn songs about animals and will experiment with changing rhymes and songs. In Art they will create a sketchbook and practise using a range of media to explore animal patterns. They will look at famous artists such as Henri Rousseau, Franz Marc and Pablo Picasso. In Design Technology, the children will explore moving books and will design, make and  evaluate their book. The children will regularly use computers and will learn how to stay safe when using the internet, by following the SMART rules. In PE, the children will have two PE sessions this term, one is gymnastics and the other is swimming.

                                                            Spring Term 2022

This term our topic is ‘To Market! To Market!’. We will be looking at how Oswestry high street and the market has changed over time, since the 1950s to the present day. We will visit the high street and market to help us build up a picture of how shoppers shop now in comparison to 70 years ago. We will question a local resident who shopped in the 50s / 60s. We will then create a class timeline to show these changes. In geography, we will explore local weather patterns as well as different climates all over the World and we will match fruit and vegetables to each continent on a World map. In Art, we will explore the work of artists such as Giuseppe Arcimoldo and we will create a portrait of ourselves using skills and techniques practised in our sketchbooks. In Design Technology, we will explore, design, make a healthy vegetable soup and then evaluate our product. In Music, we will listen to a range of music from around the World (and sing songs linked to the topic) and will learn about the layout of an orchestra. We will regularly use computers and will learn how to programme a moving robot and group data. In PE lessons, the focus will be Dance with the topics of ‘We Are What We Eat’ and ‘Weather’. Basketball and football will be the focus with the PE coach.

Summer Term

Our topic this term is Wellies and Flip Flops! In Geography, we will compare two localities (Llandudno/Oswestry) by looking at similarities and differences between: leisure, physical features, human features, transport and retail. In history, we will learn about who visits the seaside and why, compare seaside holidays from the past to present day and will create a timeline showing changes.  We will use a range of sources to research the past including photos, internet searches and speaking to elderly relatives. In DT, we will learn about moving toy cars. We will disassemble and assemble toy cars to learn about wheels and axels and  then design, make and evaluate a beach buggy. During our Music lessons, we will be focusing on musical vocabulary including pulse, tempo, dynamics, timbre, pitch, rhythm, texture and structure. We will learn about these musical techniques through a 'Under the Sea' theme. In RE lessons, we will learn about the Islam faith focusing on who is muslim and how they live. In PSHE, we will be exploring: where money comes from and why we need it; the use of the internet and what belonging to a community means. In Art, we will be looking at the work of famous artists, exploring painting techniques, colour and texture and using these skills to create a beach collage. During our PE sessions this term, we will focus on throwing and catching skills with Miss Davies as well as Sports Day practice. The children will learn skills for kwik cricket and rounders with the PE coach.

Summer Term Timetable

Reading  and book change-  Please ensure your child has their books in their bag every day. Children can record their reading on their bookmark. Please initial each time they read at home. Reading books will be changed once a week.

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