Birch Class (Year 2)
Adults in Birch Class
Birch Class Staff (ID 2313)
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Miss FrancisClass Teacher
Miss Francis
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Mrs PeckSupport Staff
Mrs Peck
What will your child need?
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| Reading book |  |
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Children need to have their reading book in school every day. New books are issued on Monday morning and reading records will be checked on a Friday morning. |
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Children will have sports coaches from PH Sports on a Friday afternoon and a class teacher session on a Monday. Please can the children wear their PE kit to school on these days and remember a PE hoody and tracksuit trousers or leggings for colder weather days. |
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| Forest School kit | |
Children will need appropriate outdoor clothing for Forest School every other Wednesday. Dates will be confirmed at the beginning of each term. | ||||
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Children should only have water in their bottles – no juice, squash or fizzy. Water bottles should be taken home daily to be washed out and re-filled. |
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Morning snack should be fresh or dried fruit/vegetables only please – no fruit winders etc. |
Reading & Home Learning
Children should be reading five times a week at home to support their reading progression. This will also boost their self-esteem and love of reading. We will be checking off their reading records on a Friday morning, but they need to bring their reading books and home academy books into school every day. Children will earn a sticker in their reading records for completing their five reads.
Communication & permissions
| Seesaw |
Please make sure you are signed up to Seesaw. If you are not yet signed up, please contact the school office. We use Seesaw as a communication tool and digital portfolio that allows you to have a personalised window into your child’s time at school. The class teacher and your child can document any learning so that it can be shared, supported and celebrated. |
| Permissions | Please ensure you have informed the Admin team if you do not wish your child to appear in photographs on our website or one our school Facebook page. |
Recommended Reads
Birch Class Learning Journey - Term 1
In Term 1, we will be studying 'The Great Fire of London'. We will find out about the cause and effect of the fire and understand its significance nationally and globally. In Science, we will be learning about living things and their habitats. We will understand what being 'alive' means, describe how different habitats provide basic needs and explore the food chain.
Birch Class Learning Journey - Term 2
In Term 2, we will be finding out information about Kenya and will be comparing Kenya to the UK. In Art, we will respond to music as we explore line, colour and space. In Design Technology, we will be consider what it means to be health and be making some yummy healthy treats.
Birch Class Learning Journey - Term 3
In Term 3, we will be studying historical events, people and places in our local area. In Art, we will be print making. In Science, we will be learning about the use of everyday materials. We will compare the suitability of a variety of materials.
Birch Class Learning Journey - Term 4
In Term 4, we will be studying historical events beyond our living memory with a focus on flight. In DT, we will be studying mechanisms, answering the question, 'are bigger wheels always better?' In Art, we will study printmaking and we will be making prints from natural objects.
Birch Class Learning Journey - Term 5
In Term 5, we will be studying significant historical events, people and places in our locality. In DT, we will be looking at different types of materials and focusing on the question- 'how can you waterproof a hat?'
Birch Class Learning Journey - Term 6
Home learning ideas