Year 2 Curriculum MapY2 Curriculm Overview Summer
Welcome to Year 2
Mrs Holmes and Mrs Best (class teachers), Mrs Synnott (teaching assistant) and Miss Jackson (student teacher)
Welcome to Year 2 at Saint Augustine's! We are excited to journey together as we “live, love, and learn together in the light of the life of Christ.” Our class is taught by Mrs. Holmes on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and Mrs. Best on Thursday and Friday.
We are looking forward to a fantastic year full of learning, fun, and friendship as we grow in faith together. Thank you for your continued support, and we are excited to see your child thrive in Year 2!
In order to be ready…
PE will take place every Tuesday and Thursday, so please ensure your child comes to school in their PE kit on those days. It’s important for everyone to participate in these active and fun lessons!
For reading, Rhino Reader books will be changed every Monday. Please remember to return the books on time to keep up with our reading progress. For those using Accelerated Reader, books will be changed once the quiz has been completed, so encourage your child to finish their quiz when they’re ready.
Week Commencing 16th June
Next week, our Year 2 children will be completing the optional SATs (Standard Assessment Tests). These are nothing to worry about and are simply a way for us to see how your child is getting on in their learning and where we can support them further.
The tests cover three main areas:
Reading – Your child will complete two reading booklets with questions that check their understanding of different texts.
Maths – This includes two short papers: one on arithmetic (quick number calculations) and one on reasoning (problem-solving and applying maths knowledge).
Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (GPS) – Children will complete a short grammar and punctuation test, as well as a separate spelling test.
The tests are carried out in their classroom a calm and supportive environment, and the results are used alongside teacher assessments to give a full picture of your child’s progress this year.
There’s no need for any extra revision at home—just make sure your child is well-rested and ready to do their best. We’re really proud of all the hard work they’ve done so far!
RE Update:
We will be continuing our work on Pentecost, learning about the gifts of the holy spirit.
At Saint Augustine’s Primary School, our school rules are simple yet powerful: Be Ready, Be Respectful, Be Safe, and Be the Best You Can Be.
These school rules guide us in everything we do, helping us create a positive, caring, and inspiring learning environment.
Being ready means coming prepared to learn and try our best every day.
Being respectful reminds us to treat others with kindness and value everyone's contributions.
Being safe ensures that we look after ourselves and others, both inside and outside the classroom.
And striving to be the best we can be encourages us to aim high, work hard, and take pride in our achievements.
Together, these rules help us to grow into confident, compassionate, and capable individuals.