Year 2
Welcome to Year 2. We have included all the information that we feel is relevant for parents of children in Year 2, but if you have any further queries please email: year2homelink@osjschool.uk
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P.E.
Y2R P.E. is on Monday afternoon.
Y2HT P.E. is on Tuesday morning.
On their P.E. day, your child should attend school in their full PE kit (trainers – which your child must be able to fasten by themselves; white polo shirt; navy/black tracksuit bottoms, shorts or leggings, and a navy sweatshirt, hoodie, or school jumper/cardigan).
Coats
Your child needs a waterproof coat, with a hood, for school. Even in the summer term it is wise to be fully prepared for the disappointing British weather! Please remember to label all items of clothing.
School Book Bags
Your child should bring their book bag to school every day so that snacks, letters, and books can be carried easily. Please let your child know if there is anything in their bag that needs to be handed to the teacher, as children’s bags are not checked by school staff.
Water Bottles
Please send your child with a freshly filled bottle of water each day.
Homework
Reading
Please read with your child at least five times per week and write a short comment in their Reading Record. If your child has read their school books, please encourage them to read their own books or library books, (these can also be commented on in the Reading Record).
When reading with your child please support them with:
- Use of phonic strategies
- Understanding of the text
– Can your child answer questions about what they have read?
– Can they summarise what they have read?
- Predictions – Can your child guess what might happen next?
- Use of expression – particularly when reading character’s speech.
- Opinion – What does your child think about the book and why?
It is as important to discuss your child’s book with them as it is to listen to them reading the words.
School reading books will be changed once a week.
Thank you for your continued support.
Mrs Roscoe, Mrs Hine and Mrs Turner
