Beech Class

Welcome to Beech Class! 

Our topic this Summer term is 'Adventures in the Southern Hemisphere'

Welcome to Beech Class and to the Summer term! Our class is all about learning and exploring various topics. Our topic this term is ‘Adventures in the Southern Hemisphere’.

English

In English, your child will continue to develop their writing skills through the Clever Writer approach.  We continue to employ various techniques to enhance creativity, grammar, and vocabulary, enabling students to become confident and eloquent writers. In Year 2, we recognise the importance of understanding and applying spelling rules and we continue to encourage children to learn their home spellings diligently.
This term we will be exploring stories from Southern Africa to widen their awareness of different cultures.

Maths

We continue to aim to provide a solid foundation in mathematics, with a specific focus on Fractions, Time, Statistics and Position and Direction. We will continue to practise their 2, 5 and 10 times tables and mental maths in all four operations. We continue to ensure that students grasp key concepts and develop problem-solving skills. Through interactive lessons and practical examples, we aim to make learning maths enjoyable and accessible to all children in Beech Class.

Science and foundation subjects

This Summer term in Science we will be learning about ‘Living things and their habitats’ followed by ‘Plants’. We will continue to explore different animal habitats, their unique adaptations and their life cycles and behaviours. Our aim is to foster a sense of curiosity and appreciation for the incredible diversity of life on our planet. We will begin our Science topic with a trip to West Midlands Safari Park.

This also feeds into our Geography topic where we learn about the hemispheres, continents and oceans. We will learn facts about the continent of Africa with a focus on South Africa. 
In Art, we will be exploring artist maps and producing our own map collages. 

Our PE days are Tuesdays and Friday. Please remember to wear school PE kits on these days.