Welcome to Class 6
Miss. Davies and Mrs. Lockey are our Year 2 teachers in Class 6 and they work together to create a happy learning environment which encourages children to become independent and resilient.
Autumn
During the Autumn term, our design and technology topics is looking at how to make a moving picture book and in art, LS Lowry will be our inspiration when drawing buildings and people. Our history topic focuses on a local study and we look at the question ‘What is special about Raby Castle?’. We will be investigating the features of a castle as well as comparing castles and why Raby Castle was built all those years ago. In geography, we will be given the opportunity to use maps and atlases to explore what makes our area a special place to live. This topic also links to science where we will be investigating world-wide habitats. Furthermore, in science we will be looking at different materials used around school.
Spring
In the Spring term, during our design and technology lessons we will be given the opportunity to sew a bunting flag and in art, we will be using clay and natural materials to create a sculpture. We will be taking inspiration from Andy Goldsworthy. Our history topic focuses on significant individuals and we will be exploring the question, ‘How did Malala Yousafzai and Rosa Parks make our world a fairer place?’. During this topic, we will be learning about the inequalities, discrimination and racism faced by many in the past as well as how the actions of these women have influenced our world today. In geography, we will develop an understanding of our world oceans. In science, we will learn how to stay healthy and further build on our knowledge from the autumn term and look at how materials change.
Summer
Our final design and technology topic this year, we will have the opportunity to design and make our own kites. In history we will be exploring the question ‘Who was to blame for the sinking of the Titanic?’ This exciting topic will take us on a journey back in time to 1912 where we will learn about this significant event in history. Linking to our history theme, in art we will explore how the sea has inspired artists and we will be creating our own mixed media seascape. In geography, we will be exploring the area of Tulum in Mexico and exploring how this differs to our local area. In science, we will build upon our knowledge of habitats from the autumn term and identify the habitats of minibeasts around our school environment. In R.E, we will be looking at the life of a Buddhist and what Buddha’s teachings show us and how this impacts on the world around us.
Useful Information
- Please ensure your child’s name is inside all of their uniform including PE kit and shoes.
- We use Class Dojo to set homework, award team points and communicate with parents. Please ensure you are signed up to Class Dojo using the parent code provided. For more information please click here.
- For further information about the homework your child will be set please click here
- Teachers will update Class Dojo with details of your child’s PE day.
- Pupils should come to school appropriately dressed for P.E. in either school kit (red t-shirt, black shorts/leggings/trousers), or other suitable clothes including t-shirt, shorts or tracksuit bottoms that follow PE kit guidelines. Footwear can include plimsols, trainers or barefoot (depending on the suitability of the activity).
- All children must bring a water bottle from home and take it home at night to clean and refill- please ensure names are on all bottles.
- All children are provided with a red book bag which they should bring to school each day.
- Pupils are asked to read at least 3 times a week at home and should submit their reading diary via Class Dojo.
