Friday 22nd May
Good morning Year 2,
I hope you are all well. Hopefully this beautiful sunny weather will continue for the half term.
Well done to Christopher and Iga for completing lots of 2Dos on Purple Mash.
Below, you will find a new maths challenge and a maths and english booklet.
Have a wonderful half term holiday and take care.
Best wishes
Mrs McGovern
Thursday 21st May
Good morning Year 2,
I hope you all enjoyed the fabulous weather yesterday.
Today is a Holy Day of obligation as it is the Ascension of Our Lord. We would have been attending mass if we were at school. It is important to keep saying our prayers, especially during these times.
Dan and Emily from One Life Music have added a new weekly worship:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiSF39uV4M4
Today I have added a new maths problem and set new 2Dos on Purple Mash. Well done to those of you who are continuing to complete the 2Dos. I really enjoyed reading Omar and Iga's work about tigers. Keep up the fantastic work!
Have a lovely day.
Best wishes
Mrs McGovern
Wednesday 20th May
Good morning Year 2,
We are now half way through the week and hasn't it been a glorious one! I hope you are all enjoying the beautiful weather.
Below, I have added a new maths challenge. I have also added a science powerpoint about plants. Read through the information, then see if you can find your own flowering plant to look at closely. Draw the plant and label the different parts.
A big well done to Christopher, Iga, Renesamae and Omar for working through yesterday's 2Dos on Purple Mash.
Have a lovely day.
Best wishes
Mrs McGovern
Tuesday 19th May
Good morning Year 2,
I hope you are all well.
A big well done to Iga, Regan, Renesamae, Christopher and Kevin for creating super missing posters about the gingerbread man. I really did enjoy reading them.
Well done also to Omar and Tylar for working hard on Purple Mash.
Today I have added some new 2Dos and another maths challenge.
Super movers is great for learning times tables:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers/ks1-maths-the-10-times-table-with-webster-the-spider/zm32cqt
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers/ks1-maths-the-2-times-table-with-bridget-the-lioness/zrrx92p
Have a fantastic day and enjoy the sunshine.
Best wishes
Mrs McGovern
Monday 18th May
Good morning Year 2,
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and enjoyed the sunshine.
Today I have added some new maths problems, reading comprehension and a spelling and grammar activity. I have also added some new 2Dos on Purple Mash for you to try.
Well done to Christopher and Renesamae for completing all of Friday's challenges. They both wrote a super apology letter from Goldilocks.
Enjoy your day.
Best wishes
Mrs McGovern
Friday 15th May
Good morning Year 2,
I hope you have all had a good week. I am so proud of all of you for the efforts that you are making with your tasks. Keep up the hard work.
Today I have added a maths problem and set some new 2Dos on Purple Mash.
Have a wonderful weekend in the sunshine.
Best wishes
Mrs McGovern
Thursday 14th May
Good morning Year 2,
I hope you're all well and have had a nice week so far.
It's great to see so many of you working so hard on Purple Mash. Keep up the excellent work!
It was lovely to see the photos of the children who have been sharing their work. Please keep sharing anything that you feel proud of to:
worksharing@st-annes.coventry.sch.uk
Today I have added a reading comprehension and a new maths problem.
Dan and Emily from One Life Music have added another weekly worship. It is a lovely thing to take part in and there are some wonderful songs to sing along to.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zbVjVIeqTw&t=853s
Have a lovely day.
Best wishes
Mrs McGovern
Wednesday 13th May
Good morning Year 2,
I hope you had a good day yesterday. Can you believe we are half way through the week already?
Well done for continuing to work hard on your Purple Mash tasks. You are all doing so well.
Today I have added some maths problems for you to work through.
Have a lovely Wednesday everyone.
Best wishes
Mrs McGovern
Tuesday 12th May
Good morning Year 2,
I hope you are all keeping well.
Over the last couple of weeks my son and daughter have been busy outside planting vegetables including cress, lettuce and radishes. They are coming along nicely. We also planted a sunflower seed and are looking forward to seeing how tall it will grow.
As May is the month of Mary, we also had a go at creating our own May altar. I have attached a picture for you to see. Perhaps you could have a go at creating your own.
I have added a new maths problem and set some new 2Dos on Purple Mash.
Don't forget to share all the things you are doing at home. I love hearing from you.
Have a lovely day.
Best wishes
Mrs McGovern
Monday 11th May
Good morning Year 2,
I hope you all had a wonderful Bank Holiday weekend and enjoyed the sunshine.
Well done to the children who are continuing to work through the 2Dos on Purple Mash. Remember new 2Dos are added every day.
In addition to this I have added a new maths problem, reading comprehension, spelling and grammar activity, and a science activity.
Keep sharing your work to:
worksharing@st-annes.coventry.sch.uk
Have a lovely day of learning.
Best wishes
Mrs McGovern
Thursday 7th May
Good morning Year 2,
I hope you are all having a good week and working hard.
It is our final working day this week as we will be celebrating the 75th anniversary of VE Day tomorrow.
I have added some more ideas that you can choose from that relate to VE Day (see resources below). The weather looks set to be sunny and hot so it will be a lovely way to mark a historic occasion and have some fun. I would love to see any photos of you celebrating.
Dan and Emily from One Life Music have added another lovely weekly worship. You can find this by clicking on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jq9R2QMkqyo&t=847s
Well done to Omar for sending in some pictures of all the super work he has been completing at home.
Remember to keep sharing any work you feel proud of to:
worksharing@st-annes.coventry.sch.uk
Have a lovely weekend.
Best wishes
Mrs McGovern
Wednesday 6th May
Good morning Year 2,
I hope you are all well.
The weather is looking really nice for the rest of the week so do try and get out in your gardens or for a nice walk.
Today I have added a new maths problem, reading comprehension and a spelling and grammar activity.
Perhaps you could look at some of the lessons on BBC Bitesize:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/tags/z7s22sg/year-2-and-p3-lessons/1
or you could have a go at hit the button. We have played this at the start of some of our maths lessons.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
Well done to Regan, who has joined the list of children completing work on Purple Mash. I will add some new 2Dos each day.
Have a lovely day children. Keep being wonderful.
Best wishes
Mrs McGovern
Tuesday 5th May
Good morning Year 2,
I hope that you all had a good day yesterday.
I have added a new maths problem for today. It was wonderful to see some of the fantastic maths work that Richard has been completing at home.
Keep sharing your work. This can be sent to:
worksharing@st-annes.coventry.sch.uk
Thank you to those children who are logging onto Purple Mash. I will continue to set new 2Dos each day.
Remember that we are thinking about Our Lady in May. At school, we would continue our prayers to Mary and it would be lovely if we could do this with our families at home.
Have a lovely day.
Best wishes
Mrs McGovern
Monday 4th May,
Good morning Year 2.
I hope that you all had a lovely weekend.
Friday is a Bank Holiday to commemorate VE Day. VE stands for Victory in Europe and it has been 75 years since World War II ended. I have added a Powerpoint and reading comprehension about VE Day. Perhaps you could have a go at writing a postcard to a family member to tell them about your VE Day celebrations, as if you were there. You could draw a picture on the other side of your postcard to show what you did and what you saw.
Dan and Emily from One Life Music have added another beautiful weekly worship. You can find this at:
I have also added some new 2Dos on Purple Mash. Well done to the children who are continuing to complete the set activities.
Remember to keep sending me your book reviews. I really am enjoying reading them.
Have a lovely day.
Best wishes
Mrs McGovern
Friday 1st May
Good morning Year 2,
It was so lovely to speak to all your families and some of the children yesterday. It sounds like you are busy at home completing various activities. Keep up the hard work. I am so proud of you all.
As it is the month of May, it is a time where we think about Our Lady. It would be lovely if we could say the rosary with our families at home. Perhaps you could do some art work and research on Our Lady.
Well done to Brooklyn and Binta for completing some of the 2Dos on Purple Mash. Also to Omar and Christopher for some super book reviews. Please keep the book reviews coming! I really am enjoying reading them.
I will keep adding 2Dos on Purple Mash. I have also added a new maths problem and work based on Year 2 common exception words.
Have a lovely day and a great weekend.
Best wishes
Mrs McGovern
Thursday 30th April
Good morning Year 2,
I hope you are all well.
Happy 100th birthday to Captain Tom Moore today. What an inspirational man he is! Below, you will find a reading comprehension about him.
Well done to all of the children who are working through their 2Dos on Purple Mash. Renesamae added a super book review about Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Well done Renesamae!
Remember to try to read for a few minutes every day.
Keep working on your 2, 5 and 10 times tables.
Have a lovely day.
Best wishes
Mrs McGovern
Wednesday 29th April
Good morning Year 2,
I hope you are all well.
It looks as if the good weather may have left us for a while. Why not get into a good book? I am hoping that you are remembering to read a little bit every day.
I have added some more 2Dos on Purple Mash. Well done to Omar for super maths work.
I have also added a new maths problem, reading comprehension and a spelling and grammar activity.
Remember to keep sharing any work you feel proud of.
Have a lovely day.
Best wishes
Mrs McGovern
Tuesday 28th April
Good morning Year 2,
I hope you are all well.
Here is the link to the new weekly worship by Dan and Emily:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6nKkS4GwKs&feature=youtu.be
I have posted the maths solution for yesterday and a new one for today.
Please keep sending in your photos of the work and activities you are doing at home. It always brightens our day seeing pictures of things you've been up to.
Have a lovely day.
Best wishes
Mrs McGovern
Monday 27th April
Good morning Year 2,
I do hope you have all had a lovely break and enjoyed the beautiful weather.
Well done to Tylar and Arsal for completing work on Purple Mash. Keep up the hard work boys! Please do have a go at the 2dos set on Purple Mash. I have added some new ones today.
It was wonderful to see Christopher and Renesamae sharing their work with us.
I would love to see some more of you sharing what you are doing. Remember, this can be sent to:
worksharing@st-annes.coventry.sch.uk
I have added a new maths problem, reading comprehension and a spelling and grammar activity.
Perhaps you could have a go at making a birthday card for the amazing Captain Tom who turns 100 on 30th April.
Have a lovely day children.
Best wishes
Mrs McGovern
Thursday 9th April
Good morning children,
I hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine.
Year two, you have worked so hard over the last three weeks. Well done. I am so proud of you all. A big thank you to your parents for all the help and support they have given you.
I have put some more 2dos on Purple Mash for those who have completed all the other activities.
Dan and Emily from One Life Music have added another beautiful weekly worship. You can find this at: https://youtu.be/a5ERfa0YmqM
Please enjoy your Easter break with your family. Share a book, bake, play games or get out in the garden, but most importantly have fun.
Have a happy and a holy Easter.
Best wishes
Mrs McGovern
Wednesday 8th April
Good morning Year 2,
What a beautiful day it was yesterday. We decided it was definitely a day for outdoor learning. My two children had a go at creating their own Easter Gardens. You can see their pictures below. They just used things they could find in the garden. If any of you have had a go at making your own, please do send me some pictures. I would love to see them.
It was fantastic to see Renesamae sharing her beautiful palm cross on our school twitter page. Well done Renesamae. Keep up the hard work!
Take care everyone, be kind and helpful.
Best wishes
Mrs McGovern
Tuesday 7th April
Good morning Year 2,
I hope that you are well.
Well done to all of you who have been working very hard, not long now until you can have a restful Easter break.
I have set some 2dos on Purple Mash this week. Please do try and have a go. A big well done to Kevin, Iga, Renesamae and Christopher for some super work.
If you can, please do drop us one email this week to show us your favourite piece of work. It always brightens our day seeing pictures of things you've been up to.
Have a lovely day
Best wishes
Mrs McGovern
Monday 6th April
Good morning Year 2,
I hope that you all had a lovely weekend. The weather was beautiful.
I have set some 2dos on Purple Mash. A big well done to Brooklyn for already completing these.
This week is Holy Week. I have added a PowerPoint and there is an activity set in your home learning book to complete.
I would like you to have a go at creating your own Easter Garden using materials around the house or from your garden. See below for some examples. You could use boxes, stones, plant pots, LEGO etc. Be as creative as you like. I would love to see some of your creations, so please do share your photos.
These can be sent to: worksharing@st-annes.coventry.sch.uk
I have added another comprehension activity for you, as well as a daily maths problem.
If you haven't yet started your own diary of events throughout this time, I have added one that you might like to complete.
Keep up the good work children,
I miss you all,
Mrs McGovern
Friday 3rd April
Good morning children,
I hope you are all well.
Did any of you clap for the NHS last night? There was lots of clapping on my street. People were even banging pots and pans and blowing whistles. It was great to see everyone coming together to remember all of those who are working hard to keep us safe.
I have included a template of a rainbow. Perhaps you could colour it in and put it in your window.
This weekend I would like you to find things that are special to you. See the document below.
It would be lovely to say a prayer together with your family. This will bring us closer to God and one another during this time.
I have added the Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi and Eternal Rest. These are two of the prayers that we would learn in Year 2.
Dan and Emily from One Life Music have added a weekly worship. You might remember some of the songs that we sang together when they came to our school for our Lenten retreat day. You can find this at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL-kS4ZP6hs&feature=youtu.be
Don't forget to share your work at: worksharing@st-annes.coventry.sch.uk
Have a lovely weekend.
Best wishes
Mrs McGovern
Thursday 2nd April
Good morning children,
I hope you are all well.
This Sunday is Palm Sunday. It would be lovely if you could all have a go at making your own palm cross. I have included some examples below using paper, twigs, leaves and lolly sticks.
I have posted the maths solution for yesterday and a new one for today.
Please keep sending in your photos of the work and activities you are doing at home. It always brightens our day seeing pictures of things you've been up to.
Have a lovely day today spending time with your families.
Best wishes
Mrs McGovern
Wednesday 1st April
Good morning children,
I hope you are all well.
Please keep sending in your photos of the work and activities you are doing at home.
I have added a new maths problem and a spelling and grammar activity.
Have a fantastic day and keep smiling.
Best wishes
Mrs McGovern
Tuesday 31st March
Good morning children,
I hope you had a lovely day yesterday.
Can you believe that today is the last day of March?
It was lovely to see Omar sharing his work on Twitter. Good boy Omar. Keep up the hard work! It would be great to see some more of you sharing what you are doing. This can be sent to: worksharing@st-annes.coventry.sch.uk
I have posted the maths solution for yesterday and a new one for today. I have also added a spelling and grammar activity.
You can also log on to https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/
This will give you access to free eBooks as well as activities and games.
Have a wonderful Tuesday and don't forget to have fun.
Best wishes
Mrs McGovern
Monday 30th March
Good morning children,
I hope that you have had a fantastic weekend and are ready for another wonderful week of learning and growing.
Today, maybe you could make a poster to show your support to all the amazing NHS staff who are working so hard to keep us well. I would love to see some of them.
I have posted the maths solution for Friday and a new one for today.
Have a lovely day, I miss you all.
Best wishes
Mrs McGovern
Friday 27th March
Good morning Year 2,
I hope you are all well and enjoying this glorious weather.
Well done everyone! We have had our first week of home learning.
I have posted the maths solution for yesterday and a new one for today.
Maybe you could start to keep your own diary of events throughout this time - a little like Samuel Pepys during the Fire of London.
Over the weekend, take the time you have with your child to enjoy them. Read a book together, watch a film, bake and most importantly have fun.
Take care
Mrs McGovern
Thursday 26th March
Good morning Year 2,
I hope that you are all happy and have been enjoying the beautiful sunshine.
How did you get on with the maths challenge yesterday? Did you remember how to share an amount into 2 equal groups? I have added the answers above. Have a go at today's challenge - to recognise a quarter. I have also added some arithmetic questions and a comprehension activity.
I am missing you all. Keep safe and healthy
Mrs McGovern
Year 2
25th March
Hello children. I do hope that you are all being very good for your grown ups at home! Why not set yourself a daily kindness challenge? Perhaps you could tidy your bedroom or help lay the table for dinner.
At 11am, the Pope has asked for everyone to pray the Lord's Prayer.
Today I would like you to write your own prayer for the world.
24th March
Hello children,
I hope everyone is keeping well.
Carol Vorderman's website 'The Maths Factor' is now free for children to use.
Children can also access Phonics Play for free. Username: march20 Password: home
Remember, try to complete one of the White Rose Maths challenges each day.
Keep safe and healthy
Hello children,
What a beautiful day it is! Keep happy and healthy.
Remember you can join in with PE lessons with Joe Wicks 9am Monday-Friday.
The World of David Walliams is releasing an audio story from the World's Worst Children every day for the next 30 days! Head to https://worldofdavidwalliams.com each day for the latest story!
There are some great daily lessons on White Rose Maths. Try to complete one each day. https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/
Hello and welcome to the Year 2 Class Page.
We hope you have had a wonderful summer and we are very excited for the busy year ahead!
The Year 2 team consists of Mrs McGovern and Mrs Wear (Class Teachers) and Mrs Fisher and Mr Whelan (Teaching Assistants).
This page will keep you informed about all of the exciting experiences and learning that will be taking place throughout our time in Year 2. We will upload photographs and videos regularly so that you can share in our learning journey.
Here is some important information for you:
PE
PE will take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the Autumn Term. Children will need their full PE kits.
Homework
Homework will be given out on a Friday and is expected to be returned on the following Wednesday. We really appreciate your support in ensuring that homework is completed and your child's book is returned every week.
Spelling
We use a spelling scheme where children will have a daily spelling lesson with a weekly spelling focus.
Reading
It is extremely important that children read on a daily basis, with opportunities for an adult to hear them read/ discuss their reading. In Year 2, the expectation is that they read for 10 minutes every night and have their reading record signed by an adult. Please could you remind your child that they need to bring their book to school with them every day. Children in Year 2 will have the opportunity to change their reading books throughout the week. We encourage children to read their book more than once so that they become more familiar with their book and can read it fluently and with expression.
We value your support with your child's learning and we are so excited to see your children grow, learn and achieve this year!
Mrs Wear and Mrs McGovern.
Please click the links to see an overview of what your child has been learning.
Autumn 2019 term curriculum click here.
Spring 2020 term curriculum click here.
Summer 2020 term curriculum click here.
Year 2 had the most wonderful time at the seaside! We went to Weston Super Mare as part of our 'Beachcombers' topic. The children absolutely loved playing in the sand. They built sandcastles, dug holes and buried each other! The donkey rides were the best part! We finished the day by eating chips and ice cream on the seafront. The children were exhausted after such a busy day and the coach journey home was very quiet! The teachers were extremely proud of all of the children for their excellent behaviour and positive attitudes. Well done Year 2!
As part of National Poetry Day Year 2 learnt "She sells sea shells..." They worked in groups to learn the tongue twister off by heart. They also wrote their own seaside poems based upon their senses. Have a listen to our wonderful poems.
As part of our Wellbeing day on Thursday 10th October, the children in Year 2 took part in a variety of activities to encourage them to look after their bodies and minds. We thought about the things that make us feel happy and we did some Zumba! We also took part in a Yoga session and made fruit kebabs. We listened to the story 'Ruby's worry' and we talked about what we can do when we have a worry. The children really enjoyed the day.
