Year 2 2024 - 2025
Miss Roberts 2DR
Hi! I am Miss Roberts, and I lead KS1. This will be my seventh year teaching at Woodlands Primary School, and I am so excited for another great year at such a fantastic school.
I am passionate about teaching all subjects but I particularly enjoy physical education. I believe that physical activity should be at the heart of all learning in order to promote our personal and academic development.
Mathematics is another favourite subject of mine and I currently lead the subject across our school. Maths should be engaging and fun, and I love helping children develop their confidence and ability in answering arithmetic problems, so that they enjoy the subject as much as I do!
When I am not in school, I like to keep myself busy with exercise. I also enjoy travelling to new cities and countries, and spending time with my family and friends.
I can’t wait to begin our learning journey together in September and learn about all of your interests, hopes and dreams. It is going to be a very exciting year!
Mr Barnes 2PB
Hello everyone! I am Mr Barnes and I have been working at Woodlands Primary School for 17 years across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
I am passionate about the Arts and have led a number of whole school art projects since starting at Woodlands. One of the most successful projects was the one based on the impact of palm oil on animals in Sumatra. It was in association with Chester Zoo and the school looked amazing when completed. The children produced work of such a high standard and more importantly, understood how important it is to look out for products using sustainable palm oil ingredients.
Outside of school, I have two children, Mia, 18 and Charlie who is 16. I enjoy running, cycling, football and most of all, being with my family. I cannot wait to learn more about you, and discover what your passions, hopes and dreams are!
I am very excited to be your new teacher and I cannot wait to help you to be the best you can be!
Welcome to Year 2
Summer 1
Our main text for this half-term is 'The Last Wolf' by Mini Grey.
Mastery Targets for Summer 1:
- To add -er and -est to adjectives
- To use subordination (if, that)
- To use homophones and near homophones accurately
- To use punctuation correctly including apostrophes for contracted forms
Maths 
During this half term, we will complete our unit of work on fractions.
Mastery Targets for Summer 1:
- Recognise, find, name and write fractions 1/3, 1/4 and 3/4 of a length, shape or quantity
- Write simple fractions
- Recognise the equivalence of two quarters and a half.
Phonics
Children will have regular Read Write Inc. sessions to continue to develop their reading skills and comprehension skills. If you would like to help your child to practise their phonic knowledge for reading at home, then follow the link www.ruthmiskin.com for more information.
During Science this half term, we will be learning about plants.
We will:
- Identify and describe the basic structure of a variety of common flowering plants, including trees
- Make observations and describe how seeds and bulbs grow into mature plants
- Find out and describe how plants need water, light and a suitable temperature to grow and stay healthy.
During our history sessions this half term, we learn about toys from the past.
We will:
- Use a timeline to place images of toys in chronological order and discuss changes over time
- Compare and contrast old and new toys
- Talk about and discuss toys from the recent past
- Ask and answer questions about the past using different sources
Some useful websites:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks1/maths/
http://www.topmarks.co.uk/Interactive.aspx?cat=8
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/find-a-book/library-page/
P.E Information
Please make sure that your child wears their PE kit to school on their PE days: Monday and Friday
Indoor kit: a white t-shirt, black shorts, pumps and socks
Outdoor kit: plain, dark coloured jogging bottoms, a jumper or hoody and outdoor trainers, socks
Please make sure all items of school clothing are clearly labelled and that named water bottles are sent in daily.
