Welcome to Year 2!

We are delighted to welcome you and your child to an exciting, rewarding and memorable year of learning.

Year 2 is an important stage in your child's primary education as they continue to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they have built throughout Key Stage 1. This year encourages children to become increasingly independent learners while continuing to enjoy a broad, engaging and ambitious curriculum.

Throughout the year, we will provide a wide range of exciting learning opportunities across all areas of the curriculum. Reading remains at the heart of everything we do, and we will continue to develop children's fluency, comprehension and love of books. We will also build confidence in writing, mathematics and problem-solving, preparing children well for their transition into Key Stage 2.

We will keep you informed through our class page, Facebook page, newsletters and school communication systems. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, concerns or information you would like to share.

year2_amb@emmausmac.com

Working together helps us ensure every child can "do their best by following Jesus" each and every day.

Kind regards,

Miss Crumpler

You play a vital role in your child's success, and we value the partnership between home and school. You can support your child by:

• Listening to them read regularly.

• Practising spellings and times tables.

• Encouraging them to talk about what they are learning.

• Ensuring homework is completed and returned on time.

• Helping them develop independence and good learning habits.

• Good attendance and punctuality

In Year 2, our class Saint is Saint Therese of Lisieux who taught that through small, loving actions, we can deliver God's love to the world. This teaching is called the 'Little Way'. Each year, we are invited to participate in 'Little Way' week which is an initiative that encourages people to do seven small actions - one for each day of the week - to witness their faith through service. Saint Therese helps us with our Catholic Social Teaching: solidarity and the common good.

'Love can supply for length of years. Jesus, because He is Eternal, regards not the time but only the love.'

At St Ambrose, we believe that every day counts. Good attendance helps children make excellent progress, build lasting friendships and make the most of every learning opportunity in Year 2.

Year 2 is the final year of Key Stage 1 and an important stage in your child's learning journey. Children continue to build confidence and independence while developing their reading, writing and mathematical skills across a broad and engaging curriculum. Regular attendance ensures they can fully access their learning, prepare for the transition into Key Stage 2 and enjoy all the opportunities Year 2 has to offer. We encourage all children to aim for 96% attendance or above.

Parents can support excellent attendance by:

• Ensuring children arrive on time each day, ready to learn.
• Establishing consistent bedtime and morning routines.
• Booking appointments outside school hours where possible.
• Taking holidays during school holiday periods.
• Informing the school promptly if their child is unwell.

Every day in school helps children grow, learn and thrive.

Please click on the link below for free ebooks for your child. Login as a student.

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Year 2 will be taking part in Mastering Number this year. It aims to develop solid number sense, including fluency and flexibility with number facts, which will have a lasting impact on future learning for all children.

Here is a list of the Year 2 common exception words that your child needs to learn how to spell.