Over the course of the year, Form 2
children will experience a diverse and rewarding topic
based curriculum. Our success is achieved through
structured tasks, independent and group investigations, a
lively programme of interactive mental maths, extra
curricular visits, taking part in musical and dramatic
performances and an active Physical Education programme.
The children also learn to play a musical instrument
called an ocarina!
The information
below is intended to answer any queries that you may have
about your child starting in a new class and the daily
routines that you will encounter.
Lessons finish at 2.50pm
and the children then have free play in the classroom.
Collection is flexible between 2.50 and 3.30pm.
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games the following kit
is required: |
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- A jogging
suit
- Outdoor
trainers
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- Indoor
trainers/plimsoles
- A
drawstring bag for the
kit
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ensure all items are
clearly named. |
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Please note:
It is also advised that a named apron
could be in school for messy days!
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Form 2 children will have a small amount
of homework each night which should take not longer than
15-20 minutes. The homework will be written in a prep
book so you can check what they have to do. This will
usually consist of reading and two spellings to learn and
write in a sentence.
Reading
is Fun!
Promoting reading at home is perhaps the most important
way you can help your child. Our classes are heard
reading daily and often the children in Form 2 become so
involved and excited by the books that they do not wish
to stop at a certain page! With this in mind, we do not
set a certain number of pages each evening, but would
like you to share quality reading time with your child
making the emphasis on enjoyment and discussion.
On
Fridays we test the week’s spellings, have a basic
number test, and a ‘general’ test covering the
week’s topic objectives and some basic general
knowledge. We do aim to keep these tests as low key as
possible!
| In
your child’s pencil
case they will need: |
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- A rubber
- Pencil
sharpener
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- Several
lead pencils
- Coloured
pens & pencils
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Our main
wish is to give the children in Form 2 a very varied and
fun learning experience. We certainly have a great time!
Open
Door Policy:
As with all the Junior School classes,
Form 2 has an open door policy. You are
welcome to come in for a quick chat, say
‘hello’ as you drop off your
child in the morning and to touch base
with us. Please feel free to do this at
both the beginning and end of the school
day. The children are often keen to show
you their beautiful art work and other
creations at the end of the day, so
please do feel free to take them up on
this! Our doors are always open!
In
addition to the Parents’ Evenings,
you are of course welcome to arrange a
specific time for a private chat at any
point during the school year. |
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