Year 2 Cutty Sark

Parents/Carers & Children

Welcome to
Meet the Teacher
Andrew Hughes and Lucy Robinson
 Staff in Cutty Sark Class
Mr Hughes Miss Robinson
 Reading
This term we will be learning about World War 2. We will be reading a
range of fiction texts based around World War 2. Such as, A Child’s
Garden and The Lion and the Unicorn.

Guided reading will happen in small groups once a week with focused
tasks using Oxford Reading Owls programme
Children will have a reading record and we encourage parents to read
four times a week and either write a comment or let your child write a
comment about what they thought about the book.
 Writing
This year will be continuing to focus on ways to improve children’s
writing, developing their understanding of VCOP (vocabulary,
connectives, openers and punctuation).
Through the scheme the Power of Reading, the children will be
given many writing opportunities that will be assessed and kept in
their writing portfolios.
We also teach writing creatively across the curriculum and
through our whole school challenges.
 Maths
This year we will continue to use the White Rose maths scheme that
covers the National Curriculum. A visual calculation policy will be
available on Google Classroom and on the school website.

We will begin the year with a focus on Number then lead into other units
such as geometry and measurement, as well as looking at formal
methods for addition and subtraction.

Our school ethos encourage a kinaesthetic approach, involving lots of

actions linked to maths concepts and games.
 Invicta Primary School’s
Visual Calculation Policy

Link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-
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Written September 2018

Fluency Records: If you haven’t already picked one up they are at the front!
Fluency Records

Key fluency targets that children

need to work on throughout
the year. .

Targets that children need to practice at school and at home.

Children will be tested weekly on their fluency targets.

Two copies:
One stays in school and is updated.
One stays at home.

The idea is that children can take ownership of their learning and know what they
are working towards!
 Handwriting & Spelling
● Spellings will be sent home each week focusing on which spellings
they will be learning in their spelling lessons.
● The National Curriculum statutory spelling list will also be sent out at
the start of the year, we encourage you to support your children in
learning these spellings.
● At Invicta we teach a continuous cursive joined-up handwriting that
will help children to develop a fluent and confident writing style.
Handwriting practice will continue to be at the start of the day during
registration.
 Creativity
● We provide children with creative opportunities to learn discover
and express themselves in a variety of different ways.

● Music lesson will be taught by Miss Alexander.

● Art Lessons this term will include making a silhouette of London and
creating their own air raid shelters!
 Emotional Health & Well Being

● We strive to enable children to understand and value, their own and

others, social and emotional needs, and to implement this in their
day to day lives. We will start off the year, learning about a positive
mind-set and grit & determination.
● We also teach our school values using ‘think sheets’
● Mrs Cudmore is our Child and Family support leader - happy to meet
families by appointment
 Physical Activity
● We provide children with opportunities to grow, learn and thrive
through physical activity, outdoor learning opportunities and hands-
on experiences.
● PE is taught by Mr Waller and Mr Charfi
● PE– Wednesdays - white round neck T-shirt, dark shorts and
trainers. In winter tracksuit bottoms and a jumper.
● Swimming - Mondays - swimming costume, swimming cap, towel
 The Big Challenge

This term our challenge is:

What are the achievements of our

rich and diverse community?
 Special Events

● HMS Belfast- 27th September

● National Maritime Museum- 1st
November
● A Christmas Journey- 3rd December
 Homework
● Homework will generally be issued on a Friday via Google
Classroom, then will be expected back the following Tuesday. Logins
will be provided for each child .

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 Homework
● Reading – ideally 15 four times a week.. Please bring reading
books/ diaries daily. Please write in log twice a week .
● Spellings – to practice and assess weekly.
● Times Tables Rockstars- the children will get logins to practice
at home!
● Homework folders are being provided for your child to help keep
reading books safe and in good condition.
Lost reading book- we are asking for £2 towards
replacing the book. This is payable on Parent Pay.
 Homework
● Grid of Activities - optional!

A grid of 8 homework activities will be given to your child which

can be completed over the course of the term.
Children can choose which activity they complete when. It
allows for children to be creative with their learning . Activities
will include writing opportunities , research projects , problem
solving and creative elements including art ! Not all activities
need to be completed !
Homework will be acknowledged and celebrated in class.
 Behaviour Expectations

● Golden Rules
● Silver Rules
● Traffic light system- Good to be Green
● Marbles
● House points
● Behaviour policy on the website
Parent Reps
2 per class
Apply by giving email to class teacher
Old reps welcome to reapply !
Support with school fayres , fundraising , communication between
parents / teachers for example ideas for a trip or gather support for
new initiatives

If you have a concern about your child or a complaint see Andrew

Hughes directly.
 Special Educational Needs and
Disabilities
Our SENCO at Deptford is Robyn Heath
with Genevieve McNamara as Assistant
SENCO
You may email or make an appointment via the office
r.heath@invictaprimary.co.uk
g.mcnamara@invictaprimary.co.uk
 Communication
● Class teacher is your first point of
contact .
● Quick messages can be shared at
start or end of the day but please
make an appointment for lengthier
discussions
● Do not hesitate to contact me via
a.hughes@invictaprimary.co.uk
● You will receive a termly class
newsletter.
● Half termly school newsletters are
posted on the website
● Trip and information letters are
posted on the website
 Thank You

We are very excited about working

with your wonderful children!