Year 2 Autumn 2 2026

This half term our topic is Celebrations. Through this topic, the children will learn about a variety of celebrations and special events that are important to people around the world.

We will be exploring celebrations from different religions, including how and why they are celebrated, the traditions involved, and the importance they hold for believers. This will help the children develop their understanding of different faiths, cultures and communities.

As part of our history learning, we will also be finding out about The Gunpowder Plot and why Bonfire Night is celebrated each year. In addition, we will learn about Armistice Day, exploring why people wear poppies and how we remember those who have served and sacrificed in wars.

Throughout the topic, the children will take part in discussions, stories, art activities and historical enquiries to deepen their understanding of these important events and celebrations.

We would also like to invite you to our Year 2 Maths Workshop on Thursday 12^th November at 3.30pm – 4pm in Class Rushton.  The workshop will provide an opportunity for you to learn about the methods and strategies we use to teach maths in Year 2. We will share practical activities and resources that you can use at home to support your child's learning and help build their confidence in mathematics.  The workshop will be informal and interactive, giving you the chance to ask questions and try out some of the activities your child enjoys in class.  We hope you will be able to join us and look forward to working together to support your child's mathematical development.

We are looking forward to an exciting half term of learning and sharing our work with you.

The Year 2 Team