‘Parents and carers are particularly appreciative of the very effective induction arrangements and confirm that their children settle quickly in this engaging environment. They typically comment “my children have had the best start I could possibly wish for’ (Ofsted 2009)
Welcome to Year Two
There are two Year 2 classes
Class 5 : Mrs Fisher and Mrs Everitt Teaching Assistants : Mrs Turner and Mrs Palmer
cfisher@stannington.sheffield.sch.uk
jeveritt@stannington.sheffield.sch.uk
Class 6 : Mrs Harris and Miss Travil Teaching Assistants : Mrs Grayson and Miss Seaward
mtravil@stannington.sheffield.sch.uk
lizharris@stannington.sheffield.sch.uk
Useful Information
- Welcome to Year 2 Curriculum Information
- 100 High Frequency Words
- Year 1 and Year 2 Common Exception words
- Stannington Infant School Long Term Planner Year 2 2024-25 Cycle B
- Year 2 Curriculum Overview 2024 – 25 for parents
- Stannington Infant School Long Term Planner Year 2 2023-24 Cycle A
- Year 2 Curriculum Overview 2023-24 for parents
- Rainforests parent letter Summer 2024
- Sheffield Parent letter Spring 2024
- Our School/Local Area parent letter Autumn 2023
Knowldge Builders
Meet The Learning Team – These are the tips for good Learning in KS1
Theo Thinker
- I know what I can do well and how to improve my work.
- I ask thinking questions.
- I know what helps me to learn well.
Rosie Resourceful
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I use what i know to start my learning.
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I try myself and then ask for help if I need it.
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I have a go at new things.
Sharma Share
- I can work together in a group; taking turns.
- I can listen to other people’s ideas without interrupting and share my own ideas.
- I use other people’s ideas to help with my learning.
Percy Vere
- I give myself thinking time.
- I concentrate when I am learning.
- I keep trying even when it is hard.
What is the Learning Team all about?
Helping pupils to become better learners.
Developing learning power which is transferable to different situations, including those beyond the classroom.
A set of attitudes and skills displayed by good learners.
What is it based on?
Research into learning and the brain.
Practical trials in schools.
The work of Prof. Guy Claxton.
How does it work?
Provides a coherent picture of what it takes to be a good learner.
Capitalises on learning to learn ideas, so that all children see themselves as learners.
Develops the ability to learn in different ways.
The Four Rs
The ‘learning habits’ are translated into 4 areas and each is modelled to the children with the use of characters.
Resilience – Percy Vere
(Being absorbed, managing distractions, noticing patterns and connections and perseverance).
Resourcefulness – Rosie Resourceful
(Finding solutions to problems).
Reflectiveness – Theo Thinker
(Thinking about problems, planning and evaluating strategies).
Reciprocity – Sharma Share
(Working with others and sharing ideas).
Latest News
Stannington 200 Words Competition 2023
Congratulations to all the children who took part in Stannington’s 200 Words competition this term. The stories were all wonderful and I know our judges found it hard to make a final decision. All children who took part received a certificate in assembly to say well...
Music in the Round at The Crucible
This morning the Y2 classes went on an exciting trip to The Crucible theater. They went to see a production of "The Chimpanzees of Happytown" based on the book by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees with music performed by Ensemble 360. The children have been practicing...
Y2 Music in the Round Workshop
This morning the Y2 classes took part in a music workshop. They had a visit from a musician who is part of Music in the Round. The children had lots of fun finding out about different elements of music. They were taught lots of songs and Makaton signs for a show they...