Year 2 2024 - 2025
Miss Roberts 2DR
Hi! I am Miss Roberts, and I lead KS1. This will be my seventh year teaching at Woodlands Primary School, and I am so excited for another great year at such a fantastic school.
I am passionate about teaching all subjects but I particularly enjoy physical education. I believe that physical activity should be at the heart of all learning in order to promote our personal and academic development.
Mathematics is another favourite subject of mine and I currently lead the subject across our school. Maths should be engaging and fun, and I love helping children develop their confidence and ability in answering arithmetic problems, so that they enjoy the subject as much as I do!
When I am not in school, I like to keep myself busy with exercise. I also enjoy travelling to new cities and countries, and spending time with my family and friends.
I can’t wait to begin our learning journey together in September and learn about all of your interests, hopes and dreams. It is going to be a very exciting year!
Mr Barnes 2PB
Hello everyone! I am Mr Barnes and I have been working at Woodlands Primary School for 17 years across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
I am passionate about the Arts and have led a number of whole school art projects since starting at Woodlands. One of the most successful projects was the one based on the impact of palm oil on animals in Sumatra. It was in association with Chester Zoo and the school looked amazing when completed. The children produced work of such a high standard and more importantly, understood how important it is to look out for products using sustainable palm oil ingredients.
Outside of school, I have two children, Mia, 18 and Charlie who is 16. I enjoy running, cycling, football and most of all, being with my family. I cannot wait to learn more about you, and discover what your passions, hopes and dreams are!
I am very excited to be your new teacher and I cannot wait to help you to be the best you can be!
Welcome to Year 2
Spring 2
Our main text for this half-term is 'Major Glad, Major Dizzy' by Jan Oke.
Mastery Targets for Spring 2:
- To use the progressive form of the verb in the present and past tense
- To use subordination (because, when, that)
- To use present and past tense consistently
- To use punctuation correctly including apostrophes for possession
Maths
During this half term, we will first complete our work on mulitplication and division. We will then be learning about money.
Mastery Targets for Spring 2:
- Calculate mathematical statements and write them using multiplication, division and equals signs
- Understand that multiplication is commutative but division is now
- Recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 2, 5 and 10 times tables
- Recognise and use symbols for pounds (£) and pence (p); combine amounts to make a particular value
- Solve simple problems in a practical context involving addition and
subtraction of money of the same unit, including giving change

Phonics
Children will have regular Read Write Inc. sessions to continue to develop their reading skills and comprehension skills. If you would like to help your child to practise their phonic knowledge for reading at home, then follow the link www.ruthmiskin.com for more information.
During Science this half term, we will be learning about minibeasts.
We will:
- Learn that most living things live in habitats which they are suited to
- Describe how different habitats provide for the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants
- Identify and name a variety of plants and animals in their habitats, including microhabitats.
During our history sessions this half term, we will continue our learning about The Victorians, as well as comparing aspects of life today with the past.
We will:
- Explore where we fit on a timeline of the last 30 years
- Use common words and phrases relating to the passing of time
- Order the events of Queen Victoria's life on a timeline
- Describe how local areas have changed
- Ask and answer questions about unfamiliar objects
- Compare aspects of life now to the Victorian era
Some useful websites:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks1/maths/
http://www.topmarks.co.uk/Interactive.aspx?cat=8
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/find-a-book/library-page/
P.E Information
Please make sure that your child wears their PE kit to school on their PE days: Monday and Friday
Indoor kit: a white t-shirt, black shorts, pumps and socks
Outdoor kit: plain, dark coloured jogging bottoms, a jumper or hoody and outdoor trainers, socks
Please make sure all items of school clothing are clearly labelled and that named water bottles are sent in daily.