Weekly News! 14.3.25
We’ve had yet another fun-filled week in Year 2. This week, we have seen the children have been eagerly claiming their Wonka Bar rewards and the excitement doesn’t stop there! We have seen some children have been spending their World Book Day vouchers and is has been a joy to see them exploring various titles and engaging with their reading materials.
English
We have continued our exploration of non-fiction texts and have taken a rather thrilling plunge into the fascinating world of sharks—pardon the pun!
Our current class text, "Surprising Sharks," has sparked some wonderfully engaging discussions among the children. Through this enthralling text, they have developed a keen interest in these magnificent creatures and have been eager to learn more.
As part of our lessons, the children have been utilising various sentence structures to create informative fact files about sharks. They have been labelling images, writing captions, and crafting sentences that incorporate questions, statements, and exclamations. It has been delightful to witness their creativity and enthusiasm as they delve into the subject matter.
To continue supporting their learning at home, we would recommend encouraging your child to share some interesting facts they've discovered about sharks.
Reading
Reading at 3 - Every Friday at 3 our doors will be open for you to come in and read with your child, please note, this will be for the full 15 minutes and children should not leave any earlier. Their books will be set up and ready for you to come in and enjoy listening to their wonderful reading.
Reading folders – Some children will continue to bring home two books, one being a RWI home book. Children are expected to try and read this three times during the week to ensure they are building on their reading fluency. The RWI home books will be changed by an adult.
The other book (with the coloured sticker) should be changed independently by the child themselves - first thing in the morning is a great time to do this!
Many children have now been moved onto the accelerated reader programme. (Please check their reading records for their ZPD scores. We will continue to assess and move more children onto this when they are ready. Children can change these books after they have completed the quiz online. The AR login can be found here… https://global-zone61.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/1892319
For a guide on how to use Accelerated Reader please click here… https://www.chiltonprimary.co.uk/accelerated-reader
Please ensure that the reading folders are placed in the reading trays/baskets, so we can read with your children and ensure books get changed. Thank you for your support with this!
Please listen to your child read as much as possible at home and record this in their reading records. Every week, one child from each class will receive a reading certificate in our Chilton Heroes assembly.
Maths
We kicked off the week by taking our rulers outdoors, where the children learned the importance of starting at zero when measuring. It's been delightful to see them applying this skill in real-world contexts! As we delved deeper, we explored the relationship between metres and centimetres. The pupils discovered that there are 100 centimetres in a metre, 50 centimetres in half a metre, and 25 centimetres in a quarter of a metre. The "aha!" moments have been plentiful as they grasp these concepts!
As their confidence grew, we encouraged them to estimate the lengths of various objects around us. It's been wonderful to witness their enthusiasm and eagerness to learn. This practical approach not only reinforces their mathematical understanding but also makes it relatable and enjoyable. 
Looking ahead to next week, we will be moving on to applying the four operations—addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division—to measurements. This is a crucial step as they begin to integrate these skills into more complex problem-solving scenarios.
Thematic
We have continued to explore the life and legacy of Florence Nightingale.
We kicked off the week by exploring the incredible impact that Florence has had on modern medicine. It was eye-opening for the children to discover how many of her ideas are still used in hospitals today. We talked about just how important she was in her time, and how her legacy still affects us today.
We also had a great time comparing medical instruments from Florence's era to what we use today. It really brought to life the differences and improvements we've seen over the years, while highlighting the basic principles that Florence introduced that are still so important.
To wrap up the week, we got creative and made lamps similar to the one Florence used during her night rounds. The children filled their lamps with facts about her life and the amazing things she did, which was a lovely way to remember what we’ve learned.
