Class 2 – Beech

Welcome to the Beech Class page

In Year 2, we build confidence, ask questions and foster a love of learning. Our topics and experiences are designed to support children as they grow into more independent learners. We encourage the children to take increasing responsibility for their learning, build resilience, and take pride in their progress. 

In Year 2, we explore a wide range of high-quality texts, both fiction and non-fiction. Some of our favourites include: The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark and Flat Stanley. Alongside these stories, we develop our non-fiction writing through looking at events and significant individuals including Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria. 

We also enjoy bringing our learning to life during visits to our super town as well as trips to the Puppet Theatre, Norwich Library and Cathedral and an arty workshop and gallery visit to the Sainsbury Centre. 

Reading holds a very important place in our class. We encourage every child to develop their independent reading and support them with their next step, We model and encourage them to read widely and often, helping them to discover genres and authors that truly inspire them. We ask parents and carers to support this at home by reading with their child regularly—just a few minutes a day makes a big difference! 

Maths in Year 2 is varied and practical—we use hands-on activities, games, and real-life problems to help children build strong number knowledge, develop fluency, and enjoy working with numbers. 

Another opportunity for Year 2 is at Christmas, where the children take on starring roles in our Key Stage 1 Nativity! This is a wonderful opportunity for the children to develop their singing, acting, and performance skills while building confidence and having lots of fun. 

It’s a fantastic year full of discovery, creativity, and growth—we can’t wait to see what your child will achieve!  

Mrs Harris