Class Teachers
2A - Mrs Faquir 2B - Mrs Marston (Phase Leader)
Teaching Assistants
2A - Mrs Fallon 2B - Mrs Lawrence
Welcome to the Year 2 page for Classes 2A and 2B at The Rosary Catholic Primary School!
Here you will find updates about what we have been learning, links to support home learning, and access to the online platforms we use to practise and strengthen our skills. In Year 2, we continue to grow as independent learners while developing our reading, writing, and mathematical skills. We also explore the wider curriculum through exciting topics, projects, and activities that help us to deepen our understanding of the world around us, guided by our Catholic faith and values.
Calendar
Religious Education
In Year 2, our Religious Education curriculum continues to follow the six branches outlined in the Religious Education Directory (RED). Each branch is designed to help children explore and understand key aspects of the Catholic faith through engaging stories, activities, and reflections.
Autumn Term
Branch 1: Creation and Covenant 🌎
Children revisit the story of creation and reflect on God’s covenant with His people. They explore how God’s love and care are seen in the beauty and order of creation and learn that everything comes from God.
Branch 2: Prophecy and Promise ✨
Pupils learn more about the prophets who spoke of God’s promises and the anticipation of the coming of Jesus. This branch focuses on hope, trust, and God’s plan for His people.
Spring Term
Branch 3: Galilee to Jerusalem 🚶♂️
Children explore the life and ministry of Jesus in more depth, learning about His teachings, miracles, and journey to Jerusalem. They reflect on His messages of love, forgiveness, and salvation.
Branch 4: Desert to Garden 🌺
This branch focuses on Lent and Easter, helping pupils understand the significance of Jesus’ sacrifice, resurrection, and the new life it brings. Children reflect on themes of renewal, hope, and God’s enduring love.
Summer Term
Branch 5: To the Ends of the Earth ✈️
Pupils learn about the spread of Jesus’ teachings and the mission of the Church, discovering how the message of Jesus reaches people all over the world and the importance of sharing faith through actions and words.
Branch 6: Dialogue and Encounter 💬
Children explore different faiths and cultures, encountering God’s love in a variety of contexts. This branch encourages respect, dialogue, and understanding, helping pupils appreciate diversity and the shared values of humanity.
Through these branches, Year 2 students continue their journey of discovery, deepening their understanding of the Catholic faith, their local and global community, and the world around them.
✝️ Year 2 Religious Education Knowledge Organisers 📖
To support your child’s RE learning, each half term we provide a Knowledge Organiser. These handy guides summarise key facts, vocabulary, Bible stories, and important concepts for each branch.
You can use the Knowledge Organiser at home to:
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Talk about stories and topics with your child.
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Practice key vocabulary and understand its meaning.
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Ask simple questions to encourage reflection and discussion.
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Reinforce learning from class in a fun, engaging way.
By revisiting the Knowledge Organiser regularly, children become more confident in their RE learning and develop a deeper understanding of their faith.
🙏 Supporting Religious Education Learning at Home ⛪
To help your child explore their RE learning at home, we have provided links to videos and resources that support the six branches of the RED curriculum. These resources include Bible stories, animations, and child-friendly videos that reflect the key themes of each branch.
You can use them to:
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Revisit stories and concepts discussed in class.
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Discuss key ideas and vocabulary with your child.
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Encourage reflection and prayer at home.
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Make learning fun and engaging with age-appropriate videos and activities.
Regularly exploring these resources at home will help your child deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith and connect classroom learning to everyday life.
📚 Branch 1: Creation and Covenant 🌎
Focus: God’s creation of the world and His covenant with His people
Noah and the Flood Noah's Ark Psalm 139 Baptism The Bible The 7 SacramentsCreation Story Creation (Genesis 1-2) Laudato Si’ Stewardship Rosary KS1 Prayers
🔮 Branch 2: Prophecy and Promise ✨
Focus: Prophets and God’s promises leading to the coming of Jesus
John the Baptist The Annunciation The Visitation The Birth of John the Baptist
🕊 Branch 3: Galilee to Jerusalem 🚶♂️
Focus: Jesus’ life, teachings, miracles, and journey to Jerusalem
Jesus' Baptism The Temptation of Jesus Jesus Heals a Paralysed Man The Lost Sheep The Wise Men Epiphany - Magi Our Father What is the Act of Contrition
🌵 Branch 4: Desert to Garden 🌺
Focus: Lent, Easter, Jesus’ sacrifice, and resurrection
The Story of Easter The Last Supper The Story of Jesus' Death Luke 24 Reconciliation Holy Week Lent Kyrie Eleison
🌍 Branch 5: To the Ends of the Earth ✈️
Focus: The spread of Jesus’ teachings and the mission of the Church
Jesus' Ascension God Sends the Holy Spirit Paul's Ministry Galatians Fruit of the Spirit Holy Spirit Prayer
🤝 Branch 6: Dialogue and Encounter 💬
Focus: Respecting different faiths and cultures while encountering God’s love.
Learning Overview
👇 You can view our full Year 2 Learning Overview below.
Online Learning Platforms
Accelerated Reader – Access Accelerated Reader here
Accelerated Reader is a programme that helps children develop their reading skills and understanding of the books they read. Once your child has completed the Read Write Inc Phonics programme, they will begin bringing home Accelerated Reader books, which are carefully levelled and colour-stickered to match their reading ability.
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At home, your child can:
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Read their Accelerated Reader book (or a book on myON, our online library).
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Complete a short comprehension quiz online about the book they have read.
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Track their progress and celebrate their achievements as they move through the levels.
These quizzes check how well your child has understood their reading and help teachers to see the progress they are making. The more they read and quiz, the more confident and fluent they will become as readers.
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myON – Access myON here
myON is our online library, giving children access to a wide range of age-appropriate eBooks that can be read at home and in school. Each book is linked to the Accelerated Reader programme, which means children can quiz on the books they read in myON just like they do with their colour-stickered Accelerated Reader books.
Children can:
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Choose from thousands of digital books tailored to their reading level.
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Enjoy fiction and non-fiction texts to broaden their knowledge and interests.
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Take Accelerated Reader quizzes after reading to check their understanding.
myON helps children develop a love of reading by giving them choice and variety, while also supporting progress in comprehension.
Times Tables Rockstars (TT Rockstars) – Log in to TT Rockstars here
TT Rockstars is an online maths platform designed to help children practise and master their times tables in a fun and engaging way. Through quick-fire games, challenges, and competitions, children become faster and more confident with multiplication and division facts.
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Log in at home to practise times tables at their own pace.
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Play in different game modes, either individually or against friends.
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Earn coins and rewards as they improve their speed and accuracy.
Fluency in times tables is an essential skill in maths, and TT Rockstars helps children gain the confidence they need to use them in their learning every day.
We encourage children to use these platforms regularly at home to build fluency and confidence in their reading and maths skills.
Home Learning
In Year 2, home learning is an important way for children to practise and build on the skills they are developing in class.
- Reading Books/ Reading Records - your child should be reading every day for at least 15 minutes. They will have either a Read Write Inc book or an Accelerated Reader book (or myON). Please ensure that their reading record is filled in each day and sent to school.
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Spellings – Children will receive a set of spellings every Monday to practise at home. They will be tested on these on the following Monday.
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Reading, Maths, and Grammar Homework – This will also be sent home on Mondays and should be returned the following Monday. It will vary each week.
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Other Homework – Every few weeks, children may be given additional homework linked to Religious Education, Science, Humanities, Art, or whole-school competitions. These tasks may have different return dates, and we will always let you know through book bags and Parent Hub.
Home learning helps children to strengthen their skills and share their knowledge with you at home. Thank you for supporting your child in completing their tasks regularly.
Please use the links below to access our Home Learning via Google Drive.
Autumn 1Autumn 2Spring 1Spring 2Summer 1Summer 2
Power of Reading
At the Rosary Catholic Primary School, we recognise language as a gift from God and a powerful tool for communication, reflection, and understanding. Through the study of high-quality texts, pupils are encouraged to develop empathy, critical thinking, and a deeper appreciation of diverse perspectives and values that reflect the Gospel message at the heart of our school. English provides opportunities for children to express their beliefs, explore moral themes, and use their voices with confidence and compassion, promoting truth, justice, and the common good. In doing so, we help pupils grow into kind, thoughtful individuals who use their God-given gifts to transform the world around them.
✨ Our Powerful Texts 📘
📚 Year 2 Power of Reading Knowledge Organisers ✏️
Our Power of Reading Knowledge Organisers are designed to help your child engage deeply with their reading and writing learning. They summarise key vocabulary, important story details, grammar points, and writing objectives for each book or unit.
You can use them at home to:
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Preview and discuss key vocabulary before reading sessions.
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Ask questions about the story to improve comprehension.
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Support writing tasks by encouraging your child to use new words, phrases, and sentence structures.
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Track progress by revisiting previous units and reinforcing learning.
By using these knowledge organisers regularly, you help your child build confidence, improve understanding, and develop stronger reading and writing skills in a structured and enjoyable way.
Mathematics
The fundamental purpose of Maths is the pursuit of truth, reflecting the order and wisdom of God’s creation. The skills developed through Maths - creative, critical, and analytical thinking - enable learners to use their God-given talents to serve others. Exploring the beauty and harmony of mathematics helps learners engage with something greater than themselves, inspiring them to be forerunners, trailblazers, and inventors who contribute to the common good. Grounding learning in real-world contexts encourages responsible application of knowledge, reflecting Catholic values of stewardship and service.
Science
Through science, we recognise the world as God’s creation—a gift entrusted to us to explore, wonder at, and care for. Through scientific enquiry, children deepen their appreciation of the complexity, beauty, and order of creation, learning that we are stewards of the Earth with a responsibility to use our knowledge wisely. The Plymouth Science scheme supports this by encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and respect for life, all rooted in the dignity of the human person and the call to care for our common home.
🪨 Supporting Science Learning at Home 🌱
At The Rosary, we know that children love exploring the world around them, and you can help spark their curiosity at home, too! Below are some recommended websites with fun activities, videos, and experiments you can enjoy together. They are safe, free to use, and linked to what your child is learning in Year 2 science.
BBC Bitesize KS1 Science – short videos and quizzes covering the Year 2 curriculum.
Explorify – amazing pictures and questions to get children thinking like scientists.
STEM Learning – simple hands-on science ideas to try at home.
Science Sparks – easy experiments using everyday household items.
Royal Institution: ExpeRimental – quick video demonstrations of family science activities.
Wildlife Watch – spotter sheets and challenges to explore the outdoors.
National Geographic Kids – fascinating facts, quizzes, and games about animals and space.
💡 Just a few minutes of science fun at home can help your child build confidence, curiosity, and a love for learning!
Humanities
Through Geography and History, children explore people, places, and our shared world through the lens of Catholic teaching. In Geography, pupils learn about the environment and how humans interact with it, understanding that we are stewards of God’s creation and called to care for the common good. In History, pupils reflect on past events and human decisions, considering their moral and ethical impact on society. Together, these subjects help children appreciate the gift of creation, understand their responsibility to others, and inspire them to make thoughtful, positive contributions guided by Catholic values.
🏰 Year 2 Humanities Knowledge Organisers 🌊
To support your child’s learning in Humanities, we are sharing Knowledge Organisers for each unit of work. These organisers, highlight the key vocabulary your child will be using in class, the main knowledge they need to understand, and the skills they will be developing - including geographical skills, historical enquiry, and understanding significant figures and events.
By exploring these at home, you can:
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Practise key vocabulary together – talk about the words your child is learning, what they mean, and how they can be used in everyday conversations.
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Revisit key knowledge – ask your child to explain what they have been learning in their own words, helping to reinforce understanding.
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Develop historical and geographical thinking – encourage your child to use historian skills (such as analysing sources or considering different perspectives) and geographer skills (such as map reading, interpreting data, or spotting patterns in the environment).
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Connect learning to the real world – notice how the topics they study appear in everyday life, whether it’s exploring local history, observing landscapes, or recognising cultural traditions.
Knowledge organisers are a simple but powerful tool to help children build confidence, strengthen memory, and prepare for new learning. They also give you a clear view of the Humanities knowledge and skills your child will be developing throughout the year.
🗺️ Supporting Humanities Learning at Home 🌍
In Year 2, our humanities learning includes Geography (spatial sense, comparing localities, Northern Europe, and UK weather) and History (communication, the Plague and Fire, and transport). Below are some child-friendly websites you can explore at home to help bring these topics to life.
BBC Bitesize KS1 Geography – Videos, maps, and simple explanations of places, weather, and geographical skills.
BBC Bitesize KS1 History – Interactive activities and stories about important events and changes through time.
Royal Geographical Society (Discover Geography) – Resources and ideas to help children understand the world around them.
Historic Royal Palaces Learning – Stories, videos, and activities linked to key events such as the Great Fire of London.
National Geographic Kids – Articles, games, and facts about countries, weather, and explorers.
BBC Bitesize Geography BBC Bitesize History Historical Royal Palaces National Geographic Kids
