Category Archives: P2

Week Beginning: 16.1.23

Reading:  All groups have a new book.  Reading should be done daily so that children learn the words and sounds throughout the week.

High Frequency Words – work was given out last week and should be continued (For now, this is instead of spelling homework)

Scots Poems – we have a choice of 2 J.K. Annand poems – The Doctor and Mince and Tatties.  Children should learn one of these for next Tuesday where they will all recite their poem to their buddies.  Mrs Caldwell would like children to be encouraged to recite them in front of the whole class, those who do will be considered for the poetry competition.

Numeracy – We are looking at knowing adding and subtraction in 20 and how to solve these.  Doubles to 20 without counting

We are also looking at adding 10s and 1s in our heads so we can add 2 digit numbers e.g. 12 add 24 strategy mentally would be 10 + 20 = 30, 2 add 4 = 6 so the answer is 30+6 = 36. We are currently using concrete materials to represent these but the end goal is to be able to work these out mentally.

Scottish week – we are looking at Katie Morag stories and features of Scotland’s landscape etc.

Nurture Focus fortnight on Nurture principle 2 – The classroom provides a safe base. In class task this week and a home learning task will be given out next week.

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PLEASE PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH INDOOR SHOES LEFT IN SCHOOL TO CHANGE INTO.

Nativity mania has hit P1 and P2 and we are so excited to invite families in, once again, to see us perform our Nativity.

Children have been working hard to learn songs, lines and dances and have done amazingly well.  Thanks to parents and those at home for helping support learning during this time instead of our usual, traditional, home learning.

Nativity does not come free, unfortunately, so we are asking parents to pay £2 per family to attend the performance.  This will cover the licence, some costumes etc.  Every little helps.

The performance will be on 12th December at 2pm. Please arrive to school no earlier than 1.45pm, 2 people per family only.

We have sent out letter this week to ask families if they are attending, please return this along with your donation by Friday,

Thanks so Much

Mrs Hinton and Miss Waller

This week will be the last week of reading books.  I will send home common words check lists for you to keep at home and revise. 5-6 a week is usually a good amount to learn.

Nativity – there will be a separate post about this,  Please bring costumes in by Friday and continue to learn, learn, learn the lines with your child if they have some.

There is no spelling or maths home learning set but there is a lot of revision that you can do at home should you wish.

CHRISTMAS FAIR – Separate info will be on the letter sent out last week.  The fair is on Friday, please keep your donations coming in.

CHRISTMAS LUNCH AND JUMPER DAY – 8th December – please bring order forms in by Thursday,

Week Beginning: 21.11.22

Spelling words x 10 ll spelling pattern:

Ox, run, from, will, bell, doll, skull, there, they, windmill

-Please write out 3 times, the third time write in your favourite pens or pencils.

READING – Please complete the reading worksheet and read EVERY NIGHT with your child.  The words are becoming more challenging and reading daily ensures progress.

Maths- In class we have been learning about analogue and digital times for O’clock and half past times.  We are also looking at counting in 10s from 0 then at random numbers.

Nativity – Children have been given parts for the nativity may and have songs and lines to learn.  Letters and scripts will go home early this week.

XMAS FAIR – WE ARE LOOKING FOR DONATIONS FOR OUR 3 HAMPERS TO RAFFLE OFF.  XMAS EVE BOX GOODIES, PAMPER NIGHT GOODIES AND TRADITIONAL FESTIVE TREATS.

DRESS DOWN DAY ON FRIDAY 25TH NOV – PLEASE BRING IN BOTTLES/CHOCOLATE/HAMPER DONATIONS IN.

Thank you