Matisse-Year 2

Welcome to Matisse - Year 2!

Welcome to the Matisse class page of our school website.

The Year 2 Class Teacher is Mrs Smith and Mrs Nielsen is our LSA.

This half term our Key concept is ‘Responsibility’. To introduce this concept, the children will go on an orienteering activity in the school grounds. At each point they will collect a letter that spells the word “Responsibility” with accompanying information. As a class, we will talk about what this means and what responsibilities we have.

In PE this term we will be exploring simple attacking and defence principles and applying these to games. In our second weekly session we will be focusing on ball skills using rackets and bats.

In Computing, we will focus on ‘Making Music’. The children will understand how music can be produced using digital devices. Our RSHE will be focused on Physical Health and Mental Wellbeing thinking about how to keep our bodies and minds healthy. In Science, we will be building on our scientific enquiry skills to look at where plants come from, what they need to survive and how they get these things like water and light. We will also be looking at what flowers are for and what happens when a plant produces seeds.

This year’s whole-school RE project is an exciting and meaningful journey that connects faith, learning, and action in ways that inspire both children and adults. Through a combination of curricular activities, personal reflection, and spiritual exploration, pupils will engage with key themes that shape our world and our well-being. With a strong focus on Creation Care, we will explore how we can be responsible stewards of the Earth, caring for the environment and the creatures we share it with. Outdoor Learning will bring our learning to life, offering hands-on experiences that deepen our connection to nature and faith. Finally, we will support pupils in understanding and nurturing their mental and emotional well-being, fostering resilience, mindfulness, and a sense of belonging.

Art will be themed around Henri Matisse and exploring his artwork. In Geography we will use simple compass directions and directional language to move around a map. We will use fieldwork and observational skills to study the school and its surroundings. Our Music this term is called, “Your Imagination” – this is a song about using imagination. The children will use their imagination to create their own performance of the song.