Matisse-Year 2

Welcome to Matisse - Year 2!

Welcome to the Matisse class page of our school website!

This half term, our key concept is Courage. We will be encouraging the children to reflect on their own experiences of showing courage, to share their ideas, and to think about why it’s important to be brave and try new things. This theme will be woven throughout our learning, alongside many other exciting subjects.

In RE, we will be exploring the concept of Incarnation and learning about the Christmas story. The children will look for signs that Christmas is coming and think about ways we can show kindness and thankfulness during this special time of year.

In Art, we’ll be developing our painting and printing skills while studying the work of Andy Warhol. During Dance, the children will respond to different stimuli, learn and create their own movements, and combine these to perform a short dance sequence.

In Geography, we’ll be extending our knowledge of the world by naming the seven continents and five oceans and creating sketch maps to show a journey to Antarctica.

In Computing, alongside learning about E-Safety, the children will explore different art programs and experiment with creating a range of digital art styles. In Music, we’ll focus on singing and performing, with a special emphasis on Christmas songs.

Our PSHE theme this half term is Caring Friendships. We will explore how we can show courage in making new friends, trying new things, and supporting one another.

We’re looking forward to a wonderful half term filled with creativity, courage, and kindness!