Matisse-Year 2

Welcome to Matisse - Year 2!

Welcome to the Matisse class page of our school website!

This term, our focus is on Change. We’ll begin by exploring what the children already know about change and how they have experienced it in their own lives. Together, we’ll investigate questions such as: What changes have you seen? How has life changed since the Great Fire of London? Can materials be changed - and if so, how? What is climate change and how does it affect us?

Our Curriculum Highlights are:

PE:

Indoor: Building on last term’s skills, we’ll create and perform a dance inspired by the Great Fire of London.

Outdoor: Developing handball skills, including passing and receiving.

Computing:
Learning key internet terminology, practising effective online searches and reinforcing online safety.

RSHE:
Focusing on safety and strategies to stay safe in both familiar and unfamiliar places.

Science:
Exploring the uses of everyday materials by identifying and comparing their suitability for different tasks.

RE:
Studying Creation through Genesis 1, appreciating the world around us, and considering our role in caring for it. We’ll also compare this with Hindu traditions and their Creation Story.

Art:
Inspired by the Great Fire of London, we’ll study Andy Warhol’s work and create our own themed prints.

History:
Investigating the Great Fire of London and the changes it brought about, as well as its lasting impact on life today.

Music:
As well as learning to sing, play, improvise and compose with this song, children will listen and appraise classic Rock songs.

You can find more details about how our curriculum links to this concept in the Spring Overview and Newsletter.