‘Parents and carers are particularly appreciative of the very effective induction arrangements and confirm that their children settle quickly in this engaging environment. They typically comment “my children have had the best start I could possibly wish for’ (Ofsted 2009)
Welcome to Year Two
There are two Year 2 classes
Class 5 : Mrs Harris and Miss Travil Teaching Assistants : Mrs Grayson and MS Seaward
mtravil@stannington.sheffield.sch.uk
lizharris@stannington.sheffield.sch.uk
Class 6 : Miss Travil Teaching Assistants : Mrs Leaf
stravis@stannington.sheffield.sch.uk
Useful Information
- Welcome to Y2 – Curriculum Information 2025
- 100 High Frequency Words
- Year 1 and Year 2 Common Exception words
- Stannington Infant School Long Term Planner Year 2 2025-26 Cycle A
- Year 2 Curriculum Overview 2025-26 for parents
- Stannington Infant School Long Term Planner Year 2 2024-25 Cycle B
- Year 2 Curriculum Overview 2024 – 25 for parents
Knowldge Builders
Meet The Learning Team – These are the tips for good Learning in KS1
Theo Thinker
- I know what I can do well and how to improve my work.
- I ask thinking questions.
- I know what helps me to learn well.
Rosie Resourceful
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I use what i know to start my learning.
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I try myself and then ask for help if I need it.
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I have a go at new things.
Sharma Share
- I can work together in a group; taking turns.
- I can listen to other people’s ideas without interrupting and share my own ideas.
- I use other people’s ideas to help with my learning.
Percy Vere
- I give myself thinking time.
- I concentrate when I am learning.
- I keep trying even when it is hard.
What is the Learning Team all about?
Helping pupils to become better learners.
Developing learning power which is transferable to different situations, including those beyond the classroom.
A set of attitudes and skills displayed by good learners.
What is it based on?
Research into learning and the brain.
Practical trials in schools.
The work of Prof. Guy Claxton.
How does it work?
Provides a coherent picture of what it takes to be a good learner.
Capitalises on learning to learn ideas, so that all children see themselves as learners.
Develops the ability to learn in different ways.
The Four Rs
The ‘learning habits’ are translated into 4 areas and each is modelled to the children with the use of characters.
Resilience – Percy Vere
(Being absorbed, managing distractions, noticing patterns and connections and perseverance).
Resourcefulness – Rosie Resourceful
(Finding solutions to problems).
Reflectiveness – Theo Thinker
(Thinking about problems, planning and evaluating strategies).
Reciprocity – Sharma Share
(Working with others and sharing ideas).
Latest News
The Hare and the Tortoise.
This week we had the wonderful experience of watching a performance of The Hare and the Tortoise by Tutti Frutti theatre company. The children were captivated by the performance, the acting and staging was excellent. The children watched with such joy and enthusiasm....
The Storm Whale – Music in the round
The Year 2's have had a wonderful afternoon visiting the Crucible Theatre to see The Storm Whale. In school before we helped the children to learn the songs and the actions before putting this into action. The children loved seeing all the different instruments and...
Harvest
Look at our wonderful Harvest Collection! A huge thank you to all our families for their generous donations for Stannington foodbank, the community will be very grateful for your support. Thank you to Nick Lattimer and Elissa from Christchurch for coming to lead our...