Welcome to Lynne Cherry class!
Lynne Cherry is the author and/or illustrator of more than 30 award-winning books for children. Her bestselling books, such as The Great Kapok Tree, A River Ran Wild, and The Armadillo from Amarillo, teach children to respect the earth. Here are some of the books that she has written.
Messages from Mrs Ganguly
Hello!
I hope you had a great Jubilee weekend and enjoyed the lovely festivities with family and friends.
It's the term already before the children go up to the juniors and we are going to make the most of the last few weeks in year 2 by having a fun-filled time full of exciting activities.
Please note that our PE days are the same as last term. They are Tuesday (outdoor PE) and Friday (indoor PE). Please send your child into school in their PE kit on those days.
An updated timetable for Summer 2 is included below for your information. Please scroll down for Curriculum information for next half term. Your child should already have a paper copy of the Summer 2 Spelling List, and this is also included below.
This term our class book will be Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers. It is a really sweet story about the friendship between a little boy and a lost penguin, who in fact turns out not to be lost at all, just lonely. The book explores themes of friendship and bravery as the little boy sets out on a mission to find a home for a penguin who has mysteriously turned up on his doorstep.
Continuing with World War II in history, we will be having a themed WWII day on Monday 13th June. Children are invited to dress in any WWII or 1940's related clothing: evacuees, soldiers, land girls etc. We are looking forward to a fun day including listening and dancing to 1940's music, as well as making gas mask boxes and other craft activities.
Our Key Stage 1 end of year trip is coming up soon, and we are all very excited about our trip to The National Forest Adventure Farm on Wednesday 13th July!
Our class assembly will be on Thursday 7th July! This will be in the hall, from 9.10am - approx 9.30am. Please note that the hall will be well ventilated and chairs will be socially distanced for you. You may wish to wear a face covering. Please could you advise me if you do not wish your child to appear in any photographs or videos of this event.
Please don't hesitate to contact me on dojo or email if you would like to discuss / ask anything.
Many thanks for your support.
Kind regards
Mrs Ganguly.
sganguly@dovedale.derbyshire.sch.uk
Our class book- Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers
It is a really sweet story about the friendship between a little boy and a lost penguin, who in fact turns out not to be lost at all, just lonely. The book explores themes of friendship and bravery as the little boy sets out on a mission to find a home for a penguin who has mysteriously turned up on his doorstep.
Key Dates
- Monday 6th June - Jubilee Day (off school)
- Tuesday 7th June - Back to school
- Monday 13th June- World War 2 day
- Tuesday 21st June- World Music Day
- w/c 20th June - Celebration week and National Sports Week
- Wednesday 29th June - Morning swap to Year 3 classes
- Thursday 7th July - Lynne Cherry class assembly
- Friday 8th July - Inset Day
- Wednesday 13th July- KS1 School trip
- Thursday 14th July - Meet the teacher after school
- Friday 15th July - Sports Day (KS1- am) and Reports sent home today
- Wednesday 20th July - Parent drop in regarding reports after school
- Friday 22nd July - Last Day, Break up for the Summer
Important information
PE: Our PE days for Summer 2 are Tuesday (outdoor) and Friday (indoor). Please send your child into school in their PE kit on these days.
Spellings: Spelling tests will continue to take place on Wednesdays. The Summer 2 Spelling List is included below.
Our Curriculum
History & Geography – History focus: World War II
Literacy – Talk for Writing focus using our class text: Lost and Found
Maths – Re-cap of key concepts
Science – Scientific enquiry
PSCHE – Health & Well-being: Being safe
RE – Living: How should we care for others in the world and why does it matter?
DT & Art – DT: Textiles
Music – Exploring improvisation: How does music help us look after our planet?
Computing – Digital literacy focus - using Word
PE - Athletics / Sending and receiving
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