Welcome to Sycamore Class
Taught by Miss Lusby (Monday & Tuesday) and Miss Smith (Wednesday to Friday), Sycamore Class is our vibrant and enthusiastic Year 2 class. Our classroom is a warm and welcoming space where creativity, curiosity and a love of learning are at the heart of everything we do. We have an exciting year ahead, full of fantastic opportunities and new adventures in learning!
See What We're Up To!
Be sure to check out all the amazing things happening in Sycamore Class on our Look What We're Doing! page and over on Class Dojo. We love sharing our learning with you and celebrating the children's achievements throughout the year.
Thank you for your continued support. We are looking forward to a fantastic year together!
Reading in Year 2
Reading is a big focus in Year 2. Each week, your child will bring home two books:
- Their book bag book, which is matched to their current reading level and supports the development of reading fluency and confidence.
- The phonics reading book that they have been reading in their phonics group that week. This familiar text allows children to practise and celebrate the phonics skills they have been learning in school.
Books will be changed every Friday, and we encourage children to read regularly at home and record their reading in their reading record.
We also place a strong emphasis on phonics, which supports children in both reading and writing. It is a vital part of their early learning journey. For more information, please visit our Phonics page.
PE Days
Our PE days are Monday and Wednesday. Children should come to school wearing their PE kit on these days.
PE kit should consist of:
- A plain white T-shirt
- Plain black joggers, leggings or shorts
- Their school jumper or fleece
- Suitable trainers
Please ensure that all PE clothing is non-branded and suitable for active participation in lessons.
Maths at Home: Numbots and TTRS
We encourage all children to make regular use of Numbots and Times Tables Rock Stars (TTRS) at home. The focus is on little and often. Just 5 minutes of practice a few times each week can make a real difference to children's confidence and fluency.
At the start of Year 2, we will continue building children's understanding of counting and multiplication through the 2, 5 and 10 times tables. A great place to begin is the 10 times table. On TTRS, children can use the Jamming mode to select and practise specific times tables.
Once children are secure with the 10 times table facts, they can move on to the 5 times table and then the 2 times table. We recommend securing multiplication facts before moving on to the related division facts.
Alongside TTRS, children should continue using Numbots to strengthen their addition and subtraction skills. We suggest alternating between Numbots and TTRS during the week rather than trying to complete both every day.
Rewards!
Children will be recognised and rewarded for their participation and regular use of Numbots and TTRS, as well as for reading regularly at home. Our aim is to build positive learning habits, develop mathematical fluency and foster a lifelong love of reading.
We will also be sharing exciting reading challenges via Class Dojo each half term. These challenges are designed to encourage children to read regularly, explore different books and authors, and develop a love of reading beyond the classroom. We hope they will provide a fun incentive for children to pick up a book and enjoy reading at home.
Whether it is completing a few minutes on Numbots or TTRS, reading each day, or taking part in our half-termly reading challenges, every effort will be celebrated and recognised.
Even 5 minutes of focused practice, or sharing a story together each day, can make a real difference.
Subject Ambassadors
Our Subject Ambassadors are passionate and inspiring leaders in their chosen fields. They champion their subjects, raise awareness, and foster a love for learning across the school community.
Sycamore's Happiness Hero!
Sycamore’s Happiness Hero has a very special job! Each week, they meet with the Happiness Heroes from the other classes to share ideas and work together on ways to spread joy around the school. Our Happiness Hero helps brighten people’s day by handing out inspiring message notes, cheering others on, and encouraging everyone to take part in small acts of kindness. Whether it’s giving a thoughtful compliment, helping a friend, or simply sharing a smile, Sycamore’s Happiness Hero reminds us that even the tiniest actions can make a big difference. Their mission is simple: to help our classroom — and our whole school — become an even happier place to be!
Sycamore's Eco Champion
Matthew is Sycamore’s incredible Eco Warrior! He makes sure we follow all our eco-friendly routines each day so we can proudly say we are doing our bit for the planet! Matthew checks out tick list carefully, making sure the lights are switched off when we leave the room, our rubbish is sorted into the correct recycling bins, and our windows are closed to save energy. Thanks to Matthew's enthusiasm and responsibility, Sycamore is becoming greener everyday!
Our Attendance Ambassador!