Year 2 and 3: 2025 - 2026
The Year 2/3 Teaching Team are Mr Jason Edmunds, Mrs Jane Hughes (TA) and Mrs Lynsey Messenger (TA)
Other staff who will also teach are Mr Richard Johnson (Music), Mr Chalkley, Miss Fisher and Mr Wright, along with our Sports Coaches, Mr Marc Troman and Mrs Katie Whenman.
Timetable
Here is the daily timetable for this term. Although there may be some changes for additional activities or visits, we try to follow this as closely as we can. Please take the time to look at this with your child before the school week and to review each day with them afterwards.
Children will need PE kit on the days marked with a Yellow Lesson.
Green lessons require weather appropriate clothing
Our Curriculum Map for this Year is as Follows:
You can scroll to the bottom of the page to read our latest class news...
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If there is anything else you wish to discuss, please contact the school office to arrange a time to meet or email the year 3/ year 2 email: Yr3@beacon-ce-primary.devon.sch.uk , yr2@beacon-ce-primary.devon.sch.uk
What we are learning this term
Magnificent Monarchs
The monarchs of England were kings and queens who ruled the country long ago. They wore crowns and lived in castles, but their lives were not always easy or calm. Some led armies into battles, some made big laws, and some had to make very hard choices to keep the country safe.
Across hundreds of years, England changed a lot. Different monarchs helped shape the country by building cities, exploring new lands, and making rules that people still follow today. Life at the palace was full of busy days, important meetings, and secret plans.
Learning about the monarchs of England is like reading a long adventure story. It is full of brave leaders, big decisions, and moments that changed history forever!
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Spelling
As well as the weekly spelling focus, children have a list of words that will be taught throughout the year in class. These can also be practised at home.
Class Newsletters
For more information, please find the Year 2/3 class letters below:
PE and Dance
PE, Dance and Swimming
Please wear the following PE uniform to school for our PE sessions on a Monday and Friday
Yellow t-shirt, blue shorts, jogging bottoms/leggings when cold & suitable footwear for all PE sessions.
Outdoor Learning will now be on a Thursday afternoon.
Home Learning
Reading books should be brought in every day with the children's completed reading record.
Please do spend time reading with your child every day. Even a few pages a day will accelerate their progress!
Times Tables
X-Tables are extremely important in all aspects of maths learning and understanding. The children are encouraged to play TT-Rockstars regularly and we ask that you support this by giving them opportunities to practise at home.
