Eagles Class

Welcome to Year 2 – The Eagles! My name is Mr Civil, and I am delighted to be your child’s class teacher this year. I will be working alongside Mrs King and Mrs Gill, our fantastic Learning Support Assistants, who play an important role in supporting the children’s learning and wellbeing.

As you explore our class webpage, you’ll be able to keep up to date with our learning journey, browse our exciting curriculum, and find subject‑specific links to help support your child at home.

Staff in Year 2

Class Teachers:   Mr J Civil

Support Staff:     Mrs L King (Class LSA) & Mrs P Gill (1to1 support)

This is an exciting and important year for your children, as it marks their final year in Key Stage 1. Throughout the year, we will be helping them to build confidence, independence, and resilience as they prepare for their transition into Year 3 and Key Stage 2.

Year 2 also gives us the opportunity to reflect on the knowledge and skills the children have developed so far. As part of this, children will take part in the optional KS1 SATs, which will take place during June and July. These assessments simply help us understand how best to support each child as they move forward.

Class Dojo 

ClassDojo is our main way of keeping families informed and connected. I regularly share updates on our Class Story, giving you a window into daily learning and classroom life. Parents and children are also welcome to upload their own photos or activities to share with us - it’s always lovely to see what they’ve been doing outside of school. I use the ClassDojo messaging service for simple queries during office hours, and it’s a great way to stay in touch.

Reading In Year 2 ~ The Importance of Reading

The most important homework any child can do is read! Reading is absolutely crucial for a child’s development, helping them to grow in confidence, understanding and imagination.

At Wolvey School, every child is encouraged to explore books and magazines from a wide range of genres. We also highly recommend that parents and carers read bedtime stories to their children, as listening to stories supports language development and helps children make sense of the world around them.

Children in Year 2 should aim to read for at least 25 minutes each day to build reading fluency and to encounter a rich and ambitious vocabulary.

From September, each child will bring home a Read Write Inc. Book Bag Book matched to their stage of phonics learning. This will reinforce the sounds and words they have been practising in school. Our goal is for all children to complete the RWI phonics scheme as quickly as possible so that they become fluent, confident readers—ready for Key Stage 2!

To help develop a lifelong love of reading, each child will also take home a Reading for Pleasure book. These are usually beautifully illustrated picture books to be shared with family at bedtime.

Children are expected to read at home at least three times a week. I cannot stress enough how vital regular reading is—it strengthens writing skills, deepens comprehension, and supports success across all areas of learning.

We are proud to offer a wide selection of age-appropriate books by award-winning authors in school. You can also explore new stories online at:
👉 Lovereading4kids Top 10 Books
Children can download extracts from a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books to see what captures their interest before choosing a book to buy or borrow.

At Wolvey, our approach to reading is rooted in our Christian values. We believe that through stories, children learn empathy, kindness, and respect—reminders that “among us you are all equal”. Reading helps us to see the world through the eyes of others, strengthening our understanding that every person is valued and loved.