Year 2: Tagore Class
Abanindranath Tagore was the principal artist and creator of ‘Indian Society of Oriental Art’ and the first major exponent of swadeshi values in Indian art, thereby founding the influential Bengal school of art, which led to the development of modern Indian painting. He was also a noted writer, particularly for children. Popularly known as ‘Aban Thakur’, his books Rajkahini, Budo Angla, Nalak, and Khirer Putul are landmarks in Bengali language children’s literature.
In Year 2 children have the opportunity to write in many different formats, have guided reading and phonics lessons daily, visit the school library to get a book to take home as well as consolidating and progressing their learning in maths through number, shape, data handling and problem solving.
Reading books go home every afternoon and are brought to school every morning. We encourage the children to read with an adult every night.
Homework is given out once a week on a Friday and will be due in the following Friday. If children are finding it difficult, discuss this with the teacher.
Year 2 will perform an assembly about the things they have been learning. Parents are welcome to attend.
Reminders:
- P.E. lessons are on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
- Please return books every morning in book bags.
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A very busy week in Year 2!
Last week we had a special opportunity to visit the residents at Duncan Court. We brought our favourite stories and best writing to entertain everybody, and the students took pleasure in putting smiles on everyone’s faces. Remembering to be respectful and committed,...
Year 2 at Duncan Court
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Exciting week at Tagore Class!
On Monday afternoon an ice cream bicycle came to our school. It was so fun eating our ice cream and speaking to our friends. This week we are continuing with our story The Magic paintbrush. In Tagore class we have focused on showing emotions through our bodies and...