Boynton Primary School

Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. Findlay are our Class Teachers

Miss. Usher, Mrs. Mortimer and Mrs Catterill are our Class Teaching Assistants. 

Important Class Information

• PE: This takes place on a Thursday afternoon.  Please send your child into school in their PE kits and remove any jewellery beforehand, if they are unable to remove it themselves. 
• Reading: Please remember to keep reading with your child every night. Even if they are able readers please ask them questions and discuss what they are reading. We would like children to read at least 4 times a week. Just a quick note in their reading record book, together with a parent/carer signature, will earn them rainbow rewards in school and team points.  

• Maths homework will now be set online every Thursday using the Mathletics platform and should be completed by the following Monday. 

• Spellings: Spellings are sent home on a Monday to be learnt for a test on Friday.  

Here is a timetable of a typical week in Class 2 - Autumn Timetable 2026

Our topic for Summer 2026 is...

The Rainforest

Welcome back to Class 2 after what we hope has been a wonderful summer break as we embark on another busy and exciting term. Our first topic this year will be geography based as we explore the depths of the rainforest, discovering where rainforests are located in the world, what the different layers of the rainforest are like, and who lives in rainforests.  Throughout this term, our children will learn to use geographical sources, develop enquiry skills, and gain a deeper understanding of its physical and human geography.

As always, if you have any resources, artefacts, or knowledge that you feel you could share with us regarding our topic this term, please let us know.

Literacy: Literacy begins this term with a fiction unit based on the beautiful and timeless story Gorilla by renowned author-illustrator Anthony Browne. The children will use their skills and draw inspiration from the story to write a recount narrative based on their own animal adventure story.  This will be followed by another recount, this time in the form of a diary, using the richly illustrated picture book Leon and the Place Between by Angela McAllister, which blends mystery, fantasy and performance.

Throughout the term, the children will continue to develop their comprehension, punctuation, grammar and spelling, with new skills introduced or refined in lessons to help all children become more confident readers and writers.

 *** Please encourage your child to practise their spellings and read at home at least 4 times in a week.***

Numeracy: Mathematics will cover the specified curriculum for Year 3 and Year 4 students, incorporating units on number and place value, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, fractions, measurements, geometry, and statistics. Pupils will also have access to the online programmes ‘Mathletics’ and ‘TT Rockstars’, both in school and at home.

 ***Maths Homework will be set online on Thursdays and should be completed by the following Monday.***  

History/Geography: This term, we will be learning all about Rainforests and cocoa beans. We will find out what a rainforest is, where rainforests are found, and what life is like there. We will study the different layers of the rainforest, the climate, and the people and settlements that can be found there. We will also explore why rainforests are under threat and how people are working to protect them.  We will also investigate the origins of the cocoa bean, how it came to Europe, and the story of the Cadbury company. These linked studies will help us build a better understanding of the connection between the natural world, trade, and industry.

Science: In science, we will begin with a biology unit on Plants. We will identify the functions of the different parts of a plant, find out what they need in order to grow well, and explore how plants reproduce through hands-on practical activities. We will also spend time noticing the beauty and variety of plants around us, helping children feel confident and curious as they learn more about the natural world.  We will then explore Living Things and Their Habitats as we become more familiar with the plants and animals in our local and wider environments. We will learn how to identify a range of British plants and animals, and how to classify organisms, including the use of classification keys. We will also consider why organisms live in different habitats and the impact, both positive and negative, that humans can have on environments.

Art: Children will begin by learning about the artist Henri Rousseau, who was a French painter and is known for his bright jungle and rainforest pictures. They will look closely at some of his paintings and talk about what they can see and how the pictures make them feel. Using sketchbooks, children will practise drawing from real life, looking carefully at objects to help them show shape, size, texture and light and dark. They will also use digital images of things that interest them. Children will explore colours and tones, try out different ideas for their pictures, and begin to understand composition by finding the best way to arrange their work.

Design and Technology: This term, children will design, create and describe how they will make a Poison Dart Frog beanbag. The children will follow their designs to make their frogs and develop new skills and sewing techniques. To finish, the children will evaluate their finished product and say what they think and feel about it. We are looking forward to seeing the children plan carefully, work with growing independence, and enjoy bringing their ideas to life. The project gives them a chance to practise careful sewing, think about each step, and talk about what works well.

Music: In music, we will continue to enhance our skills across the five strands of the Model Music Curriculum: performing, listening, composing, the history of music, and the interrelated dimensions or elements of music. This term will particularly focus on elements of music and performance as we learn chords and tunes on the ukuleles.  We will also continue to incorporate diverse musical cultures into our curriculum through our music appreciation assemblies, allowing our pupils to learn to respect and value music from around the world.

Religion and World Views: This term, our focus will be on Remembering, concentrating on the Christian faith. We will explore why it is important to remember, and what happens at a religious celebration or festival. We will also look at how faith members use symbols and artefacts within their celebrations, and how this might affect the way they behave.  Together, we will reflect on how religious celebrations and rituals can have an impact on the community. We will also consider an important question: are all festivals happy and joyous? We will think carefully about when remembrance is a happy time and when it is a sad time, especially when we explore Remembrance.

P.S.H.E: This term, our learning will focus on Cycle Safety, Healthy Living, and Relationships. Pupils will recognise the impact and possible consequences of an accident or incident, create a set of rules, and identify ways of keeping safe. We will learn what is meant by a balanced diet, plan a balanced meal, and recognise how too much sugar, salt, and saturated fat in our food and drink can affect us now and when we are older.  We will then explore the different types of relationships we can have, describe how these can change as we grow, and explain how our families support us and how we can support our families. We will also learn how to ask for help and identify who can help us if a relationship makes us feel uncomfortable.

At Boynton, we recognise the importance of promoting positive mental health and emotional wellbeing for our students and their families. We aim to create an open culture around discussions of mental health and wellbeing, empowering our children to regulate their emotions. By implementing the Zones of Regulation curriculum, we teach our pupils to identify emotions in themselves and others and provide them with a bank of strategies to help regulate their emotions and improve their wellbeing.

French: This term, our French topic is All About Me. Children will develop their understanding of the language through speaking and listening, as well as reading and writing. Through games and engaging activities, they will build confidence in using French in a fun and supportive way.  We will also explore new topics, focusing on clothing and accessories, so that children can learn to talk about themselves and their choices with greater ease.  Alongside this, we will continue to learn French phonics to help build strong pronunciation foundations and support reading and spelling.

Computing: This term in ICT, we will focus on E-Safety and using Word. We will learn how to use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly, and we will look at how to recognise acceptable and unacceptable behaviour online. We will also explore different ways to report concerns about content and contact, so everyone feels confident and supported when using technology.  Alongside this, we will practise learning how to evaluating and present data and information. It will be a busy, practical term, and we are looking forward to helping children build useful digital skills in a friendly and thoughtful way.

PE: This term, P.E. includes swimming, dance and gymnastics.  In swimming, the focus is on developing basic pool safety skills and confidence in water. Children will travel in vertical and horizontal positions, introduce floats, practise push and glides, and use kick actions on front and back with or without support They will also work on entry and exit, travel further, float and submerge, balance, link activities, show breath control, enter deeper water and try treading water.    In dance, pupils will develop freeze frames, perform a slide and roll, replicate a set phrase, work collaboratively to sequence movements, create a five-action routine and use formations to tell a story.  Finally, in gymnastics, pupils will use S.T.E.P., judge changes in speed, practise shoulder rolls and shoulder stands, cartwheels and focus on flow and fitness through tabatas.  

Class 2 had a fantastic morning at the Buddhist Centre today. We studied some artefacts, took part in a play, created our own shrines, did a Q&A session with a Buddhist monk and even did some mindfulness meditation.  

Thank you to Henry and Ronnie for bringing in some of their fossil collection to share with the class, In line with our Science topic this term. They are so knowledgeable!

Rachel from Quickline visited Class 2 teaching us all about staying safe online, how to spot fake news and the importance of digital skills

Class 2 & 3 trip to Ryedale Folk Museum, Tuesday 18th November 2025

Well done Class 2 for being so fantastic on our trip to Ryedale Museum. Despite the weather we had a great day and you all represented our school brilliantly!

06.05.26: Copy of letter sent home below for our upcoming trip to St Andrews Church, Boynton. Please can the slip be completed and returned to school by Friday 15th May. Thankyou.