Year Two

two

Curriculum Overview

2025 -2026

Timetables

2A – Miss Simpson

2B – Miss Williams

Knowledge Organiser: Knowledge Organisers are powerful, learning tools. The knowledge organisers below include key vocabulary and information that will be essential during each unit of work.

Curriculum Overview Year Two

Theme – Valiant Victorians

Autumn

Theme – Amazing Australia

Summer

Theme – Living Things

Spring

Science

Uses of Everyday Materials – Year 2

During this unit, you will identify and compare the suitability of a variety of everyday materials

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Animals including Humans – Year 2

During this unit, you will learn about the basic needs of animals, including humans.

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Living Things and Their Habitats – Year 2

During this unit, you will learn about habitats and describe how these provide for the basic needs of animals and plants.

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Plants – Year 2

During this unit, you will find out what plants need to grow and stay healthy

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Art and Design (B)

Painting – Pop Art

Painting – Impressive Brushstrokes

Drawing – Aboriginal Art

Sculpture – Picasso Inspired Faces

Design and Technology (B)

Cooking & Nutrition – Seaside Snacks

Structures – Bridges

Structures – Furniture

Mechanisms (Wheels and Axles) – Transporting Goods

Music (A)

2025-2026

Listening and Appreciating – Carnival of the Animals

Composition – Traditional Tales

Performance – African call and response

Performance – Traditional songs

Music (B)

2024-2025

Listening & Appreciating – Peter and the Wolf

Listening & Appreciating – Guide the the Orchestra

Composition – TV and Film

Performance – Film Score

Cultural Capital (A)

Global Issues – Plastic and Pollution