Welcome to Foundation Stage 2 at St Gregory's Catholic Academy
Saint Clare of Assisi -Sunshine Class
Class Teacher/Assistant Early Years Leader - Miss Bath Sunshine Class
Senior Early Years Practitioner - Mrs Nixon Sunshine Class
St Francis of Assisi-Rainbow Class
Class Teacher - Miss Defreitas Rainbow Class
Senior Early Years Practitioner- Mrs Hill-Bloor Rainbow Class
Please see our Autumn Term curriculum map. This will inform you about your child's learning this term.
We like to learn in Foundation Stage Two
We learn in the following areas:
Religious Education
RSE
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Communication and Language
Physical Development
Literacy - Reading/Writing/Phonics
Mathematics
Understanding The World
Expressive Arts and Design
Throughout the curriculum areas the children are encouraged to play and explore, solve problems, be creative and think critically.
Children are active in their learning and are given opportunities to take risks and develop resilience.
In the interest of health and safety, no jewellery is permitted in the Early Years Foundation Stage – Nursery (FS1) and Reception – Sunshine’s and Rainbows (FS2). This includes earrings, thela and religious necklaces.
Our FS2 Classrooms -
Learning At Home
Home Learning
Please visit the link for more information on Home Learning
Click here to access Online Safety Guide
e-books
In order to access free eBooks to read at home follow the link below, click on Oxford Owl for home and register as a parent:
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
If your child has Special Educational Needs/Disabilities (SEND) go to the Information tab and click on SEND Information.
Health and Wellbeing
Children are encouraged to eat healthily and milk/water, fresh fruit and vegetables are available for the children to access throughout the day on the snack table.
Useful Resources and Links
https://hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk/
For lots of free activities and information on Communication and Language please see information on Stoke Speaks Out
http://www.stoke.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/advice/stoke-speaks-out/
For free Phonics Games see http://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/
For free Phonics resources see http://www.letters-and-sounds.com/
If you are looking for a new challenge or something to do during the school holidays then take a look at 100 Things before you are six
https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/
It’s time to practise your singing. Join one of our local librarians for 'Singing Bears.' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAXY2hsO1pk
Free access to parents due to school closure https://www.themathsfactor.com/
