Welcome to Year 2

As children continue their journey through Key Stage 1, Year 2 provides an exciting opportunity for them to deepen their understanding and build confidence in key areas such as reading, writing and mathematics. Our carefully structured curriculum combines creativity with essential learning skills, preparing children for the transition to Key Stage 2.

 

Meet the Team

Katie Neill Williams – KS1 Assistant Principal and Year Group Manager.

Sarah Ali – 2E Class Teacher

Sarah Hood – 2C Class Teacher

Mary Lim – 2I Teacher

Semra Ucar – 2I Teacher

Heather McNulty – Assistant Principal

Autumn News

Important information about what’s happening in this half term.

PE

Visit to the Docklands Museum

Upcoming events for Year 2

Here’s what you’ve got to look forward to over the coming weeks.

Wear Yellow For World Mental Health Day
Fri 9th Oct
Y2 Flu Vaccinations
Mon 12th Oct
Docklands Visit – 2E and 2I
Wed 14th Oct
Docklands Visit – 2C
Thu 15th Oct
Class Photographs
Wed 21st Oct

INSET Days for this term are:

  • Tuesday 1st September
  • Wednesday 2nd September

Pupils should not attend school on these days.

 

The first day back after the summer holidays for pupils is Thursday 3rd September 2026.

The first day back after the October half term for pupils is Monday 2nd November 2026.

 

Bank Holidays

Christmas Day: Friday 25th December 2026

Boxing Day: Saturday 26th December 2026

New Year’s Day: 1st January 2027

Term Dates
Start Thursday, 3rd September
End Friday, 18th December
Half Term Holiday Dates
Start Monday, 26th October
End Friday, 30th October
End of Term Holiday Dates
Start Monday, 21st December
End Friday, 1st January

INSET Day for this term is:

  • Monday 4th January

Pupils should not attend school on this day.

Tower Hamlets has advised the provisional dates below:

Eid Ul-Fir: Tuesday 9th March 2027

 

The first day back after the Christmas holidays for pupils is Tuesday 5th January 2027.

The first day back after the February half term for pupils is Monday 22nd February 2027.

 

Bank Holidays

Good Friday: Friday 26th March 2027

Easter Monday: Monday 29th March 2027

Term Dates
Start Tuesday, 5th January
End Thursday, 25th March
Half Term Holiday Dates
Start Monday, 15th February
End Friday, 19th February
End of Term Holiday Dates
Start Monday, 29th March
End Friday, 9th April

INSET Days for this term are:

  • Monday 12th April

Pupils should not attend school on this day.

 

The first day back for pupils after the Easter holidays is Tuesday 13th April 2027.

The first day back after May half term for pupils is Monday 7th June 2027.

 

Tower Hamlets has advised the provisional date of Monday 17th May 2027 for school closures for the celebration of Eid Ul-Adha.

 

Bank Holidays

May Bank Holiday: Monday 3rd May 2027

Spring Bank Holiday: Monday 31st May 2027

Summer Bank Holiday: Monday 30th August 2027

Term Dates
Start Tuesday, 13th April
End Friday, 23rd July
Half Term Holiday Dates
Start Monday, 31st May
End Friday, 4th June