This week we have been thinking about how during Advent we are preparing for the coming of God. Year 2 created a beautiful Advent display for our sacred space in our classroom and thought very carefully about their Advent promises. In Geography, we have been learning all about the white continent – Antarctica. Year 2 […]
What is a scientist? A scientist is a person who studies or has expertise in science. A scientist tries to understand the world around us. Scientists make observations, ask questions and do extensive research work in finding the answers to many questions others may not know about. Year 2 have been learning about the type of work scientists do. In […]
This week Year 2 took part in the whole school virtual Remembrance Assembly. It was very special to come together and pray for those who lost their lives serving their countries and for our loved ones who are no longer with us. May they rest in peace. Amen In Maths we have been learning all […]
Remembrance In November we pray for the people we love who are no longer with us. This week Year 2 created a beautiful display of poppies for our Religion table. Year 2 took part in a special class Act of Worship on Remembrance. The children wrote the names of people they are praying for on […]
Year 2 have been learning about Egypt for One World Week 2020. We used simple maps and atlases to locate Egypt. In Maths, Year 2 investigated the properties of some 3D shapes: Square based pyramids, tetrahedrons and prisms. In English, the children created some wonderful fact files about the River Nile. We learnt about the […]
Year 2 have been learning about the Sacrament of Confirmation. The children used their computing skills to create some beautiful Confirmation cards. In History we have been learning about the different ways of keeping in touch. This week we focused on the development of the telephone. The children had great fun testing acoustic string telephones. […]
What an action packed week it has been in Year 2! The highlight of our week was definitely our walk to Mimmshall Brook. We were blessed with a beautiful morning. With our wellington boots on, we made our way along muddy paths and ploughed fields until we reached the babbling brook. The water was crystal […]
This week was all about Healthy Living! The children took part in various activities throughout the week to promote healthy eating and being active. On Monday we discussed how we can be Mind Kind and we all enjoyed some quiet reflection time. Tuesday was all about Varying your Veg. Year 2 delighted in creating some […]
It has been a busy week of learning in Year 2! In religion this week we have been learning about the Sacraments of Initiation. The children looked at the symbols for Baptism, The Eucharist and Confirmation. Inspired by stained glass windows the children created some beautiful artwork. The children created some wonderful Popplets about the […]
Our second full week in Year 2 has flown by! This week in Religion we started our unit – Beginning with the Church. The children thought about what it means to belong and how we make people feel welcome. Year 2 created some very special stained glass butterflies for a school Year of Hope display. […]
Year 2 Blog – 27-11-2020
/0 Comments/in Year 2 /by Margaret JoyceThis week we have been thinking about how during Advent we are preparing for the coming of God. Year 2 created a beautiful Advent display for our sacred space in our classroom and thought very carefully about their Advent promises. In Geography, we have been learning all about the white continent – Antarctica. Year 2 […]
Year 2 Blog – 20th November 2020
/0 Comments/in Year 2 /by Margaret JoyceWhat is a scientist? A scientist is a person who studies or has expertise in science. A scientist tries to understand the world around us. Scientists make observations, ask questions and do extensive research work in finding the answers to many questions others may not know about. Year 2 have been learning about the type of work scientists do. In […]
Year 2 Blog 13-11-2020
/0 Comments/in Year 2 /by Margaret JoyceThis week Year 2 took part in the whole school virtual Remembrance Assembly. It was very special to come together and pray for those who lost their lives serving their countries and for our loved ones who are no longer with us. May they rest in peace. Amen In Maths we have been learning all […]
Year 2 Blog 06-11-2020
/0 Comments/in Year 2 /by Margaret JoyceRemembrance In November we pray for the people we love who are no longer with us. This week Year 2 created a beautiful display of poppies for our Religion table. Year 2 took part in a special class Act of Worship on Remembrance. The children wrote the names of people they are praying for on […]
Year 2 Blog 23-10-2020
/0 Comments/in Year 2 /by Margaret JoyceYear 2 have been learning about Egypt for One World Week 2020. We used simple maps and atlases to locate Egypt. In Maths, Year 2 investigated the properties of some 3D shapes: Square based pyramids, tetrahedrons and prisms. In English, the children created some wonderful fact files about the River Nile. We learnt about the […]
Year 2 Blog 16-10-2020
/0 Comments/in Year 2 /by Margaret JoyceYear 2 have been learning about the Sacrament of Confirmation. The children used their computing skills to create some beautiful Confirmation cards. In History we have been learning about the different ways of keeping in touch. This week we focused on the development of the telephone. The children had great fun testing acoustic string telephones. […]
Year 2 Blog 09-10-2020
/2 Comments/in Year 2 /by Margaret JoyceWhat an action packed week it has been in Year 2! The highlight of our week was definitely our walk to Mimmshall Brook. We were blessed with a beautiful morning. With our wellington boots on, we made our way along muddy paths and ploughed fields until we reached the babbling brook. The water was crystal […]
Year 2 Blog 02/10/2020
/1 Comment/in Year 2 /by Margaret JoyceThis week was all about Healthy Living! The children took part in various activities throughout the week to promote healthy eating and being active. On Monday we discussed how we can be Mind Kind and we all enjoyed some quiet reflection time. Tuesday was all about Varying your Veg. Year 2 delighted in creating some […]
Year 2 Week 3
/1 Comment/in Year 2 /by Margaret JoyceIt has been a busy week of learning in Year 2! In religion this week we have been learning about the Sacraments of Initiation. The children looked at the symbols for Baptism, The Eucharist and Confirmation. Inspired by stained glass windows the children created some beautiful artwork. The children created some wonderful Popplets about the […]
Year 2 Blog Week 2
/1 Comment/in Year 2 /by Margaret JoyceOur second full week in Year 2 has flown by! This week in Religion we started our unit – Beginning with the Church. The children thought about what it means to belong and how we make people feel welcome. Year 2 created some very special stained glass butterflies for a school Year of Hope display. […]