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5 December 2023

Pantomime Fun for Year 2

This afternoon Year 2 along with Reception and Year 1 went to see the pantomime ‘Sleeping Beauty’. They had lots of fun laughing at the jokes and joining in with the chanting. What a wonderful time was had by all! 
 

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1 December 2023

Christmas Storytime and Draw-along Session

Today the children joined an online Christmas story time and draw-along with the author and illustrator Nick Sherratt and Pippa Goodhart. They shared their new book ‘You Choose Christmas’ with the children, taking them on an adventure through different Christmas scenes. Afterwards the children…

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22 November 2023

Friendship Disco 2023

Year 2 children came to school in non-uniform today ready for the Friendship Disco after school. They had a thoroughly enjoyable time dancing, playing musical statues and sharing a snack and a drink. Everyone went home happy and smiling.

 

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20 November 2023

Y2 Panathlon

Some of our Year 2 children represented us at a Panathlon competition. The children took part in many activities using their throwing and catching skills to aim at a target. They showed great perseverance and sportsmanship.

 

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17 November 2023

Anti Bullying Week 2023

In P.S.H.E. this week the Year 2 children have been exploring what bullying is and the feelings relating to it. Later in the week during their computing lesson they explored what online bullying is and what they could do if they are bullied. They created supportive sunflowers showing the people…

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13 November 2023

Odd Socks Day 2023 in Year 2

Today the Year 2 children supported Odd Socks Day by coming to school in odd socks to express themselves and celebrate their individuality and what makes them unique. What a positive start it was to Anti Bullying Week!

 

 

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10 November 2023

Fencing workshop

Today Darren from Fit Fence visited school to give all classes an introduction to fencing in a fun and safe way. The Year 2 children learned the basic skills and techniques using foam swords and masks. They were taught the terminology used in fencing and were introduced to the concepts of…

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2 November 2023

Year 2 Fire Station Visit 2023

As part of their work on the Great Fire of London, Year 2 went to Whitehaven Fire Station to learn more about the fire, how the fire service was created and what the fire service is like today. Red Watch talked with the children about the Great Fire of London then showed them around the fire…

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17 October 2023

Year 2 Library Visit

Year 2 went to visit Egremont Library today. The children enjoyed looking through all the books and choosing one they wanted to take home to share with their parents. The visit ended with the children listening to a story about a lion’s tea party.

 

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10 October 2023

River Habitat Workshop

This afternoon Year 2 were visited by Mia from West Cumbria Rivers Trust who delivered a workshop on the river habitat. The children found out about the various animals that live in the River Ehen, River Keekle and Longlands Lake. The children used branching databases to play Who am I? The…

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6 October 2023

Call and Response in Music

This afternoon the children explored cal and responses in music. They used untuned percussion instruments to create responses to calls. Then they  composed calls and used notation to record their calls.

 

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5 October 2023

Sewing Year 2 2023

Year 2 have used templates to cut out fabric to make bookmarks. Today the children begun to start sewing the pieces of fabric together. They cannot wait to see what she’d the finished product looks like.

 

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