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2 July 2021

Position and direction in Year 2

Year 2 started a new maths unit today on position and direction. Today they were using the positional words left, right, backwards and forwards. They had great fun giving instructions to their partners to move around the playground.

 

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25 June 2021

Design Technology Day in Year 2

Year 2 have been learning about the history of puppets in preparation for designing and making marionette puppets. The children thoroughly enjoyed the making process and are very proud of their final creations. The children found out that puppets have been used to entertain people for thousands of…

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11 June 2021

Budding Year 2 cricketers

Year 2 enjoyed their first cricket coaching session today. They worked on throwing, catching, hitting a ball and hitting wickets. They worked really hard to master these skills and cannot wait to see what they will be learning in their next session.

 

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14 May 2021

Mental Health Awareness Week in Year 2

Year 2 have been reflecting on how they connect with nature and the impact this has on their mental health and well-being. The children had lots of fun using their computing skills to record their thoughts on a green screen video then add a personal photo to illustrate their favourite place to…

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6 May 2021

Year 2 learn to play the glockenspiel

In their music lessons Year 2 children have been listening to and appraising songs about friendship. As part of this work they have been learning to play the glockenspiel so they can accompany one of the friendship songs.

 

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23 April 2021

Planting seeds in Year 2

This term Year 2 will be learning about plants in their science lessons. Today they have been learning about germination and setting up an investigation to see what seeds need to be able to germinate. The children planted their own individual pots with a dwarf sunflower seed in. They cannot wait…

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19 April 2021

Y2 Playtime Fun on Langley Castle

After much anticipation and excitement the children returned to school to find that Langley Castle was all ready and waiting for them to play on it. The children had a great time exploring the castle on top and underneath, going down the slides and the fireman’s pole as well as climbing the nets…

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1 April 2021

Y2 Autism Awareness

Today Year 2 have been learning about Autism Awareness Week and what autism is, including the difficulties that autistic people can encounter in their lives. The children learned how everyone is different and unique in their own special ways. They reflected on this by thinking about all the things…

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26 March 2021

Year 2 enjoy a tool talk from the playground installers

Year 2 were treated to a tool talk from the men installing their new playground equipment. They were shown around the work area and told all about what was happening as well as being able to ask questions about the development. The excitement is certainly building as Langley Castle is taking shape…

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11 March 2021

Year 2 Science Week 2021

Earlier this week Year 2 learned about the famous scientist Isaac Newton and found out how he discovered the force gravity. The children made paper spinners to explore gravity for themselves. They investigated the difference made by adding paper clips to the spinners and the time it took them to…

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5 March 2021

World Book Day 2021 in Year 2

Year 2 had a great time celebrating World Book Day in school and from home. They shared books with each other, read in unusual places, recorded video book reviews and created book quizzes using Purple Mash.

 

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3 March 2021

Celebrating St David our Class Saint

Year 2 have been learning about their class saint, Saint David, and celebrating his feast day. They found out about his life and some of the miracles he performed. The children wrote poems about St David as well as creating some artwork based on daffodils.

 

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