Year 2

All the children looked amazing in their outfits for World Boik Day with some children dressing as characters in books or simply dressing in their pyjamas or non-uniform. They thoroughly enjoyed joining up with Year 5 to share books together and listen to each other read. What a wonderful way to…

As tomorrow is the 1st March, Year 2 have been finding out about their class saint, Saint David. They learned about his life and why he became a saint. They watched videos of children preparing for and celebrating St David’s Day. Afterwards they shared Welsh cakes and wrote fact files about him on…

Year 2 dressed in red for the Pope’s Intention to share love and social justice. As it is also St Valentine’s Day the children learned about who he was then they made a Valentine’s Card for someone in their family to show their love for them. The cards told the recipients exactly why they love…

This year’s theme for Safer internet Day is ‘Too Good to be True? Protecting yourself and Others from Scams Online.’ Year 2 looked at the pros and the cons of playing Minecraft including how they could be scammed when playing it. They learnt about the importance of always seeking the permission of…

Year 2 celebrated the NSPCC Number Day by dressing in their own clothes or clothes with numbers on them. The explored the numbers that important to them in their lives and drew and wrote about them.

Year 2 enjoyed their first coding lesson of the year. They recalled their knowledge of coding from Year 1 before entering code to create an algorithm to control traffic at an airport as well as enter code in any of a collision. They cannot wait to see what they will be doing in their next coding…

This year’s Children’s Mental Health Week theme is ‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself.’ Year 2 has been looking at the importance of self-awareness and expressing emotions. The children took part in a body scan to develop awareness of their bodies and how each part of the body feels. Then they learned…

Year 2 have been learning about the benefits of protein in their diet and that eggs are a great source of protein. The children thoroughly enjoyed making tortilla quiche using their new found cutting skills. What a delicious treat they had when they were cooked!

Year 2 have spent some time learning about their school saint St Bridget. They found out about her life and how she came to build a monastery. They found out that houses in Ireland would have a cross as they enter the house to help protect it and those who live in there. Catholics would say St…

In Design Technology our Year 2 children have been finding about the difference between processed and unprocessed food including which is healthier for them. Then they learned how to cut food using a claw grip and a bridge grip. They took great care when cutting the fruit and vegetables needed to…

The whole school was visited by the lady from the Jigsaw charity to inform 5em of how much they had raised as a school from the Reindeer Run they ran in December. They were very proud of their achievement and to receive their medals and certificates.

Year 2 have marked the launch of the Jubilee Year of Hope by coming to school dressed in their favourite colours. The children began the day by taking part in a prayer and liturgy based on the Jubilee Year of Hope and sang the ‘Pilgrim Calypso’ to praise God and celebrate the Jubilee. They learned…