Image of Measuring in Year 2 2024
1 May 2024

Measuring in Year 2 2024

Year 2 have been learning to measure lengths and heights using centimetres and metres. They used this to place some objects, of their choice, in order by length. First of all they measured the objects and recorded the results. They compared the measurements to find the shortest and longest lengths…

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23 April 2024

Summer Term 2024 Beacons

We are delighted to introduce our class Beacons for the Summer Term. Congratulations to all the children who have been chosen as shining examples of our school values.

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17 April 2024

Year 2 Cricket Session

Year 2 thoroughly enjoyed their first cricket session with the coach, Matthew. They practised catching the ball and throwing the ball overarm to try and hit the stumps. They also learned how to hold the cricket bat correctly to strike the ball. They cannot wait for their next…

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28 March 2024

Easter Fun in Year 2 2024

Last week in R.E. the Year 2 children went outdoors to act out the story of the events on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. They reflected on how he died for us and came back to life. This week they have been thinking about how they give thanks and what for. Then they acted out the story of the Last…

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21 March 2024

Year 2 Karate Taster Session March 2024

Dylan Swarbrick came into school and provided each class with a karate session. Year 2 thoroughly enjoyed finding out about the noble art of karate and having a go at some of the moves involved in karate. They learned how to strike and block with their hands before attempting to use their balance…

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15 March 2024

Year 2 Visit to Strudda Bank Farm March 2024

As part of Science Week Year 2 visited Strudda Bank Farm to find out where their food comes from and what happens on a farm. They looked at different grains that are grown and used in the human and animal food chains. They fed some cows, sat in the tractor, stroked and held one-day-old lambs, met…

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15 March 2024

Year 2 Virtual Author Visit March 2024

Year 1 joined Year 2 for a virtual author and illustrator visit this afternoon. The children listened to the author Kelechi Okafor read her latest book ‘Strong Like Me’. It told the children about the importance of strength in all its forms. Afterwards the illustrator of the book Michaela…

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13 March 2024

Year 2 Explore Painting with Natural Materials

Our Year 2 children are currently focusing on painting in their Art and Design lessons. They went in the outdoor area of the school to find some natural materials that they could use to paint with. The children found many different items and talked about which parts of the materials they would use…

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11 March 2024

Year 2 enjoy Professor Pumpernickel’s ScienceShow 2024

Science Week literally started with a bang! Professor Pumpernickel’s Science Show did not disappoint. The children were hooked from beginning to the end. They thoroughly enjoyed learning about chemistry and physics and were full of awe and wonder at all the chemical reactions they…

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7 March 2024

World Book Day 2024 in Year 2

Year 2 love to read and thoroughly enjoyed celebrating World Book Day. They began the day with a World Book day Treasure Hunt outdoors where they had to solve clues about books to find the next clues and collect letters of the alphabet. The children returned to class where they completed a Library…

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1 March 2024

St David’s Day 2024 in Year 2

Year 2 spent today celebrating their class saint, St David. They found out about his life and why he became a saint after his death. They also learned about how St David’s Day is celebrated in Wales. They all enjoyed tasting Welsh cakes before they created a non-fiction text and a video about what…

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27 February 2024

Making Healthy Crisps

Year 2 have been learning about what it means to be healthy. In a previous lesson the children carried out a survey about the favourite crisp flavours of the class. They also learned about how crisps are made and the healthy alternatives that could be used to make them. Today the children used…

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