Year 2 - English - We Love to Read!
Year 2 students enjoyed dedicated "Reading for Pleasure" time. The images capture the children engrossed in a variety of books, highlighting their engagement and love for reading. Each student is absorbed in their chosen story, fostering a positive reading culture within the classroom.
Reminder: Please Send Water, Not Juice
Dear Parents and Carers, A gentle reminder to please send your child in with a bottle of water each day. While juice can seem like a convenient choice, plain water is the healthiest option and is recommended by both NHS and EYFS nutrition guidance. If your child isn’t used to drinking water, here are a few helpful tips: • Gradually water down juice, reducing the amount each day until it’s just water. • Use a fun or colourful bottle to make drinking water more exciting. • Add a slice of fruit (like lemon, orange, or cucumber) for a natural flavour boost. • Be a role model – children are more likely to drink water if they see you doing it too. Thank you for your support in helping us create a healthy and happy environment for all children.
Sun Safety
☀️ Sunshine at School! ☀️ Dear Parents and Carers, As the warmer weather is finally here, we're so excited for the children to enjoy some sunshine during their time at school! To make sure everyone stays happy, comfortable, and safe while they play and learn in the lovely weather, we kindly ask for your support with a few things: Sun Hats: Please ensure your child brings a sun hat to school every day. This will help protect their head and face from the sun. Sun Cream: Please apply a long-lasting sun cream to your child before they come to school in the morning. If your child needs to reapply during the day, please provide a named bottle of sun cream that they can easily manage themselves (staff can offer guidance if needed, but are unable to apply it). Weather Appropriate Clothes: Please dress your child in light, comfortable clothing that is suitable for warmer temperatures. Layers can be a good idea in case the temperature changes throughout the day. Water Bottles: It's really important that the children stay hydrated, especially when it's warm. Please ensure your child brings a named water bottle to school every day so they can have access to water throughout the day. We have water fountains available for refills. We absolutely love seeing the children enjoy the sunshine and make the most of the warmer days. By working together to ensure they have these essentials, we can help them stay comfortable and safe while they do so! Thank you for your understanding and support in keeping our children happy and healthy.
Year 2 - Music - Exploring Pitch
In Year 2 music, we're channeling our inner Von Trapp children to explore the exciting world of pitch using scales! Just like Maria taught her family "Do-Re-Mi," we're discovering how sounds can be high or low by singing and playing simple musical ladders. Inspired by the melodies of "The Sound of Music," we're learning to hear and create our own high and low sounds, stepping up and down our musical scales to bring songs to life.
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Year 2 - Maths - Finding Three Quarters
Finding three-quarters is a fun adventure in Year 2 maths! Imagine you have a yummy pizza cut into four equal slices. To find three-quarters, you simply count out three of those slices. It's like taking a bite of one, then another, and then one more – you've enjoyed three out of the four equal parts! So, three-quarters means having three parts out of a whole that has been divided into four equal parts.
Year 2 - English - To Write Setting Descriptions
Those creative juices have been flowing during Year 2's English lessons this week. We have been dictating and writing setting description sentences, using fantastic adjectives, interesting noun phrases, and verbs in the present tense that bring the scene to life:
Fostering a Sense of Belonging
Creating a strong sense of belonging is essential for children's emotional wellbeing and academic success. This guide explores ten simple and effective strategies, such as encouraging participation, celebrating diversity, and addressing bullying, that help schools build inclusive environments where every child feels valued and connected. We’ve created this free guide offering parents and educators effective solutions to build inclusive, nurturing environments that help children and young people feel a strong sense of belonging.
Year 2 - Music - Exploring Pitch
Year 2's music lesson was exploring pitch by having the children experiment with filling glasses with varying levels of water and then tapping them gently to hear the different sounds produced. Alongside this, they used xylophones to further investigate high and low notes and how the length of the bars affects the pitch.
Year 2 - P.E - Ball Skills
Year 2 are having a blast in PE this week, honing their ball skills! The focus is all on volleying, with lots of fun and active drills to get those hands and eyes working together to keep the ball in the air.
Safety on the Road
Staying safe on our roads isn’t just a skill — it’s a lifelong habit. It is crucial to learn key strategies for helping children navigate streets safely and confidently, from practising journeys together to teaching them how to choose the safest crossing points. We’ve collaborated with THINK! to offer real-world advice on issues like the dangers of parked vehicles, reversing cars and mobile phone distractions — it’s an invaluable tool for parents and educators who want to help young people travel independently without compromising their safety.
Year 2 - Maths - Fractions
The Year 2 classroom was a hive of shape recognition today, with a focus on spotting fractions. Laid out before them were various shapes already divided into different numbers of equal parts. The children eagerly examined each one, their fingers tracing the dividing lines as they determined whether a shaded portion represented a half, a third, or a quarter of the whole.
Year 2 - P.E - Ball and Wall Skills
Year Two's PE lesson was all about conquering the ball and the wall! They practiced throwing and catching the balls. Various throwing techniques were explored. The children then engaged in a lively game incorporating their new kills. It was certainly a lesson filled with smiles and a sense of fun!
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