Year 2 D&T: Make a chair for a bear
Our Year 2 designers put their structural knowledge to the test this week in Design and Technology! The challenge? To design and build a freestanding chair for a teddy bear using nothing but paper! The children did a brilliant job of folding, rolling, and reinforcing their materials to make them strong and stable. We're sure there will be lots of comfortable bears from now on!
Year 2 - Geography -Features of a Coastal Town
Our adventurous Year 2 pupils went on a virtual seaside holiday this week, using Google Maps to explore the beautiful coastal town of Weymouth! After successfully navigating the digital map, the children used the 'Pegman' street view feature to drop right into the heart of the town, exploring the area virtually to spot its distinct human and physical geography. As they "walked" through the streets and along the seafront, they became geography detectives—identifying features like sandy beaches and cliffs alongside piers and seaside shops, writing each discovery onto a post-it note, and classifying them into the correct categories on their tables. It was an incredibly engaging way to build their digital and geographical skills, and the classroom was buzzing with excitement as they discovered what makes a coastal town so unique!
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Year 2 - Maths - Tally Charts
Our brilliant Year 2 pupils have been turning into fantastic data detectives this week by exploring statistics with colourful cubes. Working collaboratively, the children first sorted the mixed cubes into colour groups, carefully recording their findings in a table using accurate numbers and tally charts. Once their data was organised, they worked together to analyse the results, successfully identifying which colour had the most, which had the least, and calculating the difference between the groups. It was wonderful to see the children applying their addition and subtraction skills so enthusiastically, all while demonstrating superb teamwork and mathematical discussion!
Year 2 Maths: Shape Tally
Our Year 2 mathematicians took their learning into the great outdoors this week! Armed with their maths books, the children went on a lively shape hunt around the school grounds, masterfully recording the shapes they spotted using tally charts. It was a fantastic, hands-on way to bring data collection to life. Check out our brilliant statisticians in action!
Year 2 RE: Symbols of the Holy Spirit
Year 2 have blown us away with their thoughtful depictions of the Holy Spirit. After applying their knowledge of symbolism in bible stories, they created oil pastel art of the 3 symbols of the Holy Spirit: the dove, fire and wind.
Year 2 RE: Pentecost
Our Year 2 class brought the story of Pentecost to life today! After learning about the arrival of the Holy Spirit, the children used their creativity to build incredible Lego models representing the wind, the flames, and the disciples sharing their message with the world. Such a fun, hands-on way to explore our RE theme. Fantastic teamwork and imagination, Year 2!
Year 2 Science: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Year 2 have started a new topic in Science about plant-based materials. We have deepened our knowledge of sustainability by considering the 3R's: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Miss Mulligan was extremely impressed with the creativity shown during the "trash to treasure" activity, where the children chose a piece of rubbish to redesign into a new useful product. Plastic bottles became bird feeders, cardboard boxes became bug hotels, old tights became teddies!
Year 2 - Geography - Compass Points
Year 2 are finding their bearings! This term, we are diving into our new topic all about life on the coast. We started by mapping out the seas and oceans surrounding the UK, using compass points to describe their locations. To help us master this tricky new skill, we took our geography lesson out onto the playground! The children did a brilliant job directing their peers using clear compass instructions (like "go North 5 steps!"). Check out our fantastic photo collage to see our teamwork and outdoor learning in action! #PrimaryGeography #OutdoorLearning #Year2
Year 2 - Maths - Adding and Subtracting
Maths Masters in Year 2! In the run-up to assessment week, we have been busy recapping our addition and subtraction strategies. Working in pairs, the children took turns rolling dice to generate their own two-digit numbers to add and subtract. To support our thinking and prove our answers, we drew Base 10 alongside our calculations. It was fantastic to see such brilliant teamwork and mathematical discussion across the classroom.
New Active Uniform!
We are thrilled to announce a fresh, modern update to our school uniform policy starting this coming September. After careful consideration and from feedback from the parental questionnaire, we are transitioning to a full active uniform. This change is designed to simplify your mornings, reduce overall costs, and—most importantly—ensure our pupils are ready for movement, play, and learning every single day. The active uniform replaces the traditional split between formal wear and PE kits. By moving to a single, versatile wardrobe, we aim to provide: ● Increased Physical Activity: pupils can jump straight into sports or active play without the need for changing breaks. ● Cost-Effectiveness: One set of clothes for the whole week means fewer items to purchase. ● Comfort and Focus: High-quality, flexible clothing helps students stay comfortable and focused on their studies. A Special Note for Year 6: To celebrate their final year, Year 6 pupils will not require the half-zip red top. Instead, they will be provided with their Leavers Hoodies to wear as their outer layer throughout the entire academic year! We also have some exciting news regarding our school identity! We are hoping to update the school badge this year, which means the branding on the new uniform items may change as we roll out the fresh design. Because of this—and to support our families—we are treating the 2026-2027 academic year as a transition year. If you have old uniform items that you still need to use, it is perfectly fine for your child to wear them during this first year. There is no pressure to buy the new badged items immediately if your current ones still fit. We want to ensure that no clothing goes to waste and that the move to the Active Uniform is as stress-free as possible for your budget. Our badged items (the half-zip sports tops and badged T-shirts, along with black track pants and shorts) are available on our official uniform website as usual. All other items, such as plain black bottoms and trainers, can be sourced from any retailer of your choice, provided they meet the no branding requirement. We truly believe this shift will foster a more energetic and inclusive environment for our children.
Year 2 PE: Writing Yoga Stories
Year 2 have been using this half-term's yoga learning to create their own yoga flow in the form of yoga stories. Using previously learnt yoga poses, the children created story maps to sequence their flow. Some of the yoga stories included "hungry lions", "seals trapped on boats" and "very calm butterflies". Miss Mulligan was incredibly impressed with the creativity and leadership skills Year 2 showed during this lesson!
Year 2 History: Comparing Monarchs
During this week's history, Year 2 have been comparing two very different monarchs: William the Conqueror and King Charles III. After discussing the qualities of both monarchs, Year 2 voted on which features they believe make a good monarch such as fairness and bravery. Then, everyone designed their perfect monarch and decided if they would be more like William the Conqueror or King Charles III! What qualities would your perfect monarch have?
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