Year 2 have had an exciting time in Design and Technology completing the Moving Monsters unit. We learned how to use linkages and split pins to make different parts of our monsters move. After exploring how mechanisms work, we designed our own unique monsters and decided which features would move, Read more
This week at Forest School After School Club, the children enjoyed another exciting outdoor adventure filled with practical skills, creativity and teamwork. We began by learning how to use flint and steel to make our own fires. The children showed great Staying Positive as they persevered and excellent Listening by Read more
This week at Forest School After School Club, the children started the session gathered around the campfire enjoying freshly made popcorn. It was a lovely way to settle in, talk together and enjoy the outdoors. The children then took part in rock decorating, using creativity to design colourful patterns inspired Read more
Today we learned all about Easter and why it is important to Christians. First, we retold the Easter story using drama. We acted out the key parts, like when Jesus rode into Jerusalem, when he shared the Last Supper with his friends, when he died on the cross, and when Read more
Today we learned about how Christians celebrate Easter. First, we talked about the different ways Christians celebrate, including special church services like Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. We learned that these services help Christians remember the Easter story. We then explored different Easter symbols. We talked about the Read more
This week at Forest School Club, the children had a wonderful time exploring nature and developing their Skills Builder skills through a range of exciting activities. We created beautiful natural medallions using log slices, showing our creativity and staying focused as we carefully designed them. The children also made Cheerio Read more
In this exciting science lesson, children became young scientists as they investigated what seeds need to grow. The class began by revisiting their knowledge of plant parts and discussing where plants grow. After watching a video about plants around the world, the children explored how plants grow best in spring Read more
This week was our first Forest School after school club session and it was a great start. We began around the campfire, where the children enjoyed brioche together while chatting and settling in, developing their speaking and listening skills. They then got creative, making fairy wands and decorating fairy doors Read more
Year 2 Forest School Art: Exploring Clay During our recent Forest School sessions, Year 2 pupils took their art learning outdoors and explored working with clay in a natural environment. Being surrounded by trees, leaves, and natural textures provided the perfect inspiration for creative work while also supporting pupils’ curiosity Read more
Year 2 had a wonderful time celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day! We collected donations for Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, bringing in pet food, blankets and toys to help care for animals in need. The children were proud to know their kindness will make a real difference. We also had a Read more