Computing
Hour of code
This week has been Hour of Code, we went on Space Monkey and had to give instructions to the monkey so he could get the banana’s. https://www.codemonkey.com/hour-of-code/space-adventure/
Design and technology
Hidden sugars
For our new Design and technology unit we are learning all about healthy eating. This week we looked at hidden sugars in drinks. We had to guess how many teaspoons of sugar were in Coke, Diet Coke, a Smoothie and Strawberry water. We were really surprised that there are 9 Read more…
Christian Values
Children in Need and Anti-bullying week
This week we have been talking about bullying, what it means and what to do if you feel you are being bullied. We watched an assembly explaining what bullying is and we made a pledge to stop bullying. On a hand we wrote 5 people we feel we could speak Read more…
History
Black History month – Rosa Parks
As part of our history unit ‘Movers and Shakers’ and Black History month, we have been learning about Rosa Parks. We have learned about the impact she has had. She was arrested when she refused to give up her seat for a white passenger on a bus.
Art & Design
Christmas card designs
We have been working hard to design our Christmas cards. We know it is early but on Wednesday 20th October the Christmas card designs will be sent home. These designs can then be made into cards, gift labels, mugs, wrapping paper, or books. You will have up until the 1st Read more…
Art & Design
Clarice Cliffe ‘Circle Tree’ plate
We used a paper plate to recreate our own designs of Clarice Cliffs ‘Circle Tree’ plate, we used bright colours to paint circles and finishing by using black paint and a straw to blow a tree design.
History
Christopher Columbus
In history, we have been leaving about Christopher Columbus. We had to ‘explore’ the playground to find out facts about his life. We had to search for pictures of his ship to help answer questions. We worked really well together to find all of the answers.
Art & Design
Owl day
This morning we went outside to collect leaves during our forest school lesson. We then used these leaves to create an owl picture. Our new story for English is ‘The owl who was afraid of the dark’ so for our first English lesson we had an experience day where we Read more…
Art & Design
Fun first week back
We’ve had a fun first week back playing games and learning about pirates. We had a great time making pirate hats and eyes patches during our pirate party. The children have all settled into Year 2 really well and have behaved exceptionally. Images to follow…
Art & Design
African dance
We have had lots of fun designing and painting our African masks. Once they were dry we then practised an African dance, once we practised it a few times we then did the dance with our masks and we did amazing!