This half term we are learning about keeping healthy. In Science we are learning about the different functions of the body and in Design & Technology we are learning about the healthy food plate. For our first lesson in D&T we have been looking at the different food groups: carbohydrates, Read more…
This morning we have made our Christingles in class. We learnt about the different parts of a Christingle and what they represent: Orange – the world Red ribbon – Jesus’ blood Cocktail sticks – the four compass directions and the four seasons Sweets – the fruits of the Earth Lit Read more…
Year 2 had been invited to the Cherwell Centre today and had such an amazing time. They were treated to a hot chocolate and gingerbread man while surrounded by lots of elves (some naughty ones too). Afterwards they met Santa then went on to have a snowball fight with Elsa Read more…
Year 2 took part in a Coding workshop focused on healthy eating. The children met a robot called Al who needed algorithms to help pack a healthy lunchbox. They also explored how to debug when mistakes occurred. The class asked thoughtful questions about Coding, such as why humans don’t just Read more…
A big thank you to all of the parents and grandparents that attended our shared learning. It was a big success and the children and adults had a great time. We started our new topic about Human Lifestyle and learnt all about the organs in our body. We then completed Read more…
As part of Financial Awareness Week, Year 2 have been learning all about the difference between wants and needs! We started our learning by watching a short video that helped us understand why it’s important to think carefully about the things we buy and use. The children quickly discovered that Read more…
Year 2 took part in a Skills Builder lesson this week, focusing on the importance of teamwork. The children worked together on fun challenges that required good communication, listening, and cooperation. One of our favourite activities involved using a hula hoop—the challenge was to pass it all the way around Read more…
This week in Science, Year 2 investigated how shadows change size. Using torches and different objects, we discovered that when an object moves closer to the light source, its shadow becomes bigger, and when it moves further away, the shadow gets smaller. The children made excellent observations, used great scientific Read more…
In this lesson, the children acted out the story of the Prodigal Son. They took turns playing the son, the father, and other characters, showing what happened when the son left home, spent all his money, and came back. By pretending to be the characters, the children explored how they Read more…
In out first colour mixing Art lesson, children explore how primary colours can be combined to make new colours. Using paints, they experiment by mixing red, blue, and yellow to create secondary colours like green, orange, and purple. The lesson encourages hands-on discovery, creativity, and careful observation as pupils notice Read more…