We explored how music can inspire us to respond creatively. Our learning objective was to listen to music and respond creatively, considering how dynamics can be represented. We listened carefully to three different pieces of music, with each piece representing a different planet. We thought about how each piece of Read more
Year 2 have had lots of fun in PE this week! ⚽️🏐 We enjoyed taking part in three different activities, giving everyone the chance to practise a range of skills. We started with dodgeball, focusing on throwing, catching, moving and working together as a team. We then moved on to Read more
Today, we explored the characteristics of living things and thought about what all living things have in common. Our learning objective was to identify some of the characteristics of living things and ask questions to find out what living things have in common. We began by learning about the different Read more
The children explored how painting could be used to express feelings of happiness, inspired by the artist Gillian Ayres. They were encouraged to paint a colourful garden that made them feel calm and joyful. The activity was modelled by asking children to suggest colours and objects for their gardens. We Read more
This week, we investigated which materials would be most suitable for making a plant pot while also considering how environmentally friendly they are. As part of our learning, we explored the properties of different materials and discussed the importance of making sustainable choices. Working in teams, we went outside to Read more
In Geography this half term, we have been focusing on fieldwork skills. As part of our learning, we explored directional language and practised using the points of a compass. Using an aerial map of Queen’s Park, we first completed a key and then answered questions about locations using the directions Read more
British Science week – STEAM lessons based on the theme Curiosity Science – We learnt about how birds build nests using natural materials to keep their eggs safe. We then went to Forest School and worked in teams to build our own nests using sticks and leaves. This activity helped Read more
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
Year 2 had an amazing time on our class trip to Imagine That! Throughout the day, we took part in lots of exciting hands-on activities. We made slime, painted our own magnets, and even created dry snow, which everyone loved experimenting with. We also enjoyed exploring the role play area, Read more
Recap and recall: We started our lesson by identifying the missing letters for our key vocabulary. It was amazing to see how many children remembered and understood words like germinate. Main event: We discussed the meaning of a life cycle and recapped prior learning by referring to the life cycles Read more