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Sep 29
Word Aware Day
At Merry Hill, we believe in developing a culture of word learners who are excited about words. This Thursday we have had our Word Aware Day and the children were buzzing with excitement as they entered the school wearing creative costumes inspired by their word. In Year 2, we began our day collecting the words …
Sep 22
Pumpkin Soup
Over the last 2 weeks we have been working hard to learn ‘Pumpkin Soup’ by heart. We worked together in our classes to draw a story map and decide on actions to help us with our retelling. We have been practising lots to make sure we really know the story. Our teachers even mixed up …
Sep 15
British Values
This week in Year 2 we have been discussing that we should celebrate our own successes, whilst showing respect for others and what their achievements may be even if they are different to our own. In Jigsaw, we spoke about when we have achieved something and received a certificate. We were invited in the circle …
Sep 09
Welcome to Year 2
Welcome to Year 2. We have really enjoyed meeting and getting to know all the new Bears and Giraffes this week. We have been learning about The Golden Rules – here are some pictures of us working hard and with determination. The Zones of Regulation – we have been identifying different emotions in others, thinking …
Jul 15
What a fantastic year!
This year has whizzed by and for many of our children it has been their first full year of school without a lockdown. We have had an absolute blast getting to know all the children, watching them grow and learn and hopefully they have made lots of happy memories to take with them as they …
Jul 03
Sports Day
Last week we were jumping, running and sporting our way to a united victory at our highly anticipated Sports Day! We were so thrilled to see our grown ups lining up to watch us as we demonstrated fantastic Merry Hill spirit, determination and team work. The day began with many games! There was an obstacle …
Jul 01
3D shapes
HThis week in maths we have been learning to use the correct mathematical vocabulary to name and describe 3-D shapes. We have really enjoyed using the 3D shapes to help us describe their properties and we have been using these key sentences to help us remember our new learning. The flat surfaces on a …
Jun 16
Roald Dahl Museum
This week Year 2 were very excited and full of magic when they began their trip to the Roald Dahl Museum. When we arrived we were buzzing with excitement as if we we had received our very own Golden Tickets! We were quick to get unpacked and ready to begin the day of adventure. We …
Jun 16
The Queen’s Plantinum Jubilee
Last week Year 2 had a great day celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. In the morning we went to Ashfield to visit the Year 3 children. They read us a funny story that was called ‘The Queen’s Knickers’. After we all worked together to decorate and make a paper chain. We were very impressed with …