Oct 09
Learning About Religious Symbols in RE! This week in RE, we’ve been exploring the rich and diverse world of religious symbols from four major world religions: Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. We’ve had lots of fun getting creative while deepening our understanding of what these symbols mean to different faiths: We made Hamsas and beautiful …
Oct 02
Maths Fun in the Classroom! In our recent maths lessons, we’ve been exploring place value using tens and ones. The children have been learning how to regroup numbers, discovering that 10 ones can be exchanged for 1 ten and that it works the other way around too! This concept has even been extended to money, …
Sep 24
In our recent science lessons, we’ve dived into some topics about how our bodies work, how food impacts our health, and how exercise helps keep us strong and healthy. What We Eat: Food to Eat Sometimes vs. Food to Eat Often Our first lesson focused on the importance of making healthy food choices. We learned …
Sep 20
Due to a technical issue we have been unable to upload photographs this week. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been diving into the wonderful world of Frog and Stranger. This book has not only sparked our imaginations but have also helped us become stronger writers! In class, we’ve been working hard on writing single …
Sep 11
Exciting Start to Year 2: Firefighters Visit and Great Fire of London Learning We are thrilled to welcome our Year 2 children into Swan and Heron classes this term! It’s been an exciting first week back, packed with engaging learning experiences that have sparked curiosity and enthusiasm. A highlight of the week was a special …
Jul 15
🌟 Looking Back on a Wonderful Year in Year 2! 🌟 What a fantastic year it has been in Year 2! As we reach the end of the school year, it’s amazing to look back and see just how much the children have grown – not only in their learning but also in their confidence, …
Jul 03
This term in Year 2, we have been exploring religious artefacts from three major world religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Our focus has been on recognising and understanding some of the special objects used in these faiths and why they are important. We’ve spent time drawing, writing about, and discussing a variety of artefacts. This …
Jun 26
This week in Year 2, we’ve been learning all about symmetry — and what an exciting topic it’s been! What Is Symmetry? We discovered that symmetry is when something looks the same on both sides — like a perfect match! We talked about the line of symmetry, which is an invisible line you can draw …
Jun 19
Throughout history, there have been brave individuals who stood up for what they believed in and made a lasting impact on the world. In our recent topic, we explored the lives of three such inspiring people: Rosa Parks, Marcus Rashford, and Greta Thunberg. 🚌 Rosa Parks – The Mother of the Civil Rights Movement In …
Jun 12
If you’re a fan of Roald Dahl’s magical stories and looking for a hands-on adventure that brings them to life, the Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery in Aylesbury is a must-visit. Recently, we spent a day exploring this treasure trove of creativity and imagination, and it was nothing short of gloriumptious! Crafting Our Way into Dahl’s …