Nov 26
Over the last few weeks in Year 2 we have been looking at making structures. We learnt that a structure needs to be stiff, strong and stable. During our first week in DT we tested different materials and joining techniques to produce a 3D structure that was stiff, strong and stable. We used paper, card, …
Nov 21
In Year 2 this week, we began our science lesson with the word absorbent. We discussed its meaning using our Word Aware strategies at Merry Hill. First, we said the word, next we clapped the syllables in the word, then we discussed its meaning, and finally we rapped the word! We especially enjoyed the last …
Nov 14
In year 2 we have been learning to use “Think addition for subtraction” because it will help us become more efficient when calculating. Firstly we looked at missing parts in a part part whole model. We wrote the subtraction equation and addition number sentences. This helped us recognise that we can use addition to help …
Nov 07
As part of our continued work as an Inclusive School we frequently refer to the difference between equality and equity. Equality means that everyone has the same chances or gets the same treatment. Everyone is treated equally. Equity means that everyone has the same chances – just like equality – but equity also means considering …
Nov 07
In Year 2 we have been learning about performance poetry. We have learnt that it is a type of poem performed with expression, action and emotion. We looked at some different examples and explored that each poet might also have their own way of speaking a poem. We have been learning the poem Talking Turkeys …
Oct 24
This week in Religious Education we learnt about Jewish symbols. We learnt about the Menorah and the Hamsa hand. We discovered that: The oldest symbol in Judaism is the Menorah. It is a seven branched candelabrum. The number of branches represents the seven days of the week. It represents the burning bush Moses saw on …
Oct 17
This term in History we have been uncovering new knowledge about the Great Fire of London. We have been very excited by this; our teachers have even been teaching us a class story in English about Vlad and Boxton who journey through the Great Fire of London. We really cannot wait to write our own …
Oct 10
This week we have created our own wishing tales based on the story of ‘Pumpkin Soup’. First we made our own text maps and planned the 5 parts of our story; opening, build up, (problem) unfortunately, luckily (resolution) and ending. Next we wrote our very own wishing tales. We changed the characters, settings and objects. …
Oct 01
This half term in Art we have been learning about the Dutch artist Piet Mondrian. We started by looking carefully at his work. We identified that he only used straight lines and primary colours in his art work. Once we knew about Mondrian’s work we then explored the different elements of his work. We practised …
Sep 25
This week in Year 2 we learnt how to stay healthy and hygienic. Our key scientist: At the time Louis was alive, people believed that germs like bacteria just appeared out of nowhere! They knew that germs existed, but thought that they could suddenly appear on a person, making them ill. Louis carried out some …