Hanukkah in Year Two
This half term Year Two are looking at the Jewish religion, imparticular the festival of light: Hanukkah. The children watched the story and then acted out the fight between King Antiochus and the Maccabee brothers. All the children enjoyed acting out the story and used their knowledge the next…
Year 3 Junior STEM Workshop
Today year three enjoyed a workshop carried out by Junior STEM Primary Robotics. At first they were introduced to the STEM robotic kits and asked to build a basic structure. The pupils were then asked to program a simple algorithm to make it move (clockwise and anti- clockwise), change colour, add…
Year 2 Astley Park 2017
Year 2 have had a wonderful day today with Year 1 and the reception class at Astley Park. They have played on the ropes, enjoyed a nature walk and completed an assault course. All the children behaved very well and we are very proud of them.
On the return to school the children recieved a choc…
E-Safety In Year 2
Details! Details!
Year Two have been looking at how to keep safe on the computer by not giving out their details. They created posters that highlighted that they should not give out phone numbers, addresses, ages or names when playing games on computers or Ipads.
They learned to always tell…
Maths Outdoors in Year 2
This week year two have been able to comple a number of maths sessions outside. They have been using directional lanaguage (clockwise and anti clockwise, quarter turns, left and right) to program the beebot and to also direct each other.
They have also been using tally charts and blockgraphs to…
Year Two Vote For Their Class Helper
Today Year Two voted for the candidate they felt would be the best person for the role of class helper.
All pupils took part and placed their vote in the ballot box. The ballots were then counted and the winner was announced.
By a majority vote, the winner was... Esmee!
Well…
Pizza Making In Year Two
This week, year two designed their own pizzas for our Topic 'Food Glorious Food' and today we made them! We made the dough ourselves and placed the toppings on to match our designs. I'm sure they will all enjoy baking and eating them at home, especially in this glorious sunshine.
Have a…
Music In Year Two
This half term, we have been learning to play the song 'All things Bright and Beautiful' on our ocarinas.
We have also learned to sing the song, 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight'.
Year Two Investigation
Year Two’s Science Investigation
Today Year Two decided that they would like to know what would happen to a plant if it was placed in the dark. We all predicted what might happen.
Jake thinks- “ It will die.”
We placed 1 pot in the sun and watered it and placed an identical pot in…
Year Two Science in the Outdoor Area
This half term Year Two will be looking at plants. As part of our working scientifically targets we have been in the outdoor area looking closely at plants using microscopes.
Take a look at the pictures we took and some of the drawings we made.
Community Clean Up!
Today Year Two went out into the community to pick up litter.
All the children and their parents worked hard to tidy up the surrounding area.
Some of the dads did become just a little competitive with their litter picking but it was all in a good cause!
Thank you to all the parents who…
Year Two's trip to Smithill's Open Farm
On Thursday KS1 visited Smithill's Open Farm as part of their science curriculum. The children had a fantastic time learning about all the different animals. They took part part in lots of activites; handling the animals, feeding the animals, donkey rides, watching the cows being milked and even…