What have Y2 been up to?
Welcome Back:
It has been lovely welcoming Year 2 back to school. The children returned with a fantastic attitude to learning and settled back into routines quickly. It’s been wonderful to see their enthusiasm, focus, and readiness to learn following the break.
English:
In English, we explored a short film about Zahra, who waters a magical tree. The children focused on using adverbials of time, sequencing events, and expanded noun phrases to enhance their writing. They shared imaginative ideas and worked hard to describe events clearly and creatively.
Maths:
This week in maths, the children learned about position and direction, practising turns including clockwise and anticlockwise. They also worked on ordering and comparing numbers to 100, using mathematical language confidently while explaining their reasoning through practical tasks and discussions.
Art:
In art, Year 2 explored the work of William Morris, learning about his life and artistic style. They studied patterns and printing designs, experimenting with a range of ideas inspired by his work. The children enjoyed creating and evaluating their own detailed designs.
Science:
In science, children planted seeds and bulbs, using magnifying glasses to explore their features closely. They discussed the similarities and differences between seeds and bulbs and learned how plants grow. The children showed great curiosity while making observations and predictions.
Week 1:13/04/26
Welcome Back:
It has been lovely welcoming Year 2 back to school. The children returned with a fantastic attitude to learning and settled back into routines quickly. It’s been wonderful to see their enthusiasm, focus, and readiness to learn following the break.
English:
In English, we explored a short film about Zahra, who waters a magical tree. The children focused on using adverbials of time, sequencing events, and expanded noun phrases to enhance their writing. They shared imaginative ideas and worked hard to describe events clearly and creatively.
Maths:
This week in maths, the children learned about position and direction, practising turns including clockwise and anticlockwise. They also worked on ordering and comparing numbers to 100, using mathematical language confidently while explaining their reasoning through practical tasks and discussions.
Art:
In art, Year 2 explored the work of William Morris, learning about his life and artistic style. They studied patterns and printing designs, experimenting with a range of ideas inspired by his work. The children enjoyed creating and evaluating their own detailed designs.
Science:
In science, children planted seeds and bulbs, using magnifying glasses to explore their features closely. They discussed the similarities and differences between seeds and bulbs and learned how plants grow. The children showed great curiosity while making observations and predictions.
This week in computing, we learned about the difference between technology and information technology. Children discussed everyday examples and discovered how IT is used to create, store, and share information, helping to build foundational digital knowledge.
History:
In history, Year 2 learned about the important historical figure Florence Nightingale. They sequenced key events from her life in chronological order, developing an understanding of her impact and why she is remembered today.
PE:
In PE, children focused on football skills, developing control, dribbling, and coordination. They practised working as a team while improving ball control and movement. The children showed great determination and enjoyment during the sessions.