Dothill Primary School

Assessment Week:
This week, children completed their Spring term assessments and have been absolutely amazing. They showed dedication, resilience, and a positive attitude throughout. We are incredibly proud of the effort they put into each task. A huge well done to all of them for trying their very best!

English:
In English, we focused on sentence structure and how to uplevel writing using adjectives, adverbs, and stronger verbs. Children also practised their spelling and handwriting, working carefully to form neat, well-structured sentences. Their confidence in editing and improving their own work is steadily growing.

Maths:
In maths, we began learning about fractions, starting with recognising halves in shapes, objects, and quantities. Children used practical resources to help them see how things can be split into two equal parts. This foundation will support their understanding as we move on to further fractions next week.

Science:
In science, children researched what different animals eat in different habitats. They explored herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores and discussed why animals need certain diets to survive. The class enjoyed comparing creatures from rainforests, oceans, deserts, and woodlands.

Geography:
This week in geography, we investigated weather conditions around the world. Children compared climates in different regions and discussed how weather affects the environment and daily life. They enjoyed examining maps and spotting places with hot, cold, wet, or windy conditions.

English:
This week, Year 2 worked on identifying verbs and adverbs in sentences linked to our class story The Tear Thief. The children used this knowledge to enhance their own imaginative writing, creating beautifully descriptive sentences. Their creativity shone through as they experimented with powerful verbs and expressive adverbs.

Maths:
In maths, we focused on place value and partitioning numbers up to 100. Children practised breaking numbers into tens and ones, using practical equipment and written models to support their understanding. These activities helped deepen their number sense and build confidence when working with two‑digit numbers.

Science:
Our science work linked closely to our educational visit to Dothill Nature Reserve. The children explored local habitats, investigated microhabitats, and observed wildlife up close—discovering that the insects were certainly out to play! They showed great curiosity while identifying creatures and discussing how habitats meet the needs of living things.

World Book Day:
We ended the week with an exciting World Book Day celebration! Children proudly wore their costumes and took part in a reading carousel, exploring a variety of texts. They also chose a new book during our class book swap and enjoyed peer reading with Year 5, sharing stories together.

English:
This week, Year 2 began exploring our new class story The Tear Thief. The children wrote descriptive sentences using adjectives to paint a vivid picture of the setting. They enjoyed imagining the magical world of the Tear Thief and worked hard to choose precise vocabulary that brings their ideas to life.

Maths:
In maths, we focused on the properties of 3D shapes, identifying edges, vertices, and faces through hands‑on activities. Children also practised counting in 2s, 5s, and 10s, building fluency and recognising number patterns. These skills supported their understanding of shape and early multiplication.

Geography:
Year 2 learned about the continents and oceans of the world, locating them on a map and discussing key features of each. They enjoyed exploring the globe, comparing different places, and developing confidence in using geographical vocabulary. This knowledge forms an important foundation for future map work.

Design & Technology:
In DT, the children created healthy eating plates, learning about the main food groups and discussing which foods they like and dislike. They explored how a balanced diet keeps us healthy and sorted foods into categories, developing an understanding of nutrition and healthy choices.

Science:
Our science work focused on what makes a living thing alive. Children learned about key life processes including respiration, excretion, and reproduction. They discussed how these processes help animals and plants survive and compared living, dead, and non‑living things using real‑life examples.