Blog by Tag: Year 2

As part of his 7 in 7 challenge, Kevin Sinfield came to Egremont during his West Cumbrian leg of the event. The children were very excited to find out that he would be running by the school. The children found out about why he was doing the challenge and watched him on the screen as he set off…

Supporting Kevin Sinfield’s 7 in 7 Challenge

We are incredibly proud of the hard work, kindness and enthusiasm our children have shown while supporting Kevin Sinfield on his inspirational 7 in 7 ultra-marathon challenge.

As Kevin passed through Egremont, the children gathered to cheer him…

Year 1 and Year 2 thoroughly enjoyed an afternoon at the Carnegie Theatre watching the pantomime ‘Beauty and the Beast’. They were fortunate enough to have the whole theatre to themselves. Everyone enthusiastically chanted, booed and cheered and were truly full of the Christmas spirit by the end…

Year 2 won the whole school attendance race in the Autumn first half term. They chose to have a movie and popcorn afternoon as their treat. Today they got their reward. They thoroughly enjoyed watching the film ‘Migration.’ They are working hard to try and win the race again this half term for…

Year 2 are using the story ‘PenguinSmall’ by Mick Inkpen as inspiration for their dance. Today the children looked at the beginning of the story and thought carefully about how they could use facial expression and their bodies to portray the feelings of sadness and being frightened. They used…

Year 2 had great fun exploring the books available to them at Egremont Library. They all choose a book to loan and listened to a reading of a book by one of their favourite authors. They couldn’t wait to take their new books home to share with their families.

Year 2 love nothing more than listening to some poetry before they go home. Today, to their surprise, they took part in a poetry party with Michael Rosen. They thoroughly enjoyed listening to him read and perform his poetry. They even joined in with some of his poems using actions and repeating…

Year 2 went to Egremont War Memprial today, to pay their respects to those who have fought for their country, especially those who served in the two World Wars. Sandra Edwards led the remembrance with some readings and Melvin Askew played the Last Post. Everyone observed a two minutes silence with…

Year 2 kicked off Anti-Bullying Week 2025 by taking part in Odd Socks Day. The children reflected on and celebrated how they are all unique and different in their own special ways. What a positive start the week! #antibullyingweek #oddsocksday 

As part of their history work on the Great Fire of London, Year 2 visited Whitehaven Fire Station. They amazed the fire fighters with their knowledge of the Great Fire  learned some more facts they did not know. The children were treated to a tour of the fire engine before being allowed to go…

After a very busy first half term in Year 2, they thoroughly enjoyed dressing up in their spooky outfits and making their own spooky artwork. What a wonderful way to end the half term!

In RE Year 2 have been reflecting on God’s creation and how they can be better stewards of it. This week, they have been collecting a range of natural materials in the school grounds and using them to create artwork of features of God’s creation that they love. What a wonderful, caring and…