Healthy D.T.
The Year 2 have been learning about what makes a healthy sandwich or wrap. They planned their own healthy sandwiches and wraps. They finally got to make them using their cutting skills. The children throughly enjoyed eating them afterwards.
Exploring the geography of Egremont
Year 2 have spent much of this year learning about physical and human features in their geography lessons. Today they went on a walk around Egremont to explore the many features it has and use their knowledge to identify the type of features they are. The children even found time for a spot of…
Position and direction in Year 2
Year 2 started a new maths unit today on position and direction. Today they were using the positional words left, right, backwards and forwards. They had great fun giving instructions to their partners to move around the playground.
Design Technology Day in Year 2
Year 2 have been learning about the history of puppets in preparation for designing and making marionette puppets. The children thoroughly enjoyed the making process and are very proud of their final creations. The children found out that puppets have been used to entertain people for thousands of…
Planting seeds in Year 2
This term Year 2 will be learning about plants in their science lessons. Today they have been learning about germination and setting up an investigation to see what seeds need to be able to germinate. The children planted their own individual pots with a dwarf sunflower seed in. They cannot wait…
Y2 Playtime Fun on Langley Castle
After much anticipation and excitement the children returned to school to find that Langley Castle was all ready and waiting for them to play on it. The children had a great time exploring the castle on top and underneath, going down the slides and the fireman’s pole as well as climbing the nets…
Y2 Autism Awareness
Today Year 2 have been learning about Autism Awareness Week and what autism is, including the difficulties that autistic people can encounter in their lives. The children learned how everyone is different and unique in their own special ways. They reflected on this by thinking about all the things…
Year 2 enjoy a tool talk from the playground installers
Year 2 were treated to a tool talk from the men installing their new playground equipment. They were shown around the work area and told all about what was happening as well as being able to ask questions about the development. The excitement is certainly building as Langley Castle is taking shape…
Year 2 Science Week 2021
Earlier this week Year 2 learned about the famous scientist Isaac Newton and found out how he discovered the force gravity. The children made paper spinners to explore gravity for themselves. They investigated the difference made by adding paper clips to the spinners and the time it took them to…
World Book Day 2021 in Year 2
Year 2 had a great time celebrating World Book Day in school and from home. They shared books with each other, read in unusual places, recorded video book reviews and created book quizzes using Purple Mash.
Celebrating St David our Class Saint
Year 2 have been learning about their class saint, Saint David, and celebrating his feast day. They found out about his life and some of the miracles he performed. The children wrote poems about St David as well as creating some artwork based on daffodils.
Lent in Year 2
Year 2 have been learning about how Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and lasts for 40 days. They found out about the significance of the ashes being placed on the forehead and what Christians do during the period of Lent to prepare for Easter. The children made posters to tell others what Christians…