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Year 2 have been reading ’The Beautiful Oops’…

19-10-2023

Year 2 have been reading ’The Beautiful Oops’ and thinking about how we can celebrate our mistakes and turn them into something special. #smithdownart @SmithdownPrimY2

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This morning we found some treasure chests in our room.

19-10-2023

This morning we found some treasure chests in our room. We found some clues about our new story. #smithdownreaders @misshath2 @SmithdownPr

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Predictions about our new story

19-10-2023

Wow 2GH, I am so impressed with your predictions about our new story. You also asked some really inquisitive questions @misshath2 @SmithdownPr

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Today in maths we put objects into groups of ten and then counted them.

19-10-2023

Today in maths we put objects into groups of ten and then counted them. We recognised that ten ones made a ten too. #smithdownmaths

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PE IS BACK!!

19-10-2023

PE IS BACK!! We had a lovely PE lesson in the sunshine today. We aimed at a target from different distances #smithdownpe @misshath2 @SmithdownPr @SmithdownPrimY6

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We put Anna and Crocodile in the hot seat

19-10-2023

On Friday we put Anna and Crocodile in the hot seat #smithdownreaders @clpe1

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We worked so well with a partner In Geography

19-10-2023

In Geography this afternoon we used an atlas to help us name the countries of the UK and the capital cities. We worked so well with a partner #smithdowngeog

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We then moved onto learning about the surrounding waters of the UK

19-10-2023

.We then moved onto learning about the surrounding waters of the UK. We completed a jigsaw of the UK and used a map to help us to label the water around us. #smithdowngeog

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In maths this morning we…

19-10-2023

In maths this morning we started to estimate the position of multiples of ten on a number line. #smithdownmaths

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Roll and stop in PE…

19-10-2023

Roll and stop in PE. We explored stopping the ball with our hands and feet this week #smithdownpe

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Adding in multiples of tens today

19-10-2023

So proud of these superstars adding in multiples of tens today #smithdownmaths

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Subtracting in multiples of tens today

19-10-2023

Subtracting multiples of ten in maths #smithdownmaths

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We worked in teams to make a better map

19-10-2023

We worked in teams to make a better map than Anna and Crocodile #smithdownreaders #smithdownwriters

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We started our new computing topic and became photographers this week

19-10-2023

We started our new computing topic and became photographers this week. We played photography bingo and experimented with different subjects #smithdowncomputing

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We then went back to class and reviewed our work…

19-10-2023

We then went back to class and reviewed our work

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Today we explored our local area using Google maps

19-10-2023

Today we explored our local area using Google maps. We used our postcode to find our own homes and spotted familiar places around school too. #smithdowngeog

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We worked on our dribbling skills in PE today

19-10-2023

We worked on our dribbling skills in PE today #smithdownpe

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Partitioning 2 digit numbers in maths today…

19-10-2023

Working hard partitioning 2 digit numbers in maths today #smithdownmaths

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Year 2 had such a good time on the tour bus looking for local landmarks

19-10-2023

Year 2 had such a good time on the tour bus looking for local landmarks and your behaviour was exceptional too #smithdowngeog

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Voting for our new School Councillor today

19-10-2023

We loved voting for our new School Councillor today #smithdownextra @IrelandIreland1 @SmithdownPr

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We are loving our computing topic – photography!

19-10-2023

We are loving our computing topic – photography! Today we thought about what makes a good photograph and had to capture a range of different images using different criteria. #smithdowncomputing

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Estimating the position of numbers on a number line

19-10-2023

On Friday Year 2 were hard at work estimating the position of numbers on a number line #smithdownmaths

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We used a range of different scales on our empty number lines

19-10-2023

We used a range of different scales on our empty number lines. We had to place the numbers where we thought they would go. #smithdownmaths

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So proud of these boys in Year 2 who have represented our school in the first sporting competition of the year!

19-10-2023

So proud of these boys in Year 2 who have represented our school in the first sporting competition of the year! Exceptional behaviour, some amazing football and lots of smiles! Thank you @Liverpool_SSP for a great afternoon #smithdownpe ⚽️

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Jewish creation story with each other this week

19-10-2023

Year 2 have worked so hard to share the Jewish creation story with each other this week #smithdownre

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Year 2 – ordering numbers

19-10-2023

Year 2 were hard at work on Friday – ordering numbers #smithdownmaths

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In computing we took photographs in dark places.

19-10-2023

In computing we took photographs in dark places. We then spoke about lighting, used torches and other light sources to improve our pictures #smithdowncomputing

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We reviewed our favourite photographs…

19-10-2023

We reviewed our favourite photographs and discussed the impact the darkness or light had on our pictures #smithdowncomputing

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This week we have been busy using flexible partitioning

19-10-2023

This week we have been busy using flexible partitioning #smithdownmaths

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We are ready to write our own circular story now…

19-10-2023

We retold the model text. We used picture clues to help. We are ready to write our own circular story now #smithdownwriters #smithdownreaders

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First day back for me today and a lovely day spent with year 2

19-10-2023

First day back for me today and a lovely day spent with @SmithdownPrimY2 counting and discussing precious items important to us @misshath2 #smithdownre

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Today we kicked off our topic and Curriculum project

19-10-2023

Today we kicked off our topic and @Curriculum_USP project in @SmithdownPrimY2 by recapping what an animal is and learning about vertebrates/invertebrates @baronbedford @Edu_Meadows #smithdownsci

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After learning about life cycles with Years 2 & 5

19-10-2023

After learning about life cycles, @SmithdownPrimY5 kindly invited us to watch their butterfly release this afternoon. 4 classes of pure excitement ? #smithdownsci @SmithdownPrimY2

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Lots of discussion with our connect retrieval task today matching features of different stages of development

19-10-2023

Lots of discussion with our connect retrieval task today matching features of different stages of development. It was lovely to hear some of our fabulous new vocabulary being used independently #smithdownsci @SmithdownPrimY2 @baronbedford @Edu_Meadows

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We investigated the question are the oldest children the tallest today

19-10-2023

We investigated the question are the oldest children the tallest today in @SmithdownPrimY2 #smithdownsci

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Year 2 have made remembrance poppies today

10-11-2023

2GH made some beautiful poppies to help us remember today.

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Diwali candles in 2GH

13-11-2023

We have enjoyed creating our own Diwali candles today

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Year 2 science

15-11-2023

Year 2 have been sorting things into 3 categories – alive, dead and ever been alive. We had a lot of fun looking at some living things from the playground too!

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Y2science

15-11-2023

Year 2 have been sorting things into 3 categories-alive, dead and never been alive. We had a lot of fun looking at the things that were alive too!

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Starting our new RE topic

15-11-2023

We started our new Christianity topic by looking at Christian symbols and artefacts. Christians believe God has many titles so we thought about the different labels we have.

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Where did Ibn Battuta travel?

23-11-2023

We have been investigating our first explorer Ibn Battuta in Year 2. We researched the countries he visited and how he travelled today.

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Santa Dash 2023 ??????‍♀️????‍♂️

05-12-2023

This Friday, 8th December 2023, we will be having our very own Santa Dash! A chance to squeeze in an extra fitness session whilst having some festive fun ??‍♀️????‍♂️?????

Watch this space! ?

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Repeated Addition in 2GH

07-02-2024

We have started our multiplication journey. We have been busy learning about repeated addition this week.

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Painting – Impasto!

09-02-2024

2GH have been painting using primary colours. We made sure that the paint was thick so that we could move it around the page and created our own ‘impasto’ techniques.

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Expressive Collages! Titanic Art

19-02-2024

We worked hard in art today to make expressive collages of the Titanic.

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Should Jack go up the beanstalk?

17-03-2024

Should Jack climb the beanstalk? We tried to persuade him and we took sides in class. We came up with some great reasons for and against the idea.

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Year 2 Outdoor Club

27-03-2024

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We’ve had a great time over the last few weeks in Outdoor Club! We’ve played games, created dens and ended with a campfire. Huge thanks to the children of Year 2 for coming along each Tuesday.

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Building our prototypes!

18-04-2024

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Teamwork – we started to build our chairs

18-04-2024

We worked so well in teams to start to build our chairs in DT

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Check out our finished chairs!

18-04-2024

We made chairs as part of our DT topic on stable structures.

 

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2GH – ?Continents???

22-04-2024

We have been busy learning the continents song today!

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DT – Making our chairs

24-04-2024

We had lots of fun using different joining techniques to build our own chairs. Take a look at some of our fantastic structures

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Camp Fire

29-04-2024

This Friday (3rd May)  there will be a camp fire for year 2 children and their grown ups. Look forward to seeing you there.

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Cricket

02-05-2024
Fantastic batting skills in our PE lesson today

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Investigating money

10-05-2024

2GH have been busy using coins to make different amounts today.

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Changing fonts, colours and size

10-05-2024

Year 2 have started to usePowerPoint in Computing. We have looked at how to add text, change the font, colour and size. We also started to change the theme.

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Money

10-05-2024

We had lots of fun making different amounts in Maths today. We can’t wait to go shopping with our families to help with the money

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Computing – using bold, italics and underlining tools

14-05-2024

Today we explored the bold, italic and underlining tools (as well as recapping our knowledge of fonts, colour and size.)

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Modifying Text and Images

24-05-2024

We created posters on Word.

We shared our favourite animals, changed the font, colour, size and style and even added images too,

Amazing work Year 2

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Fantastic Family Picnic

21-06-2024

A fantastic community picnic. The sun shone.

An amazing community food table with so many lovely dishes to share.

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ISing has started and we are so excited!

24-06-2024

We are loving iSing so far

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ISing 2024

25-06-2024

A few more pictures! More videos to come soon!  We are so proud of Year 2.

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Eid Mubarak!

25-06-2024

We loved celebrating Eid last week.

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2GH on the way into ISing 24

25-06-2024

Look at those smiles! Ready for a day of singing!

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Shape

26-06-2024

We know the names and properties of so many 2D and 3D shapes now! Great work Year 2!

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Map Making and Directions

07-07-2024

We made our own maps of Lila’s village and used compass point directions to direct a friend around the map.

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Pic Collage – Kenyan Village

07-07-2024

As part of our Geography topic we are comparing Kenyan villages and cities with Liverpool. We are making pic collages in computing to depict life in each area. On Thursday we made our Village posters of Maasai. Keep your eyes peeled for more next week as begin to compare and contrast in more detail,

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Blooket fun in Year 2

07-07-2024

In Year 2 we have discovered Blooket and we can’t get enough! We’ve used it to test our times table knowledge this week (as well as lots more too.)

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Retelling Lila and the Secret of Rain

07-07-2024

We retold the story in teams and performed the story to our friends.

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Throwing fun in Year 2

07-07-2024

We loved our throwing lesson, especially the flip it game at the end. It got VERY competitive!

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Cheque Presentation

17-07-2024

A massive thank you to all parents and children who donated money to Alder Hey. The children on the school council were very lucky to be invited down to Alder Hey for a cheque presentation.
The money raised is going to help brighten the lives of children and their families, all over the country, who require the help of Alder Hey.

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Our final musical instrument designs

17-07-2024

Take a look at some of the fantastic musical instruments we have made in our Art lessons this term.

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Welcome to Year 2

03-09-2024

Wonderful first day in 2TD. Lots of time to catch up with friends, learn some new class routines and to think about our hopes and dreams for the year ahead!

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Year 2 Maths – making groups of ten

06-09-2024

What a great start to maths this week. We have made groups of ten and worked on our counting in tens.

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Great teamwork Year 2

06-09-2024

Today we discovered treasure chests full of jigsaws in our classroom. We made the picture and looked for clues for our new class story.

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Black History Month ‘24

12-09-2024

Some AMAZING entries for the Merseyside Police competition! Children have worked hard creating lovely pieces of work with great messages as well. Well done to everyone who has submitted already. Last day tomorrow (Friday 13th September).

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We shared our special things with each other

12-09-2024

As part of our new topic we shared special things from home. We explained why they are special and what they mean to us.

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Photography Fun

12-09-2024

We have started our new topic in computing – photography! We decided which objects could take photographs before playing photography bingo. We took selfies, objects, close ups and action shots. We then reviewed our work and picked our favourite photographs.

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Number lines to 100

13-09-2024

Today we built our own number lines. We used dienes to show the relationship between the tens and ones.

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Super Reading!

13-09-2024

We are enjoying our new phonics groups and have worked so hard on our fluency this week.

 

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Number lines to 100!

13-09-2024

We worked hard to place tens numbers onto a number line. We used dienes to make our number line and recognised the value of each number. We challenged our partner to place the numbers in the correct place. Good job Year 2.

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Rolling at a Target

16-09-2024

We loved exploring our rolling skills today. We aimed at targets and between gates after lots of warm up games with our ball.

Good job 2GH

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The United Kingdom

17-09-2024

We used an atlas today to label the countries of the UK and the Capital Cities too.

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Greater Than and Less Than

17-09-2024

We compared multiples of ten today using the greater than, less than and equal to symbols today.

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Geography map skills

18-09-2024

Today we had lots of fun locating the countries and capital cities of the UK. We then worked in teams to create our own maps labelling the surrounding waters.

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Making maps

19-09-2024

Today we made our own maps in preparation for our instruction texts. We had to think carefully about where the gold was hidden and then give our partner instructions to find it.

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Arts and Craft Club

24-09-2024

Lots of fun creating autumn crafts in after school club this afternoon!

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Where do I live?

24-09-2024

Today in Geography, we used Google Earth to locate our homes.

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Our Homes

25-09-2024

Today we used Google Earth to locate our homes. We used our postcode and explored our local area. We also tested our UK knowledge on our new Velcro maps!

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Noun or Verb?

25-09-2024

We went on a noun hunt and then acted out verbs to help us to identify the difference between the two.

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Portrait and Landscape

25-09-2024

This week we have explored using portrait and landscape when taking photographs. We identified when it was better to use portrait and when it was better to use landscape. Great work Year 2.

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Making sandwiches for Anna and Crocodile

26-09-2024

Anna and Crocodile are trying to make a sandwich. We wrote our first set of instructions and then made a sandwich to check we had included all the steps. We learned that a set of instructions needs a ‘What you need’ list and a Method.

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Making sandwiches for Anna and Crocodile

26-09-2024

Anna and Crocodile asked us for our help today. We thought about how to make a sandwich, created some plans, made some sandwiches and of course had to taste test them! Yum yum!

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Year 2 Dodgeball

02-10-2024

A group of children from Year 2 represented our school at a dodgeball festival today. Exceptional behaviour and lots of fun had by all!

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Partitioning 2 digit numbers in Year 2

02-10-2024

We worked hard to partition 2 digit numbers today.

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Placing numbers on a number line

08-10-2024

We worked hard to place numbers on a number line. Why don’t you have a go at home on this game too.

https://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/37/placing-numbers-on-a-number-line

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Art and Nature!

09-10-2024

Year 2 have made their own pictures out of natural materials that we have collected.

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Sponsored event with Danny Butler

11-10-2024

We’ve had such an exciting day doing our sponsored exercises with Danny Butler. We Worked very hard and completed them all. We were mesmerised by his fantastic biking skills. I think we have some extreme cyclists in the making!

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Comparing 2 digit numbers

11-10-2024

Today we compared 2 digit numbers using our tens and ones knowledge

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Observational Drawing

11-10-2024

2GH have created some wonderful observational drawings of our leaves today! Check out the details in these images! Good job Year 2!

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Thank You Danny Butler

12-10-2024

Year 2 loved the visit from Danny Butler today. We enjoyed our workout with him too!

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Diwali 🌟

22-10-2024

We have really enjoyed learning about the celebration of Diwali this week. We are very excited to see our lanterns lit for our Diwali lunch tomorrow

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Diwali workshop!

22-10-2024

Thank you to our wonderful visitors for speaking to us about Diwali. We loved our workshop.

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Diwali lanterns

22-10-2024

We have been busy painting our Diwali lanterns this week.

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More ball skills!

22-10-2024

We enjoyed our throwing and catching this week.

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Fact Families in Maths

23-10-2024

We have enjoyed working on fact families this week. We persevered and now we are doing so well. I am so proud of you all.

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PSHE – Our Learning Charters

23-10-2024

We have made a class learning charter in PSHE this week.

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PHOTOGRAPHY FUN

23-10-2024

We are loving our photography work in computing! We are getting so good at taking pictures and recognising when we need light, dark, flash, close ups etc

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Catching Skills

23-10-2024

Great Job!

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Who has been in our classroom?

05-11-2024

Today we were very shocked to find a character from our new story had been in our classroom and made quite a mess. We made some predictions of who this character could be.

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What a mess!

05-11-2024

We came back into our classroom and found that someone or something had been in there! We looked at the disaster that had been left behind and asked questions about what we thought had happened!

We found

– a globe

– a map

– broken biscuits

– teapot and cups

– footprints

 

and…. a lot of mess!!

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Gymnastics Fun in Year 2

05-11-2024

We started our new PE unit – gymnastics!
We worked had perfecting our balance and hold shapes.

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Year 2 Artists

07-11-2024

Come and look at our incredible leaves!

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Acting out our new story

11-11-2024

We really enjoyed listening to the story of The Lonely Beast. We acted out different parts of the story and retold the story to each other

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Our leaf drawings using wax crayons and Brusho

11-11-2024

We are really proud of our drawings. Our sketching skills have improved so much.

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