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  • Sparks, Stories, & Sums

    Published 05/11/26

    What a fantastic end to Autumn Term 1 and wonderful start to Autumn 2! 

    In English, we have officially wrapped up our unit on Stuck by Oliver Jeffers! To celebrate the spooky season, the children created their own brilliant Halloween-themed versions of the story—getting everything from flying broomsticks to spooky skeletons stuck in trees.

    What's Next?: We are excited to dive straight into another Oliver Jeffers classic, Lost and Found, as we explore themes of friendship and journeying to new places. The children have already showcased their great acting and story mapping skills as they have retold this story to the class. Look out for our lost posters over the next week!

    At the end of last term, we had a lovely music day inspired by the story of The Great Fire of London. The children explored how to create different sounds using a range of instruments and everyday objects. They investigated musical texture, experimenting with layering sounds to build thick and thin textures that represented roaring flames, crackling wood, and bustling streets.

    In Maths, we have been diving deep into number bonds and addition strategies. We reinforced our instant recall of number bonds to 10. Using our known number bonds, we progressed to adding two single-digit numbers together, and even challenged ourselves to add three single-digit numbers in one calculation! This week, we took our learning further by using single and two-digit numbers to add up to the nearest 10.

    We rounded off our History unit on The Great Fire of London with a fun end-of-unit quiz to test our knowledge—the children blew us away with how much detail they remembered!

    This half term, we switch our focus to Geography, where we will explore our local area and learn all about where we live.

    We continued our exploration of materials this week, focusing on sustainability. The children thought carefully about where materials come from, how they can be reused, and why recycling is so important for looking after our environment.

    In R.E., we built on our ongoing conversations about gratitude and expressing thanks. We looked closely at Hinduism to learn how Hindus show gratitude and devotion during Puja, exploring the different rituals, symbols, and objects used in prayer.

    Thank you for your continued support at home!

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  • Great Fire of London and Halloween stuck!

    Published 15/10/26

     

    What a busy two weeks! Year 2 have finished their maths module on place value and we have begun looking at addition, and are very impressed with their number bond facts. In literacy, we have begun reading Stuck by Oliver Jeffers. They acted it out throwing lots of interesting objects into the tree! We are going to write our own version of Stuck which will be Halloween themed for you to enjoy reading when you are next in school. In art we have learnt about a colour wash and made our own abstract paintings. Finally we have finished learning about the fire of London in history and we hope you like our colourful 2-page spread below. We are practising our Harvest songs and looking forward to welcoming you in school next week for our wonderful Harvest Assembly.

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  • Imaginary friends and how many tens?

    Published 30/09/26

    We have had a very busy and exciting couple of weeks in Year 2!

    In English, we finished our text The Day the Crayons Quit by writing a letter from Duncan to Blue Crayon. We have now started our new text, Imaginary Fred, where we will continue to develop our use of a variety of conjunctions and write sentences using verbs to describe our very own imaginary friends. We are looking forward to seeing where our imaginations take us!

    In Maths, we have continued our topic on Place Value, exploring number lines, comparing numbers and ordering numbers. We have also been practising our 2, 3, 5 and 10 times tables. Please continue to practise these at home to help build confidence and fluency.

    In Science, we have been building on our knowledge of materials by investigating and describing their different properties.

    In History, we have been learning more about the Great Fire of London. We have been exploring and using different historical sources to help us find out what happened and understand more about this important event.

    Finally, in Art, we have been developing our knowledge of colour mixing by experimenting with primary colours to create secondary colours.

    It has been a fantastic couple of weeks of learning, and we are very proud of all the hard work and enthusiasm the children have shown!

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  • Crayons, Counting & Curious Minds!

    Published 14/09/26

    What a fantastic start to Year 2 we have had! The children have settled in so well and have made a brilliant start to their new year. We have been busy establishing routines, getting to know one another and preparing for an exciting year ahead. We are so proud of them!

    📚 English

    In English, we have been reading The Day the Crayons Quit. The children enjoyed meeting the different crayons and discussing their emotions, thinking about how they feel and why. We have had some lovely conversations about feelings and how characters can have different opinions.

    🔢 Maths

    In Maths, we have been exploring tens and ones using base-ten equipment. The children have been making groups of 10 and learning how numbers can be made up of tens and ones. They have enjoyed getting hands-on with the equipment and developing their understanding of place value.

    🕵️ History

    We had an exciting mystery discovery to introduce our new history topic! The children were presented with mystery items and challenged to work out what they could tell us. They asked thoughtful questions, shared ideas and worked together to piece together what might have happened. We are excited to discover more about our topic - The Great Fire of London!

    🎨 Art

    In Art, we have been exploring self-portraits. The children have been looking carefully at facial features and thinking about what makes each of us unique. They have enjoyed creating their own artwork and showing their creativity.

    🏊 Swimming

    The children have also made a fantastic start to swimming this week. They have shown great enthusiasm and are beginning to build their confidence in the water. Well done, everyone!

    We are looking forward to a wonderful year filled with learning, laughter, creativity and exciting discoveries. Thank you for your continued support as we begin this new chapter together.

    Well done, Year 2!

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  • An Otter-ly amazing end to a wonderful year!

    Published 13/07/26
    As we reach the end of another fantastic school year, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support. It has been a wonderful year full of learning, laughter and memorable experiences, and we are incredibly proud o
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  • Sun and Scooters!

    Published 25/06/26

    What a warm week it has been!

    This week in English, we have continued our Flat Stanley learning. We have been finding out about the museum thieves and exploring coordinating and subordinating conjunctions in our writing.

    In Maths, we have been learning about statistics. We have enjoyed collecting data, creating tally charts, and presenting information using bar charts and other models.

    In Art, we have been making maps and developing our creative skills.

    In PE, we have been practising gymnastics, focusing on balance, movement, and control.

    We have also been enjoying Forest School, where we have been making our own little pets from natural materials and learning how to build and safely enjoy fires.

    Today, we took part in scooter training, where we practised riding safely and developed our confidence and control on our scooters.

    It has been another busy and enjoyable week of learning. Thank you all for your help and generosity with the warm weather! 

    Have a lovely weekend!

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  • Forest school Fun!

    Published 09/06/26

    We have been welcomed into the Summer Term with our Forest School sessions, and what a wonderful experience it has been! The children have thoroughly enjoyed spending time outdoors and making the most of our natural environment. They have been busy creating bubble blowers, crafting beautiful butterflies, and some even chose to make imaginative potions in the mud kitchen. It has been fantastic to see their creativity and enthusiasm flourish while learning outside the classroom.

    In Mathematics, we have been learning to tell the time. The children have consolidated their Year 1 knowledge of o’clock and half past and have progressed onto quarter past and quarter to the hour. Using our classroom clocks, they have been developing their confidence in reading and showing different times.

    In English, we have been reading Flat Stanley. The children have loved discovering how Stanley became flattened and have enjoyed discussing the story. They have been using expanded noun phrases to describe Stanley’s appearance and personality, helping to develop their descriptive writing skills.

    In History, we have been learning about the Victorians and placing key events from the Victorian era in chronological order. The children were fascinated to learn about the lives of Victorian children and were particularly surprised to discover that many children had to work in factories or clean chimneys before laws were introduced to improve children's lives.

    In French, the children have been learning greetings and simple conversational phrases. They are beginning to confidently greet one another and take part in short conversations with their friends.

    In PSHE, we have been exploring the different types of families that make up our communities. The children have been discussing what makes a family special and have learned that, although families may look different from one another, they are united by the love, care, and support they provide. Through our discussions, the children have developed a greater understanding of respect, belonging, and the importance of positive relationships.

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  • Puppets, fractions and creative writing

    Published 21/05/26

    Year 2 have had a very busy and exciting week at school!

    We used our sewing skills to create some fabulous puppets and showed great creativity and teamwork throughout the project. In literacy, we enjoyed writing about a magical adventure story featuring an animal of our choice, using lots of imaginative ideas and descriptive language including many expanded noun phrases.

    In maths, we finished our fractions topic by learning about equivalent fractions - did you know that one half is the same as two quarters? 

    In science, we investigated a variety of plant habitats around our school and carefully drew examples of the plants we found living in each habitat. 

    Well done, Year 2, for all your hard work and enthusiasm this week!

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  • Puppets pending...

    Published 06/05/26

    Year 2 have had a fantastic week this week. 

    In DT, we are practising our sewing skills in preparation for making our own puppets. The children showed great resilience and patience when practising this skill.

    In RE, we have been learning about different places of worship, with a focus on the synagogue. The children have explored why the Torah is so important to Jewish people and why/how it is treated with such respect.

    In Maths, we have been learning about fractions, including halves, quarters and thirds. The children have been using practical resources as well as written methods to deepen their understanding.

    In English, we have completed our writing unit about the zoo. The children then moved on to persuasive writing, where they wrote thoughtful pieces about why animals should not be kept in zoos. We are now asking questions about The Gorilla by Anthony Browne as our next English focus.

    In PE, we have been focusing on teamwork and problem-solving skills. The children have taken part in activities that encourage communication, cooperation and resilience. They had to cross from one side of the 'river' to the other with limited equipment. 

    In History, we have really enjoyed sharing homework about our parents’ experiences at school. The children have used this to compare schooling in the past with school life today.

    In Computing, we have been exploring online software to create music. The children enjoyed experimenting with different sounds and rhythms.

    Wishing you all a great weekend, Year 2 team. 

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  • Maps, Music & Memories

    Published 22/04/26

    We’ve had another busy and engaging week in class, with lots of exciting learning taking place across the curriculum.

    In PE, the children have been developing their teamwork and problem-solving skills through orienteering activities. They worked together to follow maps, locate checkpoints, and navigate different routes, showing great enthusiasm and perseverance.

    In English, we have been focusing on describing characters in more detail. The children explored possessive apostrophes and  how suffixes can be used to change and enhance words, helping them to create more vivid and interesting character descriptions in their writing.

    Our learning in RE has taken us on a journey to explore different places of worship from a range of religions. The children showed curiosity and respect as they learnt about the features and importance of these special places.

    In History, we looked at schools from the past and compared them to modern-day classrooms. The children were particularly interested in discussing and discovering what school life was like for their parents. They enjoyed hearing about differences in rules, equipment, and daily routines, and asked thoughtful questions.

    In Computing, the class had great fun exploring music creation. They experimented with different sounds, rhythms, and patterns, showing creativity and confidence as they composed their own pieces.

    It has been a fantastic week of learning, and we are very proud of the children’s hard work, curiosity, and positive attitudes.

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  • Maps, Music & Memories

    Published 22/04/26

    We’ve had another busy and engaging week in class, with lots of exciting learning taking place across the curriculum.

    In PE, the children have been developing their teamwork and problem-solving skills through orienteering activities. They worked together to follow maps, locate checkpoints, and navigate different routes, showing great enthusiasm and perseverance.

    In English, we have been focusing on describing characters in more detail. The children explored possessive apostrophes and  how suffixes can be used to change and enhance words, helping them to create more vivid and interesting character descriptions in their writing.

    Our learning in RE has taken us on a journey to explore different places of worship from a range of religions. The children showed curiosity and respect as they learnt about the features and importance of these special places.

    In History, we looked at schools from the past and compared them to modern-day classrooms. The children were particularly interested in discussing and discovering what school life was like for their parents. They enjoyed hearing about differences in rules, equipment, and daily routines, and asked thoughtful questions.

    In Computing, the class had great fun exploring music creation. They experimented with different sounds, rhythms, and patterns, showing creativity and confidence as they composed their own pieces.

    It has been a fantastic week of learning, and we are very proud of the children’s hard work, curiosity, and positive attitudes.

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  • Engineers or Chefs?

    Published 25/03/26

    It has been a very busy and exciting few weeks in Year 2!

    In Literacy, the children have been working hard to research and write their own fact books about lighthouses. They have enjoyed learning interesting facts and organising their writing into clear sections using headings and subheadings.

    In maths, we have now completed our unit on multiplication and division. The children have been developing their understanding of grouping and sharing, and have shown great progress in using different strategies to solve problems confidently.

    Our science topic on animals has been a real highlight. The children have also carefully observed and recorded the life cycle of a butterfly, completing butterfly diaries filled with detailed observational sketches. It has been wonderful to see their growing curiosity and attention to detail.

    In Design and Technology, we have finished our unit on Wheels and Axles, where the children designed and built their own vehicles. They demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills while adding axles and wheels to make their models move. We have also completed a food technology unit, where the children made healthy yoghurt dips. They thoroughly enjoyed planning, preparing, tasting and evaluating their dips- there were some very interesting food combinations!

    In Art, the children have been developing their observational drawing skills. They have focused on tone and texture, carefully drawing objects and improving their ability to add detail and shading.

    We were also incredibly proud of the children during our Spring Singing Assembly, where they performed beautifully and showed great enthusiasm.

    As we come to the end of term, we would like to thank you for your continued support. We wish you all a very happy and restful Easter holiday!

    The Year 2 Team

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