Introducing Recount Letters - Year 2
Year 2 have started their English topic on recount letters. We have read a variety of letters developing our reading fluency. Today we investigated different unknown words from the letters we read.
Science Year 2 - Classifying Objects
Today in Science we were being scientists by classifying objects. We had to record objects we could find that were alive, once alive or never alive.
Year 2 PE Athletic Games
This week some year 6 pupils set up some fun athletic games for us to try out.
Year 2 Computing - Creating Buttons
In computing this week we were developing our coding skills by learning how to add a button to our code.
Music in Year 2
Year 2 have been exploring making simple tunes using the glockenspiel.
Year 2 Art - Exploring Colours
Year 2 explored primary and complementary colours in art this week using different materials to create six collages.
Year 2 Religious Education - Church
Year 2 RE - Year 2 went to visit Church to look at the special features it had. We found things like the altar, font and stained glass windows.
Friends of DSJ
We are looking for new members of our Friends at Darwen St James group. The group was created to help raise funds for school by thinking of ideas and planning fundraisers throughout the year. Past events include; *Film night *Bingo night *Family evening *Summer Fair *Christmas Fair All the money we raise is used in school - we have developed the nurture room and we are currently renovating the library areas around school. If you would like to find our more or if you would like to volunteer, please speak to Miss Sears.
Year 2 Art inspired by Henri Matisse
Year 2 created their own spiral pictures inspired by Henri Matisse.
Year 2 Sprinting - PE
Year 2 were developing their spriting skills by observing each other to improve their technique.
Free School Meals - Extended!
As you all are aware, we received funding last year and we were fortunate to be able to offer free school meals to all of our children. We thought that this would be run until the end of March, however we are thrilled to announce we are able to extend this to the 26th April. From 29th April children who are not on free school meals will have to pay for their lunch and there will be a slight increase in cost and the new charge will be £2.50 per day. Now is a good opportunity to look into seeing if your child will be eligible for free school meals if you haven't yet applied by visiting Blackburn with Darwen Borough Councils website here https://www.blackburn.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-meals
Online Safety - What Parents and Educators Need to Know about Township
Potentially addictive online games are nothing new, but the specifics of this kind of media can vary enormously – and, as a consequence, the risks in each individual game are just as diverse. The city-builder Township is no exception: providing its legions of devotees with accessible, satisfying fun … but exposing them to potential hazards at the same time. However, any safeguarding issues that the game might have can (with a little knowhow) be neutralised – allowing young players to have some engrossing fun without adults needing to worry about children’s data, their money or their mental wellbeing. Our guide outlines how to help young gamers enjoy Township safely and responsibly.
Easter closure information
Easter closure information
Easter Competition Winners
A huge well done to the winners of this years Easter competition! Rev Kev and Miss Greenwood had the difficult decision of selecting 3 winners form each class. We had over 20 family entries too, which was great! Congratulations to those winners.
Online Safety - Wake up Wednesday - Clickbait
While scrolling online, you’ll almost inevitably have come across posts or links with headlines like “You Won’t Believe These 10 Crazy Facts about …”. Such lurid language – and the often-dubious nature of the content it promotes – has become something of a running joke on the internet. Yet while these articles are often laughed at by communities online, they can have an insidious side. Clickbait, as it’s known, can frequently function as part of a trap: intended to draw users in for the sake of advertising revenue or, in worse cases, masking an attempting to collect their personal information. This #WakeUpWednesday guide explores the various risks of clickbait and offers some top tips for evading the pitfalls of this controversial marketing technique.
Easter Egg Competition
This year our competition theme was the Paris Olympics and we have had some eggstrodinary entries! Well done ot every family that entered this years competiton, the judges have had an eggstremely dificult decision this year! The winners will be announced in our special Easter Worship tomorrow, you are all welcome to join us.
Measles Guidance
Please see the latest guidance for measles.
BwD Family Hub Website
Fantastic news! Our website is live! The Start for Life Family Hub Website is the gateway to information of where services are, it details everything a family will need in those 1001 critical days and beyond. Our Family Hubs and Children Centres are our Single point of access to those start for life, wider services and family help. The Hubs and Children Centres are the physical places where a family can visit and speak to a trained staff member, face to face, who will provide them with straightforward information or advice on a wide range of family issues spanning the 0-19 (25 with SEND) age range and connect them appropriately to further services across that age range if they need more targeted or specialist support.
10 Top Tips for Parents and Educators: Encouraging Open Conversations at Home
Cultural and technological changes have made the experiences of today’s children vastly different to our own childhoods; it can be challenging to engage youngsters in open, honest conversation – especially about more sensitive topics. This, combined with many children’s instinct to avoid “rocking the boat”, can make it difficult to stay up to date with the goings on in their lives. However, it’s hugely important that trusted adults still offer an empathetic ear and feel able to encourage young people to open up about their day-to-day activities. This #WakeUpWednesday guide provides ten top tips for promoting open conversations with children – helping to make sure there’s someone they know they can turn to in times of need.
Year 2 - Design and Technology - Sewing
Today in DT we practised our sewing skills ready to start designing and making our own puppets.
Year 2 - PSHE - Online Safety
In PSHE today, we had a discussion about what the internet is and how we can stay safe online. We focussed on staying safe when playing games and only playing with people we know. If we don't feel safe we TAG it - tell a grown up!
Year 2 -Science - Long Term Study
Say hi to the new members of Year 2! As part of a long term study in Science, we are observing the lifecycle of frogs. The first stage being frogspawn - watch this space!
Year 2 - Geography - Hong Kong
In Geography this week, we have been discovering the location of Hong Kong. We have written descriptions of Hong Kong using geographical vocabulary.
Year 2 - World Book Day
Year 2 has had a fantastic World Book Day! They shared stories with Year 6, talked about their teddies and explored the story or Mula and the Unsure Elephant.
Year 2 - DT - Finger Puppets
DT- in DT today year 2 have made finger puppets, The children have really enjoyed making them.
Year 2 - Music - Articulation
Year 2 have been learning about articulation in music. In order to understand articulation they learnt to use gentle, sneering and angry voices as well as selecting appropriate instruments to accompany their singing. They are very excited to hopefully perform the song; 'I'll sing this song' next week. Watch this post !
Year 2 - Science - Human Lifecycle
In Science this week we have been learning about the human lifecycle. We then created our own flow charts to show the different stages of development.
Year 2 Maths - Odd and Even Numbers
Today in year 2 our learning objective is To know odd and even numbers. The children have been using a tens frame and counters to find odds and evens.
Year 2 - Maths - Halving and Doubling Numbers
Maths- Today's learning objective is: to learn to half a number or double a number. Our unit in Maths this term is multiplication and division.
Year 2 - Computing - Binary
Computing- In computing this term we have been using 2 questions (a binary tree) to answer questions . A little like the Guess who game.
Online Safety - Self Regulation
As infants, we all rely completely on adults to help us resolve situations that are causing us to become upset or stressed. This is known as co-regulation. The next phase, once autonomy has begun to develop, is called self-regulation: this is when children start to become capable of exercising more control over their impulses and behaviour, and managing their own emotions. This vital developmental milestone, however, isn’t reached spontaneously. Learning to self-regulate requires sensitive guidance from trusted adults – simply talking with children about their thoughts and feelings, for instance, can ease the route to self-regulation. This #WakeUpWednesday guide has some expert tips for supporting children to reach this goal.
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