Year 2 Maths: Counting Money in Pence
Year 2 have started the new term with their brand-new maths topic: Money! The children worked together to explore the value of different coins and master the art of counting in pence. Through different challenges, Year 2 shared their ideas to add different coins and discovered that there is often more than one way to make an amount. This hands-on approach has not only boosted their counting confidence but also helped us with our multiplication knowledge!
Year 2 Art: Drawing Using a Photo From a Video
Year 2's new art topic is "Exploring the World Through Monoprint," and our young artists have already made a stunning start. To find their inspiration, the children carefully watched a nature film, pausing at different moments to capture the wonders of the wild in their art. Year 2 worked hard to develop the skill of observational drawing by practicing the "look and draw" technique, constantly glancing back and forth between the screen and their paper to make sure they were drawing accurately. By focusing on these fine details, Year 2 are building a fantastic foundation for the next stage of their monoprinting adventure!
Year 2 - Design Technology - Healthy Wraps
Our Year 2 designers have been busy exploring the world of nutrition as they designed and created their very own healthy wraps! After studying the Eatwell Plate, the children gained a fantastic understanding of how a balanced diet—incorporating various food groups—provides our bodies with the different nutrients they need to stay strong and energised. Putting their culinary skills to the test, the students carefully prepared their chosen ingredients by practicing precise cutting, grating, and peeling. Once their vibrant wraps were assembled, the lesson concluded with a thoughtful evaluation, where the children reflected on their flavor combinations and making process. Well done, Year 2, for being such creative and health-conscious chefs!
Year 2 - Design Technology - Healthy Wraps
Our Year 2 designers have been busy exploring the world of nutrition as they designed and created their very own healthy wraps! After studying the Eatwell Plate, the children gained a fantastic understanding of how a balanced diet—incorporating various food groups—provides our bodies with the different nutrients they need to stay strong and energised. Putting their culinary skills to the test, the students carefully prepared their chosen ingredients by practicing precise cutting, grating, and peeling. Once their vibrant wraps were assembled, the lesson concluded with a thoughtful evaluation, where the children reflected on their flavor combinations and making process. Well done, Year 2, for being such creative and health-conscious chefs!
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Panto Time!
✨ A Magical Morning at the Theatre! ✨ Our Reception, Year 1, and Year 2 children had a fantastic time today visiting Darwen Library Theatre to watch the pantomime, The Nosy Reindeer! ???????? It was a truly magical experience for everyone, filled with laughter and festive cheer. We were also incredibly proud of our pupils—they represented our school beautifully with their wonderful manners and behaviour. Well done to our youngest learners for being such a credit to us! ????????
Important Update: Breakfast Club Bookings Moving to Arbor!
????️ Important Update: Breakfast Club Bookings Moving to Arbor! Dear Parents/Guardians, We are excited to announce that all bookings for Breakfast Club will be moving to the Arbor platform immediately after the Christmas break! This change will make the booking process much smoother and more efficient for everyone. Key Information: Bookings Now Open: The full Spring Term is now available to book through Arbor. Limited Spaces: Please note that we have a limited number of spaces available for Breakfast Club. We strongly encourage you to log in and book your required sessions as quickly as possible to secure your child's spot! ???? Getting Started with Arbor If you are not yet familiar with the system, please take some time over the holiday period to familiarise yourself with the Arbor platform. For easy access, please remember that the Arbor App is available to download on both iOS and Android devices. ⚠️ Login Support Existing Users: If you have used Arbor before but are having trouble logging in, you can simply click the 'Forgot Password' link to regain access. Need Help? If you encounter any problems logging into your account, please do not hesitate to contact me during the holiday period for assistance. We appreciate your cooperation as we transition to this new booking system.
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Year 2 - English - Christmas Poems
Year 2 have concluded their poetry unit with an amazing final project: festive poems all about Christmas! The children have worked hard to master the use of adjectives, using powerful describing words to bring their writing to life. We are incredibly proud of the creativity and independence they demonstrated, resulting in wonderful verses describing sparkling lights and scrumptious treats!
Year 2 - Maths - Number Bonds to 20
To keep their core number skills sharp, Year 2's recent maths lesson was packed with fun, hands-on activities. They enjoyed a lively game of bingo and a quick-fire matching game, both designed to consolidate their knowledge of number bonds to 20. It was fantastic to see their instant recall and enthusiasm! We are so proud of the fantastic progress Year 2 has made this term in their maths learning.
School Council- PSHE- Spreading Christmas Cheer in the Community
Our school council members took on a wonderfully heartwarming project this week by organizing and performing a special nativity play exclusively for the residents of a local nursing home. The pupils demonstrated incredible dedication, rehearsing their roles as Mary, Joseph, shepherds, and angels to bring the traditional story to life. The performance was met with warm applause and generated a tangible sense of festive cheer among the residents, providing a lovely inter-generational connection. Following the play, the children personally greeted the residents, shared handmade cards, and offered sincere wishes for a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year, reinforcing the school's commitment to community spirit and kindness during the holiday season.
Year 2 - Maths - Sorting 2D Shapes
Year 2 pupils engaged in a hands-on, collaborative sorting activity to deepen their knowledge of two-dimensional shapes. Working together brilliantly, they applied their geometric vocabulary to classify shapes based on their type, number of edges, and number of vertices.
Year 2 - English - Instructions
After learning about instructions in English, Year 2 worked in groups to invent new games using the P.E. equipment. They then clearly and confidently presented the rules to their classmates.
Year 2 - English - Instructions
Year 2 have started an exciting new unit focused on instructions! We began by exploring how to play various playground games. The children acted as detectives, using their highlighters to successfully identify the crucial command words (or 'bossy words') that tell us exactly what to do.
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