Yesterday we had a visit from Sab who works for the Science Institution came to school to show us some amazing things all about food. She taught us about our taste buds, different flavours, some amazing science vocabulary and even set some flour on fire!
Year 2 visited The Wetlands Centre in Washington this week. This was to become nature warriors and think about protecting the environment around us. We met a character called Ava and she gave us some nature challenges to show that we could protect and preserve animals and plants around us. We had to build nests, meet mini beasts, hug trees and go on a
Children had a fantastic day dressing up as their favourite story character! Well done Class 5
Year have been investigating what makes a good non chronological report. They each chose an animal linked to their text ‘we’re going on a lion hunt’ and research some facts which they could use in their writing. Here are some photos of the children completing their research, they can’t wait to write their reports!
On Tuesday, Science Bods came into school to tell us about different science topics. We learnt about seasons, plants and bodies all through dance.
Year 2 have been working very hard to add and subtract tens and ones, crossing a tens number. We have been using dienes to help us exchange tens and ones. Here is some of our work:
Year 2 have begun their gymnastics unit in P.E this week. We have learnt how to do long, thin shapes along with fat, short shapes. We will be putting them together to form a sequence. It was fabulous to see so many children with their P.E kits and enjoying their gymnastics!
On the 1st December, we had a little elf come to visit us and show us what they have been doing in Santa’s workshop in the run up to Christmas. She told the children how she needed to find the perfect present for her special friend and the children helped with their ideas. We all had a great time, including joining in with the
Year 2 have been looking at the skill of pointillism in art this week. Pointillism is when an artist uses lots of little dots to make a larger picture with different shades and tones. We have been practicing using our fingers and cotton buds to make different tones of fire colours, ready for our final piece next week. We all sat round a large
This week Year 2 have been learning about the basics of electricity. We learnt about how an electric current travels around a complete circuit, and if it is not complete, then the bulb or buzzer will not work. We were able to draw complete circuits and test them out using wires and batteries. Well done, Year 2!
