W/C 4th May 2026

This week, we enjoyed the Monday bank holiday before returning to school ready to learn.

In English, we began our new unit on shape poetry, where we have been developing our vocabulary, writing descriptive noun phrases and creating effective similes.

In maths, we have been learning about equivalent fractions and comparing and ordering non-unit fractions.

In history, we explored Ancient Egyptian developments in science and technology, including pyramids, hieroglyphics and medicine.

In science, we learnt about contact and non-contact forces and compared friction and magnetism through explanation writing.

In art, we focused on tone and used shading techniques to create depth in drawings of objects of our choice.

In computing, we discussed the importance of staying safe online and learnt about giving away too much personal information.

In Music, we created our own songs, with a focus on tempo, and performed these to the rest of the class.

In PE, we had a fantastic athletics session with Andy, where the children showed excellent sportsmanship by cheering on their teams throughout.

Well done, everyone, for working so hard this week.

Miss Martin

 

W/C 27th April 2026

This week in Class 2 we have been making lots of progress across all subjects.

In English, we finished our final write-ups of our instructional pieces of writing. The progress the children have made is fantastic, and they should be very proud of their efforts!

In Maths, we began our new topic of fractions. We started by exploring how numerators and denominators can change, and the children showed great curiosity as they began to understand these new concepts.

In History, we learnt about what the Ancient Greeks believed in, sparking lots of interesting discussions.

In RE, we explored how churches began and why they are important places for many people.

During Computing, we learnt about plagiarism and the importance of copyright, helping the children understand why it’s important to respect other people’s work.

In Science, we investigated magnets, and the children loved getting hands-on and testing how magnets work for themselves.

In PSHE, we discussed smoking and the effects it has on the body, encouraging thoughtful and mature conversations.

In Art, we practised continuous line drawings again, this time using special objects brought from home, which made the activity even more meaningful.

In Music, we experimented with different instrument sounds, taking turns to guess which instrument was being played—lots of fun was had!

In PE on Wednesday, some children enjoyed football and tennis with Andy, while others took part in a tennis tournament at Netherhall—one team achieved an impressive 2nd place! On Friday, we had our final cricket session with Chris, where the children enjoyed playing their own games of cricket.

Well done to everyone for another brilliant week!

 

W/C 20th April 2026

Here is what we’ve been up to in Class 2 this week…

In English, we continued exploring the key features of instruction writing. We’ve begun planning our upcoming ‘big write’ where we will be creating our own set of instructions on how to make the perfect sandwich. We are focusing on making our writing clear, detailed and easy to follow.

In Maths, we have been building our confidence with volume and capacity. The children have worked well when converting measurements and even expressing them as fractions. It’s been great to see growing independence in this area.

In RE, we started our new topic on places of worship. We learned about different buildings used for worship across a range of religions and discussed their importance to believers. The class showed thoughtful curiosity and respect when exploring these ideas.

In French, we began our new topic, ‘On the Farm’. The children have been learning how to say and write the names of different farm animals, and practicing their pronunciation.

In Science, we wrapped up our topic on plants by completing our investigations. We discovered that our radish seeds grew the most when they were exposed to more light. The children did a fantastic job observing, recording and discussing their results.

In History, we learned about who ruled Ancient Egypt. Some children impressed me with their prior knowledge about pharaohs, which helped to enrich our discussions and deepen understanding across the class.

In Art, we started our new topic, ‘My Favourite Things’. We explored continuous line drawing and experimented with how this technique can be used to create interesting and expressive pieces of art.

In PE, we had a very active week. On Wednesday, we practiced for the upcoming tennis tournament with Andy, focusing on our skills and teamwork. On Friday, we worked with Cricket Chris to develop our hand-eye coordination through throwing and catching activities.

Well done to everyone for another week of hard work!

 

W/C 13th April 2026

This week, we’ve had a busy and exciting start to the new term!

In English, we began exploring the features of instruction writing, getting ready for our new writing unit. The children have been identifying key elements such as clear steps, time adverbials, and imperative verbs.

In Maths, we have been learning about mass. The class worked hard on understanding equivalent masses, comparing different weights, and adding and subtracting masses using grams and kilograms.

In History, we started our new topic on Ancient Egypt. We began by learning about the importance of the River Nile and how it supported life and farming in ancient times.

In Science, we explored plant life cycles and different methods of seed dispersal. The children enjoyed learning how plants reproduce and spread in a variety of ways.

In PSHE, our focus was “My Friends and Me.” We discussed what it means to be a good friend and thought about ways to make new friends and include others.

In Music, the children had great fun designing their own pop songs on the iPads, experimenting with beats and tempo to create their own compositions.

In PE, we had a fantastic week of sport! On Wednesday, one group took part in a hockey tournament and achieved an amazing 2nd place out of 9 schools - well done! On Friday, we developed our cricket skills, focusing on throwing and catching.

Well done to everyone for a brilliant week—keep up the great work!