Good afternoon everyone,
This week in Year 2 we really learned the meaning of patience and hopefulness. We were incredibly excited for our school trip. But, as the day got closer, the weather forecast wasn’t very good and we were worrying about having to cancel. However, we took our chance on the day and had a great morning!
Year 2 really learned that the presence of God was with us and guided us to a fun day - because we had faith!
English - This week we have been continuing our unit on Grandad’s Island. We have focused upon the vocabulary and phrases used in the text, have used apostrophes for possession and have explored the writer’s choices in the story.
Maths - In Maths we have spent a lot of the week looking at pictograms. We have looked at different scales and have learned how to interpret the data. We have also explored block/bar charts and collected our own data to represent.
Science - This week, we undertook an investigation to check which materials we could twist, squash, stretch or bend.
RE - We explored the story of Peter and John healing the man who could not walk. We answered interview questions as Peter and then explored what we can learn about God and Jesus from the story.
Geography - We debated whether or not it should be illegal for tourists to climb Uluru by exploring its spiritual and cultural significance to the Aboriginal people in Australia.
PE - This week we continued our activities to assess our fundamental movement skills.
Please continue to practise the Year 1 and 2 Common Exception Words - both reading and spelling!
Please practice learning the 2, 3, 5 and 10 times tables as later this half term we will be having times table tests on these.
Other Tasks
Spelling Test
Both groups - the /j/ spelt g, ge or dge.
Maths
Creating Block Charts from Tallys.
Golden Award -
Writing Award -
Maths Award -
We had a great time on our school trip, despite the weather! Take a look at our pictures!
Our wet play toys are becoming a little tattered and tired and we are in desperate need of something newer.
If you have any toys, games, figures or playsets that your child no longer uses or has outgrown that you are able to donate to us we would be incredibly grateful.
Thank you in advance!
Diary Dates
Friday 12th July - PTFA Summer Fayre
Monday 15th July -MOVING UP AFTERNOON - a chance for the children to experience an afternoon in Year 3!
Friday 19th July - School closes for Summer holidays.
Please Remember….
Water bottles - This will come home each night to be cleaned and re-filled. Please ensure your child brings their’s each day especially now it is hotter as we do not have any spares in class.
Earrings - please ensure these are only small gold/silver studs as stated in the uniform policy. Please also make sure earrings are removed at home before PE on Tuesday and Friday. Children wearing them will not be able to take part in PE.
Nail Varnish - please ensure any nail varnish is removed for the pupils come into class. It should not be worn at school.
In this hot weather the children should come to school wearing sun cream, have a hat with them and have their water bottle each day. Please note the message sent during the week stating that children must wear shoes, and not sandals, to school for safety reasons. Many thanks.
Have a lovely weekend,
Mr Whetnall, Mrs Bowdell and Mrs Hall
