Class 2
05.07.24 Week in Review
admin on: Class 2
Good afternoon everyone,
It has been a busy week here in class two with Transition day happening back on Tuesday.
Transition Day:
Well done to everyone in Y2 that took part in Transition Day. Miss Watkins was very impressed by your manners and positivity and passes on her excitement to see you all again soon.
Maths:
The class have revisited their learning on time. They impressed me with how much they had remembered of o'clock, half past, quarter past and quarter to times. This week, they challenged themselves to tell the time using five-minute intervals and even used Roman numerals as well!
Geography:
Class two were amazed by the way the seasons differ in timing in Australia when compared to the UK. We looked at how Christmas in the UK falls in the coldest part of our year and how the opposite applies Down Under! Fancy having a BBQ for your Christmas Dinner!
Thanks all,
Mr. H.
27.6.24 Week in Review
admin on: Class 2
Good afternoon everyone,
This week has been split in half by the great British weather! At the start of the week, sun hats and sun cream galore, and now coats are back on and drizzle is in the air.
Starting off with PE this week. On Wednesday afternoon, the class had tennis with Matt from Thongsbridge Tennis Club. They worked brilliantly on their striking skills in the lovely sunshine. Today, they practised their running skills in the hall and had great fun collecting and delivering parcels to one another.
In maths, we have been recapping lots of concepts that we have covered and a highlight of the week has to be the shape hunt around school followed by collecting the data in a table and then plotting that data into a graph. Excellent work all round!
Have a good weekend everyone!
Thanks
Mr. Hobson
21.06.23 Sports Day!
admin on: Class 2
Good afternoon everyone!
Well, summer has finally arrived and just in time! Today, we were greeted by lovely sunshine and treated to a gorgeous morning out on the field.
Thank you to all of the parents and families who turned out to support the children today! It was fantastic to see so many people out and cheering along.
Year 2 were amazing this morning and showcased some brilliant skills and stamina. I am very proud of them all and need to say a big well done!
Photos to follow!
Thanks
Mr. H.
14.06.24 Week in Review
admin on: Class 2
Good afternoon everyone,
We have had a brilliant week in class two and here is a quick rundown of some of this week's highlights.
Sports Day Practises
The class have been amazing during some of our practise sessions. We have had a go at various sports day activities and have tried to use the best techniques to tackle events like the javelin and shot put. Fingers crossed for some good weather next week!
Aborginal Art Work
This week, during art, the class looked at some examples of aboriginal art work using cross-hatching as a technique. Then, they had a go at creating some of their own aboriginal inspired versions using Aussie animals as subjects.
Fact files
The class are part way through a writing activity after researching some Australian wildlife. They are using headings to separate the content out and make it easier for the reader to find facts they want to know.
Place Value
Lots of fun has been had in maths this week! We have been learning about hundreds and thousands and using place value tables, sticks and bricks and other equipment to bring larger numbers to life.
Thanks all,
Mr. H.
07.06.24 Week in Review
admin on: Class 2
Good afternoon everybody, and welcome back to school after the May half-term break.
This half-term in year two will be based on Australia. So, this week I have introduced the topic by exploring some maps of Australia in geography. The class used atlases and maps to locate Australia on a world map and compare its size and positioning compared to that of the UK. Following on from this, the class learnt how Australia is split up into states and territories and became familiar with their names and some of the cities within them such as Perth, Brisbane and Canberra.
Closely linked to our geography learning, our English lessons have utilised a fantastic book called 'Stories from the Billabong' by Francis Firebrace and James Vance Marshall. The author and illustrator are aboriginal Australians and have collated a collection of stories from their culture which the class have found fascinating.
In maths, the class have been learning a new technique for addition in the form of column addition and the lessons have been a huge success with the children spotting simple ways of adding bigger numbers together.
Music this week also had an Australian theme as we were trying to perform some improvised music that would reflect a certain landscape. Some groups worked on desert music, others on rainforests, coasts and mountains. I can't wait to hear the groups perform in front of the class next week.
Thanks all,
Mr. H.