Class 2
23.06.23 Week in Review
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Good afternoon everyone,
This week in class two, we have been learning about Australia. We have been using a book called 'Stories from the Billabong' to learn about the Platypus and Australia. We have made comic strips about the Platypus story and the class have made some beautiful illustrations.
We have also been learning about the cities, states and territories of the country and looking at what the weather is like at different times of year, especially Christmas.
We were lucky enough to visit Netherthong Church this week and we searched around the building for different objects and the Vicar, Nick explained some of what Christians believe.
16.6.23 Week in Review
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Music Galore!
Music has been a fantastic activity and inspiration this week in Class Two.
To start off, we had the brilliant flutist Simeon Wood come into school. He delivered a lovely and engaging assembly showcasing his talents and instruments and also visited us here in class to answer some of the questions we had about what he does.
Following this, we got stuck into more music linked to our topic, Australia. We have learned that the Aboriginal people can tell where other Aboriginals are from based on their versions of stories, songs and speech. This can tell them whether they come from flat desert plains or rolling mountains and coastlines.
We listened to some music from different areas around the world and tried to pick out any representation hidden in the music using key terms such as rhythm, tempo, pitch and dynamics. The class then got into groups and had a go at collaborating together to create a landscape-inspired piece of music and performed it back to the class.
Thanks everyone, have a great weekend!
Mr. H.
09.06.23 Week in Review
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Good afternoon everyone,
We have been treated to some amazing PE this week! We have welcomed Matt back after half-term, up from Thongsbridge Tennis Club. He gave us a brilliant tennis lesson, working towards rallying. We also loved our yoga session and had a bonus lesson doing some orienteering. Brilliant map skills all around year two!
Our school trip to Magna Science Adventure Centre was a huge success (photos to follow). The class had an amazing time and learned lots. The feedback from them and from parents has been brilliant to hear. The behavior and engagement was brilliant from all involved.
We have kicked off our new topic 'Down Under' in year two and the class have been enthusiastic and very knowledgeable about Australia, the wildlife, and the aboriginal people!
We have had a super week all around!
Thanks all!
Mr. H.
26.05.23 Week in Review
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Good afternoon everyone,
I just want to start by saying a big thank you to all of year two for all their hard work and effort this half term. We have now finished our Seaside topic and have learned a lot along the way.
This week has been action-packed with PE consisting of Tennis and Boxercise again. During maths lessons, we have recapped on division, time, money and partitioning! Whilst in English, we have finished off our Mousehole Cat work by writing a legacy piece regarding what happens next to the Storm Cat. There have been some wild adventures documented and many worldly locations visited!
In music, this week we looked at the famous Charlie Chaplain and thought about how he composed the music to accompany his films. We were paying extra attention to the duration of sounds in his music and thought about their impact on the films. We had lots of giggles watching some of his famous clips!
Lastly, have a lovely half term, enjoy the weather (fingers crossed) and stay safe in the sun.
Thanks all,
Mr. H.
19.05.23 Week in Review
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Good afternoon everyone,
This week, the standout events had to be boxercise and tennis! I think with the weather improving, the PE sessions seemed to be very memorable!
First off, during boxercise, I was amazed by the memories of the class. They had remembered many of the different techniques covered previously and were putting them into great combinations with their padded-up partners! Then, to top it off, I was utterly in awe of the hard work that was put in during a boxing circuit session! The class were red and sweaty by the end and it is no wonder. The effort and commitment on show was brilliant and the form that the pupils were trying to keep to was amazing.
In tennis, Wimbledon better watch out! The class were working on their forehands and volleys and I was so proud to see such a huge amount of control on show! Matt from Thongsbridge Tennis Club could not stop singing the praises of the skills being practised.
Thanks everyone, have a great weekend!
Mr. H.