On Monday 11th November, the children went into the school hall with their poppy display (a red cross) and stood in silence for two minutes to remember those who have fought in various wars. In class, Maya and Dillaan read a poem and the children watched a short online clip about why Remembrance Day occurs each year and why poppies are worn. The displays from each class have been put around a tree at the front of the school.

On Tuesday 12th November, lots of children came to school in odd socks (as part of anti-bullying week) to recognise that it is okay to be different and that we are all unique. The children also enjoyed participating in a rap song and dance called ‘Stop Bullying.’ On Thursday 14th November, a member of management (one of the judges) came to watch their final performance and was very impressed. Well done 2H for collaborating and working so hard to get your dance moves and the words to the song correct.

It has been a busy first week back at school. The children started a new text called, ‘The Papaya That Spoke’ and have been learning the actions to help them remember the story. They have also been exploring maths strategies to help them exchange ones for a ten as part of addition and subtraction. They have also been creative in preparing for the school Remembrance Service which takes place on Monday morning. They each created a poppy which will be presented as part of the service. Well done to all the children who have been reading 3 times or more. They all received a certificate. The number is increasing each week. Well done 2H!

It has been a long first term which ended this week with lots of fun. The children participated in PE and created lovely balancing positions in gymnastics. The children completed their art work by practising their leaf printing and sewing skills and they produced some wonderful artwork to showcase in the year 2 area. They also had a surprise visit from Martha’s family who kindly came in to school to talk about India. The children were shown pictures of India, videos and items used in Indian culture. The session ended with the children having the opportunity to taste some Asian food. A huge thank you to Martha (class 2C) and her mum and grandma. On the last day, after working hard in the morning, the children ended the term with a film. The film was linked to their writing unit on creating instructions. It was a lovely way to end the term ready for the half term break. Well done 2H for working so well this term!

The children have been immersed in fun practical activities this week. They have participated in making a vegetable curry which links to their study of India this term. They practised their culinary skills including cutting up carrots, onions and celery. They enjoyed tasting the food and evaluated it afterwards.

The children were also busy creating artistic designs linked to a book called The Spider Weaver. In Science, we have explored animals and their habitats so this term’s artwork complements this. The children practised drawing webs and they also did some observational work on leaves. They also practised some leaf printing with green paint. They have worked well and should be proud of the art they have produced. Well done 2H!

On Fridays, we celebrate who has read three times or more that week. The number is increasing! Well done to all the children who are reading and an extra well done to those who received certificates this week. Let’s see if the number increases next week. Keep up the reading 2H!

This week, the children have been busy learning their new text: How to Trap a Dragon. They have been using pictures and actions to help them learn the text. They have also been using ten frames, base ten, bar models and number lines to complete addition and subtraction calculations. In Geography, the children discovered where the equator was and played a game to see if they could identify north, east, south and west. At the end of each week, pupils who have read three times or more at home receive a reading certificate. It is great to see the number of children reading regularly is increasing. Well done 2H.

This week, the children have been focused on producing great work in both mathematics and writing. They have finally come to the end of place value and are beginning addition and subtraction. They have also been playing a fun maths game called Hit the Button which is helping them to practise their number bonds. In writing, they have started to write their own exciting warning tale.

The children have also been involved in some creative activities. They have been collaborating and creating their own positions in gymnastics. They have also been working well in teams this week to create actions to poems. This was to celebrate National Poetry Day where the theme was counting. The children enjoyed working in small groups and performing their counting poems to the rest of the class. Well done 2H!

We are half way through the first term already! The children are collaborating and focusing on managing their distractions. They have been learning their number bonds to ten and twenty. They have enjoyed an online game Hit the Button which assesses how fluently a child knows their number bonds. The children have also been exploring adjectives, verbs and adverbs to assist with writing a shared story. In computing, the children have been learning how to stay safe online.

This week, the children have been thinking deeply about how we should respect and look after our world. They shared their thoughts in collective worship with Reverend Dave. They have also made comparisons between the River Ganges and the River Aire and discussed issues surrounding pollution. The pupils received a visit from Mr Van Loo (RE Lead) who popped in to see what children were learning in RE. He watched a lesson about how people can pray in different positions to help them focus on their thoughts. He was impressed with their discussions and how insightful the children were. Well done 2H!

The new year 2 pupils have been settling in to a new school term. It has been explained what they need to do if they have a worry. Each child made a worry doll and was introduced to the class worry monster in the first week. This week, the children have been sharing ideas for actions for their class text: Beware of the Dragon! The children have also been collaborating in science and exploring place value in mathematics. The children have been helpful and have tried their best to show the school value of respect.

Year 2 have been kept busy this week! 

On Monday, the children went to Lotherton Hall where they met Florence Nightingale (a nurse from the past – part of our history unit on wonderful women). They were able to look around the house and ask her questions. They also got the opportunity to be nurses and bandage up a teddy. The children explored the grounds and got to observe different animals in the Wildlife Centre (linked to their science unit on animals and their habitats). 

On Tuesday afternoon, the children performed a dance in the hall in front of year 3 pupils. The performance was fantastic! A huge thank you to Mrs Cosgrove who assisted with this and well done 2H for being so amazing!

Key Stage 1 Sports Day took place on Wednesday. The children competed in their teams and had a great time displaying their skills. Well done to all of them!

On Thursday, there was a special delivery to the year 2 cohort. A large box arrived and it contained books for pupils whose parents had ordered a poetry book. A lovely keepsake which can be treasured for many years to come. It has helped to promote a love of reading. Thank you to the families who consented to their child’s poem being published in ‘The Poetry Bus’ book. Complimentary copies that the school received will be kept in the library so that all the children have access to the poems published.