Autumn 2 Week 1 – Welcome Back 2H

It was wonderful to have the children return to school this week. In writing, they were introduced to a new text, The Papaya That Spoke! Class 2H had the opportunity to taste a papaya and describe what it looked like and its taste. The pupils settled into their new maths groups focusing on addition and subtraction and they practised their number bonds on Hit the Button. The week ended with a PSHE lesson on exploring feelings and thinking about empathy (how someone else might feel).

Black History Month

This week, class 2H explored the achievements of some famous black people from the past and present day. They also listened to a story about an African weaver and explored the term ‘kente’ which is a traditional hand woven cloth originating from Ghana. The session ended with the children weaving a pattern to represent the colourful fabric used in Ghana. Well done 2H!

Week 3 – From Strength To Strength

It has been a busy week with the children engaging with the year 2 curriculum. The children have been focusing on place value in mathematics and exploring a warning tale in English lessons. The week ended with a pupil telling the class about their experience with the Reading Robin. The children also spent time discussing their strengths. It was great to discover I have children who are good at writing, science, mathematics, art, martial arts and gymnastics. What a wonderful talented class!

Wonderful Women Exhibition

This week, the children prepared for their Wonderful Women Exhibition that took place on Friday. It was an extremely hot day but the children were amazing and coped well. They showcased their art work based on Frida Kahlo and their history work. They also displayed their fantastic projects they completed at home. It was lovely for the parents to see what they had produced. Well done 2H!

Friendship – PSHE

This week has been another busy one. The children met their year 3 teachers and did some fun activities with them. In PSHE, the children discussed what makes a good friend and made friendship bracelets. Class 2H also said goodbye to Miss Wahid (a trainee teacher) who has successfully passed her course. She enjoyed her time at ACE and the children loved having her in school. We all wish her well and a happy future.