This week, the children settled back into their routine. They started using actions to help them learn their new text: The Story of Pirate Tom. In maths, the children have been working hard to add amounts together and to find change. They have also been learning their times tables and understanding what the term multiplication means. The children have been exploring everyday materials in science and in RE they have been using drama to explore bible stories. Well done to those children who have been reading three times or more weekly. Certificates are handed out on Fridays to celebrate and promote a love of reading.

Happy New Year! Thank you for all the wonderful Christmas gifts and cards received.

It has been a cold, snowy and icy start to the school term. In spite of this, the children have returned to school and engaged in their learning. In mathematics, the children have started to explore money and are beginning to recognise coins and different pound notes. In English, the children started the spring term by innovating a poem called Pirate Pete by James Carter. Several children volunteered to read their poems in front of the class. Well done!

For the last two weeks, the children have been extremely busy. They completed their journey story in English, identified different types of shapes and their properties in maths and have explored the importance of rules during religious education lessons.

The children have also been busy practising either their singing or words for the Christingle celebration or both. They have also been learning to cut with a saw and how to use a glue gun safely when building a bridge. They collaborated well in their groups.Time was also spent creating Christmas cards and a calendar. The children enjoyed these creative activities and made some beautiful cards and calendars to take home. They also had the opportunity to watch The Lion King and earlier in the week they had a party afternoon. The children also looked amazing in their Christmas jumpers.

A huge thank you to all the families of class 2H. Thank you for your support, kindness and generosity. Wishing each and every one of you a wonderful festive break.

This week, the children have been continuing their journey story of The Papaya That Spoke. They started to innovate and plan their own adapted version. They have been exploring both 2D and 3D shapes in mathematics. In Science, the focus has been on creating a food chain. The children practised in small groups making various food chains showing great collaboration and communication skills. They explored terms such as producer, primary consumer, predator, herbivore, carnivore and omnivore. They watched an episode of Peter Rabbit which showed an owl (predator) chasing after a rabbit (prey). The school week ended with the children celebrating those awarded a certificate for reading three times or more. After a week of assessments as well, the children deserve to have a great weekend. Great determination was shown this week by all the children. Well done 2H!

Wow! 2H worked extremely hard for two weeks to prepare for their art celebration. They demonstrated their rhythmic dance moves in front of members of the senior leadership team as well as their families. They entertained the audience and impressed everyone with how they collaborated and supported each other. The children also showcased their art work from sketching to mixing paints, to weaving and creating 3D models. It was great to see so many families attending and the feedback was very positive. Every child should be proud of what they achieved. Great work class 2H!

The children also attended a school trip to Leeds City Centre. They visited some of the buildings designed by Hull architect Cuthbert Brodrick including the Corn Exchange and Leeds City Museum. They also travelled to Lower Briggate to see the River Aire which in the past was used to transport goods for trade. The children had fun but were tired after lots of walking in the city centre.

This week, the children were in the art studio. Class 2H have been busy demonstrating their artistic skills. They have been exploring different animal habitats, experimenting with different paints, including mixing paints to create light and dark tones and weaving using either warm or cool colours. The children have also been practising their dance to showcase next Friday afternoon ((29th November). The children started to create actions for a diary written by a bear. 2H are looking forward to continuing to produce amazing work to show their families. It has been a fun filled week!

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!