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.