Nov 23
In class we have been learning about materials, their properties and how suitable they are for different purposes. We invited our parents in to help us investigate the best material to make tea bags from. We made our predictions and designed our investigation. We kept the amount of tea in each bag the same and …
Nov 07
In Year 2 we walked to our local library in Hatfield. We learnt all about what the library has to offer. You can borrow up to 30 books from a library at a time and keep them for 3 weeks. There are also audio books and ebooks you can borrow too. The library runs story …
Oct 03
In Year 2 we have been learning about the life of pirates. We spent the day with a real pirate captain learning about how pirates would communicate with flags and what pirates considered to be treasure; it was not really gold they were after! Herbs and spices were much more valuable to pirates. Being a …
Jun 14
Our class trip to Lee Valley was an exciting adventure where we explored terrestrial habitats and a freshwater habitat. We engaged in a range of activities that allowed us to observe, identify and learn about different minibeasts and their habitat. Pond dipping was the highlight of our trip, we used our net to carefully catch …
Jun 07
On Science Day we enjoyed completing an investigation about paper aeroplanes and exploring plant habitats around the world. We made aeroplanes from card and paper to explore which material would make the best aeroplane. Once outside, we measured the distance each plane travelled in metres. To ensure a fair test, we used the same size …
Jun 06
During our farm visit, we learnt how the animals are cared for, the food they eat and what they produce. We had the opportunity to pet and groom the animals and ask questions to find out more. We enjoyed stroking the animals and identifying similarities and differences between them.
May 19
During our Year 2 maths day, we immersed ourselves in the world of shapes and patterns. We read the book ‘The Perfect Fit’ by Naomi Jones, which tells the story of a triangle struggling to fit in with other shapes. Through discussions, we explored the reasons behind the triangle’s challenges. After reading the book, we …
May 18
On 18th May 2023 we took part in Outdoor Classroom Day. In Year 2, we linked this to our learning on measurement. We went outside and measured the length of natural objects in cm, remembering to always start at zero. We recorded our results and were able to put the objects in order from longest …
Feb 09
This term in Design and Technology we have been making hand puppets. We started by exploring a range of puppets and discussing their features and what materials they are made from. In our second lesson we explored ways of joining material. Using the template provided, we worked with fabric to create, make and decorate a …
Feb 07
On the 7th February 2023 we celebrated Internet Safety Day. This year’s theme was ‘Want to Talk About It?’. We started by interviewing our friends within the class to find out about their favourite things to do online. This kickstarted our conversations about how amazing technology and the internet are and all the things we …