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Science investigation: Will the biggest hand grab the most sweets?

The children designed and conducted an experiment to see if the biggest hand would grab the most sweets. They drew around their hands on squared paper and calculated the area. After collecting their results, they calculated…

To end our incredible 'Land Ahoy' topic, the children had to work together to follow a map and solve the clues which led them to the treasure which had been left by Captain Black Beard!  Thankfully, all of the treasure was located and the children were able to cool off with a much needed ice pop! …

This morning JS Karate Academy Head Instructor, Sensei James Scanlon, visited us to offer a brief Karate taster session. It was great fun, with adults and children joining in to learn some basic movements.  Sensei James will be running a Karate club after school from September - we can't wait!…

To end our topic 'Scream Machine', the children were tasked to design and make a drop ride using a pulley system. They then had to test their ride using eggs as passengers. If the eggs broke, then the ride failed - there were a couple of casualties! 

Taking inspiration from the children's book 'Do you love bugs?' by Matt Robertson, the children have designed their own page on crocodiles that could feature in his book. They looked closely at his style of writing and selected appropriate information to include for a younger audience. The…

The children loved exploring the wildlife area this morning. They loved making dens, whittling sticks, building fires and relaxing in the hammocks.

The children have really enjoyed using clay to create their own predator eyes. They used their observation skills to look really closely at the patterns, colours and textures of the animals fur or scales. 

They used clay tools to build up the shape of the eye and then carefully painted them…

We have had a new role play area in our classroom this week.  The children were showing an interest in hairstyles and having a go at putting bobbles in each others hair.  Mrs Ward brought in some curlers and rollers that she no longer needed and the children have loved pretending to…

Our display of topic homework looked amazing.  We were really pleased with the variety and quality of the homework the children brought in.  We have had the chance for each child to share their work in our class discussions today.  Well done, everyone!

Wow, what another busy week Year 2 have had!  The children have been learning about position and direction in maths and have been following instructions to move forwards, backwards, left and right.  We worked on the playground using the giant grid to help us think about how we could move to…

Well done and a huge thank you for all of your hard work producing such amazing pieces of topic homework. I am blown away by all of the wonderful writing, great food chains and creative art and craft pieces. 

Wow, you are all AMAZING!

A massive WELL DONE to all the children this week. They have performed their production of Jill and Fred's Most Hysterical Historical Adventure to their grown-ups who all enjoyed it immensely. The acting and singing was superb and everyone worked really hard - well done!