On the Friday of the first week back it was our annual Maths Day.  Thank you to everyone who joined us in class to take part in maths games. After reading ‘Jim and the Beanstalk’ by Raymond Biggs, the children used their problem solving skills to solve a problem involving the giant and 20 gold coins.  It was a challenging problem that required the children to be resilient and use their problem solving skills of trial and error to find a solution.  Later the children were challenged to compare the giant’s measurements with their own using both standard and non-standard units of measurements.  They worked out a creative solution to measuring non-linear body parts using string and a ruler.

Our key text for this half term was ‘Hummingbird’’ by Nicola Davies.  The children developed their reading skills of prediction and inference.  Recreating scenes from the book helped the children to write a diary entry in role of one of the characters and write a letter to Granny.

Year 2 have been on a tour of the United Kingdom and been learning the capital cities and surrounding seas of the four countries. They also learnt about physical and human features of each country. 

The Year 2 children have been learning about Judaism and sacred places.  During Task Time the children sorted objects and pictures by the building (Mosque, Church or Synagogue) they belonged in.

In science the children have been learning about the human life cycle and the main changes as young animals, including humans, grow into adults.  Each class was fascinated watching in their classrooms the metamorphosis of the butterfly life cycle.  

In PSHE the children have been learning about families, keeping safe, friends and conflict, secrets and trust and appreciation.  

Our last week of term was full of fun and celebration as we took part in our annual Around the World Week.  All the children took part in a workshop from Earthsong and Don Rae, made and tasted a traditional dish, explored artwork and learnt lots of facts about their country.  Saturn class learnt about Australia, Venus class about Spain, Mercury class about Greece and Jupiter class learnt about South Africa. 

Thank you again to all our parents for all their support.  It has been a busy term with lots of learning!  We can not believe that next half term is our final one with our amazing Year 2 children!   We hope all our families have a relaxing, sunny, happy holiday!