We have had a fun afternoon developing our underarm throwing and catching skills. Then we applied these skills in a striking and fielding game.
Author Archives: Mr R Gowdy
Investigating materials
This week we have been learning about materials and their features. first we investigated ways we can change the shape of materials and whether these changes were reversible. Next we worked scientifically to investigate which materials would allow a toy car to roll the furthest along it. We mostly predicted a wooden floor as it… Continue Reading
Money in Year 2
Year 2 have been learning about making amounts of money in different ways using both pounds and pence. Then they enjoyed playing games focussed on making amounts to apply their new skills. Continue Reading
Life in Antarctica- Now Press Play
We have been learning about the life in the Artic Circle. Using Now Press Play we experienced life as an Inuit. We went hunting and even make an igloo. Continue Reading
Human and physical features of the landscape
Year 2 took advantage of the mild weather to go on a walk to identify human and physical features of our local area. We used a map to navigate from our school to the Shoe tree in Armstrong park. Continue Reading
Anti-Bullying Week
During anti-bullying week Year 2 heard the stock ‘Have you filled a bucket today. A guide to daily happiness’. They we thought of all the ways we can ‘fill a bucket’ with our actions. Continue Reading
Walking on the Moon with Now Press Play
Year 2 had a fantastic time walking on the Moon with Now Press Play. We learnt all about Neill Armstrong’s life and journey to landing on the moon. Continue Reading
Everyday Materials
Last week in Year 2 we went on a materials hunt around the school. We found lots of examples and recorded them in a table. Then we learnt about which materials can be recycled. Continue Reading
Christopher Columbus
In class we have been learning about Christopher Columbus. After learning about his journey to the Americas we wrote a diary in the role of Columbus. Then we played a board game to test our knowledge. Continue Reading
River Poetry
Inspired by the poem, ‘The River’ by Valerie Bloom, Year 3 planned and wrote their own versions. Then the created beautiful oil pastel pictures inspired by Claude Monet to compliment their poetry. Continue Reading
