Year 2

Mrs Chapman

Welcome to Year 2

 
Key Stage 1 Cricket Festival

Key Stage 1 Cricket Festival

Some of the children from key stage 1 were representing the school at Gateshead Stadium today as part of Durham’s Cricket Festival. The children were shown lots of new skills and really enjoyed playing alongside other schools in our area. They came away with a...

The Human Form – Year 2 Art

The Human Form – Year 2 Art

Year 2 have been learning about how sculpture can be used to represent the human form. After looking at the work of various artists, including Antony Gormley, we used a range of 3D materials to create our own works of art.

Perfect Puppets

Perfect Puppets

Look at the amazing puppets Year 2 have designed and made! They had to follow a brief set by a toy shop to make an animal puppet for younger children. After looking at a range of puppet features and ideas they set to work. They showcased super sewing and creativity...

Year 2 Multi Skills Festival

Year 2 Multi Skills Festival

Year 2 recently attended a multi skills sport event at Lord Lawson of Beamish alongside other Birtley schools. The children certainly had a great time and were wonderful sporting ambassadors for our school showcasing teamwork, honesty and determination.

The Christmas Journey

The Christmas Journey

With the countdown to Christmas in full swing , Year 2 visited Birtley Methodist Church. They went on a very special journey back in time over 2000 years ago to hear all about the 'Nativity Story'. They met Mary and Joseph, a shepherd and even one of the three wise...

Super at sewing!

Super at sewing!

Year 2 have been practising sewing techniques in preparation for making puppets. They used a needle, some thread and a special fabric called binca. Sewing is very tricky, especially for beginners, but with hard work and determination the children showcased some...

Year 2 – Testing waterproof materials

Year 2 – Testing waterproof materials

Today, Year 2 had a problem to solve in Science. Howard had a hole in his umbrella and wanted to patch it up with a waterproof material. We tested various materials to find out whether they were waterproof or adsorbent to help him out.

Call and Response

In our music lesson Year 2 have been creating sound patterns based on call and response. Our unit started off by exploring different animal sounds and using instruments to replicate them. We then went on an animal safari and clapped simple patterns about the animals...

Everyday Materials – Year 2 Science

To launch our new topic on Everyday Materials, Year 2 went on a Materials Hunt. We found items made of wood, plastic, metal, glass, rubber, fabric and brick. We then discussed the properties of each material and learnt some new vocabulary: transparent; rigid and...