Year 2

Mrs Chapman

Welcome to Year 2

 
Amazing Arrays

Amazing Arrays

In maths, Year 2 are working on multiplication. We have looked at equal groups and the x sign. Here we are making arrays to represent our calculations.

Why are natural habitats special?

Why are natural habitats special?

Year 2 have carried out some fieldwork this week to collect data across our school grounds to investigate "Why natural habitats are special." We completed some ‘sampling’, which means having a closer look at a small area to see the types of plants and animals that...

Planting Seeds

Planting Seeds

This term in Science, Year 2 are learning about how things grow. Today we explored different seeds and discussed what they looked like. We worked together to fill plant pots up with soil and plant our seeds. We planted: cress, sunflowers, sweet pea flowers and runner...

NRICH Maths Money Challenge

NRICH Maths Money Challenge

Year 2 have been learning to use coins and notes in Maths. We can now find totals and give change. Today we solved an NRICH puzzle from Cambridge University. Mrs Noakes had 5 coins in her purse. We had to work out all the possible totals and then find the smallest and...

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...