Year 2
Mrs ChapmanWelcome to Year 2
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
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.
Year 2 Choose Respect!
This Year for Anti Bullying Week 2024 Year 2 called for action! From playgrounds to parliament, our homes to our phones Year 2 are asking everyone to choose respect. Imagine a world where respect and kindness rules - it can be done! It’s in the choices we make. Year 2...
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...
How to make apple cookies?
In our English lessons year 2 have been learning about instructional texts. We have been looking at different types of instructions and the different organisational features. Today, we looked at recipes and our task was to follow a step by step guide to make apple...
Staying healthy, keeping clean
In Science, Year 2 have been learning about healthy lifestyles. We have looked at the effects of diet, exercise and hygiene on the body. This week we carried out an experiment to learn why we use soap when we wash our hands. We filled a bowl with water and then...
Super Skipping
In PE year 2 have been working on fundamental skills and developing jumping and skipping techniques. This week we did a jump circuit to complete a range of jumping and skipping challenges. We then persevered to jump using a long rope. The children have tried so hard...
Creating Pictures
In our computing lessons Year 2 have been recreating art work in the style of famous artists. They had to use various functions and tools to recreate their own pictures. They used the palette ,eraser, fill and thickness tool.
Amazing Athletics
Year 2 had an amazing morning at Gateshead College Academy for Sport where they participated in a KS1 Indoor Athletics Festival. They showcased excellent running, jumping and throwing skills in a range of skill challenges and mini competitions. A huge well done to...
Aboriginal Art
In our art lessons Year 2 have been learning about aboriginal art. We found out that aboriginal art consists of symbols which tell a story. Last week, we learnt how to draw different symbols and the meaning behind them such as humans, stars, or a meeting place. This...
Brilliant Balances and Super Shapes
Year 2 have been working really hard to perform different shapes and balances in their PE lessons. They began by practising shapes such as ‘tuck’, ‘pike’, ‘straddle’ and ‘star’ individually then progressed to partner work.