This half term, Year 2 have been exploring the big question: Why do Christians make and keep promises? In our final week, we investigated the symbols linked to baptism and marriage, sorting them into Venn diagrams to see what they have in common. We learned...
As part of our History learning about Hackney and the local area, we have been comparing photos and maps from 100 years ago to photos from nowadays. We have been describing how landmarks, clothing and vehicles in the local area have changed with the passing...
Our soon to be Year 3 children met their new teacher, Ms Malhotra, on Transition Day. They practised their watercolour skills to create their very own personal star. Their artwork will form their new space themed welcome board, one of many that will be seen...
This week in Year 2, we’ve been exploring division and using some impressive mathematical vocabulary along the way — including divisor, dividend, and quotient! Our focus has been on dividing numbers by 1, 0, and themselves. We’ve noticed interesting patterns and used Numicon to support our understanding and reasoning....
For Science and Sustainability Week, Year 2 learned about George Washington Carver, a famous scientist who taught farmers to use crop rotation—changing the crops they grow each year—to help keep the soil healthy. He was the first Black student at the University of Iowa and invented over...
Year 2 treated us to a fascinating assembly this week, where we found out all about plant adaptation!...
Year 2 were fantastic competitors during Sports Day on Friday!...
As part of Science and Sustainability Week, Year 2 explored the fascinating world of seed and plant adaptations and turned their discoveries into works of art. Building on our recent work in Art with clay, we created clay pendants using rolling pins and cookie cutters,...
This week in Art, we explored working with clay and practised four key techniques: kneading, coiling, rolling, and cutting. The children enjoyed getting creative as they softened the clay, rolled it into shapes, made coils, and used tools to cut and decorate. These skills will...
This week in Maths, Year 2 have been learning all about UK coins and notes. We’ve been exploring their different values, comparing them and practising how to order money from least to greatest value. The children especially enjoyed a fun partner game where one person...