Squirrel Class enjoyed a fun active maths lesson all about measuring mass. The children worked in teams to find clues and solve word problems involving grams and kilograms.
They showed great teamwork helping each other to solve the problems. Everyone worked hard to explain their answers and show their working out clearly.
A fantastic effort from all—well done, Squirrel Class!
This week, Year 2 stepped back in time as part of our Victorian topic when the classroom was transformed into a Victorian schoolroom! The children had a wonderful time immersing themselves in what school life may have been like for Victorian children.
The children practised their handwriting, completed traditional arithmetic activities and took part in a reading lesson, giving them a real taste of what learning might have been like in the past.
After their lessons, the children had the opportunity to explore the similarities and differences between school in 2026 and a Victorian school. They had thoughtful discussions about how classrooms, resources, rules and teaching have changed over time, while also noticing some things that have stayed the same.
It was a fantastic hands-on experience that brought our history learning to life and helped the children deepen their understanding of the Victorian era.
Year 2 had a fantastic time during their recent Freddy Fit session! The children took part in a variety of energetic activities that kept them moving, smiling and fully engaged from start to finish.
It was wonderful to see everyone so enthusiastic about exercising, as they jumped, stretched and danced their way through the session. Not only did the activities help to keep them active, but they also encouraged teamwork, confidence and lots of laughter along the way.
A brilliant time was had by all—well done, Year 2, for bringing such great energy and positivity!
Squirrel Class had a wonderful time celebrating World Book Day! The children came to school dressed as their favourite book characters and it was fantastic to see such a wide range of costumes inspired by much-loved stories.
During the morning, the children shared their favourite books with the class. We also took part in a Book Taster Café, where the children had the chance to explore a variety of books. After reading, they wrote about their favourite book they had tried, sharing their thoughts and what they enjoyed most about the story.
In the afternoon, the children completed artwork inspired by the beautiful picture book ‘Extra Yarn‘. They created colourful patterns using wax crayons and paint, experimenting with different designs just like the knitted patterns in the story. The finished pieces were bright, creative, and full of imagination.
It was a fantastic day celebrating reading, creativity, and a love of books. Well done, Squirrel Class!
Squirrel Class had a wonderful time celebrating Storytelling Week! The children proudly brought in their favourite books from home and enjoyed reading them aloud with their classmates. It was lovely to see their confidence grow as they shared stories they love and listened carefully to one another.
We also joined a very exciting storytelling webinar with a real-life author, which inspired lots of questions and big imaginations. To end each day, the children took turns reading our class text, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, making our end-of-day story time extra special. Storytelling Week was full of fun, imagination, and a real love of books!
Year 2 wrapped up warm for a very cold and windy trip to Heaton Park as part of our geography learning. Despite the chilly weather, the children had a fantastic time exploring the park and putting their compass skills into action.
While we were there, we learnt to identify the human and physical features of Heaton Park, looking closely at what had been built by people and what occurs naturally. The children worked brilliantly to create their own maps, carefully thinking about what they needed to include and devising a simple map key to explain their symbols.
This exciting outdoor learning links directly to our geography unit and our big question:
“Where would you prefer to visit – Heaton Park or Agra?”
The trip helped us gather real-life evidence to support our comparisons and sparked lots of thoughtful discussions back in the classroom.
The children in Squirrel class enjoyed used their speaking and listening skills to learn about different people in their class. They took part in lots of fun listening and speaking games and enjoyed describing a mystery object using clear voices. The children worked hard to listen to each other and take turns when speaking.
The children thoroughly enjoyed talking about special objects they had brought from home during show and tell. They spoke confidently about why their objects were important to them, and everyone listened with great interest.
Well done, Squirrel Class, for such a brilliant afternoon of talking, listening and learning!
This morning, Year 2 Squirrel Class treated us to a truly wonderful sharing assembly. The children proudly showcased all the amazing learning they have been doing, and their enthusiasm and confidence shone throughout.
They shared their work across a range of subjects, including History, English, Geography, Music and Design Technology. The assembly highlighted not only the skills they have developed but also how engaged and excited they are about their learning.
It was lovely to see every child taking part so confidently and supporting one another. Well done Year 2 Squirrels for such a fantastic assembly — you should all be very proud!
This term, Squirrel Class have started an exciting new science topic: Uses of Everyday Materials. To bring our learning to life, we took advantage of the snowy weather and carried out a real-life investigation while making snow characters!
We tested different types of gloves made from wool, plastic, and leather to see how their materials affected warmth and waterproofing. We discovered that wool gloves are lovely and warm, but they quickly became soggy and wet. Plastic gloves stayed completely waterproof, but our hands felt very cold. The leather gloves turned out to be the perfect choice – warm, dry, and ideal for making snowballs!
It was fantastic to combine science with outdoor fun.
Happy New Year from the Squirrel Class!
Squirrel Class had a fantastic time at Forest School this week! The children were full of excitement as they explored the woodland, discovered new hiding spots, and worked together to investigate the natural world around them.
One of the highlights of the day was gathering around the fire. Everyone learned how to stay safe, and then we enjoyed toasting marshmallows over the flames. The children were delighted to make delicious s’mores — sticky fingers and big smiles all round!
It was wonderful to see the children playing together, helping one another, and showing such curiosity as they explored the Forest School site. We’re already looking forward to our next outdoor adventure!
