W/C 23rd March 2026

This week in Class 2 has been a busy but exciting one as we come to the end of Spring term…

In English, we have been finishing our final drafts of our persuasive adverts based on the chocolate bars we designed for Willy Wonka. The progress the children have made in their writing is really shining through!

In Geography, we have been learning about different types of volcanoes and their products. We also had some great discussions about the pros and cons of living near a volcano, which the children found fascinating!

Music lessons have been full of energy as we have been singing lots of Easter songs, getting into the spirit of the season.

In French, we learned about the Easter story, helping to build both our language skills and cultural understanding.

For PE on Wednesday, some children took part in gymnastics, practising side vaults, over vaults and straddle vaults, while others represented the school brilliantly at a tag rugby tournament.

In D&T, we made our own sandwiches! The children enjoyed creating, tasting and then evaluating their delicious sandwiches.

Thursday was a special day as we took part in the Easter assembly. The children did a wonderful job speaking about where the love for chocolate comes from at Easter.

On top of all this, the children have worked incredibly hard on their Spring assessments – some fantastic progress is being made. Homework books have been sent home to complete, and some children have also taken home extra reading books. It is really beneficial to read with your children every day where possible. Times table practice also helps to support many areas of maths learning – children can use their TTRS log ins.

Thank you for your continued support, and have a wonderful Easter break!

Miss Martin

 

W/C 16th March 2026

It has been another busy and exciting week in Class 2...

In English, the children had great fun designing and describing their own chocolate bars. They thought carefully about flavours, textures, and eye-catching packaging. This work will support our learning next week, when we begin writing persuasive adverts to convince others to buy our delicious creations.

In Maths, we wrapped up our unit on length and perimeter. The children worked hard to apply their knowledge in an end-of-unit assessment, and we were very pleased to see some fantastic scores - well done, Class 2!

In Music, the children explored creating Easter-themed music using the iPads. They enjoyed experimenting with different sounds and rhythms to compose their own digital pieces.

During PE, Class 2 joined Class 3 to take part in a variety of ball games. Basketball was a particular favourite, with lots of enthusiasm and teamwork on display.

In Science, we began an exciting experiment investigating what plants need to grow. We are testing how transparent, translucent, and opaque materials affect plant growth, and we look forward to observing the results over time.

In RE, we learned about Maundy Thursday and its importance in the Christian calendar, reflecting on its meaning and significance.

In Geography, the children explored volcanoes around the world and discovered where some of the most famous ones are located.

Finally, in Design and Technology, we learned about how bread is made and even had the chance to make some ourselves! This was great preparation for next week, when we will be making our own sandwiches.

Well done to everyone for another fantastic week.

Miss Martin

 

W/C 9th March 2026

It has been another busy and exciting week in Class 2!

In English, we began learning about persuasive techniques. The children explored how writers try to convince people using exciting words, strong opinions and catchy phrases. We will soon be using these skills to create our own advertisements for a delicious Wonka chocolate bar, so the class enjoyed thinking about how to make their adverts sound as tempting as possible!

In Maths, we have been focusing on perimeter. The children have been calculating the perimeter of regular and rectilinear shapes and have also been working out missing side lengths. I have been really impressed with how well children have understood this topic!

In PSHE, we discussed the feeling of disappointment and talked about how everyone experiences it sometimes. The children shared thoughtful ideas about how we can overcome disappointment and stay positive when things do not go our way.

In RE, we learned about Passover and why it is an important celebration for Jewish people. The class discovered how the Seder plate is used during the Passover meal and how each food represents an important part of the story that Jewish families remember.

In Geography, we explored volcanoes and how they are formed. We learned how destructive plate boundaries can cause volcanoes to erupt and produce lava. The children were fascinated by how powerful and dramatic these natural events can be.

In Science, we looked again at the requirements plants need to survive and thrive. We recapped our previous learning and built on it to help us prepare for our investigation next week.

In Music, we experimented with pitch using microphones. The children enjoyed hearing how their voices could change and exploring how sound can be higher or lower.

In PE, we played a variety of ball games, including dodgeball and basketball. The children showed great teamwork and enthusiasm throughout the afternoon.

On Friday afternoon, we took part in a special STEAM session all about dream jobs. This session really got some of the children thinking about their future aspirations and the many exciting possibilities ahead of them.

Well done everyone for another fantastic week of learning!

Miss Martin

 

W/C 2nd March 2026

It has been another busy and exciting week in Class 2!

In English, we began work on our new class book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. We wrote detailed character descriptions, thinking carefully about how the characters look and behave. We also discovered that Roald Dahl loved to invent his own funny and imaginative words! Inspired by this, we had fun creating some of our own made-up words.

In Maths, we continued our learning about length. The children have been working very hard to understand some tricky conversions and have been applying their knowledge to solve two-step problem-solving questions.

In French, we used the vocabulary we have learnt so far to write our own versions of the story of The Hungry Caterpillar in French. The children did a fantastic job remembering their French words and building simple sentences.

In RE, we retold the Easter story and thought carefully about the emotions of the different people involved during Holy Week. This helped us to understand the story from different perspectives.

In PSHE, we learnt about broken dreams and discussed how sometimes things do not go the way we hope at first. We talked about the importance of resilience and how we can keep trying and stay positive when things are difficult.

In Geography, we started our exciting new topic on volcanoes. This week we began by learning about the layers of the Earth and what is happening beneath the ground.

In Design and Technology, we started our new food tech topic. Over the coming weeks we will be designing and making our own sandwiches, and we began by thinking about food hygiene and safety.

On Thursday, we celebrated World Book Day! The children loved sharing their favourite books and seeing everyone’s wonderful costumes. We also took part in a whole-school art project inspired by the story The Snail and the Whale. In Music, we had lots of fun writing songs based on the characters we dressed up as.

Finally, in PE, we worked with Andy to practice our basketball skills, focusing on dribbling and passing.

Well done Class 2 for another busy week of learning!

Miss Martin

 

W/C 23rd February 2026

This week in English, we have been writing and editing our own fictional story pieces. I have been so impressed with the children’s vivid imaginations and their wonderful use of figurative language.

In Maths, we completed our end of unit tests and the children achieved some amazing scores – well done! We have now begun our new topic on length and perimeter. The children have made a strong start, carefully measuring objects and beginning to understand how to convert different units of measure accurately.

In French, the children enjoyed reading The Hungry Caterpillar. They are now rewriting parts of the story using their French vocabulary, including words for foods and colours. It has been wonderful to hear them confidently using their new language skills.

In RE, we learned about the Ten Commandments and discussed the reasons behind them. The children understood that Christians believe God gave these commandments because He wants people to be close to Him and to live good lives.

During PSHE, we had thoughtful discussions about hopes and dreams. The children shared their aspirations and talked about the steps they need to take to achieve them, including working hard, showing perseverance, and believing in themselves.

We finished our topic on Ancient Greece in History by exploring the wealth of knowledge the Ancient Greeks have given us. The children were fascinated to learn how Greek ideas still influence our lives today, from mathematics to medicine and the Olympics.

In Art, we experimented with printing techniques to create unique patterned pieces. The children loved seeing how repeating shapes and colours could form different designs.

In Science, we investigated friction. The children tested how objects moved across smooth and rough surfaces and observed how friction affects movement. They carried out their investigations carefully and made thoughtful observations.

A real highlight this week has been the children’s scores on their spelling and maths end of unit tests. It is clear that they are working very hard and really understand the learning we are covering – well done Class 2!

Miss Martin