Autumn 2 Week 2
It has been another busy week in Year 2, full of exciting learning! We have certainly noticed the change in weather this week, with the first frost of this academic year settling on our running track and leading to a slightly later Daily Mile for us!
In Maths, we have been learning how to add and subtract across 10. Although the children found this challenging at times, they showed great determination and enjoyed using the Dienes equipment to help them solve the problems.
In English, we celebrated Michael Rosen Day by exploring imaginative and silly ways to travel to school. The children had great fun sharing ideas and creating their own funny poems, which sparked lots of laughter and creativity!
Children in need 2026!
Across the school, classrooms come alive with excitement on BBC Children in Need day as pupils arrive clutching little bags and jars full of copper coins. Dressed in bright yellow tops, spotty headbands, and fluffy Pudsey ears, the children eagerly took turns in their classrooms to place their 1p and 2p pieces (and sometimes even greater amounts!) onto large outlines of Pudsey Bear.
Watching each bear slowly turn from an empty drawing into a shimmering gold and copper mosaic brings a wonderful sense of teamwork and pride to every class, showing young learners that even the smallest spare change can add up to make a big difference for children across the country.
Inspired by the excitement of BBC Children in Need, the children have channelled their enthusiasm for Pudsey Bear into their free writing sessions this week. Armed with pencils and plenty of imagination, our young authors have been busy crafting their very own tales starring the famous spotty-bandana bear, dreaming up daring plane adventures, courageous animal rescues, and exciting journeys deep into mysterious forests. Alongside all the action, the pupils also wrote heartwarming scenes of Pudsey celebrating special occasions with his friends, filling the classrooms with creativity as everyone proudly shared their imaginative storylines!
We are delighted to introduce Mog the cat, our brand-new class reading companion who will be heading home every Friday with a pupil who has shone by demonstrating our Behaviours for Learning. We cannot wait for Mog to spend exciting weekends with the children, curling up to share bedtime stories, going on fun family adventures, and enjoying special moments together. Families are invited to capture all of this fun in our special 'Mog’s Adventures' book before Mog returns to school on Monday morning, ready to share what she has been up to with the class and enjoy a well-earned rest before setting off with another lucky reader the following Friday! Mog is however quite forgetful so will need to taken really good care of!
We can't wait to read all of Mog's adventures!
Wishing all of our families a wonderful and restful weekend! With the weather turning noticeably colder and the first frost arriving this week, please ensure that children bring a warm coat, hat, and gloves into school every day next week.
Having the right winter layers—ideally clearly labelled—will help keep everyone warm, safe, and comfortable while enjoying fresh air and outdoor playtimes.
Have a wonderful weekend!