Poetry Competition
Published 05/10/22, by Admin
Thursday 6th October is National Poetry Day. To celebrate this special day, we are excited to announce a school-wide poetry competition. Read on to discover more...
Team Okai (Yr 2)
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Read MoreContinents Songs!
Published 28/09/22, by AdminRecently we have been learning about continents. The children loved listening to and practising these songs to help them remember the continent names, and some facts about them.
Have a listen:
Seven continents song - https://youtu.be/K6DSMZ8b3LE
The Seven Continents-Jack Hartman https://youtu.be/ZLFY4S--mbE
Read MoreLocal Habitats
Published 28/09/22, by AdminThis term we have been exploring some of the different habitats around the world. Today we began looking the habitats that we find around us in Kent. We found out about woods, gardens and rock pools before creating our own rock pool art to display in the classroom.
Read MoreLove to Learn - Habitats
Published 21/09/22, by AdminThis term our topic is Habitats as Homes! A science-based topic focussed on where animals live. We will study habitats both locally and world-wide. Therefore, our first Love to Learn project is to create a habitat in a shoebox. How imaginative can you make your habitat? Due Friday 14th October.
Read MoreArt Competition
Published 21/09/22, by AdminAn enormous welcome to the first art competition of the new school year! We hope you enjoyed our assembly about the mysterious street artist Banksy, and fabulous graphic artist Barbara Kruger.Read on for more details...
Read MoreShared Reading Thursdays
Published 18/09/22, by AdminYear 2 are pleased to announce the return of shared reading with your child in school. This will take place on Thursdays from 2:45 until 3:00. We look forward to seeing you then!
Read MoreArt to Start!
Published 14/09/22, by AdminThis week we created some art inspired by Daniel Mackie, an illustrator who draws animal's habitats using pencil and watercolour inside the shape of the animal. We did this in groups using big sheets of paper and outlines of fish.
Read MoreShow and Tell Thursdays
Published 14/09/22, by AdminThis term as we will be learning about how to present in front of others and ask questions as part of our Oracy lessons. This will be in the form of show and tell which will be on Thursday afternoons. We will have a house group each week to present. The groups will be as follows:
15.09.22 Emin (blue)
22.09.22 Elba (yellow)
29.09.22 Bussell (red)
05.10.22 Malone (green)
Read MoreOpen Class Info
Published 14/09/22, by AdminIt was lovely to meet those of you that were able to come along to the open class meeting last week. If you were unable to make it, or would like a reminder of the points covered, we have attached the PowerPoint for you to refer to.
All the best,
The Year 2 Team
Read MoreParent Welcome Meeting
Published 05/09/22, by AdminWell, here we are are the start of a new year! What a lovely day we had welcoming the children to their new classes and talking about all things Year 2. This Thursday (8th September) at 2:30 pm you will have the opportunity to come to our Welcome Meeting. Here we will discuss the Year ahead, what you can expect from us and how you can help support your child's learning. There will also be the opportunity to ask any questions you may have to the Year 2 team. We look forward to meeting you!
Miss Okai & Mr Gunson
Read MoreImportant Information
Published 05/09/22, by AdminI know a few of you have been asking about PE dates, so here we go!
Team Gunson: Monday and Wednesday
Team Okai: Tuesday and Wednesday
Please can the children come to school in PE kits and with weather appropriate items such as hats or sunscreen if needed.
Read MoreWelcome Back!
Published 02/09/22, by AdminHi Team Okai and welcome back!
We hope you've had a lovely summer! We are excited to welcome you all back on Monday and hear about what you've been up to and begin our learning journey together.
See you soon,
Miss Okai, Mrs Ivan and Mrs Fetherston