Pine & Cedar – Year 2

Class 2 have been working on writing and performing their puppet shows, which they will present in their Assembly.

To help with writing plays for puppet shows, each group in Class 2 are reading through a play. Each playing a different character in a story.

Class 1/2 went back in time to learn about how the water powered mill works. They examined the different types of wheel motion and how it operates. Pupils discussed the ingredients required to make bread and made their own bread to take home. Class 1/2 also had a chance to explore different items that people … Read more

We had a really interesting time visiting the Florence Nightingale Museum in London.We enjoyed meeting Florence, who told us all about her life.

Today Class Two took part in a role-play about visiting a Mosque, when their classroom was turned into a prayer hall. The children had to take off their shoes and wash their hands and face before entering the prayer hall. The girls covered their heads with a scarf and the boys wore hats, which were … Read more

All of KS1 explored the school field. They were required to find out about what sparrows eat, find a beech nut, find a cobweb and an acorn, as well as make a bark rubbing. Class 1/2 had lots of fun learning about their autumn environment.

Class 2 recently went to Hatfield House. We learnt all about the history of the house and how Henry VIII bought it for his children to live in. We had a tour of the garden and met a minstrel, the children’s governess and King Henry himself.

Class 2 have been reading a book called ‘Silly Billy’ by Anthony Browne. Billy is a little boy who worries about everything. He goes to stay with his Grandma and she gives him some ‘Worry Dolls’. Billy tells all his worries to the worry dolls and he puts them under his pillow. That way all … Read more

We really enjoyed visiting South America!Mrs Ward taught us how to do the Salsa dance.

Class 1/2 are exploring wrapping, cutting and sticking skills today.