Category: Year 2

21 November 2019

Earlier this week, Year 2 became the UK’s scientists of the future to determine how we could use both existing and new materials in tomorrow’s world. Led by Vivien, from the world renowned National Physical Laboratory, the children learnt the many different properties of materials and what they could be used for in everyday life….

14 November 2019

Diwrnod da!” Who knew Mr Hinton could speak some Welsh? Certainly not Year 2! Mr Hinton went on to explain some interesting facts about his home country and heritage. Following Wales’ great success in this year’s World Cup, Mr Hinton shared the country’s passion for its national sport. The children became nearly as excited as…

14 November 2019

Never has Year 2 moved so silently through the school as they did to meet predators with sharp beaks and lethal talons. Awaiting the children with swooshes and screeches were Simba, a Tawny Owl, Accio a White Faced Owl, and Midge a very excited Barn Owl! Keeping very still, (remembering if prey doesn’t move an…

3 October 2019

Anyone looking for a new career?  Look no further; Year 2 are now fully qualified to advise YOU!   Looking like the young professionals they aspire to be, the Year 2 Sapphires began their commute to Kidzania with empty purses for their first fully paid day at work.   With so many career opportunities to…

26 September 2019

Year 2 Sapphires have been creating rockets as part of their DT unit. They had to consider different types of materials to make their rocket. Thank you to all the parents for collecting necessary junk to create the rockets and for parental support in making them last Friday.

26 September 2019

Last week Year 2 were very lucky to be visited by Bob the Man on the Moon. The children spent time getting to know Bob and asked him lots of questions. This year we learned that he communicates with his friends via the inter-galactic network which is a lot faster than the internet.

5 July 2019

Last week Year 2 enjoyed the opportunity of going pond dipping at the ponds at Wandsworth Common. The children joyfully used nets, trays and microscopes to capture and examine wildlife. We discovered millions of water fleas, as well as dragonflies, water boatman, blood worms and even a rat-tailed maggot. This was a great chance for…

28 June 2019

Ahoy all seafarers – you are in safe hands!  All Year 2 children are now experts on how to stay safe near water. Jan, a volunteer from the RNLI, very kindly came to explain how to have fun whilst staying safe near water. After watching nail biting footage of rescues at sea and on the…

14 June 2019

Year 2 had a wonderful trip to Brighton last Thursday relating to their humanities unit on The Seaside. We visited the Royal Brighton Pavillion built by George IV. The children were very impressed by the size and number of rooms – we even found out that originally there were nine kitchens! We then walked to…

2 May 2019

Year 2 have been out and about in the garden. All the children planted their own sunflower. As a class we are currently carrying out an investigation about the conditions for growth of a bean plant by comparing how plants grow in light and dark conditions and with or without water.