Class Teacher Posts
This Week’s Learning –11.07.2022
This week in Topic we made a sculpture of a natural object of our choosing. We then collected natural materials from around the school and made land art. Using the same materials we made a natural sculpture.
In maths we learnt about subtraction of two digit numbers from a two digit number by bridging the ten.
Next week’s learning-18.07.22
Next week in Topic we will create a piece of artwork based on Henri Matisse.
In maths we will be revising time.
Stars of the week –15.07.22
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate sent home!
This week we have chosen…
Adam and Pourami in Swallow class.
and
Sum Ning and David in Kestrel class.
Well done!!
Parent information
Parent information picture
Due to the heat on Monday and Tuesday, you may collect your child at 1:10pm at the school reception. Please make sure that your child is wearing sun cream, has a hat and water. We will be doing everything we can to ensure they are as cool as they can be. Doors and windows are opened early in the morning to cool the building.
Friday is the last day of the school year, school will be closing at 1:40pm.
Just some gentle reminders for the term:
We have taken our class photo, all information to buy the photograph was sent out on Thursday.
Homework will be on Seesaw. Please do ensure your child completes the homework and submit it on Seesaw or if your child has it printed it is returned by Thursday each week.
Our PE days are Thursday and Fridays, please note your child should come to school in their kit on these days. Please ensure long hair is tied back and earrings are removed. Your child may where a plain white t-shirt, black shorts or black leggings/jogging bottoms. They should wear their school jumper/cardigan – no other sports top. They can wear trainers or plimsoles.
If you have any questions, please contact us by ringing the school or using the class emails:
swallowclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
kestrelclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
This Week’s Learning –04.07.2022
This week in Topic we wrote a story about being shrunk and exploring the garden, being confronted by minibeasts and how we solved of problems. Our writing had many features to entertain our readers.
In maths we learnt about subtraction of one digit numbers from a two digit number by bridging the ten.
Next week’s learning-11.07.22
Next week in Topic we will be using natural materials to create art.
In maths we will be learning how to subtract two digit numbers from two digit numbers by bridging the ten.
Stars of the week –08.07.22
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate sent home!
This week we have chosen…
Logan and Elizabeth in Swallow class.
and
Mahisha and Guilherme in Kestrel class.
Well done!!
Parent information
Tuesday is our celebration evening. We will be displaying many pieces of work which our children have done over the year. You will also have the opportunity to see your child’s new classroom.
Just some gentle reminders for the term:
We have taken our class photo, all information to buy the photograph was sent out on Thursday.
Homework will be on Seesaw. Please do ensure your child completes the homework and submit it on Seesaw or if your child has it printed it is returned by Thursday each week.
Our PE days are Thursday and Fridays, please note your child should come to school in their kit on these days. Please ensure long hair is tied back and earrings are removed. Your child may where a plain white t-shirt, black shorts or black leggings/jogging bottoms. They should wear their school jumper/cardigan – no other sports top. They can wear trainers or plimsoles.
If you have any questions, please contact us by ringing the school or using the class emails:
swallowclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
kestrelclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
This Week’s Learning –27.06.2022
This week in Topic we performed an acrostic poem, using our bodies and expression to bring the poem to life. We then used that experience to gather vocabulary and plan an acrostic poem.
In maths we learnt about bar models and how to use them effectively to help us solve word problems.
Next week’s learning-04.07.22
Next week in Topic we will be writing a story.
In maths we will be learning how to subtract by crossing the 10 with numbers up to 100.
Parent information
Just some gentle reminders for the term:
We have taken our class photo, all information to buy the photograph was sent out on Thursday.
Homework will be on Seesaw. Please do ensure your child completes the homework and submit it on Seesaw or if your child has it printed it is returned by Thursday each week.
Our PE days are Thursday and Fridays, please note your child should come to school in their kit on these days. Please ensure long hair is tied back and earrings are removed. Your child may where a plain white t-shirt, black shorts or black leggings/jogging bottoms. They should wear their school jumper/cardigan – no other sports top. They can wear trainers or plimsoles.
If you have any questions, please contact us by ringing the school or using the class emails:
swallowclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
kestrelclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
This Week’s Learning –20.06.2022
This week in Topic we looked at how animals and plants depend on one another. We discussed food chains and looked at everyone’s role in the food chain. We discussed what would happen if there was no food chains and what the impact on the habitat would be.
In maths we learnt to count in three’s and we used this knowledge to write repeated addition, multiplication and division number sentences.
Next week’s learning-27.06.22
Next week in Topic we will be writing acrostic poems.
In maths we will be learning how to problem solve using bar models.
Stars of the week –17.06.22
Pic of star
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate sent home!
This week we have chosen…
Rayray and Yike in Swallow class.
and
Mahisha and Guilherme in Kestrel class.
Well done!!
Parent information
The sports day is on the 30th June, come and watch your child in their races. This will be a day filled with fun and laughter.
Just some gentle reminders for the term:
We have taken our class photo, all information to buy the photograph was sent out on Thursday.
Homework will be on Seesaw. Please do ensure your child completes the homework and submit it on Seesaw or if your child has it printed it is returned by Thursday each week.
Our PE days are Thursday and Fridays, please note your child should come to school in their kit on these days. Please ensure long hair is tied back and earrings are removed. Your child may where a plain white t-shirt, black shorts or black leggings/jogging bottoms. They should wear their school jumper/cardigan – no other sports top. They can wear trainers or plimsoles.
If you have any questions, please contact us by ringing the school or using the class emails:
swallowclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
kestrelclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
This Week’s Learning –13.06.2022
This week in Topic we explored different habitats and the animals that live in those habitats. Then we looked at a non fiction text and described it’s purpose and the features we saw in that text. We gathered vocabulary for our woodlands non fiction writing and started writing our own text.
In maths we learnt about strategies we could used when completing a 2 step word problems.
Next term’s learning-20.06.22
Next week in Topic we will be explaining how living things in a habitat depend on each other and how they get their food.
In maths we will be learning to count in threes.
Stars of the week –17.06.22
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate sent home!
This week we have chosen…
Nabeeha and Braisha in Swallow class.
and
Giovanna and Betsie in Kestrel class.
Well done!!
Parent information
The PPA are hosting a mufti day on the 24th June 2022, please bring £1 in support of this.
The sports day is on the 30th June, come and watch your child in their races. This will be a day filled with fun and laughter.
Just some gentle reminders for the term:
We have taken our class photo, all information to buy the photograph was sent out on Thursday.
Homework will be on Seesaw. Please do ensure your child completes the homework and submit it on Seesaw or if your child has it printed it is returned by Thursday each week.
Our PE days are Thursday and Fridays, please note your child should come to school in their kit on these days. Please ensure long hair is tied back and earrings are removed. Your child may where a plain white t-shirt, black shorts or black leggings/jogging bottoms. They should wear their school jumper/cardigan – no other sports top. They can wear trainers or plimsoles.
If you have any questions, please contact us by ringing the school or using the class emails:
swallowclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
kestrelclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
This Week’s Learning –06.06.2022
We started off our first week of our new Topic with a Hook Day, the children were very creative with their mini beast costumes. We compared living, non-living and objects that have never lived. We have also explored different habitats.
In maths we learnt about drawing and interpreting pictograms and block diagrams.
Next week’s learning-13.06.22
Next week in Topic we will be using a non fiction text on woodlands to write an information text of our own.
In maths we will be revising our place value knowledge.
Stars of the week –10.06.22
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate sent home!
This week we have chosen…
Harley-Jay and Aliyah in Swallow class.
and
Peggy and Natan in Kestrel class.
Well done!!
Parent information
Just some gentle reminders for the term:
We have taken our class photo, all information to buy the photograph was sent out on Thursday.
Homework will be on Seesaw. Please do ensure your child completes the homework and submit it on Seesaw or if your child has it printed it is returned by Thursday each week.
Our PE days are Thursday and Fridays, please note your child should come to school in their kit on these days. Please ensure long hair is tied back and earrings are removed. Your child may where a plain white t-shirt, black shorts or black leggings/jogging bottoms. They should wear their school jumper/cardigan – no other sports top. They can wear trainers or plimsoles.
If you have any questions, please contact us by ringing the school or using the class emails:
swallowclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
kestrelclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
This Week’s Learning –23.05.2022
In topic we read the story ‘Jim and the beanstalk’ and discussed similarities and differences to other stories. We will use features from the story to create a similar story with a different ending. We used expanded nouns phrase and a variety of sentence openers to bring our writing to life.
In maths we learnt about drawing and interpreting tally charts and discussing pictograms.
Next term’s learning-07.06.22
Our new topic will be ‘Nature detectives’ we will be looking at mini beast, living and non-living creatures and exploring woodland settings.
In maths we will be learning different calculation strategies and consolidating a few areas of need.
Parent information
Just some gentle reminders for the term:
Homework will be on Seesaw. Please do ensure your child completes the homework and submit it on Seesaw or if your child has it printed it is returned by Thursday each week.
Our PE days are Thursday and Fridays, please note your child should come to school in their kit on these days. Please ensure long hair is tied back and earrings are removed. Your child may where a plain white t-shirt, black shorts or black leggings/jogging bottoms. They should wear their school jumper/cardigan – no other sports top. They can wear trainers or plimsoles.
If you have any questions, please contact us by ringing the school or using the class emails:
swallowclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
kestrelclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
This Week’s Learning –16.05.2022
This week we experimented with primary and secondary colours to create new colours. We used these colour to recreate a beautiful picture from the story ‘Bloom’
In maths we started learning about tally charts. We know how to make numbers 1-10 on a tally chart.
Next week’s learning-23.05.22
In topic we will be reading the story ‘Jim and the beanstalk’ and discussing similarities and differences to other stories. We will use features from the story to create a similar story with a different ending.
In maths we will be learning about drawing and interpreting tally charts and discussing pictograms.
Stars of the week –20.05.22
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate sent home!
This week we have chosen…
Frankie and Abdullah in Swallow class.
and
Nadia and Jun in Kestrel class.
Well done!!
Parent information
Just some gentle reminders for the term:
Homework will be on Seesaw. Please do ensure your child completes the homework and submit it on Seesaw or if your child has it printed it is returned by Thursday each week.
Our PE days are Thursday and Fridays, please note your child should come to school in their kit on these days. Please ensure long hair is tied back and earrings are removed. Your child may where a plain white t-shirt, black shorts or black leggings/jogging bottoms. They should wear their school jumper/cardigan – no other sports top. They can wear trainers or plimsoles.
If you have any questions, please contact us by ringing the school or using the class emails:
swallowclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
kestrelclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
This Week’s Learning –09.05.2022
This week we read the book ‘Bloom’ and we wrote a lovely character description based on a character in the story. We used many expanded noun phrases, powerful adjectives and sub coordinating and coordinating conjunctions to make our writing more interesting for the reader. We have also created a beautiful artwork based on illustrations from the text.
In maths we revised addition, subtraction, fractions and multiplication in preparation for the SAT’s papers.
Next week’s learning- 16.05.22
In topic we will be experimenting with colour mixing and creating a spectacular artwork based on a famous artist.
In maths we will be learning about tally charts and revising time.
Stars of the week –13.05.22
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate sent home!
This week we have chosen…
Reis and Hanah in Swallow class.
and
Joey and Abeer in Kestrel class.
Well done!!
Parent information
Next week we will be completing our Year 2 SAT’s test. It is nothing to be concerned about. We have covered all the content necessary to complete the tests. This will be a test to consolidate what the children know and what potential gaps there are.
Just some gentle reminders for the new term:
Homework will be on Seesaw. Please do ensure your child completes the homework and submit it on Seesaw or if your child has it printed it is returned by Thursday each week.
Our PE days are Thursday and Fridays, please note your child should come to school in their kit on these days. Please ensure long hair is tied back and earrings are removed. Your child may where a plain white t-shirt, black shorts or black leggings/jogging bottoms. They should wear their school jumper/cardigan – no other sports top. They can wear trainers or plimsoles.
If you have any questions, please contact us by ringing the school or using the class emails:
swallowclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
kestrelclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
This Week’s Learning –03.05.2022
This week we went on a school trip to Wisely Gardens. We enjoyed our coach ride and seeing many beautiful plants from all over the world. Our favourite part was playing in the amazing play area. There was so much to do and see at Wisley Gardens.
In maths we are revising calculation strategies.
Next week’s learning- 03.05.22
In topic we will be writing a character description and producing an art piece based on a text.
In maths we will be revising addition, subtraction, fractions and time in preparation for the SAT’s papers.
Stars of the week –06.05.22
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate sent home!
This week we have chosen…
Amelia and Lily in Swallow class.
and
Teleah and Riley in Kestrel class.
Well done!!
Parent information
Just some gentle reminders for the new term:
Homework will be on Seesaw. Please do ensure your child completes the homework and submit it on Seesaw or if your child has it printed it is returned by Thursday each week.
Our PE days are Thursday and Fridays, please note your child should come to school in their kit on these days. Please ensure long hair is tied back and earrings are removed. Your child may where a plain white t-shirt, black shorts or black leggings/jogging bottoms. They should wear their school jumper/cardigan – no other sports top. They can wear trainers or plimsoles.
If you have any questions, please contact us by ringing the school or using the class emails:
swallowclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
kestrelclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
This Week’s Learning –25.04.2022
We planted a seed and then wrote a set of instructions as a guide to help others to plant a seed. We then explored the life cycle of a plant and write an explanation text about the life cycle of a plant.
In maths we learnt about 5 minute intervals in time. Looking at both time past and time to the hour.
Next week’s learning- 03.05.22
In topic will be exploring plants from around the world and using our experience from Wisley Gardens to write a recount.
In maths we will be revising addition and subtraction in preparation for the SAT’s papers.
Stars of the week –29.04.22
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate sent home!
This week we have chosen…
Danielle and Arham in Swallow class.
and
Adam.J and Jase in Kestrel class.
Well done!!
School will be closed on Monday for the Bank holiday. Hope you have a splendid rest with your family.
On the 4th May (Wednesday) we will be going to Wisley Gardens.
Just some gentle reminders for the new term:
Homework will be on Seesaw. Please do ensure your child completes the homework and submit it on Seesaw or if your child has it printed it is returned by Thursday each week.
Our PE days are Thursday and Fridays, please note your child should come to school in their kit on these days. Please ensure long hair is tied back and earrings are removed. Your child may where a plain white t-shirt, black shorts or black leggings/jogging bottoms. They should wear their school jumper/cardigan – no other sports top. They can wear trainers or plimsoles.
If you have any questions, please contact us by ringing the school or using the class emails:
swallowclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
kestrelclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
This Week’s Learning –19.04.2022
We started our new Topic ‘Ready, Steady, Grow’. This week we discussed what we already know about the topic and we were amazing to hear all the fantastic knowledge our children had about various plants. We explored the school gardens to identify garden and wild plants and we dissected a broad bean.
In maths we revised time. We leant about o’clock, half past, quarter past and quarter to.
Next week’s learning- 25.04.22
In topic we will writing an instructional text and an explanation text.
In maths we are learning about time. We will explore 5 minute intervals on an analogue clock. We encourage all parents to revise time at home as part of the learning.
Stars of the week –22.04.22
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate sent home!
This week we have chosen…
Ava and Ibrahim in Swallow class.
and
Caroline and Johnny in Kestrel class.
Well done!!
Parent information
On the 4th May we will be going to Wisley Gardens, please ensure you have made payment on Arbor and returned the consent form.
The parent evening has been rescheduled for Thursday the 28th April 2022. School will be closing at 1pm on this day to accommodate the meeting times..
Just some gentle reminders for the new term:
Homework will be on Seesaw. Please do ensure your child completes the homework and submit it on Seesaw or if your child has it printed it is returned by Thursday each week.
Our PE days are Thursday and Fridays, please note your child should come to school in their kit on these days. Please ensure long hair is tied back and earrings are removed. Your child may where a plain white t-shirt, black shorts or black leggings/jogging bottoms. They should wear their school jumper/cardigan – no other sports top. They can wear trainers or plimsoles.
If you have any questions, please contact us by ringing the school or using the class emails:
swallowclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
kestrelclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
This Week’s Learning –28.03.2022
In topic this week we identified different landmarks in Sydney. We also compared Sydney to London and explained the similarities and differences. We learnt about aboriginal people and their history .
In maths we counted the vertices of 3D shapes. We used our knowledge of the properties of 3D shapes to sort them into various categories. We have started learning about time.
Next term’s learning- 19.04.22
Our new topic for next term is ‘Ready, steady, grow’. We will make doing many science investigations on how plants grow and all the elements needed to grow a health plant.
This term will be a busy one as we will be preparing for the Year 2 SAT’s (Standard attainment test), we will be spending plenty of time preparing for these test to ensure we are completely prepared for them.
Stars of the week –01.04.22
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate sent home!
This week we have chosen…
Fajr and Kaylan in Swallow class.
and
Mahisha and Hugo in Kestrel class.
Well done!!
Parent information
This has been an amazing term. Our children have been hoisted away to the far lands of Australia. We have worked hard and learnt many new things.
The children are extremely excited to have the Easter Bunny join them this year and are looking forward to spending precious time with their families.
From us in Year 2, have an amazing Easter!
Just some gentle reminders for the new term:
Homework will be on Seesaw. Please do ensure your child completes the homework and submit it on Seesaw or if your child has it printed it is returned by Thursday each week.
Our PE days are Thursday and Fridays, please note your child should come to school in their kit on these days. Please ensure long hair is tied back and earrings are removed. Your child may where a plain white t-shirt, black shorts or black leggings/jogging bottoms. They should wear their school jumper/cardigan – no other sports top. They can wear trainers or plimsoles.
If you have any questions, please contact us by ringing the school or using the class emails:
swallowclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
kestrelclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
This Week’s Learning –21.03.2022
In topic this week we gathered vocabulary, planned and wrote a story based on the book ‘The Koala who could’. We used expanded noun phrases and descriptive vocabulary to create interesting stories.
In maths we learnt about the properties of 2D shapes and 3D shapes.
Next week’s learning- 28.03.22
Next week in topic we will be identifying famous landmarks of Sydney and explaining who the aborigines are and important events in their history.
In maths we will be learning about vertices on a 3D shape and sorting them according to their properties.
Stars of the week –25.03.22
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate sent home!
This week we have chosen…
Nabeeha and Deepak in Swallow class.
and
CJ and Nadia in Kestrel class.
Well done!!
Parent information
This week we will have our parent consultations, please make sure you book your timeslot on Arbor. School will be closing at 1pm on Thursday 31st March and at 1:40 Friday the 1st April.
Hope you have a fantastic half term and we will see you back at school on Tuesday the 19th April.
The Big walk and wheel, formally the Big Pedal is back the week of 21st of March to the 1st of April. Please do try to use a sustainable form of transport to come to school during this week, you could walk, cycle, scoot, roller skate etc. there is even a chance to win some great prizes. Last year our school came 13th out of 5000 schools, I would love it if we could do even better this year.
Homework will be on Seesaw. Please do ensure your child completes the homework and submit it on Seesaw or if your child has it printed it is returned by Thursday each week.
Our PE days are Thursday and Fridays, please note your child should come to school in their kit on these days. Please ensure long hair is tied back and earrings are removed. Your child may where a plain white t-shirt, black shorts or black leggings/jogging bottoms. They should wear their school jumper/cardigan – no other sports top. They can wear trainers or plimsoles.
If you have any questions, please contact us by ringing the school or using the class emails:
swallowclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
kestrelclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
This Week’s Learning –15.03.2022
In topic this week we identified the features of an informal letter. We used this knowledge and the knowledge of Captain James Cooks voyage to write a letter to a friend.
In maths we learnt about measurement where we explored temperature. We learnt about the properties of 2D shapes.
Next week’s learning- 21.03.22
Next week in topic we will be planning, writing, and editing a story.
In maths we will be sorting and drawing 2D shapes and identifying lines of symmetry.
Stars of the week –18.03.22
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate sent home!
This week we have chosen…
Lily and Ronnie in Swallow class.
We made posters for The Big walk and Wheel. Congratulations to the following children for their amazing work:
Adam and Pournami in Swallow class.
Well done!!
Parent information
This has been an extremely challenging week for all of us at Rushy. The loss of Miss Webster has devastated many of us in Year 2. If your child comes home with questions, sometimes it is difficult to find the answers. I have attached a link which may help you explain death to your child:
https://www.childbereavementuk.org/information-explaining-to-young-children-that-someone-has-died
The Big walk and wheel, formally the Big Pedal is back the week of 21st of March to the 1st of April. Please do try to use a sustainable form of transport to come to school during this week, you could walk, cycle, scoot, roller skate etc. there is even a chance to win some great prizes. Last year our school came 13th out of 5000 schools, I would love it if we could do even better this year.
It is world poetry day on Monday 21st March 2022
Homework will be on Seesaw. Please do ensure your child completes the homework and submit it on Seesaw or if your child has it printed it is returned by Thursday each week.
Our PE days are Thursday and Fridays, please note your child should come to school in their kit on these days. Please ensure long hair is tied back and earrings are removed. Your child may where a plain white t-shirt, black shorts or black leggings/jogging bottoms. They should wear their school jumper/cardigan – no other sports top. They can wear trainers or plimsoles.
If you have any questions, please contact us by ringing the school or using the class emails:
swallowclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
kestrelclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
This Week’s Learning –07.03.2022
In topic this week we researched Captain James Cook and explained why he was significant. We mapped his journey and explored adjectives which would best describe how he felt on his voyage.
In maths we learnt about measurement. We explored capacity and weight.
Next week’s learning- 14.03.22
Next week in topic we will be planning, writing, and editing an informal letter.
In maths we will measuring temperature and exploring 2D shapes.
Stars of the week –11.03.22
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate sent home!
This week we have chosen…
Zimal and Parhidi in Swallow class.
Caroline and Natan in Kestrel class.
Well done!!
Parent information
Please remember Monday 14th March 2022 the school is closed due to an INSET day.
The school will be open Tuesday 15th March 2022.
The Big walk and wheel, formally the Big Pedal is back the week of 21st of March to the 1st of April. Please do try to use a sustainable form of transport to come to school during this week, you could walk, cycle, scoot, roller skate etc. there is even a chance to win some great prizes. Last year our school came 13th out of 5000 schools, I would love it if we could do even better this year.
Homework will be on Seesaw. Please do ensure your child completes the homework and submit it on Seesaw or if your child has it printed it is returned by Thursday each week.
Our PE days are Thursday and Fridays, please note your child should come to school in their kit on these days. Please ensure long hair is tied back and earrings are removed. Your child may where a plain white t-shirt, black shorts or black leggings/jogging bottoms. They should wear their school jumper/cardigan – no other sports top. They can wear trainers or plimsoles.
If you have any questions, please contact us by ringing the school or using the class emails:
swallowclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
kestrelclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
This Week’s Learning –01.03.2022
In topic this week we looked at the various animals in Australia. We discussed different habitats which these animals live in and researched interesting facts and information about these animals. We used this information to plan and write a non-chronological report.
In maths we learnt about measurement. We explored different lengths using metres and centimetres.
Next week’s learning- 07.03.22
Next week in topic we will be sequencing the events of captain cooks journey and identifying features of a letter.
In maths we will measuring capacity and weight.
Stars of the week –04.03.22
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate sent home!
This week we have chosen…
Norris and Ivan in Swallow class.
David and Riley in Kestrel class.
Well done!!
Parent information
The Wellbeing come and be nosy session has been rescheduled for Friday 11th March 2022. Please see the home learning section of the blog for the flier with timings and location.
The Big walk and wheel, formally the Big Pedal is back the week of 21st of March to the 1st of April. Please do try to use a sustainable form of transport to come to school during this week, you could walk, cycle, scoot, roller skate etc. there is even a chance to win some great prizes. Last year our school came 13th out of 5000 schools, I would love it if we could do even better this year.
Homework will be on Seesaw. Please do ensure your child completes the homework and submit it on Seesaw or if your child has it printed it is returned by Thursday each week.
Our PE days are Thursday and Fridays, please note your child should come to school in their kit on these days. Please ensure long hair is tied back and earrings are removed. Your child may where a plain white t-shirt, black shorts or black leggings/jogging bottoms. They should wear their school jumper/cardigan – no other sports top. They can wear trainers or plimsoles.
If you have any questions, please contact us by ringing the school or using the class emails:
swallowclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
kestrelclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
This Week’s Learning –21.02.2022
In topic this week we looked at the continent of Australia. We discussed different climate zones and compared seasons in Australia to the seasons in the UK. We looked at different land and water animals in the UK.
In maths we learnt about money. We added pence and pounds and found different ways to make amounts using different coins.
Next week’s learning- 28.02.22
Next week we will be planning a non-chronological report about animals in Australia. We will discuss exciting vocabulary which we will include in our reports.
In maths we will be measurement in centimetres and metres.
Stars of the week –04.02.22
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate sent home!
This week we have chosen…
Rayray and Celine in Swallow class.
Johnny and Teleah in Kestrel class.
Well done!!
Parent information
Homework will be on Seesaw. Please do ensure your child completes the homework and submit it on Seesaw or if your child has it printed it is returned by Thursday each week.
The Big walk and wheel, formally the Big Pedal is back the week of 21st of March to the 1st of April. Please do try to use a sustainable form of transport to come to school during this week, you could walk, cycle, scoot, roller skate etc. there is even a chance to win some great prizes. Last year our school came 13th out of 5000 schools, I would love it if we could do even better this year.
Our PE days are Thursday and Fridays, please note your child should come to school in their kit on these days. Please ensure long hair is tied back and earrings are removed. Your child may where a plain white t-shirt, black shorts or black leggings/jogging bottoms. They should wear their school jumper/cardigan – no other sports top. They can wear trainers or plimsoles.
If you have any questions, please contact us by ringing the school or using the class emails:
swallowclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
kestrelclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
This Week’s Learning –07.02.2022
In topic this week we wrote a newspaper report about the events of the Titanic. We learnt about the significance of Amy Johnson and we consolidated what we have learnt this term.
In maths we learnt vocabulary linked to movement such as forward, backward, left and right. We also learnt new vocabulary about turns such as a full turn, half turn and quarter turn. We discussed direction by using the words clockwise and anticlockwise.
Next term’s learning- 21.02.22
Our new topic is ‘’Down Under’’, we will be discussing various aspects of Australia. In the first week back, we will discuss what we already know and things we would want to learn.
In maths we will be doing calculations which involve pence and pounds.
Stars of the week –04.02.22
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate sent home!
This week we have chosen…
Abdullah and Ivan in Swallow class.
Jase and Jun in Kestrel class.
Well done!!
Parent information
Half term is here!!!
We have had such an amazing half term looking at various aspects of transport. The children particularly enjoyed making a moving vehicle. We have worked extremely hard this term. I am very proud of the progress each child has made.
We look forward to welcoming you back on Monday 21st February 2022.
If you have any questions, please contact us by ringing the school or using the class emails:
swallowclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
kestrelclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
This Week’s Learning –31.01.2022
In topic this week we created a picture in the style of Stephen Wiltshire using different techniques with charcoal and chalk. We have learnt about the events of the Titanic.
In maths we learnt about fractions of a group of objects.
Next weeks learning- 07.02.22
In Topic we will be writing a newspaper report and looking at how planes have changed over time.
In maths we will be learning about different forms of moment and positions.
Stars of the week –04.02.22
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate sent home!
This week we have chosen…
Yike and Pournami in Swallow class.
Betsie and Guilherme in Kestrel class.
Well done!!
Parent information
Mental health week
Safer Internet Day - Tuesday 8th February 2022
All fun and games? Exploring respect and relationships online
Safer Internet Day is an international holiday celebrated to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones across the world. Parents and carers can find out more about this by clicking here.
On Tuesday, we will be taking part in activities and an assembly to promote an awareness of how to keep safe when online. We will also be talking about the CEOP ( Child Exploitation and Online Protection) button with our KS1 and KS2 pupils. This is a button that we can find on many websites, including online games. We click this button to report online abuse or something that worries us and it takes us directly to the CEOP command centre where we can make a report. (children, parents, teachers etc can all use this button)
This is what the button looks like:
Mrs Briggs, the Digital Learning Lead, has ensured that this button can be found on many relevant pages of our school website and is now setting each of you a challenge. How many buttons can you find on our Rushy Meadow Primary Academy website? You will need to check that all of these buttons are working by clicking on them. Let your class teacher know how many you found using your online learning platform (Tapestry, Seesaw or MS Teams).
If you have any questions, please contact us by ringing the school or using the class emails:
swallowclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
kestrelclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
This Week’s Learning –24.01.2022
In topic this week we looked at the features of a non-chronological report. We planned and wrote a non- chronological report about George Stephenson.
In maths we learnt about fractions of objects and the correct symbol used for each fraction.
Next term’s learning- 31.01.22
In Topic we drawing in the style of Stephen Wiltshire and exploring the key event which happened to the Titanic.
In maths we will be learning about different forms of moment and positions.
Stars of the week – 28.01.22
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate sent home!
This week we have chosen…
Hanah and Adam in Swallow class.
Adam and Kate in Kestrel class.
Well done!!
Parent information
Homework reminder – homework is posted on seesaw on a Friday and is due in the following Thursday. Please complete all homework online, unless you have specifically requested it to be printed out. Please do not print out the homework and bring into class.
Our PE days are Thursday and Friday, please note your child should come to school in their kit on these days. Please ensure long hair is tied back and earrings are removed. Your child may wear a plain white t-shirt, black shorts or black leggings/jogging bottoms. They should wear their school jumper/cardigan – no other sports top. They can wear trainers or plimsoles.
Don’t forget about logging into Numbots and Times table rockstars (use the log in for your chrome books). You can challenge your classmates and adults too!!
If you have any questions, please contact us by ringing the school or using the class emails:
swallowclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
kestrelclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
This Week’s Learning –17.01.2022
In topic this week we designed a moving vehicle. We evaluated the parts which would be essential to make a vehicle move and evaluated what materials would work best.
In maths we started dividing by sharing objects. Children we taught that the inverse of division is multiplication.
Next term’s learning- 24.01.22
In Topic we will be writing a non- chronological text about George Stephenson.
In maths we will be learning about half, quarter and a third of any shape. We will introduce the symbol for each fraction.
Stars of the week – 21.01.22
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate sent home!
This week we have chosen…
Elizabeth and Logan in Swallow class.
Abeer and Peggy in Kestrel class.
Well done!!
Parent information
Dress to Express Day' on Friday 11th. Children will be allowed to come to school that day dressed in appropriate clothes of their own that they feel helps them to express their personality or showcase a hobby/interest. The children will be asked to bring in a £1 donation that will be donated to Place2Be - the children's mental health charity.
Homework reminder – homework is posted on seesaw on a Friday and is due in the following Thursday. Please complete all homework online, unless you have specifically requested it to be printed out. Please do not print out the homework and bring into class.
Our PE days are Thursday and Friday, please note your child should come to school in their kit on these days. Please ensure long hair is tied back and earrings are removed. Your child may wear a plain white t-shirt, black shorts or black leggings/jogging bottoms. They should wear their school jumper/cardigan – no other sports top. They can wear trainers or plimsoles.
Don’t forget about logging into Numbots and times table rockstars (use the log in for your chrome books). You can challenge your classmates and adults too!!
If you have any questions, please contact us by ringing the school or using the class emails:
swallowclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
kestrelclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
This Week’s Learning –10.01.2022
In topic this week we explored the different materials and the suitability of each material. We used this information to create a fictitious poem called material madness.
In maths we started dividing by grouping objects. Children were introduced to the division symbol.
Next term’s learning- 17.01.22
In Topic we will be designing a moving vehicle using wheels and axles.
In maths we will be dividing by sharing. We will solve problems involving division.
Stars of the week – 14.01.22
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate sent home!
This week we have chosen…
Braisha and Frankie in Swallow class.
Mugil and Ellie in Kestrel class.
Well done!!
Parent information
Come and be Nosy
This is your opportunity to be nosy and meet our school Wellbeing Team and our partners in The Sutton Schools Wellbeing Service on Friday 21st January 9am – 10am
• Find out how we support wellbeing through learning and play.
• Find out how we support pupils who need extra support if they are feeling worried
• Find out how we support families
Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee too. We look forward to seeing you!
Homework reminder – homework is posted on seesaw on a Friday and is due in the following Thursday. Please complete all homework online, unless you have specifically requested it to be printed out. Please do not print out the homework and bring into class.
Our PE days are Thursday and Friday, please note your child should come to school in their kit on these days. Please ensure long hair is tied back and earrings are removed. Your child may wear a plain white t-shirt, black shorts or black leggings/jogging bottoms. They should wear their school jumper/cardigan – no other sports top. They can wear trainers or plimsoles.
Don’t forget about logging into Numbots (use the log in for your chrome books). You can challenge your classmates and adults too!!
If you have any questions, please contact us by ringing the school or using the class emails:
swallowclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
kestrelclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
This Week’s Learning –05.01.2022
In topic this week we were introduced to the new topic ‘The wheels on the ...’ We explored different materials such as wood, metal, glass and plastic and we evaluated the suitability of the material when creating different objects.
In maths we doubled two digit numbers by partitioning them into tens and ones up to 45.
Next term’s learning- 10.01.22
In Topic we will be covering science and English. In science we will investigate how materials can be shaped. In English we will plan and write a poem
In maths we will be dividing the amount of objects by grouping.
Stars of the week – 05.12.21
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate sent home!
This week we have chosen…
Harley Jay and Aliyah in Swallow class.
Joey and Briana in Kestrel class.
Well done!!
Parent information
Welcome back! I hope you have had a fantastic holiday filled with many festivities with friends and family. We are excited for the new year! We are extremely thrilled to have all our children back in class and we know it’s going to be a fun filled half term!
Homework reminder – homework is posted on seesaw on a Friday and is due in the following Thursday. Please complete all homework online, unless you have specifically requested it to be printed out. Please do not print out the homework and bring into class.
Our PE days are Thursday and Friday, please note your child should come to school in their kit on these days. Please ensure long hair is tied back and earrings are removed. Your child may wear a plain white t-shirt, black shorts or black leggings/jogging bottoms. They should wear their school jumper/cardigan – no other sports top. They can wear trainers or plimsoles.
Don’t forget about logging into Numbots (use the log in for your chrome books). You can challenge your classmates and adults too!!
If you have any questions, please contact us by ringing the school or using the class emails:
swallowclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
kestrelclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
This Week’s Learning –13.12.2021
In topic designed a lighthouse. We used recycled materials to create our amazing lighthouses. We spent much time planning how we would like the lighthouse to look and what colours and resources would be most appropriate for our design. The final product looked amazing!
In maths we revised 2 digit addition and subtraction using both partitioning and the column method.
Next term’s learning- 05.01.22
In topic our new theme is ‘the wheels on the…’
In maths we will be doubling 2 digit numbers by partitioning into tens and ones.
Stars of the week – 18.12.21
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate sent home!
This week we have chosen…
Danielle and Reis in Swallow class.
Johnny and Riley in Kestrel class.
Well done!!
Parent information
The children have worked incredibly hard this term and we are extremely proud of them. From all of us at Rushy, we wish you all a relaxing and safe Christmas holiday.
The new school term begins on Wednesday 5th January 2022.
There is no homework over the holidays.
Homework reminder for Spring term – homework is posted on seesaw on a Friday and is due in the following Thursday. Please complete all homework online, unless you have specifically requested it to be printed out. Please do not print out the homework and bring into class.
Our PE days are Thursday and Friday, please note your child should come to school in their kit on these days. Please ensure long hair is tied back and earrings are removed. Your child may wear a plain white t-shirt, black shorts or black leggings/jogging bottoms. They should wear their school jumper/cardigan – no other sports top. They can wear trainers or plimsoles.
Don’t forget about logging into Numbots (use the log in for your chrome books). You can challenge your classmates and adults too!!
Please ensure that your child is reading everyday (this can be a school book, home book, magazine, comic or from the online Oxford Owl website) and recording their reading in their diary daily. The more exposure to the written word the better their writing becomes. They can read any book, it doesn’t always have to be a school given book. We want your child/children to develop a love of books and enjoy reading for pleasure. Try to make time to share a book together as part of your evening routine. Snuggle up in bed or on the sofa, if you have a great place to read then why not send a photo via the class email to show your child reading in their favourite place!
If you have any questions, please contact us by ringing the school or using the class emails:
This Week’s Learning –06.12.2021
In topic we collected information about Grace Darlings life. We investigated the circumstances which made her life remarkable, and we used this knowledge to write a letter in response to a fan.
In maths we learnt about arrays and the commutative properties of multiplication.
Next week’s learning- 13.12.21
In topic we are going to plan and build a lighthouse using recycled materials.
In maths we are discussing the commutative property in addition and revising all concepts taught this term.
Stars of the week – 03.12.21
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate sent home!
This week we have chosen…
Pournami and Yike in Swallow class.
Natan and Teodora in Kestrel class.
Well done!!
Parent information
Please note that our Christmas Production will now be filmed, and a link will be shared with you so you can watch your child singing.
Please don’t forget your child can wear their Christmas jumper to school on Wednesday 15th, which is the day of the school Christmas lunch.
School finishes on Friday 17th December at 1.40pm.
If you have any questions, please contact us by ringing the school or using the class emails:
swallowclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
kestrelclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
This Week’s Learning –29.11.2021
In topic we investigated Samuel Pepys role in The Great Fire of London. We identified features of a diary entry and wrote our own version of a diary entry using the facts we have learnt about The Great Fire of London. We are trying very hard to increase our vocabulary and include exciting adjectives such as petrified, treasured, possessions, amber glow.
In maths we learnt about grouping and used this knowledge to solve multiplication number sentences.
Next week’s learning- 06.12.21
In topic we are going to collect information about Grace Darlings life. We will identify thoughts and feelings of the survivors. In English we will be identifying the key features of a letter.
In maths we are discussing arrays. Focusing on the rows and columns and using this to understand the commutative property in multiplication.
Stars of the week – 03.12.21
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate sent home!
This week we have chosen…
Lily and Deepak in Swallow class.
and
CJ and Peggy in Kestrel class.
Well done!!
Parent information
At the end of the term we will be making a lighthouse using junk modelling. Please start collecting empty cereal boxes, pringles tubes or any recycling that you might think will make a good lighthouse.
If you have any questions, please contact us by ringing the school or using the class emails:
swallowclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
kestrelclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
This Week’s Learning –22.11.2021
This week we explored different techniques of using chalk in art. We explored blending, layering and adding texture. We used these skills to create a magnificent artwork representing the great fire of London.
In maths we learnt how to add using the column method.
Next week’s learning- 29.11.21
In topic we will investigate Samuel Pepys role in The Great Fire of London. We will identify features of a diary entry and write our own version of a diary entry using the facts we have learnt about The Great Fire of London.
In maths we will be learning about grouping and using this knowledge to solve multiplication number sentences.
Stars of the week – 26.11.21
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate sent home!
This week we have chosen…
Hanah and Rayray in Swallow class.
Briana and Arshavir in Kestrel class.
Well done!!
Parent information
Please remember to fill in the reply slip by the 3rd December 2021 for the Christmas celebration concert which will be happening on the 15th December 2021.
On Monday we are having a Great Fire of London workshop, please ensure you have paid on Arbor and return the consent forms as soon as possible and make a payment on Arbor.
At the end of the term we will be making a lighthouse using junk modelling. Please start collecting empty cereal boxes, Pringles tubes or any recycling that you might think will make a good lighthouse.
If you have any questions, please contact us by ringing the school or using the class emails:
swallowclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
kestrelclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
This Week’s Learning –19.11.2021
This week we learnt about London. We looked at how London has changed since 1666. We discussed the difference in fire fighting in 1666 compared to fire fighting today and factors which may have led to The Great Fire of London.
In maths we looked at the different way to solve the difference between to numbers.
Next week’s learning- 22.11.21
In topic we will be exploring features of London and comparing them to what we have learnt about Scotland. We will be looking at how London has changed over the years and we will start discussing the Great Fire of London.
In maths we will be starting to add using the column method.
Stars of the week – 19.11.21
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate sent home!
This week we have chosen…
Nabeeha and Ibrahim in Swallow class.
Caroline and Adam. J in Kestrel class.
Well done!!
Parent information
We have an exciting Great Fire of London workshop coming up for Year 2, please return the consent forms as soon as possible and make a payment on Arbor.
At the end of the term we will be making a lighthouse using junk modelling. Please start collecting empty cereal boxes, Pringles tubes or any recycling that you might think will make a good lighthouse.
If you have any questions, please contact us by ringing the school or using the class emails:
swallowclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
kestrelclass@cirrustrust.onmicrosoft.com
This Week’s Learning –12.11.2021
This week we learnt about Scotland. We thoroughly enjoyed exploring Scotland through the story Katie in Scotland. We learnt about many things such as Loch Ness, the Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, and the Royal Mile. We used this new knowledge to write our own story about a Journey with Nessie to Scotland.
In maths we added two-digit numbers using number lines, Dienes blocks and string of beads.
Next week’s learning- 15.11.21
In topic we will be exploring features of London and comparing them to what we have learnt about Scotland. We will be looking at how London has changed over the years and we will start discussing the Great Fire of London.
In maths we find the difference between two sets of objects, using bar diagrams and number lines.
Stars of the week – 12.11.21
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate sent home!
This week we have chosen…
Kaylan and Danielle in Swallow class.
Joey and David in Kestrel class.
Well done!!
Parent information
This week is a very busy week:
On Monday for Anti Bullying week, we are having odd sock day. Children are to come to school wearing school uniform and two odd socks.
Tuesday and Thursday is come and be nosy from 9- 9:30am. You may attend one session.
Friday- Mufti day for Children in need. Please send a donation to school.
We have an exciting Great Fire of London workshop coming up for Year 2, please return the consent forms as soon as possible.
At the end of the term we will be making a lighthouse using junk modelling. Please start collecting empty cereal boxes, pringles tubes or any recycling that you might think will make a good lighthouse.
It is also road safety week.
If you have any questions, please contact us by ringing the school or using the class emails:
This Week’s Learning –05.11.2021
This week we discussed the British Isles. We looked at all the countries and seas in and around the British Isles. We have started to learn all the points on a compass.
In maths we added multiples of ten using Dienes blocks. We partitioned numbers to help us add and we started to add a two digit numbers to another two digit number.
Next week’s learning- 08.11.21
In topic we will be writing a story using descriptive vocabulary.
In maths we will be adding a two digit number to a 2 digit number.
Stars of the week – 05.11.21
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate sent home!
This week we have chosen…
Ronnie and Celine in Swallow class.
Charles and Teleah in Kestrel class.
Well done!!
Parent information
We have an exciting Great Fire of London workshop coming up for Year 2, please read newsletter for more information.
At the end of the term we will be making a lighthouse using junk modelling. Please start collecting empty cereal boxes, Pringles tubes or any recycling that you might think will make a good lighthouse.
This Week’s Learning –22.10.2021
This week we explored the work of Carl Warner. We discuss what we liked about his foodscapes and explored different ways of collaging and we used these techniques to make our own foodscape.
In maths we are used our knowledge of bonds and place value to find one more and one less, ten more and ten less of any number to 100. We used Dienes blocks and 100 squares to help us to find the answers.
Next week’s learning- 01.11.21
Our new topic is what’s in my suitcase. We will be using a map to locate Scotland and the British Isles.
In maths we will be adding a one digit number to a 2 digit number without bridging.
Stars of the week – 22.10.21
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate sent home!
This week we have chosen…
Zimal and Logan in Swallow class.
Riley and Guilherme in Kestrel class.
Well done!!
Parent information
No homework this week, enjoy your half term break! School reopens on the 2nd November 2021.
If you have any questions, please contact us by ringing the school or using the class emails:
This Week’s Learning –15.10.2021
This week we learnt what exercise we can do and how it affects our body. We learnt how to check our pulse and used this new knowledge to check what impact exercise has on our bodies.
In maths we used numicons to compare numbers using <,> and = symbol.
Next week’s learning- 18.10.21
Next week we will be exploring the work of Carl Warner and creating a foodscape.
In maths we are using our knowledge of bonds and place value to find one more and one less, ten more and ten less.
Stars of the week – 15. 10.21
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate sent home!
This week we have chosen…
Fajr and Harley Jay in Swallow class.
All Kestrels in Kestrel class.
Well done!!
Parent information
This week is parent consultations, please ensure you have booked your time slot on Arbor.
This Week’s Learning –08.10.2021
This week we learnt what animals need to survive. We had a visit from Mrs Bretherick and Elsie (the school dog). We prepared question to interview Mrs Bretherick and she told us everything that being a pet owner entails. We used this information to write a non-chronological report about dogs.
In maths we have tackled the tricky lesson of bridging a ten to make subtracting easier.
Next week’s learning- 11.10.21
Next week we will exploring different forms of exercise and the impact that it has on our bodies. We will also look at different butterflies around the word and explore the patterns which are found on a butterflies wings.
In maths we exploring number sentences to determine whether they are balanced or unbalanced.
Stars of the week – 08.10.21
This week we have chosen…
Ronnie and Aliyah in Swallow class.
Hugo and Abeer in Kestrel class.
Well done!
Parent information
We are having our Key Stage 1 concert on Wednesday at 2:30 and Thursday at 9:15. If you have not done so already, please complete the letter to notify the class teacher of which day you will be attending. All costumes will need to at school on Monday.
This Week’s Learning –01.10.2021
This week we learnt about we have used our knowledge of salad making to write a set of instructions. We explored adverbs of time, adverbs of manner and imperative verbs. We used these to form exciting instructions on how to make a salad.
In maths we have tackled the tricky lesson of bridging a ten to make adding easier. I was difficult to grasp but we are finally starting to get it.
Next week’s learning- 07.10.21
Next week we will finding out what animals need to survive. We will be having an exciting visitor coming into Year 2. We will be learning about chronological reports and learning to write one.
In maths we will be using our knowledge of bond to 10 to help use solve subtraction equations by breaking down numbers.
Stars of the week – 01.10.21
This week we have chosen…
Elizabeth and Reis in Swallow class.
Jase and Mahisha in Kestrel class.
Well done.
Parent information
Reminder that our Mathematics and Spelling Homework has been set on Seesaw. You can find your child’s login details at the back of their purple liaison book. If, for any reason you are unable to complete the homework on seesaw, please notify the teacher.
This Week’s Learning –24.09.2021
This week we learnt about what humans need to survive. We explored the importance of a balanced diet. We had tons of fun tasting different vegetables and learning safe chopping skills. We learnt the bridge cut and the claw. Finally, we used our new skills to make a salad. Check out the gallery for pictures of our salads.
In maths we have identified odd and even numbers up to 30. We were able to see patterns when adding odd and even numbers.
Next week’s learning- 01.10.21
Next week we will be using our knowledge of how to make a salad to write a set of instructions. We will be using adverbs and imperative verbs.
In maths we will be using our knowledge of bond to 10 to help use solve addition equations by building a number up to the nearest 10.
Stars of the week – 24.09.21
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate emailed home!
This week we have chosen…
Frankie and Ivan in Swallow class.
and
Johnny and Ellie in Kestrel class.
Well done!!
Parent information
Reminder that our Mathematics and Spelling Homework has been set on Seesaw. You can find your child’s login details at the back of their purple liaison book. Bike to school week is from the 27th September to the 1st October, all children who walk, scoot or cycle to school will be entered into a competition to win a frog bike.
This Week’s Learning –17.09.2021
This week we had a fantastic time learning about animals and their offspring, the life cycle of a butterfly and the life cycle of humans. We discussed the what is essential for our survival. We used glitter to investigate how germs are spread and the importance of good hygiene.
In maths we have been comparing numbers using the <, > and = sign. We had load of fun exploring this concepts using dienes blocks.
Next week’s learning- 24.9.21
Next week we will be learning about balanced diets and how we can best create balanced and healthy meals.
In maths we will be learning about odd and even numbers.
Stars of the week – 17.09.21
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate sent home!
This week we have chosen…
Braisha and Paridhi in Swallow class.
and
Mugil and Betsie in Kestrel class.
Well done.
Parent information
This week we our mathematics homework will be set on seesaw. There is a seesaw login sheet with more information on how to access seesaw at the back of your child’s purple liaison book. The spelling words for the week will be uploaded on the home learning section of this website.
This Week’s Learning –10.09.2021
Our topic this term is ‘Growing up’.
This week we explored the story ‘A tadpoles promise’. In this story we learnt about the life cycle of a frog and a butterfly. We really enjoyed retelling the story dramatically, using our bodies and voices to bring the characters to life.
In maths we have been revising place value. We can identify the value of each digit in a two digit number. We used our ‘dienes blocks’ to represent numbers up to 50.
Next week’s learning- 13.9.21
Next week we will be learning about the life cycle of a human and what we need to survive.
In maths we will be continuing with place value. We will use our knowledge of place value to compare numbers using the symbols <,> and =.
Stars of the week – 10.09.21
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate on Friday during assembly!
This week we have chosen…
Nadia and Joey in Kestrel class.
and
Ava and Adam. S in Swallow class.
Well done!
Parent information
We will be celebrating a car free day on Wednesday 22nd September 2021.
We would like all parents to park away from Fellowes Road and walk the rest of the way to school on this day and at least one day a week (ideally more) from now on. We encourage you to choose an appropriate place 10 minutes away from the school gates and walk the rest of the way.
Class Teachers for Year 2 Class:
Mrs K Helfrich
Miss M Webster
Welcome to Year 2. We are really looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow ( Thursday). The school gates open at 8.35 and the register will be taken at. 8.45.
PE will start next week ( week beginning 6th September). Our PE days are Thursday and Friday. Please come to school in your PE kit on those days.
Our topic this term is 'Growing Up'. We will be learning about the life cycles of animals and humans.
Thanks, Mrs. Helfrich and Miss Webster
Thank you so much for all your messages, cards and gifts. We both really appreciate your generosity and kindness. The last 2 years have been such a pleasure to get to know all of you as families and to spend time with your children. Have an amazing summer and we look forward to seeing you all in September.
This Week’s Learning –23.07.2021
Our topic this term is ‘Nature Detectives’.
This week we have made sculptures by Andy Goldsworthy. We really enjoyed considering how to arrange natural materials to make a pattern. We have also made bird’s nests this week and learnt about sun safety.
In maths, we have applied our understanding of time to solve time problems.
Please use Times Table Rockstars to practise your times tables and let me know if you can’t get on ( holiday homework is under the homework section). .
Class Teacher Awards – 23.07.21
Each week we will choose children who have really impressed us.  These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate emailed home!
This week we have chosen…
All of Kestrel Class
You have been an absolute pleasure to teach for the last 2 years. You love to learn, are kind to each other and work so hard to follow the class rules. I am really looking forward to seeing what you achieve next year.
This Week’s Learning –16.07.2021
Our topic this term is ‘Nature Detectives’.
This week we have learnt about acrostic poems. We have written our own minibeast acrostic poems and performed them to each other using excellent expression. Finally this week, we started to learn about the artist ‘Andy Goldsworthy. We designed our own nature sculptures.
In maths, we have been learning to tell the time. We have been able to write the time using minutes to the hour.
Next Week’s Learning – wb 19.07.21
Next week in topic we will be making and evaluating our nature sculptures. We will then be learning about sun safety and completing PSHE activities about changes related to moving class.
In maths we will solving time problems using what we have learnt over the last 2 weeks.
Please use Times Table Rockstars to practise your times tables and let me know if you can’t get on.
Class Teacher Awards – 16.07.21
Each week we will choose 2 children who have really impressed us.  These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate emailed home!
This week we have chosen…
Sunny and Tyler
Well done to you both!
Year 3 Message
This Week’s Learning –09.07.2021
Our topic this term is ‘Nature Detectives’.
This week we have continued to learn about food chains. We wrote to describe how an ocean food chain worked and what would happen if one of the animals became extinct. After that, we read and performed acrostic poems. We identified the features and gathered vocabulary of our own poems.
In maths, we have been learning to tell the time. We have been able to write and draw o’clock, half past and quarter past onto a clock face.
Next Week’s Learning – wb 12.07.21
Next week in topic we will be planning and writing our own acrostic poems. We will then be learning about the artist Andy Goldsworthy. We will identify the features of his work and design our own nature themed sculpture.
In maths we will learning to tell the time to the nearest 5 minutes. We will be focusing on minutes to the hour.
Please use Times Table Rockstars to practise your times tables and let me know if you can’t get on.
Class Teacher Awards – 09.07.21
Each week we will choose 2 children who have really impressed us.  These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate emailed home!
This week we have chosen…
Oltis and Sienna
Well done to you both!
This Week’s Learning –02.07.2021
Our topic this term is ‘Nature Detectives’.
This week we have learnt all about pond habitats. We planned a report on pond habitats, wrote and then edited our reports. After this we found out about food chains and made our own. The pictures are in the gallery.
In maths, we have been learning to divide by drawing our own number lines. We have also learnt to find division with remainders.
Next Week’s Learning – wb 05.07.21
Next week in topic we will be creating our own ocean food chains and describing how food chains work. After that, we will be learning about acrostic poems. We will read them, identify their features and gather vocabulary for a minibeast poem.
In maths we will learning to tell the time to the nearest 5 minutes. We will only focus on minutes past the hour.
Please use Times Table Rockstars to practise your times tables and let me know if you can’t get on.
Class Teacher Awards – 02.07.21
Each week we will choose 2 children who have really impressed us.  These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate emailed home!
This week we have chosen…
Tommy and Georgie
Well done to you both!
This Week’s Learning –25.06.2021
Our topic this term is ‘Nature Detectives’.
This week we have learnt all about woodland habitats. We planned a report on woodland habitats, wrote and then edited our reports. After this we found out about pond habitats and visited a pond. Finally, we gathered vocabulary related to pond habitats.
In maths, we have been learning to divide by splitting amounts into groups. We have started to draw dots to show our understanding of division.
Next Week’s Learning – wb 28.06.21
Next week in topic we will be planning an information report on pond habitats and writing it. After that, we will be learning about food chains and how the animals rely on each other for survival.
In maths we will be continuing to learn to divide by 2, 5 and 10.
Please use Times Table Rockstars to practise your times tables and let me know if you can’t get on.
Class Teacher Awards – 25.06.21
Each week we will choose 2 children who have really impressed us.  These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate emailed home!
This week we have chosen…
Lorenzo and Lullena
Well done to you both!
This Week’s Learning –18.06.2021
Our topic this term is ‘Nature Detectives’.
This week we have learnt all about habitats. We learnt what habitats are and how there are microhabitats within the habitats. After that we designed our own animals to live in woodland habitats. Finally, we gathered vocabulary for woodland habitats.
In maths, we started the week by solving problems linked to multiplication. After that, we learnt to double and halve two-digit numbers. Finally, we used this knowledge to solve doubling and halving problems.
Next Week’s Learning – wb 21.06.21
Next week in topic we will be planning an information report on woodland habitats and writing it. After that, we will be gathering information and vocabular on pond habitats.
In maths we will be learning to divide by 2, 5 and 10.
Please use Times Table Rockstars to practise your times tables and let me know if you can’t get on.
Class Teacher Awards – 18.06.21
Each week we will choose 2 children who have really impressed us.  These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate emailed home!
This week we have chosen…
Alysha and Aneki
Well done to you both!
This Week’s Learning –11.06.2021
Our topic this term is ‘Nature Detectives’.
This week we have started to learn all about minibeasts. We have dressed up as minibeasts and made our own bug hotels. This week we have discussed whether different items are living or not living and looked at different habitats and discussed which animals might be found in the different habitats.
In maths, we have learnt all about multiplication. We have grouped counters to multiply and draw arrays to show our understanding of a multiplication number sentence.
Next Week’s Learning – wb 14.06.21
Next week in topic we will be learning all about woodland habitats. We will be learning about the animals that might live there and discussing how this habitat meets their needs. After that we will gather vocabulary to describe woodland habitats.
In maths we will be continuing to multiply and solve multiplication problems.
Please use Times Table Rockstars to practise your times tables and let me know if you can’t get on.
Class Teacher Awards – 11.06.21
Each week we will choose 2 children who have really impressed us.  These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate emailed home!
This week we have chosen…
Leja and Daniel
Well done to you both!
Have a great half term break and we will see you on Tuesday 8th June. Dress up as a minibeast will be on Wednesday 9th. See last week's blog post and the letter section of the website for more information.
This Week’s Learning –28.05.2021
Our topic this term is ‘Ready, Steady, Grow’
This week we have been learning about plants from around the world and identifying why different plants grow best in certain countries. We have also looked at our plants and seen how they have grown since we planted them after Easter. Please look in the gallery to see pictures. Finally this week we have learnt about the artist Arcimboldo and recreated pictures using his style.
In maths, we have learnt all about subtraction. We have learnt to find the difference using a numberline.
Next Week’s Learning – wb 8.06.21
After half term our new topic will be ‘Nature Detectives’. We will be learning about minibeasts, classifying them into different groups and learning about their habitats. We will also learn where different minibeasts are found in the world.
In maths we will be learning to multiply using arrays.
Please use Times Table Rockstars to practise your times tables and let me know if you can’t get on.
Class Teacher Awards – 28.05.21
Each week we will choose 2 children who have really impressed us.  These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate emailed home!
This week we have chosen…
Layla and Daisy
Well done to you both!
On Friday (28.5.21) please come to school in your school uniform rather than PE as it will be school photo day. Thanks.
This Week’s Learning –21.05.2021
Our topic this term is ‘Ready, Steady, Grow’
This week we have read the story the ‘Green Ship’. We all really enjoyed the story. We started the week by sequencing the story and used this to plan our own stories. After that we gathered vocabulary for describing settings and used this to write our own versions of the story.
In maths, we have learnt all about subtraction. We have continued to subtract a two-digit number from another two- digit number.
Next Week’s Learning – wb 24.05.21
Next week in topic we will be observing how our plants have grown over time. We will also be learning about plants from around the world. At the end of the week we will be learning about the artist Arcimboldo and creating a painting using his style.
In maths we will be learning to find the difference using a numberline and use this to help us solve problems.
Please use Times Table Rockstars to practise your times tables and let me know if you can’t get on.
Class Teacher Awards – 21.05.21
Each week we will choose 2 children who have really impressed us.  These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate emailed home!
This week we have chosen…
Miguel and Lily-Mai
Well done to you both!
Walk to School Competition winners
This Week’s Learning –14.05.2021
Our topic this term is ‘Ready, Steady, Grow’
This week we have learnt all about poetry. We have read poems about poems, identified the features of poems and gathered vocabulary on how plants move. After that, we planned and wrote our own acrostic poems (see in the gallery).
In maths, we have learnt all about subtraction. We have subtracted a one digit number from a two digit number, subtracted ten and then learnt to take 20 from a two digit number. We finished the week by subtracting a two digit number from a two digit number.
Next Week’s Learning – wb 17.05.21
Next week in topic we will be reading the story ‘The Green Ship’. We will be reading the story and sequencing the main events. After that we will be planning, writing and editing our own story.
In maths we will be subtracting 2-digit numbers using a number line.
Please use Times Table Rockstars to practise your times tables and let me know if you can’t get on.
Class Teacher Awards – 14.05.21
Each week we will choose 2 children who have really impressed us.  These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate emailed home!
This week we have chosen…
Kenzie-Leigh and Kharlel
Well done to you both!
This Week’s Learning –07.05.2021
Our topic this term is ‘Ready, Steady, Grow’
This week we have learnt all about seeds. We have grouped and classified them, matched them to the fruit they grow to and seen them germinate in cups. After that, we wrote a setting description. Finally this week we learnt about the life cycle of a plant and wrote an information text about a plant.
In maths, we have learnt all about column addition. We have added two 2-digit numbers and exchanged in the ones. We have also started to solve addition problems.
Next Week’s Learning – wb 10.05.21
Next week in topic we will be learning all about poetry. We will be learning a poem and performing it. After that, we will identify the features of a poem and create similes. Finally we will gather vocabulary for a poem, plan it and then write it.
In maths we will be subtracting ones, tens and 2-git numbers using a number line.
Please use Times Table Rockstars to practise your times tables and let me know if you can’t get on.
Class Teacher Awards – 07.05.21
Each week we will choose 2 children who have really impressed us.  These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate emailed home!
This week we have chosen…
Aneki and Eva
Well done to you both!
This Week’s Learning –30.04.2021
Our topic this term is ‘Ready, Steady, Grow’
This week we have learnt all about the conditions for growing plants and identified what they always need. We have done an experiment when we predicted what will happen to a plant in the cold and a plant in the warm. After that we read Jack and the Beanstalk and used this to write an adapted fairy tale.
In maths, we have learnt all about 2d shapes. We have named the shapes, found the properties of different shapes and used this information to sort shapes into groups.
Next Week’s Learning – wb 04.05.21
Next week in topic we will be continuing to learn all about plants. We will match seeds to the fruit they grow to, classify plants into groups, find out about the life cycles of plants and write an information text about a plant.
In maths we will be continuing to add using column addition. After that, we will use what we learnt to solve addition problems.
Please use Times Table Rockstars to practise your times tables and let me know if you can’t get on.
Class Teacher Awards – 30.04.21
Each week we will choose 2 children who have really impressed us.  These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate emailed home!
This week we have chosen…
Indie and Billy
Well done to you both!
This Week’s Learning –23.04.2021
Our topic this term is ‘Ready, Steady, Grow’
This week we have been learning about different types of plants. We have really enjoyed finding different trees, garden and wild plants within our school grounds and naming them. We have also started to classify different plants into groups by describing the shape and colour of their leaves. We have also planted out our own seeds and described what they look like at the moment.
In maths, we have learnt about column addition and have practised exchanging in the ones column.
Next Week’s Learning – wb 26.04.21
In topic, we will be learning all about the conditions for growing plants and identifying what they always need. We will be doing an experiment when we predict what will happen to a plant in the cold and a plant in the warm. After that we will be reading Jack and the Beanstalk and using this to write an adapted fairy tale.
In maths we will be learning the names of different 2d shapes, identifying how many sides and vertices they have and sorting them into small groups
Please use Times Table Rockstars to practise your times tables and let me know if you can’t get on.
Class Teacher Awards – 23.04.21
Each week we will choose 2 children who have really impressed us.  These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate emailed home!
This week we have chosen…
Chingu and Yad
Well done to you both!
This Week’s Learning –31.03.2021
Our topic this term is ‘Down Under’
This week we have been learning about aboriginal art. We started the week by learning about traditions and folk tales passed down over the years and created a story map for the book ‘Rainbow Bird’. After that we looked at different cave art and identified colours and patterns used. Finally we created our own dot pattern pictures using Australian animals ( see the gallery for pictures of us).
In maths, we have continued to learn about money. We added pounds and pence together and learnt to subtract to find change.
Next Week’s Learning – wb 19.04.21
In topic we will be starting our new topic ‘Ready, Steady, Grow’. During the topic we will be learning to identify what plants need to survive and will be investigating what happens if they don’t get this. After that we will be reading stories set in gardens and writing our own version and writing repeated pattern poetry. We will also be learning where different plants grow in the world and adding this to a world map.
Please use Times Table Rockstars to practise your times tables and let me know if you can’t get on.
This Week’s Learning –26.03.2021
Our topic this term is ‘Down Under’
This week we have really enjoyed being back to school. First we learnt all about Sydney and found the physical and human features of the city. We have been reading setting descriptions and planned our own setting description. After that we gathered adjectives and described the Great Barrier Reef.
In maths, we have been learning all about money. We learnt to recognise the different coins, add them together and make the same amount in different ways.
Next Week’s Learning – wb 29.03.21
Next week we are going to be learning all about the aborigine people, learning about the features of their art and using this to create our own art.
In maths we will learning all about money. We will be learning to solve money problems and use what we know about subtraction to find change.
Please use Times Table Rockstars to practise your times tables and let me know if you can’t get on.
Class Teacher Awards – 26.03.21
Each week we will choose 2 children who have really impressed us.  These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate emailed home!
This week we have chosen…
Jesaiah and Olivia
Well done to you both!
This Week’s Learning –19.03.2021
Our topic this term is ‘Down Under’
This week has been rather strange for all of us being back to remote learning. I hope you are all keeping well and looking forward to returning on Monday.
This week we have read the story ‘The Koala that Could’. We have sequenced the story and then used this to plan our own version of the story. After that, we gathered adjectives to describe the koala’s thoughts and feelings and wrote our stories.
In maths, we have been learning solve problems related to fractions of amounts.
Next Week’s Learning – wb 22.03.21
Next week we are going to start by learning all about Sydney and the human and physical features found there. After that, we will be learning about the Great Barrier Reef. We will find nouns then create expanded noun phrases for the pictures. Finally, we will be writing a setting description on the Great Barrier Reef.
In maths we will learning all about money. We will identify the coins, find different ways to make amounts and learn how to add amounts of money together.
Please use Times Table Rockstars to practise your times tables and let me know if you can’t get on.
Class Teacher Awards – 19.03.21
Each week we will choose 2 children who have really impressed us.  These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate emailed home!
This week we have chosen…
Sunny and Varvara
Well done to you both!
This Week’s Learning –12.03.2021
Our topic this term is ‘Down Under’
It has been great to have the Kestrels back together this week. We have all enjoyed lots of time chatting and getting used to all the routines again. In topic we have been learning all about Australian animals. We have gathered facts about koalas and kangaroos and planned our own non-chronological reports.
In maths, we have been learning find fractions of amounts and quantities. We have focused on ½ and ¼.
Next Week’s Learning – wb 15.03.21
Next week we are learning the story ‘The Koala Who Could’. We will be using the story to describe the settings and characters and planning our own story based on a scared animal. We will then write the story at the end of the week.
In maths we will learning to solve problems related to fractions.
Please use Times Table Rockstars to practise your times tables and let me know if you can’t get on.
Class Teacher Awards – 12.03.21
Each week we will choose 2 children who have really impressed us.  These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate emailed home!
This week we have chosen…
Billie-May and Petr
Well done to you both!
This Week’s Learning –05.03.2021
Our topic this term is ‘Down Under’
This week we have learnt all about Captain Cook. We have learnt why he is important, what his journey to Australia was like and created adjectives to describe how he might have felt. Finally we wrote a letter from Captain Cook describing what he saw on the journey.
In maths, we have been learning to measure capacity and weight.
Next Week’s Learning – wb 08.03.21
We will be learning all about Australian animals. We will be making masks and creating a collage kangaroo or koala. After that we will gather facts about the animals, create adjectives to describe their appearance and use adverbs to describe how they move. Finally, we will plan and write a non-chronological report about an Australian animal.
In maths we will be learning all about fractions. We will learn to recognise and find a half, quarter and a third of shapes and objects.
Please use Times Table Rockstars to practise your times tables and let me know if you can’t get on.
Class Teacher Awards – 05.03.21
Each week we will choose 2 children who have really impressed us.  These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate emailed home!
This week we have chosen…
Amelia and Binar
Well done to you both!
This Week’s Learning –26.02.2021
Our topic this term is ‘Down Under’
This week we have learnt all about Australia. We have found where it is in the world, the different climates found within Australia and compared weather to what we experience in the United Kingdom.
In maths, we have been learning to measure length in cm and m. We have also compared and ordered length and started to identify the capacity of containers.
Next Week’s Learning – wb 01.03.21
We will be learning all about Captain Cook. We will be learning why he is important and what his journey to Australia was like. After that we will plan and write our own letters as if we were Captain Cook describing the journey we had been on.
In maths we will be learning to measure capacity and weight.
Please use Times Table Rockstars to practise your times tables and let me know if you can’t get on.
Class Teacher Awards – 26.02.21
Each week we will choose 2 children who have really impressed us.  These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate emailed home!
This week we have chosen…
Leja and Tyler
Well done to you both!
Thank you so much for all your support this term. I have really enjoyed reading all of your assignments and are so pleased with what you have been achieving. It has been a very different term for all of us and we really miss all of you. I hope you have a fantastic half term and can have a break from home learning. As you will have seen from the letter sent home today, sadly Mrs Grey will be leaving us today. We will all miss her but wish her well as she starts a new job and moves home. See you all on Monday 22nd for more home learning.
This Week’s Learning –12.02.2021
Our topic this term is ‘Wheels on the ……’
This week we have learnt all about planes over time and how they have changed. We have learnt about Amy Johnson and why she is famous. We used this information to plan, write and edit a diary entry of Amy’s journey from England to Australia.
In maths, we have been learning to divide and solve division problems. We have learnt to divide when there is a remainder.
Next Week’s Learning – wb 22.02.21
After half term we will be learning all about Australia. Our topic will be ‘Down Under’. During the topic, we will be naming the continents and putting them on maps. We will compare the climate between England and Australia and discuss why they might have different weather. In English, we will write stories based on the Koala who can and write setting descriptions of the Great Barrier Reef. In history, we will be learning about Captain Cook and why he is important.
In week 1, we will find and mark Australia on a world map, find out about the different climates within Australia and use this information to write a comparison between the weather in England and the weather in Australia.
In maths we will be learning to measure length and starting to measure capacity.
Please use Times Table Rockstars to practise your times tables and let me know if you can’t get on.
Class Teacher Awards – 12.02.21
Each week we will choose 2 children who have really impressed us.  These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate emailed home!
This week we have chosen…
Daniel and Lorenzo
Well done to you both!
This Week’s Learning –05.02.2021
Our topic this term is ‘Wheels on the ……’
This week we have watched the video of ‘Something Fishy’. We have found out about the purpose and structure of the story, planned our own story, gathered adjectives to write and written our own version of the story.
In maths, we have been learning to divide by grouping and sharing.
Next Week’s Learning – wb 08.02.21
Next week we will be finding out about planes from the past and then learning about Amy Johnson. After that we will be planning, writing and editing a diary entry as if we were Amy Johnson travelling on her journey to Australia.
In maths we will be continuing to divide by 2,5 and 10.
Please use Times Table Rockstars to practise your times tables and let me know if you can’t get on.
Class Teacher Awards – 05.02.21
Each week we will choose 2 children who have really impressed us.  These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate emailed home!
This week we have chosen…
Lullena and Oltis
Well done to you both!
This Week’s Learning –29.1.2021
Our topic this term is ‘Wheels on the ……’
This week we have learnt about boats from the past and compared them to new boats. After that we learnt about the sinking of the Titanic using different sources. Then we identified the features of a recount and wrote a recount of the sinking of the Titanic.
In maths, we have been learning to double and halve numbers using partitioning.
Next Week’s Learning – wb 01.02.21
Next week we will be learning about the story ‘Something Fishy’. This is a video clip. We will be learning what happens in the story and using this to help us plan our own ocean scene story. Finally we will write our stories.
In maths we will be learning to divide numbers using grouping and sharing. We will use this knowledge to help us solve problems.
Please use Times Table Rockstars to practise your times tables and let me know if you can’t get on.
Class Teacher Awards – 29.01.1.21
Each week we will choose 2 children who have really impressed us.  These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate emailed home!
This week we have chosen…
Daisy and Tommy.
Well done to you both!
This Week’s Learning –22.1.2021
Our topic this term is ‘Wheels on the ……’
This week we have learnt about trains from the past and compared them to new trains. After that we learnt about George Stephenson and he is an important man from the past. Then we identified the features of a non-chronological report and wrote about George’s life. Finally, we learnt about Stephen Wiltshire. We created a city scene using pencil/charcoal and shaded a form of transport in a distinctive colour.
In maths, we have been learning our 2,5 and 10 times table and used this information to solve problems.
Next Week’s Learning – wb 25.01.21
Next week we will be learning about boats. We will start by comparing old and new boats. Then we will be learning about the Titanic. We will learn why it sank and the consequences of this. Finally, we will write a recount of the events.
In maths we will be learning to double and halve amounts. We will be partitioning into tens and ones to do this.
Please use Times Table Rockstars to practise your times tables and let me know if you can’t get on.
Class Teacher Awards – 22.01.1.21
Each week we will choose 2 children who have really impressed us.  These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate emailed home!
This week we have chosen…
Miguel and Sienna.
Well done to you both!
There is a weekly lockdown course for families click on the link for more information. Lockdown Support Course (mailchi.mp)
If you have any pictures of work, please send them to me on the Kestrels email address and I will post them in the gallery section. Thanks
This Week’s Learning –11.1.2021
Our topic this term is ‘Wheels on the ……’
This week we have learnt about different bikes from the past and put them into order from oldest to newest. We have been learning about the different parts that make up a moving vehicle. We used this information to design, make and evaluate our own moving vehicle. This week we also wrote instructions on how to make a moving vehicle. Please see pictures in the gallery.
In maths, we have been learning how to multiply and show our understanding as repeated addition, arrays, multiplication number sentences and equal groups.
Next Week’s Learning – wb 18.01.21
Next week we will be learning about trains. We will start by comparing old and new trains. Then we will be learning about George Stephenson and considering why he is an important man from the past. After that we will gather information on him and write a non- chronological report on his life. Finally we will learn about Stephen Wiltshire. We will be creating a transport picture using his style of art.
In maths we will be continuing to learn about multiplication. We will learn about the order of numbers in a multiplication number sentence and learn our 2,5 and 10 times tables. Finally we will use what we learnt to solve multiplication problems.
Please use Times Table Rockstars to practise your times tables and let me know if you can’t get on.
Class Teacher Awards – 15.01.1.21
Each week we will choose 2 children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate emailed home!
This week we have chosen…
Layla and Georgie.
Well done to you both!
Thank you for all the messages and emails you have sent this week. If you have any pictures of the children learning or their work, please send them via email and I will upload them to the Gallery section.
This Week’s Learning –8.1.2021
Our topic this term is ‘Wheels on the ……’
This is the first week of our new topic. This topic we are learning about different types of transport, the history of transport , significant individuals who have made changes in transport and will be writing stories. We will also be learning about materials in science. This will involve testing the properties of materials and discussing what the best materials are for making different objects. We will learn to put events and types of transport into chronological order, describe what people have done and how this has changed transport now and consider how to use a range of punctuation and adjectives when writing.
This week we have learnt what transport is, put types of transport on a timeline and discussed the materials that cars are made from. We have also been learning how to type onto online documents.
In maths, we have been learning how to use column addition and adding two-digit numbers when we need to exchange in the ones column.
Next Week’s Learning – wb 11.01.21
Next week we will be starting our DT for the term and making vehicles. For this you will need to start collecting different recycled materials from around the house. If you have Lego or Duplo, this will also be helpful at a different point in the week. We will also be writing instructions on how to make a moving vehicle.
Class Teacher Awards – 8.1.21
Each week we will choose 2 children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate emailed home!
This week we have chosen…
Eva and Alysha.
Well done to you both!
If you would like to do any work over the holidays, please read with and to your children. This helps it become a daily habit as they get older. They can also log on to Times Table Rockstars and practise their times tables using this. Next year we will be using SeaSaw to create an online file of your children’s work in computing. If you haven’t already done this, please can you log on to Arbor and check if you have given consent ( letter in home learning section).
Thank you all for a great half term. We are so proud of all the great work the children produced and how they have come back to school ready to learn and look after each other. We have really enjoyed being back together again.
Thank you so much for the kind messages, cards and gifts that you have given us. We hope you have a great Christmas break and Happy New Year. See you in January!
This Week’s Learning –18.12.2020
Our topic this term is ‘What’s in my Suitcase?’
This week we have learnt more about Grace Darling. We wrote a letter as if we were Grace writing about the dramatic saving of the sailors. We also discussed what we had learnt this term. As you have seen, we also did a lot of Christmas craft this week. We made calendars, 2 different types of Christmas cards and bauble decorations for the tree. The pictures are in the gallery.
In maths we have continued to practise column addition and will finish this in January when we learn to exchange in the ones column.
In this half term we learnt a lot about the geography of the United Kingdom and learnt what made the Great Fire of London a significant period in history. We have learnt that this led to new laws being passed to ensure homes and buildings were made out of stone instead of wood. We also learnt this was the start of the Fire Brigade. We learnt to find seas, oceans, different countries and capital cities on a map of the United Kingdom. We also learnt how to use a range of sources to find out about the past and know that these events happened. We used the vocabulary past, present, future, sources, sequence, human and physical features. Please look at the gallery section to find examples of writing we produced, artwork, DT projects, some maths and how we used the maps.
Christmas cards. Unfortunately, this year we are only able to allow children to write cards to children in their bubble ( Reception, Year 1 and Year 2). All cards should be clearly marked with the child’s name and not contain any chocolate coins. All cards will be given out at the end of term (once they have been quarantined). The cards will be given out by adults.
On Tuesday 15th December we will be making Lighthouses as part of our learning about Grace Darling. Please can you keep any wrapping paper rolls, cardboard boxes, plastic boxes. If they could all be into school on Monday 14th December that would be great.
As always, thank you for all your support and have a great weekend.
This Week’s Learning –11.12.2020
Our topic this term is ‘What’s in my Suitcase?’
This week we have been learning all about Northumberland and have identified the physical and human features. We then moved onto learning about seaside holidays in the past and compared them to seaside holidays now. After that we learnt about Grace Darling and why she was an important woman from the past. Finally we learnt all about letters and planned our own.
Next Week’s Learning – wb 14.12.2020
Next week sadly we will be finishing our topic. We will be writing a letter as if we were Grace Darling writing to a fan explaining what happened in the rescue. Then we will be planning, making and evaluating a lighthouse using junk modelling. Finally we will be discussing what we have learnt this topic.
Class Teacher Awards – 11.12.2020
Each week we will choose 2 children who have really impressed us.  These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate to go home!
This week we have chosen…
Billy and Olivia
Well done to you both!
National Phonics Screening. This week your children have all sat the Phonics Screening. They all tried their best and did really well. You will receive the results of this soon.
On Friday 11th December we will be having a Christmas jumper day. Please ensure the children wear their jogging trousers and trainers as it is a PE day.
Christmas cards. Unfortunately, this year we are only able to allow children to write cards to children in their bubble ( Reception, Year 1 and Year 2). All cards should be clearly marked with the child’s name and not contain any chocolate coins. All cards will be given out at the end of term (once they have been quarantined). The cards will be given out by adults.
On Tuesday 15th December we will be making Lighthouses as part of our learning about Grace Darling. Please can you keep any wrapping paper rolls, cardboard boxes, plastic boxes. If they could all be into school on Friday 11th December that would be great as they can then be quarantined over the weekend.
As always, thank you for all your support and have a great weekend.
This Week’s Learning – 04.12.2020
Our topic this term is ‘What’s in my Suitcase?’
This week we have been learning all about Samuel Pepys. We learnt what diaries are and what they should include. After that we planned, wrote and edited out own diaries as if we were Samuel Pepys. There are some pictures in the gallery.
In maths, we learnt to use the numberline to subtract two-digit numbers. After that we started to learn how to find the difference between two numbers.
Next Week’s Learning – wb 07.12.2020
Next week we will be learning about Northumberland. In geography we will be finding it on a map and identifying the physical and human features of a seaside town. In history we will be learning all about seaside holidays in the past. After that we will be learning about Grace Darling and her dramatic rescue and starting to act out the story. We will be discussing her thoughts and feelings. In maths we will be continuing to find the difference between two numbers and moving on to column addition.
Class Teacher Awards – 04.12.2020
Each week we will choose 2 children who have really impressed us.  These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate to go home!
This week we have chosen…
Indie and Varvara
Well done to you both!
This Week’s Learning – 27.11.2020
Our topic this term is ‘What’s in my Suitcase?’
This week we have learnt about the attractions in London using aerial photographs. We enjoyed finding places we have been to. We have also started learning about the Great Fire of London. This included using a range of sources (maps, paintings and diaries of events) to find out what happened. We finished the week by learning all about Samuel Pepys and why he was an important person from the past.
In maths, we learnt to partition two 2-digit numbers to subtract them using a pre-drawn and a blank number line.
Next Week’s Learning – wb 30.11.2020
Next week we will be learning the features of a diary. After that we will be planning and writing a diary entry as if we were Samuel Pepys during the Great Fire of London.
In maths we will be continuing to subtract and learning to find the difference between two numbers.
Class Teacher Awards – 27.11.2020
Each week we will choose 2 children who have really impressed us.  These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate to go home!
This week we have chosen…
Petr and Yad
Well done to you both!
This Week’s Learning – 20.11.2020
Our topic this term is ‘What’s in my Suitcase?’
This week we have really enjoyed reading Katie in Scotland and using the story to plan our own version. After that we wrote the story and added in a naughty thing that Nessie did. We were very proud of our stories especially as we worked hard on our handwriting. Some of us wanted to be recorded so there are videos in the gallery section. Finally this week we edited our stories and focused on ensuring we had used capital letters for names.
In maths, we learnt to partition two numbers to add them together. We also learnt to subtract ten using bead strings. There are a couple of pictures for you in the gallery.
This week was anti-bullying week so we learnt what bullying is and how we could help if we thought someone was being bullied.
Next Week’s Learning – wb 23.11.2020
Next week we will be learning all about the Great Fire of London and are really excited to find out about the events. We will be using different sources to find out what life was like, sequencing the events in order and finding who Samuel Pepys was.
In maths we will be learning to subtract two-digit numbers from two-digit number using a number line.
Class Teacher Awards – 20.11.2020
Each week we will choose 2 children who have really impressed us.  These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate to go home!
This week we have chosen…
Billie-May and Tyler
Well done to you both!
Please note that today (Friday 13th November) is the last day to purchase the CGP books at the reduced amount. Please log onto Arbor and the payment is under 'trips'. Please email if I can help in any way.
Great news! Numbots is back. You can log on in the same way you did while schools were closed. Your children can also use the same log on for Times Table Rock Stars. Please let me know if you would like your child's log in details. Have a great weekend.
This Week’s Learning – 13.11.2020
Our topic this term is ‘What’s in my Suitcase?’
This week we have continued to learn about the geography of the British Isles. We found Scotland on the map and discussed what attractions might be found in the capital city Edinburgh. We then labelled attractions physical or human considering if they were made by people or naturally formed. Then we read the story of Katie in Scotland and discussed the characters, setting and main events. Finally we found the great language in the story and identified nouns and adjectives.
In maths, we added one digit numbers to two digit numbers and subtracted a one digit number from a two-digit number. We then started to partition two digit numbers into tens and ones to add them together.
We have also learnt about Remembrance day and coloured our own poppies. We have been learning about Channukah in RE.
Next Week’s Learning – wb 16.11.2020
Next week we will be learning all about the story ‘Katie in Scotland’. We will then be planning our own story using the same structure but changing what Nessie does in the castle. Finally we will be editing our stories.
In maths we will be partitioning numbers to add them together e.g 27 + 35. After that we will be subtracting multiples of ten from two digit numbers then moving on to subtracting one digit numbers from two digit numbers.
Class Teacher Awards – 13.11.2020
Each week we will choose 2 children who have really impressed us. These children will be our stars of the week and will get a special certificate to go home!
This week we have chosen…
Leja and Sunny
Well done to you both!
Please see the letter below for more information on the National Phonics Screening.
Our New Topic
This Week's Learning 6.11.20
We have had a great first week back. This week we have focused on geography. We have used globes, maps and pictures to locate the countries within the British Isles and their capital cities. We also found the names of oceans and seas around the outside. We have also used compass points to give directions. We have enjoyed looking at different parts of the flags and national flowers.
In maths, we have been adding one more and one less. After that we added 10 more and 10 less that have started to find 10, 20 and 30 more and less than a two digit number.
Next Week's Learning 9.11.20
Next week we will be learning all about Scotland. We will be reading Katie in Scotland by James Meyhew and explaining the main events in the story. We will be finding out what human and physical features are and using this to help us find the main attractions of Edinburgh.
In maths we will be learning to partition two digit numbers into tens and ones to add them together.
Stars of the Week 6.11.20
Letter for Year 2 parents
This Week's Learning 23.10.20
Stars of the week 23.10.20
This Week's Learning Friday 16th October
This week we have all been learning about explanations. We found the features, planned, wrote and edited our writing (see the picture gallery for examples). We used pictures of when we had the caterpillars in our classroom. We used time words (first, next and finally) to sequence the different stages and used some great words e.g enclosure, emerge, transform and rotate in our writing.
This week in maths we have been subtracting using the making 10 method. After that, we compared different number sentences using greater then, less than and the same as.
In phonics we have been learning lots of new sounds (au in saucer, ph in phone, e_e in extreme and wh in whale.)
Next Week's Learning
Next week in topic we will be finishing our ‘Growing Up’ topic. We will be completing an investigation to track the impact of exercise on our bodies and researching Autumn in Science. After that, we will be learning about food art and creating a piece of work in the style of Tracey Hall. We are all looking forward to experimenting with paint.
In maths we will be continuing our work on greater than and less than to compare number sentences. Then we will apply what we have learnt to solving missing number equations.
Stars of the Week 16.10.20
This Week's Learning 9.10.20
This week we have had another great week and the children have all worked so hard. We have had another visit from Elsie the school dog. We have learnt what non-chronological reports are and why they are written. We then gathered information on dogs, planned wrote and edited our reports.
In maths we have been learning to add two numbers together by making 10 first.
Next Week's Learning Week Beginning 12.10.20
Next week we will be learning all about explanations. We will read lots of explanations and identify their features. We will also use the explanations to gather vocabulary for our reports. We will be planning, writing and editing an explanation for the life cycle of a butterfly.
In maths we will be learning to subtract using bridging.
Stars of the Week 9.10.20
This week's Learning 02.10.20
This week we have been learning all about instructions. We have read instructions and identified what all instructions need to have and gathered language we like from instructions. After that we planned and wrote our own instructions on how to make salad.
In maths we have been learning our number bonds to 10 and 20 and finished the week by adding two one digit numbers together.
This week we have been very excited to see our five butterflies emerge from their cocoons.
Next Week's Learning wb: 5.10.20
Next week in topic we will be learning all about dogs. We will be learning what dogs need to survive, how to help them and what happens if they don't get what they need. We will be using this information to plan, write and edit a non-chronological report about dogs.
We will also be having another visit from our school dog and interviewing Ms Bretherick on what Elsie needs to stay healthy.
Next week in maths we will be learning to add tone digit numbers to two digit numbers bridging the tens. We will be using our ten frames, Dienes and counters.
Stars of the Week 02.10.20
This Week's Learning 25.09.20
In topic this week we have learnt what makes a healthy diet and designed a healthy lunch. We have also really enjoyed designing and making a salad. We learnt how to use the bridge and claw methods of cutting the vegetables and all tried what we had made. There are pictures in the gallery.
We moved our cocoons into the butterfly net and described how they have changed over time.
In maths we have been finishing our unit on place value. We have been comparing and ordering numbers. We have also revised what we learnt about odd and even numbers and used this to help us sort numbers.
Next week we will be learning about the features of instructions and writing instructions on how to make a salad. We will be learning to write commands and learning how to use bossy verbs.
Our butterflies are still in their cocoons, but we are really hoping they will hatch next week so we can start to see them eat.
In maths we will be learning about patterns we can see when we add odd and even numbers together. We will also be learning to add numbers together using ten frames.
Welcome to Kestrels
18.09.20
This week we have all been very excited when watching our tiny little caterpillars grow and start to develop inside their cocoons and have been sitting at the little table watching them every day. In topic we have worked hard when writing our Tadpole’s Promise stories. We have been practising using full stops and capital letters in our writing. We also researched and ordered the human life cycle. After this we considered what humans need to survive and made posters.
In maths we have been exploring how to partition (split) numbers into different amounts of tens and ones. We also looked at how to find the missing part when we knew one part and the whole number.
In other lessons, we learnt about the features of a Synagogue in RE and have been enjoying our new PE lessons.
We were also very lucky to get a visit from Elsie, the school dog, and are hoping she will come for another visit soon.
18.09.20
In topic we will be learning all about healthy diets, designing a healthy lunch and using this to help us design a salad. We will be describing this using adjectives. We are hoping that next week we will be able to put the cocoons into the butterfly net and watch them start to develop into butterflies. After this, we plan to write about the life cycle of butterflies.
Next week in maths we will be comparing the size of numbers using the language of greater than, less than and equal to. After this we will be ordering numbers and researching patterns when we add odd and even numbers together.
We have had a great first week in Year 2. This week we have been learning all about the life cycle of a frog and have been reading the book ‘Tadpole’s Promise’. We have learnt to retell the story and act it out. We have also researched the great new adjectives in the book and started to think of how we could use them in our own sentences. One of the highlights of the week was getting a set of caterpillar’s which we are going to watch turn into butterflies.
In maths we have been learning about the value of each digit and have started to explain how many tens and ones are in different numbers. We have learnt to partition numbers into tens and ones.
This week we have also started to think about what worries we have and how we can talk about these with people around us.
Next week in topic we are learning how humans change as they get older and writing our own version of Tadpole’s Promise. We will be taking pictures to show how our new caterpillars are growing so we can understand the life cycle of a butterfly. In maths we will be learning how to partition numbers in different ways. We will also be learning to compare numbers using <,> and =.
Stars of the week 11.09.20
Topic this term
This term our topic is ‘Growing Up’. We will be learning to explain how different animals and humans change as they get older and describe how some animals metamorphosise while others don’t. We will have caterpillars in the classroom and watch as they develop into butterflies. We will be learning about healthy diets, making a salad and identifying how to live a healthy lifestyle. When making a salad, we will practise how to use a knife safely and how to prepare food hygienically. We will also be learning how to write instructions and start to edit them to ensure they are be precise. Finally we will be learning how to look after different pets and writing non-chronological reports.
Welcome to Year 2 - 4.09.2020
Welcome to Year 2, I hope you have had a great summer and are raring to go.
Please remember your drop off time is between 8.45-8.55 am outside the classroom. Pick up is at 3.20 outside the classroom.
Your child may bring their packed lunch in hard, plastic, wipeable lunch box (clearly named), a named water bottle and a small school bag to carry their reading book and reading diary.
P.E is on Thursdays and Fridays – please ensure your child comes to school wearing their school P.E kit. Please remove earrings in the morning and tie back long hair.
Due to the pandemic your child will be given one reading book per week. They will choose a new book on a Monday and return it to school on a Friday – this gives us the weekend as the 72 hours quarantine to ensure books stay clean.
Please ensure your child reads daily and records their reading in their reading diary. We will be hearing your child read on a weekly basis and will move them up the reading scheme as required. If your child finishes their reading book before Friday, please do use the Oxford Owl reading scheme online.
The Topic for this term is Growing Up – please see the blog next week for further information.
Thank you,
Miss Sims