Class 6: Blog items
WB 12.10.26 - This week in year 2
Date: 16th Oct 2026 @ 8:10am
This week, we learned about Black History Month and a very special person called Mary Seacole.
Mary Seacole was a kind and brave nurse who helped soldiers when they were hurt and poorly. She cared for people, gave them medicine and worked hard to make them feel better. We learned how important her work was and why she is remembered today.
We also created some beautiful artwork inspired by Mary Seacole and her life. We worked carefully to make our pictures colourful and thoughtful.
Ask us what we know!
- Who was Mary Seacole?
- How did she help other people?
- Why is she remembered today?
- What did you include in your artwork?
- What is one interesting fact you learned about Mary Seacole?
We are proud of everything we have learned and enjoyed sharing our ideas through art! 🎨⭐
WB 05.10.26 This week in Year 2
Date: 14th Oct 2026 @ 8:21am
🌟 Year 2 Assembly and African Dance! 🌟
A HUGE well done to our fantastic Year 2 children for their wonderful assembly! We are so proud of how confidently they spoke, performed and shared their learning with everyone. You all did an amazing job and should be very proud of yourselves!
We have also had a fantastic time taking part in our African dance lesson and assembly! The children had lots of fun learning new movements, exploring the music and dancing together. It was a brilliant experience, and we loved seeing everyone getting involved!
A big thank you to all the parents and families who came along to support both events. It was lovely to see so many of you there, celebrating the children's hard work and joining in with our special moments.
Well done, Year 2 – you have been absolute superstars! 🌟
WB 21.09.26 - This week in Year 2…
Date: 25th Sep 2026 @ 4:08pm
🌟 What a Busy Week in Year 2! 🌟
We have had another busy and exciting week in Year 2, filled with lots of learning, creativity and fun!
One of the highlights of our week has been our artwork! We have been learning all about the amazing artist Andy Goldsworthy, who creates beautiful artwork using natural materials. We were inspired by his incredible creations and had a go at making our own Andy Goldsworthy-inspired artwork.
We have also been having lots of fun learning about Peter Rabbit and his mischievous adventure! We have enjoyed acting out the story and really getting into character as cheeky Peter. We have been busy developing our writing skills too, using adjectives and conjunctions to create detailed and interesting sentences about Peter and his adventures.
Our Year 2 mathematicians have been working incredibly hard this week! We have started exploring addition and have been using concrete resources to help us solve some tricky calculations. We have been thinking carefully, explaining our methods and showing off our fantastic mathematical skills.
Well done, Year 2 – what a fantastic week of learning! 🌟
WB 14.09.2026 This week in Year 2...
Date: 16th Sep 2026 @ 2:31pm
This Week in Year 2! 🌟
We have had a fantastic week in Year 2!
In Art, we have been exploring our outdoor area and searching for natural materials to use in our artwork. We have been learning about the wonderful artist Andy Goldsworthy, who creates beautiful pieces of art using natural materials such as leaves, sticks, stones and flowers. We were inspired by his work and enjoyed getting creative with what we found! 🍂🌿
We have been getting creative and using lots of blocks to design and build our very own farms! We worked together to carefully construct our farm buildings and thought about all the different things we might find on a farm.🏡🐑
In English, we have been working towards our final piece of writing – a retell of The Big Bad Owl. We have been busy acting out the story, sequencing events and practising using interesting adjectives to bring our writing to life. We are so excited to put all of our learning together and write our very best retells! 📚✏️
We are also very excited to discover our new book next week and find out what adventures are waiting for us! 👀
W/c 07.09.2026 This Week in Year 2
Date: 10th Sep 2026 @ 7:27am
We have had a wonderful first full week back at school and the children have settled in brilliantly. It has been lovely to hear all about their summer holidays and the class enjoyed sharing their news and listening to each other's exciting adventures.
This week we have been getting used to our new classroom meeting new friends and learning our new routines. The children have shown great enthusiasm and have worked hard to adapt to all the changes that come with a new school yet we have been very impressed with how the children have approached their learning particularly during our rainbow challenges they are beginning to take greater ownership in their learning making thoughtful choices and showing increasing independence in their work.
In Maths the children thoroughly enjoyed taking part and a range of hands on activities which helps them explore new concepts in a fun and engaging way. It has been wonderful to see so much enthusiasm and confidence during our practical learning.
We also had lots of fun bringing our class story 'The Big Bad Owl' to life through drama and role-play acting out different parts of the story helped the children to develop their understanding of the characters and events while building their confidence and creativity.
Finally a huge thank you to all the parents who attended our meet the teacher meeting this week. it was lovely to see so many of you there we really appreciate your support as we begin an exciting year together in Year 2!
w/c 13.07.2026 this week in Year 2
Date: 14th Jul 2026 @ 4:25pm
Year 2 had a fantastic visit from a talented author and poet. He taught us all about rhymes and word play, and even made silly rhyming names for all of the teachers, which made us laugh a lot!
We loved listening to his poems and learning how poets use their imagination to create fun and exciting verses. The visit gave us lots of inspiration and plenty of ideas for writing our own poems back in the classroom.
It was a fun and memorable experience, and we would like to say a big thank you to our special visitor for such an enjoyable day! 📚✏️✨
W/c 15.06.26 This week in Year2!
Date: 19th Jun 2026 @ 8:01am
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Date: 12th Jun 2026 @ 9:26am
W/c 18.05.26 This week in Year 2!
Date: 20th May 2026 @ 3:56pm
🌟 Year 2 Fantastic Finish! 🌟
A big thank you to all the parents who joined us for our Fantastic Finish! We loved welcoming you into our classrooms and sharing all of the wonderful Science knowledge we have been learning this half term. It meant a lot to us to show you what we have achieved.
A special thank you goes to everyone who joined in with the ‘Class 5s Keep Fit Routine’. We were so impressed by how enthusiastically you embraced the star jumps, lunges and squats – what a fantastic effort from everyone involved!
Congratulations also to all those who successfully scored 7/7 on the quiz and earned a sticker from your mini teacher. What an amazing achievement!
We had a brilliant time celebrating our learning with you, and we can’t wait to do it all again next half term. Thank you for your continued support! 😊
w/c 11.05.2026 This week in Year 2!
Date: 15th May 2026 @ 3:10pm
We have had a great week in Year 2 and have all been working incredibly hard!
In English, we have been enjoying the story Grandma’s Seaside Bloomers. The children have loved getting to know the characters, and this week we focused on writing a character description. We especially enjoyed describing the strict Grandma, thinking carefully about her personality and how she behaves in the story.
In Maths, we have been learning all about fractions. We have been finding ¼, 2/4 and 3/4 of objects and amounts, using practical resources to help us understand. The children have shown fantastic effort and are becoming more confident with their fraction skills.
In Science, we have been learning about healthy lifestyles. We explored what makes a balanced meal and why it is important to keep our bodies healthy. The children shared some great ideas about healthy food choices.
We are all feeling excited for next week, which is the final week of term!
Well done, Year 2—keep up the fantastic work!
This week in Year 2...w/b 11.05.26
Date: 12th May 2026 @ 1:22pm
This week, Year 2 pupils in Class 6 have been busy exploring exciting new learning across Maths, English, and Topic!
Maths – Fun with Fractions!
In Maths, the pupils have been learning all about fractions and how to find fractions of different quantities. To kickstart their learning, they played a fun game called “Pass the Bag”, similar to pass the parcel. When the music stopped, one lucky pupil picked a number everyone had two minutes to work out a fraction of that amount using manipulatives. It was a fantastic way to build confidence and make learning hands-on and engaging!
English – A Silly New Story!
This week in English, the class began reading a new book called Grandma’s Seaside Bloomers. The children think the story is very funny, and it has already sparked lots of laughter and discussion. Next Friday, they will be using their ideas to write a character description of the main character – we can’t wait to see their creative writing!
Topic – The Places People Go
As we come to the end of our topic, “The Places People Go,” pupils have been learning about the equator and exploring where hot and cold climates are located on the map. They’ve enjoyed discovering how different parts of the world experience different weather conditions.
Well done Year 2 for another fantastic week of learning!
W/c 04.05.2026 This week in Year 2!
Date: 8th May 2026 @ 2:54pm
A Fantastic End to the Week!
We had a fantastic end to the week with a special visitor from Groundbreakers.
Mary came to talk to us about our RE learning and explained why Christians believe Jesus is a special person. We learned about when Jesus was born and listened to some of the special stories from his life.
We really enjoyed the visit and learned lots!
w/c 27.04.2026 This week in Year 2!
Date: 1st May 2026 @ 8:53am
What a fantastic week we’ve had in Year 2!
We really enjoyed sharing our learning in the year group assembly and were so proud of everyone’s hard work. Thank you to everyone who came along to watch. We hope you enjoyed our song, poems, and fascinating facts about famous people as much as we enjoyed performing them!
School trips: We have two more exciting trips coming up before the end of the school year. If you have not paid for the trips please ensure the payment of £12.40 is made. This can be paid via ParentPay or in cash (please pass cash payments to the class teacher).
Reminder: School will be closed on Monday 4th May for the Bank Holiday. Enjoy the long weekend and hopefully some sunshine!
W/C 20.04.26 This Week in Year 2
Date: 24th Apr 2026 @ 2:54pm
We’ve had a great week in Year 2 and really enjoyed making the most of the sunny weather!
In English, we wrote clear instructions for making a healthy packed lunch. We focused on using imperative verbs, time conjunctions, and descriptive adjectives to make our writing easy to follow and interesting to read.
In Maths, we have been practising addition, with a particular focus on using the inverse operation to check our answers. This has helped us feel more confident and accurate.
Our Science learning has been all about the human body. We’ve been identifying different organs, learning where they are, and understanding what their jobs are.
We are very excited to share our class assembly with you next week: 📅 Tuesday 28th April
⏰ 9:05am
📍 Main Hall
We also have two exciting trips coming up. If you have any outstanding trip payments on ParentPay, please complete these as soon as possible. If you need any support using the app, the office staff will be happy to help.
Thank you for your continued support, and enjoy your weekend! 😊
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W/b 23.03.2026 This week in Year 2!
Date: 27th Mar 2026 @ 8:52am
W/C 16.03.2026 This week in Year 2!
Date: 18th Mar 2026 @ 10:14am
Our Healthy Sandwich Picnic Adventure 🥪🌿
This week in Year 2, we had a very exciting and tasty activity – we made our own healthy sandwiches!
First, we talked about what makes food healthy. We learned that foods like fresh vegetables, wholemeal bread, and lean proteins help our bodies grow strong and give us energy. Then it was time to get busy!
We washed our hands carefully and got to work. There were lots of delicious ingredients to choose from, like crunchy lettuce, juicy tomatoes, cucumber slices and cheese. Everyone got to design their own sandwich.
After making our sandwiches, we wrapped them up and went outside for a picnic. The weather was lovely, and we sat together on the picnic benches. It was so much fun eating the sandwiches we made ourselves—they tasted even better!
We also talked about how picnics are a great way to enjoy food with friends and spend time outdoors. Everyone showed fantastic teamwork and great listening skills.
We are so proud of our healthy choices and can’t wait for our next food adventure!
Well done, Year 2! 🌟
w/b 09.03.2026 This week in Year 2!
Date: 12th Mar 2026 @ 7:17am
We have had a great week in Year 2! The highlight was taking part in the Oldham Choral Speaking Festival.
Thank you to all the parents and family members who came along to support us. The children had worked hard for weeks learning their lines and practising how to work together as a team, and they made us all very proud.
Our favourite quote from the adjudicator was:
“What a delightful performance. Everyone contributed with enthusiasm to tell this story. This was a bright, confident presentation. Well done!”
We couldn’t agree more. Well done, Year 2!
w/b 23.02.2026 This week in Year 2!
Date: 25th Feb 2026 @ 11:40am
Year 2 have had a fantastic first week back and have been working incredibly hard on our pledge point, #beaperformer.
We have been busy rehearsing for the upcoming Choral Speaking Festival and were very proud to perform during the whole school assembly. We have focused on using loud, clear voices and speaking in time with each other. We received lots of positive feedback from the Year 6 pupils, which has made us even more excited for the real performance!
We have also been developing our performance skills in our computing lessons. We have been creating music using Purple Mash and Chrome Music Lab, and sharing our compositions with our classmates. It has been wonderful to see everyone performing their musical creations with confidence.
Well done, Year 2 — what a brilliant start to the term! 🎭🎶
W/c 09.02.26 This week in Year 2!
Date: 12th Feb 2026 @ 6:43pm
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Thank you for everyone who joined us at our Fantastic Finish event this afternoon. The children loved sharing their work and selling some mango lassi and cupcakes.
We raised £87.96 in total - many thanks for your support!
Have a lovely half term!
This week in Year 2...WB 09/02/26
Date: 11th Feb 2026 @ 11:51am
In English, the children have begun writing a non-chronlogical report all about India to go into our school library. They have been learning how to write clearly, organise facts, and use features such as headings and factual sentences. So far, they’ve researched and written about:
- Traditional Indian food
- Famous landmarks such as the Taj Mahal
- Traditional clothing and how it varies across regions
The children are becoming confident young researchers and are very proud of the facts they’ve gathered!
In Maths, Year 2 have been learning how to collect and present data. Together, the class created their own:
- Tally charts
- Tables
- Block diagrams
They gathered real data by voting on topics such as:
- Their favourite colour
- How they travel to school
- Their favourite sport
This hands‑on approach helped them see how numbers and information can be organised and compared — and they loved seeing the class results appear in colourful graphs.
W/c 26.01.26 This week in Year 2!
Date: 29th Jan 2026 @ 9:51am
Year 2 have had a very busy week!
In Literacy, the children have been creating their own alternative endings to 'The Jungle Book'. Hey have been thinking carefully about the characters, settings and exciting plot twists. In Maths, the children have been learning how to tell the time in 5 minute intervals - please ask them at home to show you what they have learnt!
In Science, the children have been testing the properties and suitability of different materials. We tested cotton wool, lollipop sticks and cellophane to see which material would make the best rain hat!
We can't wait to share our learning with you next week.
w/c 26.01.26 This week in Year 2!
Date: 22nd Jan 2026 @ 7:53pm
What a busy and exciting week we’ve had in Year 2!
In English, the children have been enjoying 'The Jungle Book'. We’ve spent time getting to know the characters and exploring the beginning of the story in detail. The children have shared some fantastic ideas and predictions, and we’re very excited to begin writing our own alternative endings next week. Lots of creativity is already bubbling!
In Maths, we have been focusing on subtraction. The children have been practising partitioning numbers and learning how to use the semi-formal method to help them solve subtraction problems confidently. It’s been great to see their understanding grow and their confidence improve.
Our Science lessons have been all about the properties of materials. The children have been investigating different materials and discussing what they are like and why they are suitable for certain uses.
In Reading Comprehension, we read 'Going Batty'. The children worked hard to answer questions about the text and showed excellent thinking skills. We also explored the meaning of the phrase “once in a blue moon”, learning that it means something that doesn’t happen very often!
Finally, thank you for attending the Year 2 Space Race Assembly on Tuesday. The children absolutely loved seeing you there and were so proud to share their learning with you.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support. We’re looking forward to another exciting week ahead! 🚀✨
w/c 12.01.2026 This week in Year 2!
Date: 16th Jan 2026 @ 2:38pm
This week in class we enjoyed a reading comprehension lesson based on the story Making Lemonade. We talked about the key features of a recipe, such as ingredients and instructions, and explored new vocabulary linked to food and cooking. The children showed great understanding and were able to explain why recipes are written the way they are.
The highlight of the lesson was, of course, making the lemonade ourselves! Everyone was excited to mix the ingredients and taste the final result. Some children thought the lemonade was a little too sour at first, which led to a great discussion about personal taste and how recipes can be adjusted. After taking a class vote, the children decided that they actually preferred the lemonade to the mango lassi we made last week.
A fun, hands-on lesson that combined reading, speaking, and tasting — learning has never been so refreshing! 😊
w/c 05.01.26 This week in Year 2!
Date: 8th Jan 2026 @ 8:19pm
What an incredible first week back after the holidays!
The children returned full of energy and excitement and we launched straight into our new topic with a wow star day that truly lived up to its name.
The day began with a burst of music and movement as we welcomed a professional dancer for a Bollywood dancing workshop. The children were captivated by the vibrant rhythms and graceful steps and it was wonderful to see their confidence grow as they mastered some of the moves. Smiles and laughter filled the room - it was such a joyful start!
Nextt we explored the flavours of India with a food tasting session. There was so many delicious treats to try but the clear favourite was the samosas. Crispy, golden and packed with flavour - they were a big hit with everyone. To compliment the tasting the children rolled up their sleeves and made their own mango lassi - sweet, creamy and refreshing. It was the perfect to drink after all that dancing
To end the day we turned our attention to art inspired by traditional Indian designs. The children created to their own vibrant masterpieces. The classroom was alive with rangoli patterns, colour and creativity and the results were truly stunning.
It was a fantastic way to begin the term and we can't wait to continue exploring this exciting topic together.
w/c 08.12.25 This week in Year 2!
Date: 12th Dec 2025 @ 2:09pm
We had a fantastic trip to see the Beauty and Beast pantomime yesterday! The children loved the colourful costumes, funny characters and all the singing and dancing. There were lots of happy faces and plenty of giggles throughout the performance and lots of tired faces when we got back to school.
On Wednesday we had a special visitor - Santa! He arrived with a sack full of gifts and very kindly gave each of us a book as a present.
We have been working hard in the classroom too...
In English, we have been writing a retell of 'Toys in Space', focusing on sequencing events and using descriptive language.
In Maths, we have learnt about arrays and explored how they help us understand repeated addition and early multiplication.
We have a busy week next week too. Don't miss our brilliant events:
Monday 15th December - 9.30am Christmas cracker performance in the main hall
Thursday 18th December - 3pm - Join us in class as we celebrate our amazing work from our Space topic
Have a great weekend!
