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15/03/24

It’s comic relief day and we are celebrating by wearing red, as well as telling our favourite jokes and rewarding a ‘humour champion’ 🔴 pic.twitter.com/rCuawX8K79

15/03/24

An amazing session with today to celebrate Science Week 🧪🥼 pic.twitter.com/0KJCpqIKk7

08/03/24

We had a fantastic world book day on Wednesday, with the author Stella Agwor sharing her journey, hosting assemblies, drama workshops and storytime sessions! 📚🐛 pic.twitter.com/ifEVWtPJgQ

05/03/24

We had a fantastic start to our Mother’s Day breakfasts today- for Nursery and Reception classes. Thank you to all who attended to celebrate this special occasion! 🧁💐 pic.twitter.com/kyE93xptht

05/03/24

Y6 have been exploring the Natural History Museum today! 🦖🦕 pic.twitter.com/8J8lgEBL2u

04/03/24

In preparation for world book day, nursery made some caterpillar headbands, to celebrate on of their favourite books! 🐛 pic.twitter.com/y7xWc0ghsR

04/03/24

Y1 have been learning about toys from the past. This week, they played some games from the past, such as: jumping rope,  hope scotch and rolling hoop. pic.twitter.com/Gm9BLtY8hA

04/03/24

Today our school councillors and Y6 leadership team took a trip to Bromley Civic Centre to visit the Mayor of Bromley 👨‍⚖️👮‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/VuMWsT6pgk

26/02/24

We are excited to launch the dates for our Mother’s Day brunches to celebrate a special person in our lives! Please pay via ParentPay for your space 🍰💐 pic.twitter.com/kLc8ijTSnq

26/02/24

We will be hosting a bake sale on Friday 1st March in the school playground, to celebrate Chinese New Year! 🏮 pic.twitter.com/zTyc815yHd

23/02/24

Y5 WALES TRIP UPDATE: Y5 will be back to school for a 5.45pm pick up.

23/02/24

An amazing week for some amazing - and what a way to end it on that beautiful beach 🌊The donkeys, chickens and new-born lambs miss you already 💚 Come back soon! https://t.co/9OHCDwglYU

23/02/24

Y5 are on their way home from Wales. We will update you later in the day. Pick up from school is 6.30pm. Safe journey Y5! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 pic.twitter.com/kgvovpgxyB

23/02/24

Well done to our farmers of the week! 🌾🚜 pic.twitter.com/AkvFMANv80

23/02/24

An amazing week for some amazing - and what a way to end it on that beautiful beach 🌊The donkeys, chickens and new-born lambs miss you already 💚 Come back soon! https://t.co/9OHCDwglYU

23/02/24

That’s a wrap for y5’s visit to the They have had an amazing time and had an experience to be farmers for the week. Memories for a lifetime 🌾🚜 pic.twitter.com/uoXNUrHU5X

23/02/24

“I thought I wouldn't be strong enough to do activities, but I've proven I can do anything.”An amazing quote from one of the pupils this week at 🌾🚜

22/02/24

The children had a lovely afternoon down by the bay, exploring the Welsh coastline! 🐚🦀 pic.twitter.com/TJZsSa2BDf

22/02/24

Another fantastic day at the . Wet and windy, but still lots of fun! 🌾 pic.twitter.com/FADRhqBQj6

21/02/24

Life at the farm.. 🚜🌾 pic.twitter.com/mrGw9TR8Ao

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Year 2

Year 2 - spring 2 term

 

Key Times  

Homework  

Each week, children are expected to learn their spellings, practise their times tables, practise their joined-up handwriting and read to an adult for 10 minutes each night.   

PE   

This half term, the PE days are Wednesdays and Thursdays for both classes. 

Please ensure that your child comes to school wearing school uniform and they will change in school.  Please ensure all items are fully labelled with your child’s name.   

Trips  

We will be going on a local walk to observe signs of Spring.     

Key Times  

For Year 2, the school day will begin at 8.30, and end at 3.30.  

  
What are we learning?  

  

English  

In English, we will be reading Grace & Family and creating our own information texts based on Gambia! We will also be writing persuasive letters and a narrative based on the story. Our second text focus will be The Bakers Boy, which is linked to our History topic. We plan to write detailed and dramatic diary entries.   

Maths  

In maths, we will be focusing on multiplication and division and measurement. 

Science  

In science, we will be learning about the life cycles of plants.  

Geography  

This half term, we are learning about different types of settlements. 

History  

In History, we are continuing learning about the Great Fire of London and it’s devastating impact on this city.     

RE  

In RE this term, we will be focusing on the Easter story.  

Computing  

In computing, the children will be learning to create and edit spreadsheets using different functions.  They will also be creating binary trees to separate items and aid answering questions.  

Art  

In art, we will be learning about printing. By the end of the half term, we will have created a mono-print of a self-portrait in the style of Henri Matisse’s line drawings. 

 

Mandarin  

In Mandarin, we will be continuing to recognise and draw Chinese characters. 

PSHE  

In PSHE we will are learning and talking about how everyone has a responsibility for looking after their local environment.      

PE  

In PE, the children will be practising their throwing and catching skills.  

Music  

Last half term, the Children played their own compositions as part of ensembles. In this unit, children will play more challenging rhythmic pieces of music.