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30/11/23

Y6 have been making their Christmas cards for the Bromley Christmas Card Project. They have written kind messages to people who may be lonely at this time of year. This also links to our value of kindness. pic.twitter.com/SfsvEBxqgV

30/11/23

Y4 Takin class had a wonderful trip to Pizza Express last week. They made pizzas, thinking about food hygiene, ingredient sources and links to their learning about Italy! 🇮🇹 🍕 pic.twitter.com/FB0S0XNfr9

30/11/23

Y3 had a fun, engaging and memorable PSHE Education workshops that helped our children to understand the importance of promoting positive behaviour,  mental health, wellbeing, resilience and achievement.   pic.twitter.com/2bhCjfZcD1

30/11/23

This week Year 5 have refined their chopping skills by learning three new techniques. They learnt how to rough chop, dice and julienne potatoes and carrots 🥕 pic.twitter.com/9O39aQ2NYQ

28/11/23

Nursery have been exploring different materials, developing their ideas of how to use them and what to make. pic.twitter.com/iHWkN8PkXT

28/11/23

Reception have been enjoying their new home corner and making some Christmas decorations. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.. 🎄 pic.twitter.com/hjlHqtuuLU

28/11/23

Y6 enjoyed their time on the Life Bus today, thinking about decisions, influences and good choices around peer pressure. pic.twitter.com/VFWa9OX47Z

20/11/23

Y3 had a wonderful trip to Dulwich Picture Gallery last week. They took part in a mark making session in an art studio, as well as observing pieces of art in the gallery. 🖼️🖌️🎨 pic.twitter.com/Q00Q4q6VfM

17/11/23

Y5 have had a great day visiting Tate Modern. They thought about how the art made them feel and what media was used to create them. 🎨🖌️🖼️ pic.twitter.com/9YxhuMblNe

17/11/23

We’ve had a wonderful day celebrating children in need, wearing spots and Pudsey colours! pic.twitter.com/Jb8E7FtnUz

16/11/23

Some children have been writing some beautiful Remembrance Day poems! pic.twitter.com/z5aZ9Q9w7B

16/11/23

Don't forget it is Children in need tomorrow. You are invited to wear something spotty! Reception today made their Pudsey bear hats ready to wear! pic.twitter.com/pnrwjSrZgq

14/11/23

Knitting club have started making their scarves, bags and purses. They have mastered the skills of knitting! 🧶 pic.twitter.com/xjJO2GmNb2

13/11/23

Amazing guys! Thanks for sharing and supporting Odd Socks Day and Anti-Bullying Week 2023! 🧦🙌❤️

13/11/23

This week, we are focusing on kindness and anti-bullying. Today we wore odd socks to remind us that differences are good! 🧦 pic.twitter.com/FjmNIpT2yt

13/11/23

Peace and light to everyone this Diwali 🪔 Reception have been embracing the light of kindness and humanity this week. Kindness is also our value of the term pic.twitter.com/kW6thZOrr5

13/11/23

EYFS have been celebrating odd socks day today, to kick off Anti-Bullying week! 🧦 pic.twitter.com/lfj8SVOZdl

13/11/23

EYFS celebrating Diwali and embracing kindness week. pic.twitter.com/Bcpip8vcaV

13/11/23

Get your best odd socks at the ready as on Monday we will be having Odd Socks Day to celebrate everyone being unique. This day will kick off Anti-Bulling week. We can't wait to see your odd socks! 🧦 pic.twitter.com/JhEyLcpw9Q

13/11/23

This morning we hosted a wonderful maths workshop, where Mrs Bocus spoke to parents about how to support Y4 pupils in preparation for the Multiplication check. 🧮❎ pic.twitter.com/Y0vZqF9AwK

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Year 2

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 are planning on having a visit from a Theatre Company, who will be delivering a Christmas themed performance. We will also be having a ‘continents day’ in school, to consolidate our learning.      

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 this half term, we shall be exploring several written genres to further develop the children’s writing based on the texts ‘On The Way Home’ and ‘Who’s Afraid of The Big Bad Book’. These will include setting descriptions, diary entries and poetry.   

Maths  

In maths, we will be consolidating our learning on addition and subtraction. We will also begin to explore the concept of geometry.  

Science  

In science, we are examining the basic needs of human and animals and exploring how animals change over time.  We shall also be learning about a balanced diet, exercise and hygiene.   

Geography  

This half term we are learning about different continents including Africa, South America and Antarctica.  

History  

Following on from the Tudors, we are learning about James I and the Gunpowder Plot.    

RE  

In RE this term, we will be focusing on the importance of Christmas and the stories behind it.    

Computing  

Online safety is the focus for computing. We are learning how to log in and out of programmes safely, how to create avatars, how to keep our work safe on the internet.   

Art  

In art, we will be learning about collage. Our focus artist will be Andy Goldsworthy. We will create land art combining different materials and using our knowledge of colour, shape and texture.    

Mandarin  

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

PSHE  

In PSHE we will continue thinking about relationships. Wellbeing will remain a focal point of our learning.   

PE  

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

Music  

In music, we are continuing to learn beats and rhythms.  We will compose and compare graphical scores and identify musical pieces most appropriate to accompany stories. In singing, our focus is on Christmas songs.