Class 2 Blog

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  11

  Jun

  Computing - Programming

  Posted by Mr N Kavanagh

  During this lesson, year 2 recapped what they knew already about the ScratchJr app. They then identified the start of sequences in real-world scenarios, and were shown how sequences need to be started in ScratchJr. They then created programs and ran them in full-screen mode using the Green flag.
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  05

  Jun

  PE - Swimming

  Posted by Mr N Kavanagh

  Before we entered the pool we talked about water safety and why it is so important to enter the water safely. We talked about slipping and looking for unknown under-surface objects. We then built our confidence by playing lots of games that kept us moving.
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  05

  Jun

  Spanish Day

  Posted by Mr N Kavanagh

  We looked at the Spanish festival -La Tomatina. This is an annual event in Buñol. Participants have to squash thousands of tomatoes before throwing them at each other in the world's biggest food fight. We didn't partake in the throwing, we just had lots of fun squishing them.
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  04

  Jun

  PSHE - Changing Me

  Posted by Mr N Kavanagh

  We started our new unit by identifying cycles of life in nature. We then discussed how there are some changes that are outside of our control and can recognise how I feel about this. We looked at lots of vocabulary today including change, life cycle, control, adult and fully grown.
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  03

  Jun

  New Class Text - The Danger Gang

  Posted by Mr N Kavanagh

  Franky can't wait to move to his new town - although he wishes he didn't have to leave his best friend Dani behind. But everything changes after the storm, when strange green lightning and powerful thunder crash down on the town. From that night on, the kids who live on Franky's street start to change. One by one, they become a little odd. A little unusual. A little... magical.
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  02

  Jun

  Welcome Back

  Posted by Mr N Kavanagh

  Term 6! The final term! The outdoor learning, swimming, reading in the shade, enjoying the great weather term! Our theme map is now on the website. Our class texts will also be updated as soon as we have finished James and The Giant Peach. Countdown to year 3 begins now.
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  19

  May

  Art - Textiles

  Posted by Mr N Kavanagh

  We drew a flower shape to use as a template and then improved our skills threading a needle. We then used a running stitch to join the two pieces of fabric together.
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  13

  May

  Science - Celery Experiment

  Posted by Mr N Kavanagh

  We wanted to know how water can get to the very top of the tallest trees. We conducted an experiment to find out how plants absorb water through their roots with celery and food colouring. We will observe the results tomorrow.
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  09

  May

  VE Day

  Posted by Mr N Kavanagh

  To commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE day, year 2 watched a short film about the events that took place leading up to the end of Word War II. We held a 2 minute silence to remember all those who have fallen and then we celebrated by taking part in a lindy hop on the playground.
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  06

  May

  Science - Growing plants

  Posted by Mr N Kavanagh

  The children explained how plants need water, light and a suitable temperature to grow and stay healthy. They used their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions and then we set up a test to find out what plants need to stay healthy. We will keep checking on these plants over the next few weeks to see if our predictions are correct.