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Year 2 visited New Brighton beach today as part of their Beside the Seaside topic.  They have been learning how to identify human and physical features of the coast.

Knowledge: to investigate human and physical features on the coast

Skills: I can name some human and physical features on a…

Year 2 have been exploring how to be respectful in different settings and with different groups of people.

Knowledge: I can explain the ways in which I can show kindness, compassion, empathy and respect to others in a range of contexts

Skills: to show how I can be listen to others' opinions…

Every year in year 2, children grow their own potatoes and this year has proved very successful.  Here is Reuben demonstrating what a great crop we have had! We have recorded the weight of the potatoes and will now send off the data to see how our crop compares to the growth of other…

Year 2 had a special visit today from Michael who is a humanist.  He explained to the children the three main beliefs of a humanist e.g. how to lead a happy life and to show others how to do the same.

Knowledge: to understand that Humanists question the world around them, looking for evidence…

Year 2 have received a very welcome gift today from Jazzy Media - a jelly pouch!

We have accessed a “Moon Landing Coding Adventure” provided by Get.with.the.program online.  We learned how algorithms are a set of instructions that enable an object such as a rocket to move or “launch” across the computer screen.  We then, used Espresso Coding to move our rockets, asteroids and…

Today, our school came together for a special assembly with Natasha from the Mental Health Support Team, giving pupils the opportunity to think about their wellbeing and the importance of looking after both our minds and our bodies. The assembly encouraged open conversations, kindness, and ways we…

Year 2 have been investigating which material is the stretchiest and they have discovered that out of the 6 materials (paper, card, elastic band, wool, balloon and polystyrene) the stretchiest  material was the balloon!  They measured the length of the "stretch" in cubes and recorded this data in…

Year 2 visited Chester Zoo yesterday and met with Marisa to talk about what native wildlife we might find in the area.  They also enjoyed a Butterfly workshop, finding out about life cycles.

Knowledge: 

• To understand that all living things grow and change during their lifecycles.

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We had a fantastic visit from the North West Air Ambulance, who told us all about the amazing work they do as a charity. We were amazed to learn that they operate only three helicopters to cover the entire North West region — and they can reach Ellesmere Port from Manchester in just 10 minutes…

Year 2 have been learning about teeth hygiene and how to look after our teeth.

Knowledge: 

• To understand ways of looking after our teeth.

Success criteria

• I understand how food and drink can affect my teeth.
• I can explain what I can do to keep my teeth healthy.