Miss Walker
Teacher
Mrs Tunnicliffe
Teaching Assistant
Miss Sheldon
Teacher
Mrs Wildey
Teacher
Mrs Plowright
Teaching Assistant
Mrs Flemming
Teaching Assistant
Both of the classrooms provide a calm environment and encourage the children to be independent; the children are able to find their own resources to support their learning.
Each classroom has a reading corner with a mixture of fiction and non-fiction books for the children to enjoy.
Each child has their own tray where they can keep things to take home and hat/gloves when the weather gets colder. They also have their own peg for their coat during the winter months.
Every class has at least one school councillor to help share their classes’ views and make changes across the school.
Helpful Hollies’ School Councillor
Nathaniel
Lively Laurels’ School Councillor
Robyn
Every class has at least 1 dojo master. The dojo masters help show visitors around school and explain what they are/have been doing in class.
Helpful Hollies’ Dojo Master
Hayley
Helpful Hollies’ Dojo Master
Sam
Lively Laurels’ Dojo Master
Florentina
Lively Laurels’ Dojo Master
Afdal
Click on the tabs below to find out more information about each topic. Throughout the year we will also add pictures of memorable experiences and hooks!
We found a mysterious letter in our classroom, it was addressed to Helpful Hollies and Lively Laurels. When we opened it we found an old map of our school! We followed the route on the map and we discovered a basket of clues in the Junior playground. There was some cake, red material, glasses and a wolf mask. Lots of us thought it has something to do with Little Red Riding Hood.
My Trip to Elvaston Castle
Last week, we went to Elvaston Castle.
First, we walked through damp and dark forest. We identified different trees by looking at their leaves. we saw an Oak tree, a Pine tree and a holly bush.
Next, we looked at pattern on the trunks of the trees. We used our crayons to do bark rubbings.
After that, we stopped for lunch under the pine trees. Then we played with the parachute, duck duck goose and Simon says.
Finally, we walked back to the coach. On the way, we listened to a story. It was an amazing day!
In this topic the children will be learning and exploring about our place in the world. We will be looking at aerial photographs from space of Earth and looking at the human and physical features. In Science we will be taking part in some exciting investigations such as ‘which material will make the best spacesuit?’ and a fizzy bottle rocket investigation. We will also be learning about the Lunar rover and designing and making our own.
Description of the topic and where it links to different subjects.
Description of the topic and where it links to different subjects.
Description of the topic and where it links to different subjects.
Description of the topic and where it links to different subjects.
We do lots of exciting things throughout the year, this may be part of our topic or additional experiences, click on the tabs below to have a look.
My Trip to Elvaston Castle
Last week, we went to Elvaston Castle.
First, we walked through damp and dark forest. We identified different trees by looking at their leaves. we saw an Oak tree, a Pine tree and a holly bush.
Next, we looked at pattern on the trunks of the trees. We used our crayons to do bark rubbings.
After that, we stopped for lunch under the pine trees. Then we played with the parachute, duck duck goose and Simon says.
Finally, we walked back to the coach. On the way, we listened to a story. It was an amazing day!
It is important that all children continue to practise their learning at home to remember and embed what they have learnt in school that week. For Helpful Hollies and Lively Laurels home learning will be given to the children on a Friday and must be returned by the following Wednesday. The home learning will alternate between Maths and English.
If children are struggling or you are unsure how to support your child, please message your child’s class teacher on Class Dojo.
Children will also have the option of completing a home learning topic grid, where they can choose different activities to do at home. Children will earn points. 75 points earns them a prize and a certificate at the end of the half term. Each time your child completes a piece of home learning, please bring it into school so it can be displayed.
PE will be every Wednesday afternoon. Please send your child to school in their PE Kit. Please be mindful of the weather.
Autumn 1
Wednesday 30th September – Memorable experience trip to Elvaston Castle
Autumn 2
Coming soon!
Spring 1
Coming soon!
Spring 2
W/C Monday 17th May – Year 2 SATS week
It is very important all children have 100% attendance during this week.
Summer 1
Coming soon!
Summer 2
Coming soon!
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