Y e a r T w o
We try to do our best at all times, even when we find some things difficult.
Summer Term
The children, Mr Eltringham and Mrs Dixon would like to welcome you to our class page.
Year 2 work hard in all our lessons. We aim to have fun whilst we are learning, be safe at all times and be happy to be in school.
The class page will be updated throughout the year to showcase all the great things that the children are busy learning.
Please keep checking the page for any updates.
News Letter
Diary Dates
Spring Term
Fri 19th Apr Spring Reports
Thur 25th Apr O&A Trip
Mon 6th May Bank Holiday
Sat 18th May Mediaeval Fayre
Mon 20th May Class Photos/Open Afternoon
Fri 24th May School Closed
Mon 3rd June School Reopens
The Phoenix of Persia
Year 2 are reading The Phoenix of Persia.
We will be exploring this Persian epic as the children are brought into the mythical world of the Simorgh.
Durham Castle
Year 2 have had a fantastic day learning all about what life was like living in a castle. They investigated the rooms of the castle and then put their knowledge into practice by building their own cardboard castles and foam-brick walls.
Mayor's Christmas Competition
Congratulations to Amber on being this year's Year 2 winner of her fabulously decorated Christmas house. All your classmates and teachers are very proud of you.
Great North Run 2023
In September, Mr Eltringham and Kate ran the Great North Run and Junior Great North Run, raising money for charity.
Materials
Year 2 started their first science Topic (Materials) by finding materials around the school and their everyday uses.
Multiskills
This term we are developing a range of sporting skills: agility, hand-eye coordination, throwing, catching, rolling and balance.
Maths Problem Solving
Year 2 have been adopting a trial and improvement method for solving problems with addition.
What material makes the
best umbrella?
Year 2 have been investigating which material would make the best umbrella?
They planned and carried out a fair test to see which material would work best - they all found that plastic did not let any water in and that paper towels flooded their bear in a cup.
