Staying Cool and Making Headlines: Our Week in Year 2! ☀️🍦🎥
What a week it has been! As you are all well aware, a massive heatwave rolled in, and temperatures soared. But if you think the heat slowed Year 2 down, think again—we just adapted, stayed hydrated, and managed to have one of the most memorable weeks of the school year.
Here is a little window into how our amazing children tackled the scorching weather with big smiles (and a lot of ice lollies!).
Beating the Heat in the Shade 🌳
With the thermometer climbing, we knew we needed to adjust our pace. We dialed down the high-energy demands and focused on tasks that could be completed slowly, thoughtfully, and—most importantly—in the shade!
The children took their learning outdoors, setting up camp under our beautiful trees. We focused heavily on collaborative group work, allowing the children to chat, share ideas, and support each other without the pressure of rushing. It was wonderful to see them looking out for one another, making sure everyone was drinking water and staying cool.
Water Play, Ice Lollies, and More Ice Lollies! 💦
How do you keep a classroom of seven-year-olds happy when it feels like a sauna? Water and ice!
We turned our outdoor time into a cooling-off zone with plenty of water play. We set the children on a task to work together to make their own boats. Yes, we had ice lollies. And yes, when it got even hotter, we had more ice lollies!
Year 2 Stars on the Small Screen! 📺
If the weather wasn't exciting enough, we also had some incredibly special guests. A BBC television crew came into school to film our fantastic Year 2 class!
The children were absolute naturals in front of the camera, showing off their fantastic behavior, teamwork, and resilience in the heat.
Snapshot of Our Week 📸
We captured so many brilliant moments over the last few days. Here is a little selection of photos showing our shaded group work, smiles, and, of course, those well-deserved ice lolly breaks:
Looking Ahead: Inclusive Sports Fortnight! 🏅
From ice lollies to active living—next week marks the start of our incredibly exciting Inclusive Sports Fortnight! The next two weeks are going to be all about experiencing wonderful new sports and ensuring every single child can join in the fun.
We have a jam-packed schedule, so please take note of what's coming up:
| Day | What's Happening? | What Your Child Needs |
| Monday | The Bikeathon! A fun course through the school. Children can cycle, or scoot if they prefer! We will also be having a Sports Day practice. | 🚲 A bike or scooter 🪖 A helmet (essential!) 👟 Full PE kit including trainers |
| Tuesday | Sports Morning Session (From 11:00 AM) We’ll start on the field with team races, then head to the playground for Boccia, Basketball, and Table Cricket. | 👟 Full PE kit |
| Thursday | Sports Stars Session A fantastic rotation of Short Golf, Curling, and Basketball. | 👟 Full PE kit |
| Friday | Action-Packed Morning High-energy Kickboxing sessions in the morning, followed by a PHActive sports session right before lunch! | 👟 Full PE kit |
Thank you all for sending your children in with hats, water bottles, and plenty of sun cream this week. They handled the extreme weather like absolute champions, and you should be incredibly proud of them.
Let's rest up this weekend and get ready for an amazing, active week ahead!
The Year 2 Team
