Year 2: Inclusive Sports Fortnight is Here! What Parents Need to Know

🏃‍♂️ Inclusive Sports Fortnight is Here! What Parents Need to Know 🏅

Get ready for a high-energy, action-packed week ahead! We are officially kicking off our Inclusive Sports Fortnight, and we couldn't be more excited. This fortnight is all about celebrating movement, trying new things, and ensuring that every single children can participate, have fun, and feel like a champion.

Because we’ll be moving and grooving much more than usual, we need your help to make sure our young athletes are fully prepared.

Here is your ultimate checklist for the busy week ahead:

👟 1. The Full PE Kit (All Week Long!)

Children will be participating in regular physical activities throughout the week, so PE kits need to stay in school from Monday through Friday.

Please ensure your children has their full kit, which includes:

• A comfortable top

• Shorts

• Trainers (please ensure they fit well and are suitable for running on the field)

⚠️ Crucial Reminder: Please LABEL EVERYTHING. Unlabelled items can easily vanish into the lost property abyss. A quick scribble with a permanent marker on the tag works wonders!

☀️ 2. Sun Protection 

The weather has been beautiful, but it is very hot out there on the field! We noticed quite a few children without sun protection last week, so let's team up to keep them safe from the heat.

• Named Sun Hat: Please pack a sun hat or cap that your children can wear during outdoor activities.

• Named Water Bottle: Hydration is key! Sending your children with a reusable, clearly named water bottle ensures they can refill it and stay hydrated all day.

• Suncream

📅 The Big Event: Sports Day on Tuesday!

As we’ve previously mentioned, our official Sports Day is happening this week! Here is a quick reminder of the schedule so you don't miss a moment of the action:

• 11:00 AM: We kick off on the school field for our main sports events.

• Following the field events: We will transition over to the playground for a series of fun, inclusive playground games.

Come ready to cheer, clap, and support all of our amazing students. We can't wait to see you there! Pre warning...there will be a parents race! 

Thank you so much for your continued support in making these events a success for the children. Let’s make it a week to remember! 🎉

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