We are all so PROUD to be us!

Wow what a week!

It has been brilliant having so many parents in to school this week sharing their interesting jobs with us. This morning we had Mr Marchant (Alfie's Dad) come in and show us some of the tools he uses as a painter. It was good to see all of the specialist equipment that he uses and the children were really impressed with the paint brusher cleaner.

This afternoon we also had Mr Scott in (Mrs Thorpe's Dad) to share some photos and interesting facts about being a zoo keeper. The children learnt all about the 5 different types of Rhinos and what they eat. Mr Scott bought in some horn and antler for the children to feel.

I thought I would share a picture of some of the fantastic art work that the children have done this week with Mrs Webb. They were told to paint themselves.

 

The children have also wrote poems, sketched pictures, made movies about themselves and made collages using the ipads. This has been a great week learning all about what makes us unique. We are in the process of putting up all the leaves on our Year 2 family tree. Please make sure you have a look at the collages that the children have made which are displayed on our wall in the classroom.

 

Next week we will be starting The Victorians!

Our visitors from Aldershot...

This morning Mrs Gallego (Charlotte's Mum) came in to the class and told us all about the job that she used to do. Mrs Gallego told us the story of the mobile phone.

The children were really interested to find out about the process of ordering a product to it being in your hand. There are so many people involved in the process of making, packing, storage, transportation and within shops. Mrs Gallego showed the children how she loved her job as she got to travel around the world.

Unfortunately we were only able to have a very brief discussion with our next visitor (so sorry!). Mr Mills (Jack's Dad) came in to talk to us after break time. He spoke to us about his job in Solar Energy. Mr Mills showed us an amazing 3D image of our school which was great for the children to see as they will also be using this program very soon. The children are really enjoying the different sorts of jobs that they are finding out about.

We had our link school from Aldershot come to visit us today. Mr May and his children from Year 1,3 and 4 hosted the assembly this morning. The children found it fascinating watching their video of where they are from. The school council reps then got to spend the day with the children from Aldershot doing lots of exciting activities. Mr May, Mr Gibson and Mrs Johnson each held a mini workshop. I think that this was a big hit! The vegetable soup smelt lovely.

Lots and lots and lots to tell you....

Well we have had an extremely busy day with lots of visitors.

First thing this morning we had a music therapy session with Mrs Tarling (Callum's) Mum. The children absolutely loved playing lots of different types of instruments.  It was very interesting to see the beat of the music changing without anyone instructing. I must say I think Year 2 children are very musically minded!

After break time we then had Mrs Hopkins (Martha's Mum) in to talk about her job as a Nurse. Year 2 were very intrigued to find out about all of the equipment Mrs Hopkins uses when looking after ill babies. It was incredible to see the size of some of them.

After lunch we had Mr Ray (Sam's Dad) in our room to talk about his job. This was also a big hit in the room as everyone was fascinated to find out about Helicopters and see all of the pictures. They especially liked watching the videos of some Helicopters flying!

Finally at the end of the day we had Mr Taylor (Fenella's Dad) in to talk to us about being a Barrister. This was equally as interesting as the children found out all about what Mr Taylor has to wear when he goes to court. The children found it hilarious when they got to try on the wig and gown on themselves!

Thank you very much for all of the visitors today. You have given the children lots to talk about. They are all certainly Proud of what you all do. Please remember that it is a dressing up day on Friday. I have been told a range of things that the children are going to be (Rock star, train driver, nurse, policeman, pilot).

We also spoke to Year 2 about Hatch (the turtle that spends the evening at everyone's house). Although we have finished the Sea Turtle topic not everyone has had Hatch yet. I did a vote in Year 2 to see if the children would like to keep Hatch or finish his adventures and just keep him in school. I am sure everyone can guess that the whole class voted to keep him. I am very glad about this! Having Hatch come home is a great opportunity for me to see the children writing in their home environment and to promote speaking and listening within the class. We don't expect photo graphs in the book, a picture and writing done by the children is all we ask. I must say they really do cherish him.  Hatch will therefore be staying as part of the Year 2 family until everyone in the class has been able to take him home for a mini adventure.

Poems all about ourselves.

Today we were lucky enough to have another parent in to share with us all about their job. Dr Looker (Elian's Mum) came in to Year 2 today and told us all about her job as an Epidemiologist. The children were really intrigued to find out about what she does as a Scientist. They loved that we made up a fake disease called the Prince of Wales Lurgy! Thank you very much to Elian's Mum for coming in today.

The children all wrote a poem about themselves today. They needed to write about their appearance, personality, likes, dislikes and what makes them Unique. This is quite a tricky concept for them to grasp but they enjoyed doing it.

I will try and post some pictures of some of the poems tomorrow!

Our visitors today...

Every day we will share a poem about being PROUD. Later in the week I will share some of the children's poems. 

No one looks the way I do

I have noticed that’s true

No one walks the way I walk

No one talks the way I talk

No one plays the way I play

No one says the things I say

I am special

I am me

There’s no one else I’d rather be!

We have had two parents in this morning to talk to us about their jobs. The children thought of 10 questions that they wanted to ask all of the visitors.

Our first visitor was Mrs Williams. The children found it really interesting asking all of the questions to find out about her job. It was great to see how Proud Rosa was of her Mums job. So thank you!

Our second visitor was Mr Davenport, and he came dressed in his uniform! The children were very enthusiastic to find out about what Mr Davenport has to do in the Police. They all listened about the history of the Police and the changes that have happened over time. Then all of the children got to look at Mr Davenport's Police jacket (very heavy!) and all got to have a reflective bag, certificate and their finger prints taken. Thank you very much for this Mr Davenport.

Year 2 are really looking forward to seeing many other parents this week.

I am PROUD to be me!

Welcome back! I hope that you have had a brilliant week off. This week is our themed week on:

 

We will be doing a range of different activities this week all to do with ourselves. In Literacy we will be making up some poems about our friends, ourselves and what makes everyone unique. There will be some exciting Art work taking shape this week. Mrs Webb will be working with the class on Portraits and I will be getting them to think about where we live and what we like about it.

 

As well as this we will be thinking about our families and where we, our parents and grandparents all originate from. We will be using the home learning sheets set in the half term to help us with this. We are going to have many visitors throughout the week from parents that are coming in to tell us all about their jobs. If you haven't had a chance to catch me to book a time then do not worry you can still do this.

 

Following on from thinking about jobs and special people in our lives we are having a dressing up day on Friday themed around 'who we aspire to be'. I know that I am going to be dressed up as something that I always wanted to be when I was younger!

 

If you have any queries or any questions about our themed week then please see any adult in Year 2.

 

Mrs Thorpe

 

 

Proud to be me week update....

Thank you to everyone that has attended Parents Evening this week. It has been great talking to you all about your child's progress. If you haven't had a chance to make an appointment then feel free to catch me in the morning or after school.

As I have mentioned a couple of times already, after half term it is a 'proud to be me' week. Thank you for all the parents that have already volunteered to come in to Year 2 to talk about their jobs/talents. We still have lots of space for some more parents to come throughout the week. It would be great to show the children that we are proud of all jobs and show them how important it is to celebrate talents.

There are no spellings over half term. However I will be setting some home learning to do with the children's family history.

I hope you have a fantastic break and we will see you all on Monday 24th February.

Mrs Thorpe

Proud to be me week, dressing up day!

On Monday 24th February we will be having a themed week in school called "Proud to be me".

On Friday 28th February we would like to finish the week with a dressing up day, the theme being "This is what I would like to do when I grow up!" The focus is on aspirations, what career/job I would love to do when I am older.

A letter will be coming out on Friday 14th February.

Mrs Mewett

Beginner recorder lessons information

Friday 14th February - a named letter will be coming home if your child has been attending beginner recorder lessons at school. Please look out for this! If you do not receive a letter and your child insists they have been coming along then please call by the school office after the half term break and ask for me.

Many thanks

Mrs Mewett

Proud to be me themed week...

'Proud to be me!'

The first week back after half term we will be having a themed week based on being proud to be me.

We will be setting some home learning for the children to complete during the half term, all to do with family history. There are many exciting activities that we will be doing in this themed week.

We need your help though...

We thought that it would be nice to have some parents in to talk all about their jobs. Or if there is a family tradition/craft that you always do then that would also be nice for you to share with us. I will put a sheet on the board tomorrow. If you are available to give a short chat or activity with us either on Monday 24th- Thursday 27th February then please let anyone in the Year 2 team know.

Thank you in advance!

Tomorrow...

Just a quick reminder about tomorrow. Please send your child to school with some jogging trousers/ sports trousers and trainers. We will be doing some outdoor PE tomorrow (depending on the weather!)

Also our assembly is tomorrow at 9.15am in the SCHOOL HALL. Slight change to arrangements as the school hall is now free.

DASP Sports Lessons -Friday 7th February

Please could children in Year 2 bring trainers and jogging bottoms (if you have some) into school for extra outdoor PE lessons on Friday.

Many thanks.

The start of an adventure!

This week the children are beginning to write their own stories using a story mountain to help them plan.

 

They must all use a map to visit 4 countries, meet 4 characters and resolve a problem. We started writing yesterday and the children have come up with some great ideas!

 

In maths this week we are going to be doing a range of challenges using lots of different resources including: measuring jugs, rulers, stop watches, ipads, computers, money and unifix.

 

Mrs Webb has just finished our brilliant display in the corridor before the hall. If you are over that side of the school be sure to take a look at the fantastic work on display.

 

Parents evening times are still up on the board. I would really like to talk to everyone, so if you can not make those times please come and see me to arrange a different slot.

 

Many thanks

 

Mrs Thorpe