Year 2 enjoyed their science investigation this afternoon about the suitability of different materials. We looked to see which materials were opaque, transparent, waterproof and absorbent. We decided which materials were suitable for different purposes and gave reasons why. Well done Year 2!
We love problem solving in Year 2. We are learning about place value and we used our problem solving skills in maths to see how many different numbers we could make using 6 counters and a place value grid!
As part of their learning in PSHE, Year 2 have been learning about different emotions and what that might look like for different people.
We showed these emotions and discussed how we can react when someone might be feeling big emotions and how we could help them.
Year 2 had a messy but fun afternoon making Challah bread ready for our RE assembly tomorrow! This bread is shared by Jewish families on their sabbath day! 
Year 2 spent the afternoon learning about Remembrance day and why it is important.
We created some art to be taken to the cenotaph to pay our respects.
Well done Year 2 for your outstanding and respectful attitudes.
Year 2 have further developed their artistic skill of blending this week.
We explored cool and cold colours using watercolour pencils and learned how to blend the colours using water and a paintbrush. 
As part of British Science Week, Year 2 were given the opportunity to be forensic detectives and asked to solve the mystery of who stole the sweets!
They learned all about fingerprints and how they are unique. They enjoyed using the ink pads and magnifying glasses to find the prints that matched the ones on the jar and could identify the different patterns, whorls, loops and arches.
Well done Year 2, you’ll solved the crime!
This week, the KAPLA project has given us the opportunity to develop our STEM skills.
Logical thinking – develops spatial awareness and enhances awareness of shape, volume and sense of balance whilst developing manual dexterity.
Stimulating creativity – enhances creative thinking and children to express their artisitic talents.
Concentration, patience and perseverance.
Teamwork – communication and cooperation.
We also demonstarted all of our school values- showing RESPECT to others, taking RESPONSIBILITY, demonstrating ENGAGEMENT and showing amazing RESILIENCE when the project became tricky.
We would like to thank Kapla for an amazing two day project and a massive thank you to all of our volunteer helpers who were invaluable!
Today the children showed great citizenship, they wanted to help members of our community this winter so they teamed togther with local charity, Hebburn Helps.
The children collected donations of warm blankets and hot water bottles in school, the student council then delivered them to Hebburn Helps who will distribute them to families in need.
