Welcome to Nightingales
Our teacher is Miss Thompson, who is accompanied by Mrs Welsh.
In Year 2 we work hard, always do our best and have fun!
We like to look out for each other and work as a team.
Resources:
Must Reads KS1 master copy
https://spellingframe.co.uk/spelling-rule/2/Year-2
https://www.thereaderteacher.com/year2
Important information:
- Reading books will be changed on a Friday. Please ensure children bring their reading book and diary every day as they will also read in school. Please fill in the diary when you have read with your child at home.
- Our PE day is Wednesday – children come into school wearing their PE kit on this day.
- Homework will be given out on a Friday and we ask that it is back in school by the following Thursday.
- Weekly spellings will be introduced to the children on a Monday and should be practised throughout the week, little and often.
- If your child is having a school lunch, please ensure that payment is now done on Arbor.
Key Stage One’s Christmas Party
Owls, Robins and Nightingales had a fantastic time at their Christmas party. There was dancing, party games and a special treat that all the children enjoyed. We were even lucky enough to get a visit from Santa who gave the children an early Christmas present. Merry...
Angel of the North by KS1 Angels!
This week in Key Stage One, children have been taking inspiration from Antony Gormley's Angel of the North to create their own masterpiece. The children had to roll, shape join the clay before adding intricate details using a range of tools! We can't wait to paint...
The Bossy King brings down the house
What a fantastic week KS1 have had performing their Christmas nativity 'The Bossy King'. They performed to the children of Reception and Nursery on Wednesday for their dress rehearsal and then for their parents/carers on Thursday and Friday. We are so proud of all of...
Lego Club additional needs
Please click on the link for information. SEND LEGO Club Dec25 Article 23: You have the right to special education and care if you have a disability, as well as all the rights in this Convention, so that you can live a full life. Article 29: Your education...
Year 1 and 2 Multi-skills
10 students from Year 1 and 2 took part in a fun and energetic fitness competition, giving it their all in a range of events. From teamwork challenges to individual activities, everyone pushed themselves, supported one another, and had a fantastic time. We’re so proud...
Panto perfection for KS1 and EYES!
We were delighted to welcome Gateshead College Actors and Production Arts students to our school for two fantastic pantomimes, Christmasaurus and Father Christmas Needs a Wee. Both performances were full of fun, laughter, and festive cheer, and our Key Stage 1 and...
Making mammals
This week in science the children in KS1 learned all about mammals. We found out what features mammals have and even learned that we are mammals! Then we created our own mammals on paper using our mammal checklist. Article 28 - Access to education
Exploring the Human Form in KS1
This term, KS1 are exploring the work of Antony Gormley, a sculptor known for creating pieces that often focus on the human form. We learned how he uses industrial materials like metal, wood, and concrete to build striking, large-scale sculptures. To bring these ideas...
Key Stage 1 are digital artists!
Over the past 2 weeks, Year 1 and 2 have been exploring digital art. The children have had to use a range of tools and apply their mouse skills in order to create their own masterpieces inspired by Henri Matisse and Piet Mondrian. What a fantastic job they have done!...
KS1 make friends with some creepy crawlies
This term the children in KS1 have been learning about different animals and their habitats. As part of this, today we had some very special visitors. Guy from Bugsnstuff came into school to talk to us about a range of different minibeasts or as we are now calling...
Hands on fire safety for Key Stage One
This week Key Stage 1 were treated to a visit from Tyne and Wear Fire Brigade to support in our History and PSHE curriculum. Mark talked about the changes in fire safety since 1666 before allowing the children to explore the fire engine, try on a helmet and use...
Designing Robot Routes!
This week in Computing, Year 2 explored how programming isn’t just about writing code — it can also involve designing and creating artwork to support a project. The children worked in groups to design their own robot mats, choosing a theme and drawing six pictures to...