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.
Something fishy in KS1
We had a fantastic time at our KS1 Diorama Workshop, where children and their families came together to create beautiful underwater scenes inspired by the Great Barrier Reef. There was a wonderful turnout, and it was lovely to see so many parents and carers joining in...
Nightingales Homework 15.5.26
This week’s homework for Nightingales is CPG Maths Pages 16 & 17 – Number bonds and Adding Please return to school by Wednesday.
KS1 showcase their basketball skills!
This half term, our Key Stage 1 children have been developing their basketball skills in PE lessons. It has been wonderful to see their confidence grow as they learned new techniques and improved week by week! The children have focused on three key skills: dribbling,...
Nightingales Homework 8.5.26
This week’s homework for Nightingales is - CPG English Pages 16&17 – Capital letters, full stops, question marks and exclamation marks Please return to school by Wednesday.
🚦 Road Safety -Stop, Look, Listen & Think 🚦
This week, our Reception and KS1 children welcomed a special Road Safety visitor to school. The session was full of fun, learning and important reminders to help keep our children safe when they are out and about in the community. Through stories, discussion and role...
Materials and their properties
Our Key Stage 1 children have been busy scientists this week, exploring different materials and their properties! The classroom was filled with excitement as the children investigated a wide range of objects made from wood, plastic, metal, fabric and more. First, the...
KS1 sort materials
In KS1 this week, the children have been investigating the exciting world of materials! They enjoyed sorting everyday objects into groups based on what they are made from, such as wood, plastic, metal, and fabric. As part of their learning, the children talked about...
Nightingales Homework 1.5.26
This week’s homework for Nightingales is - CPG Maths pages 34 and 35 Units and Measuring Please return to school by Wednesday.
WANTED: Goldilocks
In English this week, Nightingales created WANTED posters for Goldilocks. We talked about the crimes Goldilocks committed, such as breaking into the house, eating the porridge and breaking the chair. We also described what she looks like using adjectives. The children...
Balancing Act in Y2 Maths!
We’ve been getting hands‑on with measuring mass using balancing scales. We started by using cubes to compare objects – adding cubes until the scales balanced to see which items were heavier or lighter. Once children understood how balancing works, we moved on to real...
Tuck Shop!
This week, Windy Nook Primary have put on a very well-received tuck shop! The spring sunshine was perfect for the delicious ice creams and milkshakes on sale. So many children enjoyed the treats on offer. KS1 held their tuck shop on Thursday and KS2 sold their goods...
Nightingales Homework 24.4.26
This week’s homework for Nightingales is - CPG Maths pages 12 and 13 Mixed Grammar Practice Please return to school by Wednesday.