Welcome to Nightingales
Teachers: Miss Thompson, Mrs Welsh and Mrs McDonald
Welcome to Nightingales!
Welcome to Nightingales! We want our classroom to be a happy, friendly place where children are encouraged to feel confident, cared for and excited about learning. In Nightingales, we love celebrating achievements, supporting one another and helping every child to do their very best. We look forward to sharing lots of wonderful learning experiences and making happy memories together throughout the year!
Year 2 Homework
Homework is set every Friday and should be completed and returned by the following Thursday. Year 2 children will complete activities from their CPG books, alternating weekly between Maths and English tasks.
Year 1 Homework
During the first term, Year 1 children will take part in a ‘Pick and Mix’ style homework programme. Each week, children can choose an activity they would like to complete. Homework will be given out on a Friday and should be returned by the following Thursday.
Spellings
A spelling overview will be sent home at the beginning of each half term, outlining all the spellings children will be learning. Children will also receive a weekly spelling list containing that week’s focus words. Regular practice at home will help children to become confident and successful spellers.
Reading
Children should read at home every day for a minimum of 10 to 15 minutes.
Daily reading is vital for developing children’s fluency, vocabulary and comprehension skills. We encourage families to make reading a regular and enjoyable part of their child’s daily routine.
PE
PE Day: Wednesday
This term, PE lessons will be taught by Mr Peden. Please ensure that children have the correct PE kit in school each week.
We appreciate your support and look forward to working together to help every child achieve their very best.
Resources:
Must Reads KS1 master copy
https://spellingframe.co.uk/spelling-rule/2/Year-2
https://www.thereaderteacher.com/year2
Important Information: Application for School Places after Half Term
04/02/21 Dear parents / carers THIS LETTER DOES NOT APPLY TO NURSERY PARENTS WHO ALREADY HAVE A PLACE IN SCHOOL We, like you, are awaiting updates from the government as to whether schools will be open to all pupils after March 8th 2021. In order to prepare for every...
Year 2 Home Learning 4.2.21
Good morning Year 2. Live Meets are at 9.30 and 11.00am. Here is your work for today. All work can be accessed via Google Classroom. English- Main task- Reading and highlighting expanded noun phrases. GAP Buster- Sorting words into past tense and present tense....
Year 2 Home Learning 3.2.21
Good morning Year 2. Live Meets are at 9.30 and 11.00am. Our Live Meet this afternoon is at 1.30pm. Here is your work for today. All work can be accessed via Google Classroom. English- Main task- Watch 'Lily and the Snowman'. Sequence the pictures from Lily and the...
Weather Update: School Open to Pupils Currently Attending 2nd February
School will be open to all children currently attending today (who have been at school this week). Please check our adverse weather procedures. Use the front entrances. Due to COVID restriction and the need for a one-way system around school the following doors will...
Year 2 Home Learning 2.2.21
Good morning Year 2. Live Meets are at 9.30 and 11.00am. Our Live Meet this afternoon is at 1.30pm. Here is your work for today. All work can be accessed via Google Classroom. English- Main task- Watch 'Lily and the Snowman'. Write a diary entry. The snowman is in the...
Year 2 Home Learning 1.2.21
Good morning Year 2. Live Meets are at 9.30 and 11.00am. Our Live Meet this afternoon is at 1.30pm. Here is your work for today. All work can be accessed via Google Classroom. English- Main task- Watch 'Lily and the Snowman'. Make a list of emotions to show how the...
Revised Live Teaching Times from Monday 1st February
Just a reminder about our revised 'live teaching' times commencing on Monday 1st February The revised timings are as follows: Nursery: (when not self-isolating) live lessons every day 10am Reception: continues with 9:00, 10:30, 11:30 live sessions Year...
Windy Winners!
It’s been yet another fantastic and productive week both inside and outside of school; our children continue to astound us with the work that they are doing both at school and whilst at home remote learning. It's a huge well done to all of our Windy Winners this week....
Upcycling in Year 2 – Home Learners
Year 2 have been designing and creating products from items in their homes that would normally be thrown away. They have been incredibly imaginative! Jackie's work in progress and his final product- Woody from Toy Story! William N designed and created a final...
Year 2 Home Learning 29.1.21
Good morning Year 2. Live Meets this morning are at 9.30 and 11.00am. Here is your work for today. All work can be accessed via Google Classroom. English- Main task- Can you sequence the instructions to make gingerbread men? Spelling test Maths- Google...
Free Ebook borrowing service
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13f9WLY9F6gw_rTQBhl9R3a7uIi0DPDp-/view?usp=sharingDear parent/carer, Gateshead Libraries are offering their free, online 'BorrowBox' service for borrowing electronic books. Please watch the video link below for instructions on how to access these free ebooks from Gateshead Libraries. INFORMATION VIDEO ON HOW TO...
The 10 Commandments Year 2 Home Learners
Year 2 have been learning about the Old Testament. Our home learners have been creating their own 10 commandments and writing them onto paper with special effects to make them look ancient. These are just a few examples of our wonderful rules. You must respect...