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:
Our PE day is Tuesday – children come into school wearing their PE kit on this day.
Homework – KS1 – Owls, Robins and Nightingales
Spellings are given out on Monday and expected to be practised regularly during the week. Spelling test is on Friday morning.
If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask.
Maths
Hip Hip Array!
Year 2 have been learning about arrays this week. We have been developing our knowledge of multiplication by using images with rows and columns. We used stem sentences to explain each array. Article 29: Your education should help you use and develop your talents and...
Staying Safe Around Dogs with Dogs Trust
Last week, children in key stages 1 and 2 had a visit from Rachel Hibbard from Dogs Trust. She delivered a whole school assembly where she showed children how to approach a dog to pet it and what to do if an unfamiliar dog approaches them. Children then went off into...
KS1 Investigate a Box of Delights
To support our learning for this half terms topic Trains, Planes and Automobiles the children were able to investigate a Box of Delights from the Discovery Museum. Inside the box were a variety of artefacts linked to George and Robert Stephenson. The children could...
Multi-sport Festival
A small group of Students from Year one and two were chosen to attend Gateshead schools Multi-sport Festival. The children made their way around the carousel of activities. Each station provided the children with a different challenge. The theme of the event was...
Year 2 Homework
English Homework - Page 44 Remember to practise reading. Spellings can be practised by logging in to Spelling Shed. Maths Homework – Column subtraction worksheet Times Tables Test 2x 5x 10x next Friday. Your child has their new TT Rockstar login in their Maths...
Year 2 Homework 19.1.24
English Homework – Page 48 Remember to practise reading. Spellings can be practised by logging in to Spelling Shed. Maths Homework – Your child will be given a worksheet to practise column addition. The example will help your child to remember the method they have...
Windy Winners!
A huge well done to all of our winners last week! Top Growth Mindset and Top Mathematician. Class Top Growth Mindset Top Mathematician Robins Rosie Elo Owls Ollie Elliott Nightingales Cole Isabelle Bluebells Rhiannon FInlay Tulips Amelia ...
Interviewing a leader
KS1 have been learning all about leaders during RE. The children discussed different leaders of male and female such as the Queen, Nelson Mandela, Churchill, Harry Kane and Leah Williamson. They discussed what makes a good leader and what they have to do. The children...
Anthony Gormley in KS1
The children have loved learning all about Anthony Gormley and the Angel of the North. Over the half term the children have found out about how he was inspired by a guardian angel, they looked at different shape and form using wooden blocks, cubes and lego, then...
Year 2 Homework
English Homework - Page 50 Remember to practise reading. Spellings can be practised by logging in to Spelling Shed. Maths Homework – Page 8. Times Tables Test 2x 5x 10x next Friday. Your child has their new TT Rockstar login in their Maths homework book. Homework...
Christmas Singalong at the Nook!
This afternoon we took part in our annual Christmas singalong. The whole school gathered in the hall to sing some classic Christmas songs and shake some bells along to it. The children all had a fantastic time and it really got us all in the festive spirit. Merry...
Key Stage One Christmas Party
Key Stage One had a fantastic afternoon at their Christmas party today. The children all looked fantastic in their beautiful outfits. We had a great time dancing our socks off, playing party games and eating ice cream! Santa also left presents for us all as we are all...