Week Beginning 23rd March 2026

This week, we celebrated World Maths Day, and the excitement across Year 2 was fantastic! The theme this year was “6 and 7”, and the children came dressed in incredibly creative outfits inspired by numbers, shapes, and all things maths.

Throughout the day, we took part in a range of fun and engaging maths activities, all focused on developing our number skills. The children solved puzzles, played interactive games, and worked together to complete challenges involving counting, problem-solving, and reasoning.

There was a wonderful buzz of enthusiasm as the children explored maths in a fun and creative way. It was great to see them applying their knowledge, working as a team, and building confidence in their mathematical thinking.

It was a fantastic day full of learning, creativity, and enjoyment. A great reminder that maths is all around us and can be lots of fun!

Week Beginning 16th March 2026

In DT this week, the children had the exciting opportunity to make their own vegetable pastries. This followed on from our learning about different vegetables and the importance of a balanced diet.

The children carefully prepared and combined ingredients, thinking about how to make their pastries both healthy and tasty. They really enjoyed the hands-on experience of cooking and were proud of their final creations.

This activity helped the children understand where food comes from and how we can make healthy choices in our everyday lives.

Week Beginning 9th March 2026

In History this week, we began learning about the life of Dr Barnardo and the important work he did to help others. We discovered how he cared for vulnerable children during Victorian times and worked hard to provide them with safe homes, food, and education.

To help bring our learning to life, the children took part in role play activities, acting out key moments from Dr Barnardo’s life. This helped them to better understand how children may have felt during that time and why his work was so important.

Week Beginning 2nd March 2026

This week we celebrated World Book Day and enjoyed a range of exciting activities all about reading and its importance. World Book Day is a special event that celebrates books, authors, and the joy of reading. It encourages children to develop a love of books and helps everyone discover how reading can spark imagination, creativity, and learning.

Throughout the week, the children took part in a variety of fun activities. We joined live reading sessions, spent time reading with our reading buddies, and explored different stories together. The highlight of the week was World Book Day itself, when the children came to school dressed as their favourite book characters.

We enjoyed a whole-school parade, where everyone had the chance to show off their fantastic costumes. The day was filled with creative activities, storytelling, and lots of shared reading, making it a wonderful celebration of books and the magic they bring to our lives.

Week Beginning 23rd February 2026 I

In DT this week, we began exploring where food comes from. We focused particularly on vegetables and learned about those that grow above the ground and those that grow underground. The children enjoyed sorting different vegetables into the correct groups and discussing how they grow. This helped us understand more about farming and how food reaches our plates. 

Week Beginning 23rd February 2026 

 n Science, we continued our ongoing topic on plants. This week, we learned about the difference between seeds and bulbs. We planted both and placed one set in a warmer spot and another in a cooler spot to investigate how temperature affects plant growth. Over the coming weeks, we will carefully observe and record what happens, acting like real scientists as we compare the results. 

Week Beginning 9th February 2026

To mark Children’s Mental Health Week, we ended the week with a special Express Yourself Day. The children came dressed in outfits that represented who they are and what makes them unique.

Throughout the day, they took part in different activities focused on identity and belonging. We discussed what it means to belong and why it is important to feel accepted and valued. The children then wrote their own thoughtful poems about the places where they feel they truly belong. It was a meaningful and reflective way to celebrate individuality and wellbeing.

Week Beginning 2nd February 2026

We had an amazing educational visit to Spitalfields City Farm. Despite a little drizzle of rain, our excitement remained high as we made our way there — and just as we arrived, the sun came out! We had a wonderful time seeing a variety of different animals, feeling the warmth of a freshly laid egg, and watching how a rabbit hutch is cleaned out.

We also learned about how vegetables are grown, both indoors and outdoors, and discovered the different conditions plants need to grow successfully. This linked perfectly with our Science learning.

We enjoyed eating our lunch together in the farm’s safari tent and completed a fun activity pack, which helped us learn even more about farm life. We then made our journey back to school, with a little more drizzle along the way.

It was a fantastic day out, and both the children and adults had a lovely time, full of learning, laughter, and memorable experiences.

Week Beginning 2nd February 2026

This week in Geography, Year 2 enjoyed an exciting lesson exploring clothing from around the world. We discussed what our traditional clothes are and what we like to wear for special occasions. Some children even had the opportunity to try on clothing from different countries, which helped bring our learning to life. Everyone enjoyed comparing the colours, patterns, and styles and learning about how clothing can reflect culture and tradition.

Week Beginning 26th January 2026

In Science this week, Year 2 investigated the changing shape of different materials. We explored whether a range of objects — including a wooden spoon, pipe cleaners, Blu Tack, and foil — could be bent, stretched, twisted, or squashed. The children carefully tested each material and recorded their findings, discussing which materials changed shape easily and which did not. This investigation helped us develop our observation skills and understand the properties of different materials.

Week Beginning 26th January 2026

In RE, we learned about the Torah, the special holy book for Jewish people. We discussed why it is important and how it is treated with great respect. The children listened thoughtfully and asked questions, helping them develop their understanding of different religions and beliefs.

Week Beginning 19th January 2026

This week, we started a brand-new topic on Temperature. The children explored what a thermometer looks like and discussed when we might use one, linking it to checking our temperature when we are feeling unwell and have a fever.

We then carried out a practical investigation, measuring the temperature of two cups of water. The children discovered that the cold water measured below 20 degrees Celsius, while the hot water measured around 40 degrees Celsius. This hands-on activity helped them understand how temperature can be measured and compared.

Week Beginning 12th January 2026

This week in English, Year 2 made an exciting discovery — a dragon’s nest under the tables! The classroom was filled with curiosity and wonder as the children investigated the scene. They practised using adjectives, verbs, and expanded noun phrases to describe what they saw, capturing the mystery and excitement of the dragon’s visit. The children asked hundreds of thoughtful questions, and we can’t wait to continue unravelling what has happened in our classroom next week!

Week Beginning 12th January 2026

In Art, Year 2 have been designing a digital flag to represent their identity. The children thought carefully about the aspects of themselves that are most important and came up with some very creative and personal designs. Over the coming weeks, we will be transforming these digital designs into concrete creations using fabrics and will create a class bunting to display all of our unique flags together.

Week beginning 6th January 2026

This week, Year 2 had the wonderful opportunity to visit a Gurdwara. We received a very warm welcome from the staff, who were kind and informative, helping the children to feel comfortable and respected throughout the visit.

The children really enjoyed learning about the different parts of the Gurdwara and discovering the important items and symbols that are special to Sikh people. They listened carefully, asked thoughtful questions, and showed great respect while exploring this important place of worship.

It was a valuable and enriching experience that helped the children develop their understanding of different cultures and religions, linking perfectly with our RE learning in school.