Linked to our science topic of plants, year 2 looked at water lily paintings by Claude Monet. We learnt about the impressionist style and how, where and what impressionist artists liked to paint. We then had a go at painting our own versions, trying to capture the bright colours of the flowers and the way … Continue reading
Linked to our science topic of plants, this afternoon we looked at flowers painted by artist Georgia O’Keeffe.We learnt how she used vibrant colours and painted close up views of different flowers. We then used pastels to create our own simple but detailed, brightly coloured flower art.
In Ducklings, the children continued to develop their skills with logging onto the computer, moving the mouse to locate the correct app and then double clicking on the mouse button. They then had to locate their year group, their name and then type in their password. All the children showed good mouse control and awareness … Continue reading
In science this week we learnt about the different way plants disperse their seeds. Plants disperse their seeds by bursting, being shaken, using the wind or water, cracking and rolling or being spread by animals by getting stuck on fur/skin or after being eaten. We then made two models of seeds that use the wind … Continue reading
Dear Parents / Carers Welcome back to the second half of the Spring Term! We hope you all had a fun half term. Our Topic this term will be ‘Traditional Tales’. We will be looking at different types of traditional stories including fables, myths and fairy tales. English: In reading we will continue to … Continue reading
Children in Year 2 were very lucky to have an Easter egg hunt in Pelham House’s garden today. Their staff had organised the hunt and decorated the lounge area in an Easter theme, it looked amazing. Our children brought Easter cards and flowers for the staff and guests. Children and residents alike had a great … Continue reading
Today Eagles were lucky enough to visit Leeds Castle. Everyone was super excited and when the castle came in to view it certainly was amazing. First we went to the education centre where we all dressed up even the adult helpers had to be soldiers. Then we acted out a play called The Swan Princess. … Continue reading
During art this week we designed and decorated Tudor houses using materials which we have discovered would have been used in buildings of the time. Discussions were had about why the materials were preferred at the time and how and why they were altered after the Great Fire of 1666. Some of us decided that … Continue reading
In relation to our topic of The Great Fire of London we made bread. While preparing the dough we compared the differences of the texture and changes that occoured. Super strength was used to knead the dough creating a soft round roll. Great fun was had by all.
Today 10 children went to Pelham House to read to the residents. A great time was had by all as the children chatted and read to the very lovely residents who were delighted to spend time with the pupils. To make it a real treat the children were rewarded for all their hard work with … Continue reading
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