Letter from Year 2 staff w/c 8th June

Date: 8th Jun 2020 @ 10:15am

Dear Year 2,

We hope you’ve had a lovely half term – although it may not have felt any different from the past few weeks for some of you! Hopefully you’ve had a little time off your school work and have been back on it this week!

Thank you for all the emails you have been sending to keep us up-to-date and entertaining us!

Mrs Williams was very proud seeing that Zuzanna has been keeping up with her Oak work, doing more reading and baking cookies. Her Lego models were fantastic too! Mrs Williams was also amazed to hear that Sienna had read 26 books and was still reading more (see the pictures in the reading challenge section)! Mrs Williams is incredibly proud of Lily for working on WRMH maths – persevering when you find something tricky is a very good trait to have – keep it up Lily! Evie has been incredibly busy at home over the past few weeks – Mrs Williams is so proud that she has learnt to tell the time in 5 minute increments and loved hearing about her baking, planting and family time. Mrs Williams also loved reading Elizah’s essay that she had written about the Shang Dynasty – a super plan too! It was lovely to see the family shield that Farley had made and to hear that he is enjoying reading at bedtime.  Mrs Williams also loved receiving an email from Ria and seeing the cards that Jack had made to send to his family. 

Miss March has loved hearing about what Lexi has been getting up to- she went walking and found and re-hid a painted pebble, did some tie dying, and as Lexi & mum couldn’t visit her great grandma and grandad on the Isle of Wight Dad arranged a holiday in the garden at sunny Hepworth instead. Noah D has been working really hard on his WRMH maths but has also enjoyed time outside in the lovely sunshine! Lybah celebrated Eid and enjoyed spending time with her family, wearing some fantastic dresses.

Miss March’s Adventures

What a busy week I have had! As the weather was so fantastic I decided to start preparing my house and garden for the new puppy arrival. I have been very busy pulling up old decking and shovelling lots of rocks and soil- I think I will have some huge muscles when I come back to school.  This weekend I get to meet my puppy for the first time and I am extremely excited! I will make sure I share some pictures of her next week so you can see how much she has grown.

I am very happy that the lock down now means we can see other people from a safe distance. I had not seen my family members for over 6 weeks so it was lovely to enjoy some sunshine in the garden with my mum and dad. All I need now is to be back at school seeing all of your wonderful smiles! Hopefully it will not be too long.

 

 

Mrs Williams’ Adventures

Over half term I have been keeping busy in my garden as the weather has been gorgeous.  I’ve been weeding and re-planting and also painting timber to clad the new garage. I’ve also made some rainbow hearts – just because! I’ve been baking again but the same thing – the paradise slices are very popular! (I must bake something else next week!)

On Sunday, I was very excited when the Prime Minister said that people shielding would be allowed to go out once a day for exercise - so since then I have been out for a walk every day, even in the rain! It’s lovely to be able to get out of the house and it’s amazing to see how everything has changed – on my last walk before lockdown the trees had no leaves!

Reading Challenge

Since our last newsletter we’ve had lots more photos of you reading in strange places. Thank you so much to everyone that has sent them – they’ve made us smile. We think Sienna has found everywhere possible, Zuzanna reading in a kayak is probably the strangest but you can never beat a good den like Isabel.  Ayesha has found some brilliant places to read a variety of different books.

WEEK BEGINNING 8th JUNE LEARNING

 

Oak National Academy English Learning – week 6

Lesson 1- To retrieve information.  In this lesson, we are going to be retrieving information from Chapter Three of The Firework Maker’s Daughter. We will be reading pages 45-49.

Lesson 2- To retrieve information.  In this lesson, we are going to be making inferences from Chapter Three of The Firework Maker’s Daughter. We will be reading pages 50-54.

 

Lesson 3- To identify syllables. In this lesson, we will be learning how to identify syllables in words and sentences. We will be using the clapping method to do this.

Lesson 4- To identify the key features of a Haiku. In this lesson, we will be identifying the key features of a Haiku. This will help you when you come to write your own Haiku in Lesson 5.

 

Lesson 5- To write a Haiku. Today, it is finally time to write your own Haiku! You will need a piece of paper, a pencil and your work from yesterday

 

Oak National Academy Maths Learning – week 6

Lesson 1 – Reading temperature on a thermometer. This week we are starting a new unit, which is called Measure: Capacity and Volume. In today's lesson, we will be learning how to read the temperature on thermometers.

Lesson 2- Measure in litres. In this lesson, we will estimate and measure in litres

Lesson 3- Word problems.  In today's lesson, we will look at solving word problems that involve litres

Lesson 4- To compare millilitres and litres. In this lesson, we will compare millilitres and litres using fractions

Lesson 5 – To use millilitres. In this lesson, we will learn more about millilitres.

 

Foundation Subjects- Oak Academy

Science  / DT - How can you change the size of a shadow? In this lesson, we will be learning how you can change the size of a shadow. You'll have a go at creating your own shadow puppet theatre. You will need a pencil, a piece of paper, and if you've got them, some cardboard, a pair of scissors and a glue stick. You must ask for the help of an adult when using your scissors.

 

History –  1. Where do Jews worship today? In this lesson, we will learn all about the place where Jews worship: synagogues. We will learn the key features of a synagogue, and what a common Jewish service looks like.

           2. What is the Torah? In this lesson, we will learn all about the Torah, the Holy Text of Judaism. We will learn who Jews believe wrote the Torah, as well as what the books contain.

 

Art – To build a terrarium. In this lesson we are going to be making a terrarium. A terrarium is like an aquarium, but for plants instead of fish. We will be making a simplified version of this terrarium, including items we may have readily available in our homes and gardens.

Spanish- Learning the colours in Spanish. In today's lesson we will recap our previous learning and then move onto learning how to say different colours in Spanish. For this lesson you will need a pen or pencil and some paper. You might also want to use some colouring pens or pencils if you have them!

PSHE- To know why effective handwashing is important. In today’s lesson, we will discuss the use of a time capsule, as a way of storing memorable items from our time in COVID-19 lockdown. We will start by discussing how to stay clean and healthy, which will be followed by making a sign that can be used to promote good handwashing and reduce the risk of spreading germs.

PE -Keep being active, you do not have to do Joe Wicks there are lots of different ways to get your heart pumping – go for a walk, bike ride, run around in the garden, jump, hop, skip, dance, whatever you want to do!

 

Remember…try your best, do a little bit each day and if you’re stuck get in touch with us [email protected] and [email protected] . 

 

We hope that you’re all still safe and well.  We’re missing you and can’t wait to get back to school when it is safe for us to all do so. 

Love,

Mrs Williams and Miss March