Year 2 have taken the first few weeks of the year by storm! They have enthusiastically thrown themselves right into learning, leaving year 2 staff  very impressed.

In Autumn 1 we had a history focus, learning about Florence Nightingale and her work in the Crimean War. We looked at all the ways Florence helped to stop disease from spreading and the children enjoyed writing a thank you letter to a real life nurse that visited us in school. In Autumn 2 we have a Geography focus of the Artic, learning all about the people and animals that live in the North Pole.  

In Art we have been looking at a sculptor called Antony Gormley. We explored the different scales of sculptures, looking at patterns and materials. The children particularly enjoyed looking at one of his famous statues, the Angel of the North. We have been using clay to make our own sculpture of Florence Nightingale's owl, Athena. We are very much looking forward to sticking on the feathers! Next term we will be making  puppets in DT!

Next half term, we are excited to be going on a school trip to  Northwood Farm! Year 2 will learn all about what food is made on farms. They will stroke sheep, watch cows and baby calves and even feed chickens!