Ruby Class

Welcome to Ruby Class

Miss Oldroyd - Year 2 Class Teacher

Mrs Rose - Year 2 Teaching Assistant

Autumn 1

Friday 3rd October

This week we have been learning all about wolves. Today, my dog Indie joined us in the classroom. Children had the opportunity to come and meet her and see her features up close including her thick fur, sharp teeth, long nose and sharp claws. We then explored the different features she had and used these to build up adjectives to describe her. The children were fantastic around her and I’m sure the experience will help to enhance their writing next week!

This afternoon we explored the geographical features of England. Working in small groups, we then used maps to locate and label key places across the country. The children showed great teamwork and map-reading skills! 🗺️

Thursday 2nd October

Today was our special super hero themed lunch. We got a surprise when we walked into the dinner hall to see some real life super hero’s. We wonder where Mrs Hill was today?

Tuesday 30th September

This half term in PE, we have been learning different ways to throw and catch a ball. Today, we put these skills into practice by playing a team game. We were split into teams and had to pass the ball to each other while the other team tried to intercept it. The aim of the game was to get the ball to a teammate who was standing inside a hula hoop – if we managed to do that, we scored a point! One of the tricky rules was that we weren't allowed to move our feet while holding the ball. At first, this was challenging, but we quickly got the hang of it. It was a fun way to practise teamwork, communication, and the skills we’ve been working.

Monday 29th September

This afternoon in science, we learned about healthy eating. First, we went on a food hunt around the classroom, where we identified different types of foods to make sure we knew what they all looked like. After that, we learned about the five main food groups: carbohydrates, dairy, protein, fruits and vegetables and fats and sugars. Working in our table groups, we sorted different foods into the correct food groups. This helped us understand how to make balanced and healthy food choices.

Friday 26th September

Today, we all dressed in green to raise awareness and show our support for Macmillan Cancer Support UK. The children looked fantastic and took part with pride, helping to support such an important cause. 💚

We also celebrated a brilliant achievement — 100% attendance! As a special treat, the children chose ice lollies, and they were the perfect way to celebrate together. Well done, everyone!

Thursday 25th September

Today we had a very special visit to the Year 1 classroom, where we shared our own versions of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. We loved being storytellers and worked hard to use our best storytelling voices to keep the Year 1 children engaged. I was so proud of how confidently and clearly everyone told their stories!

Wednesday 24th September

This afternoon in Geography, we explored the geographical features of Scotland. We began by learning the difference between physical features (natural, like mountains and rivers) and human features (man-made, like bridges and castles). The children then worked hard to sort different pictures into the correct categories, deciding whether each feature was physical or human. They showed great thinking and teamwork skills throughout the activity! Well done, geographers! 🌍

Monday 22nd September

This week, we began our first piece of independent writing based on the classic story Goldilocks and the Three Bears. To help us get ready, we worked in groups to create our very own story maps. These maps helped us remember the key parts of the story and put the events in the correct order. The children were amazing — they used their story maps confidently and could retell the whole story with enthusiasm and detail! Watch our videos below to see how amazing we are!

Friday 19th September
Today in science, the children explored how our bodies change as we get older. As part of the investigation, they measured each other’s feet and compared foot sizes across different age groups — including Nursery, Year 1, Year 4, and even an adult! They discovered a clear pattern: the older we are, the bigger our feet tend to be. For example, the foot size in Nursery was just 12cm, while Mrs Hill’s feet measured an impressive 27cm! It was a fun and hands-on way to learn about growth and development — well done, scientists!

Wednesday 17th September

This week, we have been reading the traditional tale Goldilocks and the Three Bears. The children enjoyed retelling the story many times — and now they know it off by heart!

They then used their fantastic story knowledge to help them write sentences from the tale, building confidence in their writing and storytelling skills. Well done, storytellers!

Tuesday 16th September

Today in PE, the children practised rolling the ball in different ways. They explored how to roll with control, accuracy, and in various directions, working both independently and with partners.

Monday 15th September

Today we learned how to partition our tens and ones into part whole models. We used practical equipment to help us and then moved towards writing the numerals.

Thursday 11th September
In Art this afternoon Year 2 explored primary colours and investigated how they can be mixed together to make new colours. The children had lots of fun experimenting with paints and were amazed at the colours they could create. Ask us what we found out! 🎨

Wednesday 10th September

In Maths this week we have been using our knowledge of tens and ones to help us identify, represent, draw, and write numbers. We have worked really hard to show our understanding in different ways and we are becoming much more confident with place value. 

Tuesday 9th September
Today in Science Year 2 learned all about how humans change as they grow. We explored the different stages of life, from baby through to elderly, and worked together to sort and order them. The children had some brilliant discussions and were really engaged in the activity!

We also practised our number formation today, making sure we were writing each number the correct way and in the right direction. The children worked really carefully and tried their best. 🔢 

Monday 8th September 

Year 2 had a fantastic first day back at school today and made such a brilliant impression. It was lovely to hear all about their summer adventures and to see so many smiley faces in the classroom. We’re really looking forward to an exciting year ahead together! 💙