Ruby Class

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Miss Oldroyd - Year 2 Class Teacher

Mrs Rose - Year 2 Teaching Assistant

Autumn 2

Thursday 13th November

Today was Week 2 of our STEM workshop. We looked at lots of different materials and talked about what they are like. We compared them by thinking about things such as how they feel, how strong they are, and what they are used for. Then we sorted the materials into different groups. After that, we explored our classroom to find out which objects were made from each material. Finally, we thought about which material would be the best one to use for making our own key ring

Wednesday 12th November

Today the Healthy Heads team came to visit us. We talked about different feelings and how we can tell what we’re feeling inside. We learned that everyone has lots of different emotions and that it’s okay to feel them. The team showed us some helpful ways to stay calm in tricky situations, like using special breathing techniques. We also wrote down any worries we had and put them into our worry jar so the worry monster could ‘eat’ them and help them disappear.

Tuesday 11th November

Today in maths, we explored how to find 10 more and 10 less than a number. We used base ten equipment to help us see how the value changes when we add or subtract a ten. The children practiced building numbers, then adding or removing a tens rod to show the difference. This hands-on approach helped everyone deepen their understanding of place value and build confidence working with larger numbers.

Monday 10th November

This week is Anti-Bullying Week, and we started by wearing our odd socks to celebrate individuality and raise awareness about the importance of kindness and inclusion.

Monday 10th November

Today we learned that a verb is a doing word. We practised acting out different verbs and talked about how verbs can be in the present (happening now) or the past (already happened). Then, we worked in pairs to sort verbs into present and past tense.

Thursday 6th November

Today was Outdoor Classroom Day! In the morning, we played a variety of sports on the MUGA and had the exciting opportunity to use sparklers. In the afternoon, we gathered around the firepit to enjoy a story while toasting marshmallows. Afterwards, we worked together to build our own dens on the yard using the OPAL equipment. It was a fantastic day full of teamwork, creativity, and outdoor fun!

Wednesday 5th November

This afternoon, we used Purple Mash to create our own pieces of music. We started by adding different pitched bells to make a repeating pattern, then experimented with changing the speed and volume to see how it affected the sound. After that, we added a variety of musical instruments to improve our compositions and make them more interesting. It was great fun exploring how different sounds and rhythms can work together to create music!

Tuesday 4th November

This afternoon, we were visited by Active Families for the first part of our STEM Workshop. We talked about what it means to create and invent new things, and shared ideas about what we could design to make our school a happier and greener place. Everyone had lots of creative suggestions, and we’re excited to see how our ideas might grow!

Monday 3rd November

In science today, we started our new topic which is all about electricity.  We talked about what we already new about electricity and the appliances in our home which uses electricity to work.  We worked in pairs to group appliances into 2 groups: those which us electricity and those which do not.

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Friday 24th October

Today was our non-uniform day to celebrate getting 100% attendance two weeks in a row! We had a special treat afternoon that included some apple bobbing fun, followed by curling up on the carpet to watch a movie together. It was the perfect way to end a fantastic first half term in Year 2. We’re so proud of how much you’ve grown already — keep it up! 💙

Wednesday 22nd October

This month was Black History Month. We spent time learning about famous Black people and their incredible achievements. We also enjoyed learning the story of Anansi the Spider and then made our own Anansi spiders for a colourful class display. We think it looks amazing! 🕷️

Tuesday 21st October

This week we have been learning about addition and subtraction. We used counters and tens frames to help us cross 10 and find different ways to solve number problems. The children worked really carefully and explained their thinking brilliantly.

Friday 17th October

Today we visited the library and chose our very first library books for this year! The children loved exploring all the different shelves and finding stories that interested them. We then spent some time sharing our books with our friends and talking about what we’d chosen.

Wednesday 15th October

Today we carried out a glitter experiment to explore how easily germs can spread. Each child had different coloured glitter on their hands, then we shook hands and touched objects around the classroom to see how far the glitter travelled. We were amazed at how quickly it spread — just like germs do! We talked about why it’s so important to wash our hands carefully to help stop germs spreading

Monday 13th October
Today, we enjoyed a special treat for achieving 100% attendance all of last week! The children chose hot chocolate with marshmallows and Oreos, and it was the perfect way to celebrate their fantastic effort. Even better — we managed 100% attendance again today! The class are now aiming for two weeks in a row… let’s hope they can do it!💙

Friday 10th October
Today was World Mental Health Day. We raised awareness by wearing yellow to school.

In English, we worked in groups to identify the key features of a non-chronological report. We discussed how these texts are different from stories and looked closely at examples together. As part of our learning, we also discovered lots of fascinating facts about wolves — combining our reading skills with new knowledge!

Wednesday 8th October

Today, we carried out an exciting experiment to find out what happens to our bodies when we exercise. We completed a range of activities on the playground and measured how our bodies responded. We discovered that the more intense the activity, the faster our hearts beat! The children loved investigating and discussing why this happens and how exercise helps to keep us healthy.

Tuesday 7th October 

Today, the children used rekenreks to explore fact families with numbers to 20. They worked carefully to build and represent different addition and subtraction facts, spotting patterns and making links between number sentences

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! 💙