As part of our All About the Birds topic, the children have been looking at the structures of different nests. They’ve watched videos of the nest building in action and looked at some real birds nests in class. They then took this information and applied it to their own nest building. Before the chi
In Geography, Year Two have been learning all about life in rural Uganda and have compared this to their life here in the UK. To begin, the children learned what rural and urban areas are. They sorted pictures to explain that a rural area is the countryside, whereas an urban area is a town or city.
The children have embarked on a term filled with bird focused activities, inspired by the RSPB Big School Birdwatch that we take part in every year. We have been learning how to identify birds, comparing similarities and differences in class, then using games outside to hone their observation skills
The children in Year 2 have been working hard to name and describe the properties of 3D shapes. They worked with a partner to look at common 3D shapes and to check whether their friend could name them. They were then challenged to count the number of faces and to recognise whether they were curv
Wheelie Wednesday finally launched this week after snow and ice stopped play for a while – and what a wonderful sight it was! The children in years 1,2,3 and 4 got the chance this week to take part and they loved it! They could not wait to get out on their boots and scooters and enjoy developing a
Going to the theatre is an incredibly rewarding and exciting experience for children. From the grand building, to the characters on the stage and the songs that are sung, it is something that provides a magical opportunity for children (and adults) of all ages. At Harlow Green, we try to ensure the
In English, Year Two have started to read their new book – Hansel and Gretel by Anthony Browne. To introduce the text, the children created a gingerbread cottage. They were given a paper plate and a selection of sweet treats for decoration. The children coloured in their chosen sweets, doors and
Every year, the children get the chance to decorate a bauble in their year group, using a range of art skills, and collect all 6 as they move through school. This is made possible by the volunteers at Old School Woodcrafts in Durham that is run through The St Margaret’s Centre charity in Durham. T
As we reach the end of this term, it is worth reflecting on what a busy and eventful few months it has been. Alongside the usual rhythm of school life, we’ve faced the challenges of a Chicken Pox outbreak, seasonal flu, winter viruses, and even a couple of storms. Yet, none of these obstacles have
All of the children in Year 2 are looking forward to Thursday 25th December. They enjoyed finding out that Advent is a Christian tradition that symbolizes a passage of four weeks. Everyone made their own wreaths with four candles which symbolize hope, peace, joy and love, with a final candle to
