Year 2

Year Two Lisbon is taught by Bella Fuller, her TA is Dominika McKeown . Year Two Padua is taught by Megan Brogan and her TA is Emily Glynn.

The Year Two classrooms are in the main building and they have their own playground next to the St Francis Building.

Weekly Class Update

Year 2 update 26th June 2026

Year 2 update 12th June 2026

Year 2 update 5th June 2026

Year 2 update 22nd May 2026

Science – Plants

In Science, we have been busy learning about plants. We used our observational skills to compare different seeds and bulbs, noticing their similarities and differences. We also explored what plants need to survive and grow healthily. Using this knowledge, we successfully grew some very tall sweet peas! As part of our investigation, we kept plant diaries and carefully measured our plants to track their growth over time. We then used what we had learned to create beautiful plant life cycle flowers, including key scientific vocabulary such as germination, growth, and seed dispersal. We have thoroughly enjoyed watching our plants develop and deepening our understanding of the plant life cycle.

Computing – Programming.

The children enjoyed learning about programming and coding. They explored the importance of giving clear and precise instructions to achieve the desired outcome. First, they practised giving instructions verbally, thinking carefully about the sequence and accuracy of their commands. They then applied this knowledge by programming the Bee-Bots, inputting precise instructions to navigate them successfully. The children showed great problem-solving skills and enjoyed seeing how accurate programming leads to successful results.

Design and Technology – Sewing pouches.

Year 2 have blown us away with their incredible stitching skills! They designed, cut, and carefully sewed felt together to create their very own pouches. We have been so impressed by their determination, perseverance, and enthusiasm as they learned a new skill. The children showed great focus and creativity throughout the project, and they should be very proud of their fantastic finished products. Well done, Year 2!

Post box visit

Knebworth House

Maths

We explored capacity by seeing how many millilitres of water filled different sized jugs.

Polar Express Day

We have been looking at the book ‘The Polar Express’ in our English letters. The children in Year 2 wrote letters so persuasive they earnt their own Polar Express Day. We came in our pyjamas, wrote instructions about how to make the best hot chocolates and made our own gingerbread houses!

As part of our DT topic of Balanced Diets, we have been practicing our cooking skills by cutting, grating, spreading and snipping.

UV Maths

We had a fun maths lesson by using UV lights to write on the tables and help to solve some problems! It was a great way to show all that we know in an exciting way.

Advent Retreat

Year 2 held a very special day day in the lead up to Christmas where they think carefully about the signs and symbols of Advent. There was special music, art and readings from Scripture to help inform how our morning was spent.

Crazy Hair Day

Throughout the school, children took part in ‘Crazy Hair Day’ to raise funds for KS1 resources. The ideas were very imaginative and we think that everyone looked fantastic. Thank you for all taking part.

Science- Wormery

As part of our Microhabitats topic in Science Year 2 Lisbon created a wormery to observe over time. This will answer our Scientific Enquiry of how do worms move through soil.

Gymnastics

In gymnastics, Year 2 have been practicing different ways of travelling. At the end of our topic we put our new skills to the test using the equipment.

Maths

In year 2 we explored the language of greater than and less than by weighing different amounts of fruit to put the greater amount in our fruit salad!

St Francis Feast Day

Year 2 enjoyed celebrating the Feast Day of St Francis of Assis by dressing up as animals. They enjoyed learning different facts about St Francis, who is their focus saint this year.