News Year 2

A while back we posted the news story below about reading and our favourite places to read. 

What a fantastic day we had in Year 2. Many of our children and staff came dressed as Tudors.

Year 2 have been learning about the Tudors and Henry VIII.

We have had a very empowering week this week because we have taken part in the Anti-Bullying week which has included celebrating ‘friendship’.

In our English lessons, we have been reading The Twits by Roald Dahl.

Year 2 enjoyed a fascinating presentation on Diwali- the festival of light.

Year 2 were lucky enough to visit Hampton Court Palace – one of the Palace’s King Henry VIII used to live in.

Last Friday year 2 went on a very exciting trip to Hampton Court Palace.

Following a minute’s silence at 11.00am today, we gathered for our Remembrance Assembly. 

Michael Rosen is our favourite author for this half term.  He is a well-known children’s novelist and poet and has written over one hundred and forty books!   

Across the school we have been celebrating Black History Month by recognising and celebrating the lives and achievements of people of African, Caribbean and Asian heritage.

Every half term, we celebrate special achievements in writing across the school from our early mark making in the nursery to our accomplished writing in year 2. 

There was a splash of colour today at Ecclesbourne as children wore red to take a stand against racism. 

Year one had a brilliant start to their last week of this half term! 

Year 2 have been watching a short film, ‘Baboon on the Moon’, as part of their literacy work.