News Year 2

During 2023’s Black History Month, we are connecting with our diverse histories and those of prominent Black British figures.

As part of our continued commitment to reading and phonics, we were delighted to take delivery this week of even more books to support the delivery of our Little Wandle Phonics programme. 

On Friday, we celebrated our Harvest Assembly with many of our parents.

Move over Great British Bake Off and make way for the Whitehorse Bake Off!

All through the week we have been celebrating ‘all things poetry’ in preparation for National Poetry Day. 

Year 2 had an excellent morning last Thursday, learning all about the Hindu festival Diwali. 

Year 2 have had a great start to their Forest School sessions this term!

Curriculum meetings from Nursery to Year 2 have now all taken place. 

A huge thank you to all the parents and carers who attended our Year 2 curriculum meetings last week at Cypress Lower. 

This week all of the staff and children at Whitehorse Manor Infants school participated in raising money for the Charity Jeans for Genes.

Year 2 have been enjoying using manipulatives in maths to consolidate their understanding of place value. 

Well done to all of the children that stood for election for a place in the School Council.

Thank you to all the parents who were able to attend Year 2’s curriculum meeting.

Year 2 have loved reading The Lonely Beast by Chris Judge as their first English text. 

It has been another busy week at Atwood. After the corridors being empty last week, it is great to walk through the Early Years and hear the chatter and buzz of children in the classrooms.