Scissett CE Academy
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Welcome to Tim Peake Class
Teacher - Miss Shaw
We are the Year 2 children at Scissett CE Academy and we are the oldest children in Key Stage 1. In Year 2, we are working hard to become more independent in our learning and build our resilience and confidence but we always make sure we have fun to make our learning experiences memorable and enjoyable.
Our class teacher is Miss Shaw and she loves to keep us engaged and loves helping us learn. Mrs Martin, Mrs McGregor and Miss Stone work in our classroom during the week and they are amazing at helping us to stay organised and develop our creativity!
We will be updating our blog frequently to share our learning with you at home – there’s lots of exciting things to come in Year 2!
Tim Peake Class - Summer 2025
Geography
This Morning Year 2 have recapped what a human feature was. The children then worked in pairs to use an Atlas to find Weymouth on the map. They then found different human features that were located on the coast before drawing them onto a piece of paper. They identified things such as shops, a pier, a harbour and a bridge. Excellent Geographical knowledge Year 2!
Year 2 have done some super book study work this afternoon. They are working on the project 'fixing fluency' which helps reading fluency by focusing on prosody. The children worked extremely hard in their reading partners and focused on their expression, pace and use of punctuation when reading. Miss Shaw was super impressed with their reading skills and their eagerness to help one another when it was tricky. Well done Year 2 a super start to Summer 1!
Tim Peake Class - Spring 2025
Eco Day
In Year 2, our theme for Eco Day was Litter picking/School grounds. As a class we went outside and picked up litter around the school grounds. We then drew a sketch map and plotted where we had found litter. When we returned to the classroom we analysed our results and discussed which area of the school grounds required the most tidying. We then came up with some ideas on how we thought we could improve litter being dropped.
Year 2 managed to squeeze a music lesson into their busy World Book Day schedule today. They have been busy investigating percussion instruments, looking at how they are played and the different sounds that they make. Next week the children will be using the instruments to make sounds effects for a story!
Learning to play Hockey
Year 2 started their new Hockey unit in PE on their return to school after half term. They enjoyed learning how to correctly hold the stick and how to control the ball. There was some excellent stick handling. Miss Shaw was very impressed. Well done super PE!
Reading for enjoyment
Year 2 have started their new English unit 'Little Red Reading Hood'. The children enjoyed finding unusual places in the classroom to share their favourite story. There were even some children sat on Miss Shaws chair! Miss Shaw heard some excellent reading with their partners. Well done Year 2 an excellent start to the half term
Happiness Ambassador
Well what a superstar we have in year 2! Our happiness ambassador Molly has put smiles on every single child's face this afternoon by baking them all a biscuit to take home in her own time. She handed them out with a big smile on her face and has brought great to joy to the classroom! There was even one for Mr Codling! Thank you Molly what a Scissett Superstar you are! They were delcious
Geography
In Year 2 this afternoon we looked at how to draw a sketch map, including human and physical features. The children went outside and surveyed the playground and surrounding areas. They then drew their own sketch maps with their partners before returning to the classroom and discussing the different features that they had identified. Some super Geography, well done Year 2 Miss Shaw and Mrs Brook were very impressed!
Year 2 have been investigating, which habitat is the best for mini beasts to live in and why? The children looked at 4 different habitats around school, and compared the number of mini beasts they found in each area. We then analysed our results when we returned to the classroom and found that the Woodland was the most suitable habitat. Excellent investigation skills well done Year 2.
Year 2 and 3 have had a wonderful afternoon orienteering around the school grounds. They used some excellent navigational skills and raced to set the best time. Some great running and great navigating. Well done Year 2 and 3 Miss Shaw was very impressed
Practical Maths
In year 2, we have started our new maths topic - Multiplication and Division. The children went around the classroom and found objects that could and could not be split into equal groups. They then used different stem sentences such as ‘there are 2 equal groups of 3’ to explain their findings. The children did a great job, a wonderful start to our new topic, well done year 2
The Owl who was afraid of the Dark
On Monday afternoon, Year 2 children experienced an indoor campfire as part of their English unit ‘The owl who was afraid of the dark’. They told funny stories, sang songs and drank yummy hot chocolate. There was even Marshmallows and cream! A really fun afternoon in Year 2
Tim Peake Class - Autumn 2024
Christmas Nativity
Well done to all our Year 2 children who have worked so hard learning their lines for the KS1 Nativity Performances. You were all brilliant!
PE with Mr Killock
Year 2 have had a wonderful PE lesson this afternoon with Mr Killock. They looked at ways to improve their fitness through exercise. The children checked their pulse and discussed how their heart rates increases after exercise. Excellent PE, well done year 2
Super Scientists
This morning Year 2 completed their science experiment. They investigated which material would be best to keep Miss Shaw's teddy dry. We tested plastic, cardboard and wood which kept teddy lovely and dry. Unfortunately we then tested paper and ended up with a very soggy teddy. Some super scientists in Year 2! Well done
Geography
In year 2 this afternoon, we have been looking at the Equator. We looked at the different countries that are located on the equator line. We also discussed the climates of those countries. The children did a great job of explaining the climate to their partners. Some excellent work, well done Year 2!
Guitar Demonstration - November 2024
Year 2 and 3 enjoyed a guitar demonstration on Friday morning. The children listened to different pieces of music from different countries. They enjoyed having a turn at playing the guitars as well. Thank you Musica Kirklees school.
Year 2 have had a very fun afternoon tasting different Chinese food. All the children joined in amd tried all the different foods. There were some very full children. when they had finished.
Independent Instructions
Last week we wrote an independent instruction text about how to make a chocolate cake. Today we have followed them instructions and made some yummy buns. The children followed their instructions perfectly. The buns look and smell amazing! Well done year 2 some great bakers!
We are Different, We are the Same Week
As part of we are different, we are the same week, Year 2 have enjoyed redesigning the story 'Cinderboy'. They thought about their main characters names and what their character was going to achieve. Year 2 thought carefully about their adjectives and punctuation throughout. Well done Year 2 some great writing!
English and Maths
Year 2 have started their week by looking at Chinese letters and numbers. We looked at how to write our names in English and looked at our number bonds to 20 in Maths. They were some very tricky numbers and letters to write but the children worked really hard. Well done year 2, a great start to week 8
Visit to St Augustines
This half term, Class Peake has been learning about places that are sacred to believers. Last week, we went on a virtual tour of a mosque. This week we walked up to meet Rev Sarah for a tour of St. Augustine's church!
She talked about lots of things we could see in the church, then we went around and drew things that interested us, to put in our RE books. Some of us got dressed up in Rev Sarah's robes - don't they look fab?
Year 2 and Year 5 Class Share
Year 2 and year 5 have had a wonderful morning sharing their reading books. The older children were wonderful at helping the younger children with their blending. Great teamwork and lovely partnerships. Miss Shaw and Miss Mannifield were very impressed. Well done
Get Active Morning
Year 2 had a great time this morning at Shelley college. They enjoyed learning new sports and playing games with their friends. The children behaved amazingly and I couldn't be prouder. Well done Year 2!
Creative History
As a class we looked at how the Tower of London has changed over time. The children worked in groups to act out the different periods of time. The class then had to guess which period they were acting out. As a class we then put them in to chronological order. They worked very well in their groups and their History knowledge was outstanding! Well done Year 2
We love Maths! Last week in Year 2 we looked at addition and subtraction. The children have been working on adding when making ten. The children worked really well in pairs using the counters to help them. Some super mathematicians in Year 2, well done!
Year 2 have had a fantastic afternoon of drawing. They created observational drawings of leaves using continuous lines and soft 2B pencils. You were fantastic Year 2!
Computing in Year 2
In English this half term Year 2 are looking at their non-fiction booklet 'How to make a bird feeder'. The children worked in groups to research the types of food that are and are not safe for birds. Miss Shaw was very impressed with their computing skills and how well they worked in their groups. Well done Year 2!
We love Reading!
In Year 2 we love reading! This half term we have been looking at the story Paddington in our book study lessons. The children have worked really nicely with their reading buddies. They have helped one another to read and understand the story. Miss Shaw is very proud of their teamwork and their wonderful reading. Well done Year 2!
Patterns in Nature
This afternoon Year 2 have been exploring patterns in nature as part of their art lessons with Mrs Whittle. They’ve loved using natural objects to try and create their own artwork.
English
In English this afternoon we have been looking at our book George and the dragon. We have been acting out the capture of the dragon. We had some very creative ideas on how the dragon might be caught. We have some wonderful actors and actresses! Very impressive Year 2
Science
In year 2, we went on a scavenger hunt around the classroom and outside. We then sorted out the objects we collected into two different categories. We put them into groups of Man-made or natural materials. The children did a wonderful job of working as a team. Some super scientists in Year 2!
Year 2 have been voting this afternoon for who they would like to be their school councillors. There have been some amazing posters, speeches and even flags made on why they think they would be good for the job. Miss Shaw is amazed with all the hard work that has been done to make all of their lovely resources. Well done Year 2!
Benjamin (Year 2) - Archive News 2023-2024
Letters
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| Y2 Autumn 2024 Newsletter | Download |
| Y2 Spring 2025 Newsletter | Download |
| Y2 Summer 2025 Newsletter | Download |
| Parents meet Reading At Scissett | Download |
| Y2 Parent Presentation - Sept 2024 | Download |
| Y2 Multiskills event - October 2024 | Download |
| Y2 Dance Festival - November 2024 | Download |
| Y1 and Y2 School Trip - Yorkshire Wildlife Park | Download |