Class 2 - Year 1 & 2 2023-34
Archived Work
Welcome to Class 2
Welcome Letter September 2023
Geography- maps
In geography Class 2 have been investigating settlements and studying maps of different settlements. We learnt to identify physical and human features. After a walk from school we returned to school to draw a map
of our walk showing these features. Some children studied symbols on maps and used some of these on their own maps.
Our year 2’s have been practicing adding two 2-digit numbers. Lots of practical activities, then consolidating what they have learnt by playing the ‘Daily 10’ game on the Topmarks website. Well done year 2’s! 🤩
Labelling a Plant
Daffodils in chalk pastels. These beautiful pictures will soon be decorating the streets of Cockermouth.
Sculpture - junk modelling, wire sculptures, clay medals and clay chimneys inspired by Antoni Gaudi
Year 2 Indoor Athletics. Great performances from all the children who represented St Bridget’s at the indoor athletics.
The Fells at Night - stunning art work created by some of Class 2
Active Maths! Year 2 were very active in maths this week! We had to run along a set of obstacles including hoops, hurdles, slalom and bean bag throwing. Then, collect an addition or subtraction calculation, run back to our team mates and work out the answer together. In class we have been working on looking for facts we already know to help us calculate the answers. This makes us more quick and efficient mathematicians!
Science - weather and climate
As part of our science and geography topic on weather and climate we have been investigating wind direction and speed. The children have made some fabulous windsocks to help them with their investigations.
NSPCC Number Day
Table tennis fun!
Science - fact files to accompany our habitats.
The Christmas Journey at Bassenfell Manor
Collage- investigating adding depth to collage through bending, twisting and folding paper.
Collage - making our own collage inspired by Henri Matisse's "The Snail"
Wild and Wonderful Kenya
Class 2’s Geography and Science topics on Life in Kenya and Wild and Wonderful Creatures of Kenya was enhanced further by a fabulous talk from Peter. Peter has lived and worked in Kenya for many years. He shared his fabulous collection of photos and videos of wildlife around his home in Kenya and life in the local villages along with scientific facts about the animals he has photographed. The children were fascinated and have gained so much knowledge from this experience.
Geography - comparing England and Kenya.
Through a combined science and geography topic we are finding out all about Kenya; the animals that live there, climate, habitats and comparing life in England with life in Kenya.
Maths- Great work using greater than, less than and equals signs from both year 1 and year 2 children
Cricket- striking practise
Observational drawings and paintings of our collection of old toys.
Class 2 created mini Habitats as an enhancement to their science topic of Wild and Wonderful Creatures
Self Portraits
Our adventurous Year 2’s impressed us with their fell walking skills on our walk up Seat How.
Multi skills fun with our new coach - James Best!
‘Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path ’
Psalm 119:105