English
Reading Club
The children have really enjoyed reading club after school. We have explored lots of books in the library, have used laptops to access our EBooks and Enjoyed reading with friends.
Computing
Robot algorithms in Year 2
Over the last few weeks Year 2 have been learning all about algorithms, giving clear instructions and making predictions. We have been using the beebots to help us with our understanding. Today we designed and created our own map. We worked in partners to come up with a theme and Read more…
Science
Meeting Baby Dottie in Year 2
Yesterday we had the pleasure of meeting baby Dottie. In science we are learning how animals including humans survive. We asked mum Mollie lots of questions to find out the difference between what babies want and what they need. We found out how much milk she needs and how she Read more…
Whole School
Celebrating Chinese New Year in Year 2
Year 2 have loved learning all about Chinese New Year today, we found out which Chinese zodiac animal our birth year is and looked at how people prepare for and celebrate it. We read a wonderful story and produced some excellent writing.. Created Chinese lanterns and dragon masks.. Tried some Read more…
Year 3
Year 2 Christmas Celebrations
Year 2 enjoyed their Christmas party on Monday. We enjoyed party games and party food.. On Thursday we had a lovely Christmas assembly where the choir sung and a few children read out their Christmas letter or poem. Finally on Friday we enjoyed our special Christmas lunch! Merry Christmas everyone!
Year 2
Key Stage One Christmas Production
Over the last few weeks KS1 have worked extremely hard with their Christmas performance. The children did amazing to learn all the songs, memorise their lines and be confident enough to perform on stage in front of such a big audience! The narrators Poppy and Riley told the story wonderfully. Read more…
Science
Materials Experiment in Year 2
Our current science unit is materials and over the last few weeks we have been exploring all different materials figuring out their properties and purposes. This week we got into teams and designed a packaging that would keep an egg safe! We came up with team names and decided on Read more…
Design Technology
Working Together Learning Together- Healthy Eating
We have had a wonderful day in Year 2! The children were lucky enough to either have a parent, sibling or a special Year 6 helper come in and help them with their end of unit activity. The children did an amazing job identifying foods from different food groups, they Read more…
Physical Education
Year 2 enjoy a special sports treat!
This week Year 2 were fortunate enough to take part in a one off cricket lesson with a trained cricket coach. We started by playing some fun warm up games making sure to listen carefully to the coach’s commands.. We then practised our throwing and catching skills, learning to catch Read more…
Design Technology
Healthy Foods in Year 2
In our DT unit we are looking at the importance of a balanced diet and how to check our food and drink products for any hidden sugars. First we looked at some popular drinks and were surprised to learn how much sugar was in them! We then had a tasting Read more…
Physical Education
Gymnastics in Year 1 and 2
Year 1 and 2 have enjoyed getting back into gymnastics this week, we practised balancing and coordinating our bodies.. Year 1 focused on performing controlled spins both on the floor and on apparatus whilst Year 2 focused on travelling in curled positions. Both classes demonstrated great agility, balance and coordination.. Read more…
Physical Education
Sports Presentation
Last week, we attended the Heywood Schools Sports Presentation at Newhouse Academy. The evening was to celebrate all the success during competitions this academic school year, medals were presented for First place and runners up. We would like to say a massive well done to all the children who have Read more…
Year 2
Transition into Year 1
The children had a lovely afternoon, exploring their new classroom and getting to know their new teachers. The children enjoyed working in the different areas of continuous provision, especially the construction area where they created some amazing models and the writing area where they wrote some super sentences!
Physical Education
Sports Day @ Manchester Athletics Arena
It was great to be back at the Etihad Manchester Indoor Athletics Arena today for our annual School Sports Day. Thank you to all the parents who came to support… your cheers helped to create an atmosphere for our sporting heroes. A huge well done to all our pupils… Read more…
Year 3
Year 1 Pirate day
This term the children have worked very hard developing work and lots of work all about.. PIRATES! To celebrate we have enjoyed our pirate day and lots of pirate activities. We made treasure maps to help us find treasure. We decorated a pirate boat, biscuits and piece of treasure, walked Read more…