Class 2

These are our wonderful sketches of Josiah Wedgwood. Next we will paint them using watercolours.

We started to learn about Josiah Wedgwood today in preparation for our trip next week. We learned the dates that his was born and died, then looked at the school history timeline to compare with other events we know about throughout history. We also started to sketch portraits of Josiah Wedgwood…

Here is an overview of the topics in each subject for the next two weeks. 

Maths - Year 1 and 2 have both just started adding and subtracting numbers. Year 1 are working on adding and subtracting numbers to 10. Year 2 are working on adding and subtracting numbers to 100, and using the…

Today we went outside for a split digraph treasure hunt. Split digraphs are words that make a sound with two letters apart. For example:

time - the I-e are making the sound together. 
Here is a video explanation about split digraphs:

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/teaching-wiki/split-digraph

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Next week year 1 will continue to learn about part whole models in maths. Today went outside to make part whole models. Any work you can do on this at home would be fantastic. You can find out more information about part whole models on the white rose website. 
 

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We had a lot of fun learning to write musical notation with Mrs Parkes in music yesterday.

Class 2 really enjoyed the harvest service today. We talked about how we grow, harvest and cook fruit and vegetables in our poly tunnel and raised beds. We also showed amazing listening and respect in church!
 

Thank you to all who attended and for donations to the Rugeley Food…

We use Monster Phonics to teach phonics throughout St Mary's. Monster Phonics are hosting a free parent webinar to explain how their programme works and how you can support as parents, at home. It will greatly benefit your child if you can support them at home with learning to read and spell.…

Today we worked with Mrs Smith to talk about what values we need to be a good person. We discussed our Christian values and what we do to show these values. 

Can you spot Class 2 walking back after their outdoor french lesson? They collected leaves to make leaf people. Next week they’re going to use french vocabulary for colours and body parts to write about their leaf people.

We had a fantastic day at Packington Farm yesterday. We learnt all about the animals they keep there, made dens for animals, walked through the forest, learnt about where our food comes from and made forest school art pictures. Thank you Class 1 for inviting us along. 

We’re really enjoying White Rose Maths in Class 2. Year 1 have been starting to problem solve in maths this week by looking for the missing numbers and working out whether statements are true or false.