More Chats with Ghana in Year 2

This afternoon we shared our Alma Thomas mosaics as part of our Black History celebrations. Some children also read out their Louis Armstrong inspired poems. In return our link teacher, Ms Donkor, told us an Anansi tale and the children sang a song.

Louis Armstrong Inspired Poetry in Year 2

As part of our Black History celebrations we have been inspired by Louis Armstrong to create our own verses to the song “What a Wonderful World.” Here are just two of our wonderful lyricists!

The Princess and the Pea Science Experiment in Year 2

Today we planned an experiment to test out different materials for the Princess’ mattress. During the experiment, we recorded our observations using as much scientific vocabulary possible.

Bread Making in Year 2

We have had such a fun time pretending to be Thomas Farriner this morning in Year 2. Everybody worked very hard and learned about the key ingredients needed for making bread. We also now know the verbs kneading and proving! Luckily, the fruits of our labour in bags ready to share with families after school.

Naum Gabo Part 2 in Year 2

Year 2 made 3D sculptures of famous figures from the Great Fire of London using recycled materials. Thank you for your contributions!

Year 2 Calling Children in Ghana

At St Margaret’s we have recently linked up with Bantama Resbyterian Primary School in Ghana. Yesterday Year 2 had a video call with the children in Grade 1. They introduced themselves and sang a song to each other. Keep watching the blog for an update of our partnership.

Anansi the Spider

This morning Year 1 & 2 visited the Unicorn theatre to see a fantastic production of Anansi the Spider. The children loved the show and we are all looking forward to learning more about the stories in class. A big thank you to the parents who came along too.

Thanks for helping!

Pre-school were so happy that their friends in Year 2 and Year 6 came to help them learn and play today 😃

Year 2 GFOL Trip

Today Year 2 went on a guided tour of some of the sights of the Great Fire of London. First of all they stopped on London Bridge to see Tower Bridge, then they went to the monument followed by Pudding Lane. After wandering the narrow streets nearby they ended up at All Hallows By the […]

Testing Tent Materials in Year 2

Year 2 have been learning about how people fled the Great Fire in 1666. After escaping to the countryside they needed to set up tents. I’m Science they wrote predictions and concluded which materials would work best.