Mr Nicholls' Class: News items
Year 2 Computing Xplorers workshop
Date: 11th Mar 2020 @ 12:16pm
This week the year 2 children have enjoyed taking part in workshops which have been delivered by Computer Xplorers, Manchester.
The children received an introduction to programming and learnt the fundamentals of programming video games using an easy to understand drag and drop programming method. Through this the children developed logic, sequencing and maths skills as they created their own platform game.
Thye were also able to add challenges and difficulties to their game which stretched their imagination and helped to develop all important thinking and problem solving skills.
The children participated in a micro:bit session which was a ‘build it and create it’ workshop using the micro:bit, pocket sized computer. The children created their own emoticon displays, sent coded messages and communicated with lights.
The children thoroughly enjoyed the workshops and this will greatly enhance their learning within the Computing curriculum.
Year 2 visit from Community Support Officer - Safer Internet Day
Date: 4th Feb 2020 @ 8:43pm
Following on from yesterday’s activities for Safer Internet Day, this afternoon the Year 2 children enjoyed a visit from Community Support Officer, Martin Thomasson from Altrincham Police Station. Martin delivered a power point presentation to the children and it contained very important messages about online safety and how to keep themselves safe and different suitable websites. He also talked about appropriate use of electronic devices, not sharing personal information, online gaming and chat rooms. Many of the children shared their own personal experiences and knowledge and there was time for a question and answer session at the end. Mrs Butler, one of our school governors, came to see the presentation and was very impressed with the sensible approach and attitudes of the year 2 children towards online safety.
Safer Internet Day in the Infant Department
Date: 4th Feb 2020 @ 8:19pm
Safer Internet Day in the Infant Department began with an assembly this morning led by the Junior Digital Leaders. Together, the Digital Leaders delivered a very informative assembly to the children. They talked through a power point presentation from the UK Safer Internet Centre. This year the theme is all about ‘Free to be me - exploring identity online.’ The Digital Leaders touched on incredibly important themes such as ‘What is the internet?’, ‘Is it ever safe to share personal information online?’, ‘Being kind online’ and ‘Asking parental consent to use websites.’ During the assembly, the children were invited to share their own experiences and knowledge. The children listened very attentively and the Digital Leaders shared very important information with them.
Following the assembly, the children went back to their own classes and completed lots of different activities and games about staying safe online. The year 1 children made posters based on the book ‘Smartie the Penguin’ which is all about online safety. The children then watched two video clips called ‘Free to be me - my online identity’ and following this they created their own ‘avatar’ and they made these into key rings that they can put on their school book bags which will serve as a talking point from today and a reminder of the important online safety messages that they were taught today.
Date: 18th Oct 2019 @ 2:07pm
Konnichiwa!
Today we have been celebrating United Nation Day. United Nations Day marks the birthday of our founding Charter – the landmark document that embodies the hopes, dreams and aspirations of “we the peoples”.
On United Nations Day, let us reaffirm our commitment.
To repair broken trust.
To heal our planet.
To leave no one behind.
To uphold dignity for one and all, as united nations.
In Year 2 we have been learning about Japan. We have learnt lots of interesting facts including;
- Japan's capital city is Tokyo
- They have lots of yummy food such a Sushi and Sashimi!
- It is the home of the beautiful, dormant volcano Mount Fuji
- Their national sport is Sumo Wrestling
The children have had a fantastic day immersing themselves in Japenese culture by listening to Japenese music, researching the country, learning key phrases, learning how to write some words and numbers, and creating origami cats and Japenese dolls.
The children will be demonstrating their understanding, and continuing their research into Japan through their homework over half term. We hope they come home eager to tell you all the interesting facts they have learnt!
Date: 17th Oct 2019 @ 2:53pm
Today we had an opportunity to meet up with our Buddy classes to say the Rosary together during October.
The Mini Vinnies from the Junior classes led us in praying a decade of the rosary and in thinking about the work of Mission Together after the inspiring assembly we had from Mary Deardon earlier this week.
We finished with the Mission Together prayer using sign language together.
Date: 7th Nov 2018 @ 3:50pm
Welcome to Year 2, a fast paced year full of new responsibilities and exciting challenges. Our ultimate aim is to give children the confidence and resiliance for moving into Key Stage 2. We want children to become independent learners, all within a fun environment.
The children have settled into their classes and have begun an exciting year. The children have already enjoyed different topics within writing such as 'Spooky Stories', and 'Winter Wonderland Stories' and are currently learning about 'The Great Fire of London' in History. This is a thoroughly enjoyable topic and the children are already very enthusiastic about it, many having already done their own independent research. The children have also produced some great art work using different mediums, creating a fantastic display in our classrooms.
This term we have been particularly focussing on our presentation and handwriting, with the aim to be joining all the letters correctly. You may have heard your child talking about the 'presentation pencil' for maths and writing, the children receive this special pencil when they have tried really hard.
Thank you for your encouragement and continued support at home particularly using the online resources, we have had some great feedback about them and the children have really enjoyed using them. Please feel free to direct any questions you have to your class teacher. We look forward to working with you during the year.
Please click on the following links to visit each class' page
Key Stage One News Bites and Can a plant take a selfie?
Date: 3rd Jul 2019 @ 10:02pm
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Key Stage One News Bites and the Children's Garden at Kew
Date: 27th Jun 2019 @ 8:17am
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Key Stage One News Bites and Why is poo useful?
Date: 19th Jun 2019 @ 12:29pm
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Key Stage One News Bites and how we remember D-Day 75 years on
Date: 13th Jun 2019 @ 8:16am
Here's this week's News Bites and find out how we remeber D-Day 75 years on.
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Key Stage One News Bites and National Children's Gardening Week
Date: 23rd May 2019 @ 8:41am
Here's this week's News Bites and find out about National Children's Gardening Week!
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Key Stage One News Bites and Anglo-Saxon Chamber of Secrets
Date: 15th May 2019 @ 1:58pm
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Key Stage One News Bites and the Duke of Wellington's birthday
Date: 8th May 2019 @ 8:18pm
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Date: 4th May 2019 @ 7:07pm
Please find information regarding the Summer Term for all of KS1. Click on a Year Group to read the Summer Newsletter:
Key Stage One News Bites and Hedgehog week!
Date: 2nd May 2019 @ 8:17am
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Key Stage One News Bites and Rebuilding Notre Dame Cathedral.
Date: 25th Apr 2019 @ 8:36am
Here's this week's News Bites and find out how Notre Dame Cathedral will be rebuilt.
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Date: 22nd Apr 2019 @ 9:03pm
What a wonderful end to our half term. The talent across Year Two was very impressive. We had everything from a magic show, mad scientist experiment to singing and dancing. The infant department were blown away with all the acts. Very well done to all that took part. It was so lovely to see the children let their light shine in different ways.
Key Stage One News Bites and How animals have adapted to their habitats.
Date: 4th Apr 2019 @ 8:27am
Here's this week's News Bites and find out how animals have adapted to their habitats.
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Key Stage One News Bites and Mothering Sunday
Date: 28th Mar 2019 @ 8:35am
Here's this week's News Bites and learn all about the history of Mothering Sunday!
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Key Stage One News Bites and Women's History Month - Science and Sport
Date: 21st Mar 2019 @ 8:14am
Here's this week's News Bites and continuing with Women's History Month, learn all about Science and Sport!
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Key Stage One - News Bites and Women's History Month
Date: 14th Mar 2019 @ 8:18am
Here's this week's News Bites and find out all about Women's History Month!
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Key Stage One News Bites and Jorvig Viking Festival!
Date: 7th Mar 2019 @ 8:30am
Here's this week's News Bites and learn all about the Jorvig Viking Festival!
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Infant staff on World Book Day!
Date: 7th Mar 2019 @ 11:19am
It was wonderful to see the infant staff dress up as different Book characters today. They had all made a great effort with their costumes, well done! The staff enjoyed telling the children about the character that they had dressed up as and why they had chosen that particular character.
Pit was a wonderful day and everyone enjoyed all the activities that took place.
World Book Day in the Infant Department!
Date: 7th Mar 2019 @ 10:29am
We had a wonderful celebration for World Book Day in the Infant Department today!
The day started off with all the children gathering in the hall and class by class the children paraded around the hall so we could all see their wonderful costumes!
Well done everyone for making such a fantastic effort and to see the diversity of the costumes from many different books.
The children all enjoyed singing songs from many famous books such as The Lion King, Mary Poppins and many other Disney books.
The children then went to their classrooms where they all enjoyed presenting their book and character to the other children. It was wonderful to see how many different genres and types of books the children are reading.
Later on in the morning, the infant children all received a visit from their ‘buddy’ class in the juniors and they enjoyed reading the book that their buddy child had made for them. The children can take these books home and keep them as a special momento from the day.
Each child received a special World Book Day sticker and a book token. Happy reading everyone!
Key Stage One News Bites and Where does chocolate come from?
Date: 15th Feb 2019 @ 9:47am
Here is this week's News Bites from Discovery Education and learn all about Where chocolate comes from!
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