The Grade 2 enjoy solving numeracy problems. Our latest challenge was a computer-based puzzle and involved a nature reserve where six pairs of animals need to be given new homes in six different environments. The children were given clues, which included positional language, to help them decide which animals should live in which areas.

After, the children worked in pairs to position their own animals and wrote clues for another pair of children to use. They enjoyed doing these so much that that the class decided to make a large display so that children in other classes could have a go. The children all worked together to make a large-scale version of the Nature Reserve plan and movable animal cards. We hope you get a chance to come into the Computer Room and have a go at solving our Numeracy puzzle!

Click here to see some photos of the children making the map and close ups of some of the clues.

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Today, Grades 2 and 3 visited the Environmental Centre in The Bight. We would like to say a big thank you to Mr. Brian Riggs, the curator, who showed us around the displays and talked to us about the different habitats that our animals and plants share with us. He also spoke to us about ways in which we can help to protect the environment.

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In May, the Grade 1 and 2’s went to visit the Fire Station. The children were shown around the station, they got the chance to sit in the fire engine and were able to spray the water hose! The children also learned about fire safety and what to do if there was a fire at home. The children even got into the local newspaper.

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Last week we had a visit from Inspector Duncan, don’t worry the children weren’t in trouble! [Read more…]

Last Wednesday Grade 1 and 2 visited the Our Lady of Divine Providence Catholic Church. The children were very well behaved and asked lots of super questions.

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This year grade 2 have been looking at a range of different artists, this week we have been painting pictures in the style of Claude Monet. The children looked at a selection of paintings by Monet and we chose the ‘Lily pond at Giverny’ to practice our painting skills.

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In the last few weeks, Grade 2’s have been practicing some yoga poses as part of the school day. The children really enjoy it!

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Everyday at school, children face new challenges. Some of us are better at one subject than another, some of us are good at singing and dancing and some of us are good at P.E. Everyone shines in their own way. You might find it interesting to complete this questionnaire online; it can show you what kind of learner you are. It will also tell you whether you are more dominant using your left brain (verbal, mathematical, analytical) or right brain (visual, artistic) or use both equally.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/keyskills/extra/module1/1.shtml

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‘We all have the ability. The difference is how we use it.’ Stevie Wonder.

28th of October is ‘Make a Difference Day’. In grade 2 we have been talking about how we can make a difference.

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Grade 2’s have been working hard so far this year. We followed instructions to make these sssuper sock snakes! Read on to find out some of the other things we have been doing…

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