Today, Year Two visited St Mary’s Heritage Centre and the Quayside to learn about The Great Fire of Gateshead. The children took part in a workshop where they learned all about what caused the fire, why it spread so quickly and why it was difficult to put out. To begin, the children learned about li
Reading is such a powerful tool. We talk to the children a lot about how it can open doors to other worlds and allow them to use their imagination. Reading can also be used to help promote diversity and the world around us, acceptance of others and a greater understanding of our place in society. Th
Learning about fires is particularly important at this time of year. Year 2 children have been learning about the Great Fire of London, in class they created their own houses using cardboard boxes. They decorated the houses marking on the wooden frames that would have been part of the houses origina
Yesterday, we all enjoyed a wonderful Halloween lunch prepared by our cooks. The children enjoyed eating in the hall, which was decorated with pumpkins, ghosts, bats and a range of other spooky images. After school, children in Years 1, 2 and 3 enjoyed their Halloween disco and which was closely
This week has been poetry week across school. It is a week where children get to enjoy listening to poems from different poets; performing extracts from published poems; and, then writing their own poems to share. The poems are linked to the topics across school, meaning that the children have a wea
Reading is an essential part of Harlow Green’s curriculum. Giving the children to read and understand a text is vital across different curriculum areas, but perhaps what is of more importance is developing a love of reading and an interest in books that will remain with the children for life. As par
This term, Year Two have been learning about habitats in Science. Did you know a habitat is where an animal or a plant lives? First, the children found out about some different habitats around the world. They learnt about the ocean, deserts, rainforests and polar habitats and some of the animals and
This half term, some of the Year Two children attended Lego Club. They built fantastic models, used their problem-solving skills and even took part in an investigation. First, the boys and girls created a Lego maze using the boards and bricks. To begin, the children ensured their maze had an entranc
In RE, Year Two have been learning all about Christian weddings. Did you know, a Christian is someone who believes in Jesus Christ and follows his teachings? To begin, the children learned who is involved in a Christian wedding and that the bride and groom usually get married in a church. They then
Despite torrential rain our Year 2 children still enjoyed a very busy afternoon in the Forest School. This was a free-play session. Free play allows us see how well children are applying their understanding of things we’ve taught them previously. This term our focus is on Ready, Respectful and Safe
