Year 1 and 2

A Showcase of work from from Year 1 and 2

7 months ago
Posted on 13th Feb 2026 by

DPA Harmony 2026

On Thursday afternoon, the whole school took part in DPA’s annual Harmony event for Children’s Mental Health Week. We joined with over 300 schools across the West Midlands to sing and promote wellbeing. This involved singing the ‘Connecting Together’ song along with sign language, as well as some popular classics. We also learnt about the ‘Five Ways to Wellbeing’.

7 months ago
Posted on 13th Feb 2026 by

Good Health Week in Year 1 and 2.

This week, children in Year 1 and Year 2 have taken part in a range of exciting activities as part of Good Health Week, exploring how to look after both their bodies and minds.

Recognising and Responding to Emotions

The children enjoyed a workshop focused on understanding different emotions. They learned how to recognise feelings in themselves and others and practised simple strategies to help them manage big emotions in a positive and healthy way.

Healthy Eating: Fruit Preparation & Smoothie Making

A highlight of the week was our hands‑on healthy eating session. The children practised safely slicing fruit and then used their ingredients to create delicious, nutritious fruit smoothies. This practical activity supported their fine motor skills and helped them understand the importance of a balanced diet.

Hand Washing Workshop with the School Nurse

We were delighted to welcome the school nurse for a special workshop on effective hand hygiene. The children learned why hand washing is so important and practised the correct technique to help keep themselves and others healthy.

Safer Internet Day 2026: Using Voice Assistants Safely

As part of Safer Internet Day 2026, Year 1 and Year 2 also discussed how to use voice assistants safely. The children talked about what these devices can do, when they should ask an adult for help, and how to make safe and responsible choices when using technology.

It has been a fantastic week full of learning, activity, and fun. We are so proud of how engaged and enthusiastic the children have been, and we hope they have enjoyed developing healthy habits that will support their wellbeing all year round.

 

 

7 months ago
Posted on 13th Feb 2026 by

Spellings 23.02.26-27.02.26

Mrs Clarke / Mrs Devers / Mrs Bate Year 1 1/2B:

tie, pie, cried, dried, seat, leaf, beak, dream, all are

Miss Cole / Mrs Whitehead / Mrs Longville Year 2 1/2B:

swan, swallow, small, also, are, once, travel, tunnel, apple, middle

7 months ago
Posted on 12th Feb 2026 by

2S Forest school

Despite a few hiccups with cancelled sessions this half term, Year 2 have embraced Forest School with enthusiasm and made the most of every moment outdoors.

This week we finally completed our Imbolc candle project. The children loved painting their clay pots, then carefully filling them with soy wax to create their very own candles – a lovely, calm and creative activity. Using the charcoal pencils they made in the previous session, the children also spent time drawing.

Forest School wouldn’t be complete without a bit of mud! There were big smiles on the mud slide, lots of imaginative play as potions were whipped up in the mud kitchen, before enjoying toasted bagels and brioche bread with a warming cup of hot chocolate.

We ended the session reading the story of The Earth Candle and our much loved Forest School song.

7 months ago
Posted on 06th Feb 2026 by

Year 1 and 2 RE Learning.

This week in RE, Year 1 and 2 have been thinking about why celebrating, reflecting, thanking, praising, and remembering are important for Jewish people. The lesson began with a class party which helped the children to remember and recall important celebrations in their own lives and how these celebrations made them feel. The children went on to discuss how celebrating, reflecting, thanking, praising, and remembering, help Jewish people show gratitude, connect with people and traditions, and appreciate the good in their lives.

The children also explored how these ideas can support their own wellbeing. The children shared moments when they have felt thankful, praised others, or remembered special celebrations, recognising how these actions help them feel positive and connected to their community.

A thoughtful and reflective week of learning—well done, Year 1 and 2!

 

7 months ago
Posted on 06th Feb 2026 by

Spellings 09.02.26-13.02.26

Mrs Clarke / Miss Hickman / Mrs Bate Year 1 1/2B:

play, tray, sway, clay, loud, shout, mound, found, you, they

Miss Cole / Mrs Whitehead / Mrs Longville Year 2 1/2B:

move, improve, who, whole, great, break, bridge, wedge, where, your

8 months ago
Posted on 30th Jan 2026 by

Year 1 and 2 Seascape Art

 

Our Year 1 and 2 children have created wonderful seascape artworks. They began by sketching their scenes and then used watercolours to bring their ideas to life. To finish their pieces, the children added colourful card curtains, giving the effect of looking out at a seaside view.

We are very proud of their creativity and hard work!

8 months ago
Posted on 30th Jan 2026 by

Spellings 02.02.26-06.02.26

Mrs Clarke / Miss Hickman / Mrs Bate Year 1 1/2B:

burned, joined, stormed, grabbed, smelled, looked, spoiled, turned, her, my

Miss Cole / Mrs Whitehead / Mrs Longville Year 2 1/2B:

Monday, month, vision, measure, wrap, written, large, barge, friend, ask

8 months ago
Posted on 23rd Jan 2026 by

Spellings 26.01.26-30.01.26

Mrs Clarke / Miss Hickman / Mrs Bate Year 1 1/2B:

cooked, camped, bumped, brushed, picked, checked, helped, stacked, push, was

Miss Cole / Mrs Whitehead / Mrs Longville Year 2 1/2B:

range, exchange, known, knight, trolley, donkey, have, thanks, assign, resign

8 months ago
Posted on 23rd Jan 2026 by

Year 1 and Year 2 Learn About Climate Change.

Year 1 and Year 2 children have been learning about climate change and how it affects our world. They found out what climate change is, what causes it, and why it is important to look after our planet.

The children learned about different climate zones, including polar, desert, rainforest and temperate climates. We talked about how climate change is affecting these places, such as melting ice, hotter temperatures and changes in weather.

The children showed great interest and shared thoughtful ideas about how everyone can help care for the Earth.