Year 2 - The Lions: Blog items
First days back, by Mrs Pratten
Date: 18th Apr 2023 @ 3:45pm
Welcome back, hope everyone had a great break and made the most of the sunny days we had. We have been busy starting our new science topic which is looking at materials. We walked around school and took photos of objects we could see and talked about what they were made out of.
Today we enjoyed our visit to the library where we listened to some superhero stories and made an octopus.
Happy Easter, by Mrs Pratten
Date: 31st Mar 2023 @ 4:19pm
We loved using the apparatus in our gymnastic lesson, we travelled in different ways, practised our jumping, rolling and balancing.
In Maths we were measuring using a ruler and learning about cm
In computing we used all our digital art skills to create our own pictures in the style of the different artists. They looked great!
Well done everyone who made a fabulous Easter bonnet... glad I didn’t have to choose a winner...they were all fantastic.
Hope you all have a lovely Easter break and hopefully enjoy some warmer weather and some sunshine!
See you soon ??
Measuring fun, by Mrs Pratten
Date: 28th Mar 2023 @ 6:23pm
We have enjoyed measuring in maths this week. Comparing heights and length and measuring using cubes and paper clips.
Guess who is the tallest and shortest in our class?
Today we had fun making our Easter cards, they look great !
A big thank you to those children who bought in christening photos and objects, we loved looking at them ...not too late to share if you have some at home!
Smoothie time!, by Mrs Pratten
Date: 23rd Mar 2023 @ 4:50pm
Today we finally made our smoothies! We had to peel, chop, grate our fruit and veg. Then into the blender and then tasting. Most of us thought they tasted yummy even if they looked a funny colour!
Smoothie making!, by Mrs Pratten
Date: 22nd Mar 2023 @ 4:04pm
This week so far the Lions Have enjoyed recording how their seeds have grown and changed.Creatiing more digital art in the style of Kandinsky, concentric circles.
In Maths we are investigating mass, heavy and light, and how we know , we have enjoyed comparing the weights of objects and using the balance scales
Today in gymnastics we created sequences , a balance, a roll and travelling.
We are enjoying our DT this week , making smoothies ( tomorrow!) first we explored fruit and vegetables and sorted them Is a cucumber a fruit or vegetable? Is rhubarb a fruit or vegetable? Ask your lion!!!!
Yesterday we looked at where they grow, trees and vines, on or underground.Today we tasted them so we could choose which smoothie we wanted to make.
Red Nose Day, by Mrs Catterall
Date: 21st Mar 2023 @ 6:39pm
Congratulations to our Red Nose Day competition winners.
Their positive character trait Mr Men/Little Miss characters were put on a t.shirt for them to wear with pride.
Thank you to everyone who entered. Certificates are on there way to each of you.
Computer whizzes!, by Mrs Pratten
Date: 14th Mar 2023 @ 5:32pm
We enjoyed our computer lesson again this week, learning about another artist Matisse. We used a paint programme to draw and fill our shapes to create artwork in the style of “The Snail”. We think we did a good job!
In maths we have been working out where numbers go on a number line by estimating, science work this week, we started to think about every green trees and deciduous trees.
Our sunflowers have grown not so much but are getting stronger.
More lovely lions learning, by Mrs Pratten
Date: 10th Mar 2023 @ 4:12pm
The Lions have been looking after our sunflowers with a spot of watering. They are growing really well!
In Maths we have been learning about tens and ones, how many tens, how many ones and partitioning into 2 parts. Some children investigated what numbers they could make and what they couldn’t with the tens and ones they had.
In English we have planned our own stories based on Handas Hen.We were excited today to start writing them in our special books.
World book day, by Mrs Pratten
Date: 2nd Mar 2023 @ 3:32pm
We have had a wonderful world book today. The children all looked fabulous and loved sharing their favourite books with their friends.
We wrote a postcard from a cold where’s Wally location and managed to spot him too! We made a book mark and enjoyed an eye spy activity. A lovely day!
A busy first week, by Mrs Pratten
Date: 24th Feb 2023 @ 12:41pm
This week we have been busy starting our new topics. In science this half term we are finding out all about plants. We looked at different seeds, talked about where seeds come from and planted some sunflower seeds . We are going to observe how they grow each week and what they need to help them.
In History we looked at different bridges and thought about which was the oldest and which was the newest.We matched up who we thought had designed each bridge.
In computing we learnt how to use a paint programme and created some fun pictures!
Brickcroft winter walk, by Mrs Pratten
Date: 19th Feb 2023 @ 1:39pm
Apologies for the delay - the website has been down - we had a great walk to the Brickcroft at the end of last half term, spotting lots of signs of winter. We enjoyed our hot chocolate to warm us up!
Busy, busy!, by Mrs Pratten
Date: 13th Jan 2023 @ 4:26pm
This week the lions enjoyed working with a friend to design a wellie boot. They had to talk to each other, share ideas and take turns.
In maths we have been using the tens and ones to help us to understand place value. We had to make numbers from 11 - 20 with the tens and ones and record what number we had made.
In Geography we learnt about the Equator and it affects how hot and cold places are, as well as reminding ourselves of the 7 continents.
Have a lovely weekend, don’t forget projects and badges , especially if it is a wet weekend!
Trait of the week, by Mr Pearson
Date: 13th Jan 2023 @ 11:28am
Each week the pupil's of Longton Primary School will discuss a positive quality or characteristic trait.
Please share as a family.
Week beginning 16th Jan
Trait 1: Be honest. Don’t lie. Be a person people can depend upon. Think of the people we admire in books, movies and real life. Don’t they act with honesty and integrity? Aren’t they generous with others? Doesn’t everyone look up to them?
First week back, by Mrs Pratten
Date: 8th Jan 2023 @ 4:56pm
The Lions settled back to school really well and enjoyed starting their new topcs, science -describing animals and Geography - learning about the world and the 7 continents.
We also recapped our shape work, naming, describing and sorting 3D shapes.
Dont forget to complete a project which will be shared on parents evenings, coming up later this half term. They can be last half terms learning, the seasons, Longton or this half terms learning,outlined on the attached subject organiser for Spring 1.
I have attached some badges for you to complete at home too, book worm, bake off and scientist. Complete the tasks and return to school for me to check and tick off. You can then order your badge at the office.
A big thank you from myself and Mrs Regan for our lovely Christmas gifts, we both feel very spoilt and it is not expected but much appreciated, so thank you very much.
As always please do speak to us about any queries / concerns you may have.
Hope everyone has a Happy and Healthy 2023.?
Spring 1
Party party, by Mrs Pratten
Date: 13th Dec 2022 @ 3:36pm
We had a fabulous party this afternoon.Lots of dancing, singing and games and of course...a visit from Father Christmas. A big thank you to the Y6 DJ’s they were fantastic ?
Christmas dinner!, by Mrs Pratten
Date: 7th Dec 2022 @ 4:27pm
Nativity fun, by Mrs Pratten
Date: 3rd Dec 2022 @ 10:58am
A very proud teacher would like to say a massive well done to the fabulous Lions. The performance on Thursday was f a n t a s t i c ! The speaking, acting, singing and dancing were amazing - well done!
Windy Brickcroft!, by Mrs Pratten
Date: 24th Nov 2022 @ 5:39pm
We had a great walk to the Brickcroft this morning looking for sons of Autumn and human and physical features of Longton. It was certainly Autumnal with gusts of winds and lots of leaves blowing!
We saw lots of human and physical features f Longton, what do they remember?
We had a sneaky play on a human feature of Longton too.....
Week November 14th, by Mrs Pratten
Date: 18th Nov 2022 @ 5:12pm
On Tuesday we enjoyed a dance session, we learnt a short routine , it was fun!
In maths we have continued using ten frames to help us solve part part whole problems.
We have been busy learning songs for our Christmas production , keep reading through any lines you have , you are doing great! A letter has gone out with what you might need to provide, any questions please just ask.
Next week on Thursday we are walking down to the Brickcroft , you are welcome to join us?for OK weather.
Have a great weekend , don’t forget to read , read ,read??
Remembrance day, by Mrs Pratten
Date: 11th Nov 2022 @ 3:17pm
We have enjoyed finding out more about Remembrance Day today and joining in with our special service. The children all looked amazing!
Have a good weekend?
Fantastic first week back, by Mrs Pratten
Date: 4th Nov 2022 @ 4:51pm
The Lions have settled well back into school routine and have been working hard, definitely some fantastic learning going on!
In Science we have started to think about what the different seasons are and how we know, it has definitely felt colder this week.
In history we discovered why we celebrate bonfire night, what can your child remember, remember about the 5 th November?
Have a good time celebrating but remember to keep safe.
Science ambassadors, by Mr Pearson
Date: 21st Oct 2022 @ 9:51am
Longton's Science ambassadors led a whole assembly conducting two amazing investigations. Well done
Library visit, by Mrs Pratten
Date: 20th Oct 2022 @ 3:28pm
The Lions loved visiting the library today. We listened to some spooky stories and made dangling ghosts...getting us ready for the Halloween disco tonight!!!
Treat time!, by Mrs Pratten
Date: 19th Oct 2022 @ 4:39pm
The Lions enjoyed their well earned class compliment. They watched Inside out, ate pop corn and chilled out with teddies and PJ’s , what more could you want!!!
