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W/b 23.03.2026 This week in Year 2!

Date: 27th Mar 2026 @ 8:52am

What a fantastic end to the term we’ve had in Year 2! We kicked off the week with wonderful Eid celebrations on Monday. The children loved joining in the fun and especially enjoyed making their own biscuits. It was a brilliant way to combine creativity and teamwork!

We also had an exciting STEM week packed with hands-on learning. The children explored the properties of different materials, experimented with prototypes, and took on the challenge of designing their very own toastie package. They thought carefully about what would help keep a toastie warm and worked hard to create packaging that was both effective and fun. Their designs were thoughtful, imaginative, and full of character—we were incredibly proud of their effort.

We hope you all have a wonderful two‑week holiday. Enjoy the break, and we look forward to welcoming the children back refreshed and ready for more learning adventures!

This half term in Year 3

Date: 26th Mar 2026 @ 3:35pm

We have had a wonderful half term in Year 3, full of incredible learning, engaging and interactive trips and which culminated with the children putting on an INCREDIBLE year group assembly. Thank you so much to all of the parents and family members who came to watch, it was so rewarding to the children to have such a great turnout and we know how much it meant to each and every one of them to see your faces in the audience.

We have loved our 'Noble Nile' topic and have created wondeful outcomes such as Nile setting boxes, diagrams of the features of a River and developing an understanding of the importance of the River Nile to Ancient Egyptians. In Science, we have been inquisitive, investigating and exploring scientists during our 'Plants' topic and have investigated what a plant needs to survive and grow and compared how a plant would grow with one of these elements removed.

The highlight of the trip was undoubtedly our trip to Manchester Museum, where the children were all incredible ambassadors of the school and members of the public at the museum even commentated on how good the behaviour of Greenhill pupils was at the museum. The children explored exhibits on Ancient Egypt, China and the Middle East and Animals and Nature but the highlight for many was the vivarium with the chamelons, lizards and poisonous frogs.

Well done to everyone for you incredible hard work this term and we hope that you have a restful, peaceful 2 week break and come back for what promises to be an exciting Summer Term.

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This Week In Year 1 (WB 23.03.26)

Date: 25th Mar 2026 @ 5:36pm

Year 1 Weekly Blog

What a fantastic and busy week we have had in Year 1!

In English, we have been enjoying the story The Great Dragon Bake Off and learning all about Flamie and his love of baking. The children have loved talking about their favourite parts and sharing their ideas. We have been practising how to start our own stories in exciting ways, using openers such as “Once upon a time,” “One sunny day,” and “One day.”The children came up with some brilliant story beginnings—there are definitely some future authors in our class!

In Maths, we have been learning all about money. We have been recognising coins and notes, matching them to the correct amounts, and comparing different values. The children have worked really hard and have enjoyed using real-life contexts to help them understand. It has been lovely to see their confidence grow throughout the week.

This week has also had a fun STEM focus as part of our wider curriculum. We became engineers and built our very own catapults to try and break through castle defences! The children researched different types of catapults, designed their own models, and made improvements to make them stronger and help objects travel further or higher. There was lots of excitement during our testing time, and the teamwork and problem-solving skills on display were fantastic. We have had so much fun learning in a hands-on way!

Homework Reminder:
Please continue to read regularly over the holidays and log on to Purple Mash to complete any activities set.

PE Reminder for Summer 1:

Class 3: Monday and Friday
Class 4: Tuesday and Friday

Thank you for all your hard work this term—everyone should be very proud! We hope you all have a wonderful, restful Easter break and enjoy spending time with your families.

We look forward to welcoming you back to school on Monday 13th April!

Class Blog Week Ending 27.3.26

Date: 22nd Mar 2026 @ 6:43pm

Year 4 Weekly Blog

What a wonderful and busy week we’ve had in Year 4!

🎉 Eid Party

We began the week by celebrating Eid together. The children enjoyed music, dance, games, and spending time celebrating as a class.

🛠️ Curriculum Week – Creating Desk Tidies

As part of Curriculum Week, the children designed and created their very own desk tidies. They explored different materials, practised measuring accurately, and worked carefully to join and decorate their structures. Everyone was so proud of their finished products—and our classroom is now much tidier too!

🌳 Debate – Should Deforestation Be Stopped?

In English and topic, Year 4 took part in a class debate all about deforestation. Some children spoke for stopping deforestation, while others argued against. We listened to each other’s ideas, shared strong opinions, and used persuasive language to make our points. The children showed brilliant confidence and respect for different viewpoints.

Have a lovely Easter holiday break!

Class Blog Week Ending 20.3.26

Date: 22nd Mar 2026 @ 6:37pm

Year 4 Weekly Blog

We’ve had another fantastic week in Year 4 with lots of practical learning and new skills!

🧪 Science – Tooth Decay Experiment

This week we carried out an exciting investigation into how different drinks affect our teeth. Instead of real teeth, we used eggshells because their surface is similar to tooth enamel.

We placed eggshells into:

Coke
Water
Orange juice
Milk

We observed how the shells changed over time. Coke and juice caused the most damage, while water kept the eggshells looking normal. It helped us understand why brushing our teeth and choosing healthy drinks is so important!

✍️ Handwriting

In English, we continued working on neat, joined handwriting. We practised forming tricky joins, keeping our letters the same size, and making sure our writing sits neatly on the line. Our books are looking smarter every week!

🧭 PE – Orienteering

In PE, we took part in orienteering. We used maps, symbols, and teamwork to find markers around the playground. It was great for building problem‑solving skills—and we had lots of fun running around too!

🎶 Music – Learning the Recorder

We also started learning how to play the recorder. We practised holding it correctly, blowing gently to make a clear sound, and playing our first notes. Everyone tried really hard, and Year 4 is already sounding musical!

Class Blog Week Ending 13.3.26

Date: 22nd Mar 2026 @ 6:35pm

Year 4 Learning Update

This week, Year 4 have been working hard and showing fantastic learning habits across the curriculum.

📚 Reading

We have continued building our reading stamina by enjoying a range of fiction and non‑fiction books. Children have been practising using inference skills, making predictions, and discussing vocabulary. We are also focusing on reading regularly at home to help develop confidence and fluency.

✖️ Times Tables

In maths, we have been strengthening our times tables knowledge. We’ve used games, quick-fire quizzes, and mental strategies to help recall facts up to 12 × 12. Knowing these facts securely helps us in so many areas of maths, and Year 4 are getting quicker every day!

✏️ Spellings

Our spelling work this week included practising our weekly spelling list, learning new spelling patterns, and using our words in sentences. We have been focusing on sounding out tricky words, using spelling strategies, and checking our work carefully.

Year 4 have shown brilliant effort—keep it up!

This week in Reception (WB 16.03.26)

Date: 20th Mar 2026 @ 6:31am

This week in Reception, we have continued our learning around the story Hattie Peck. After exploring the book together last week and creating a whole-class story map, the children have now been making their own story maps. They drew pictures from the story and used their phonic knowledge to write simple captions. It has been lovely to see their confidence growing in drawing and writing!

In Maths, we have been learning about finding missing numbers in a sequence. The children have been fantastic at looking at numbers and working out which one is missing. They have shown great enthusiasm when solving these challenges—well done everyone!

In our Knowledge and Understanding learning, we have been learning about Eid. The children really enjoyed finding out about this special celebration. We made Eid biscuits in different shapes linked to the celebration. We also enjoyed talking together as a class and sharing what Eid celebrations look like at home.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our families a very happy and joyful Eid!

This Week In Year 1 (WB 16.03.26)

Date: 19th Mar 2026 @ 9:31am

This week in Year 1, we have been working very hard across all of our subjects and have enjoyed lots of exciting learning.

In English, we continued exploring the story Tell Me a Dragon. We chose our favourite dragon from the story and practised describing it using one or two adjectives. We also worked on joining our ideas together using the conjunction “and” to make our sentences longer and more interesting.

In Maths, we have been learning about weight. We explored which objects are heavier or lighter and compared different items. We also investigated how many cubes weigh the same as an object, helping us to understand measuring in a practical and fun way.

In Science, we have been learning how to categorise animals. We sorted animals into carnivores, herbivores and omnivores, and talked about what different animals eat.

In History, we continued our learning about castles. We looked at how castles have changed over time and discussed why these changes were important to make them stronger and better fortresses.

We also enjoyed a creative activity this week, where we made Eid cards. We printed star and moon shapes and added glitter to make them bright and special.

Homework: Please continue to read at home and complete your activities on Purple Mash.

Well done to everyone for a fantastic week of learning!

Have a fantastic Eid... See you on Monday!

W/C 16.03.2026 This week in Year 2!

Date: 18th Mar 2026 @ 10:14am

Our Healthy Sandwich Picnic Adventure 🥪🌿

This week in Year 2, we had a very exciting and tasty activity – we made our own healthy sandwiches!

First, we talked about what makes food healthy. We learned that foods like fresh vegetables, wholemeal bread, and lean proteins help our bodies grow strong and give us energy. Then it was time to get busy!

We washed our hands carefully and got to work. There were lots of delicious ingredients to choose from, like crunchy lettuce, juicy tomatoes, cucumber slices and cheese. Everyone got to design their own sandwich.

After making our sandwiches, we wrapped them up and went outside for a picnic. The weather was lovely, and we sat together on the picnic benches. It was so much fun eating the sandwiches we made ourselves—they tasted even better!

We also talked about how picnics are a great way to enjoy food with friends and spend time outdoors. Everyone showed fantastic teamwork and great listening skills.

We are so proud of our healthy choices and can’t wait for our next food adventure!

Well done, Year 2! 🌟

13/03/26 This week in Year 3

Date: 16th Mar 2026 @ 8:10am

This week in Year 3 has been spectcular, well done to all of the children for their hard work and great attitudes which made this week so brilliant. The highlight of the week was our trip to Manchester Musesum and the children had a wonderful time and were all fantastic ambassadors to the school, with members of the public praising them for their good attitudes and inquisitive thinking. We had a brilliant time recapping our learning on Ancient Egpyt, fossils and dinosaurs and Animals and living things and also explored new topics, such as Ancient China and Asian culture. For many, the highlight of the day was the vivarium where we saw the museum's range of animals which included posionous frogs!

Nursery Rhymes

Date: 13th Mar 2026 @ 12:04pm

This half term in Nursery we have been exploring a range of traditional nursery rhymes. These rhymes have provided a wonderful opportunity for the children to develop their language, creativity and curiosity while also introducing some early scientific ideas through play and exploration.

We began the half term with The Grand Old Duke of York. The children enjoyed marching, climbing and exploring what happens when we move up and down hills and ramps. Through building and experimenting with different slopes, the children began to notice how objects roll and move depending on where they start. We also explored repeating patterns in our maths sessions and practised creating our own patterns using loose parts.

In week two we explored Hickory Dickory Dock. This rhyme helped the children learn about time, fast and slow movements and how clocks work. The children loved investigating different types of clocks, listening carefully to the ticking sound and moving the hands around the clock face. They also created their own clocks and experimented with moving objects quickly and slowly.

Our third week focused on Row, Row, Row Your Boat. The children explored water, floating and sinking through exciting water play investigations. They tested different objects to see whether they would float or sink and talked about why this might happen. In maths we explored positional language, describing where boats were in the water such as under, over, next to and through. The children also designed and tested their own boats.

During week four we looked at the rhyme Jack and Jill. This helped the children explore ideas about gravity, falling and pulling. The children investigated how objects move when they start at the top of a hill and explored ways of transporting water using buckets and carts. In maths we explored capacity, comparing containers and talking about which ones were full, empty, held more or held less water.

Throughout the half term the children have also taken part in lots of creative activities, including junk modelling, painting, construction and small world play linked to the rhymes. Our physical development sessions have included climbing, balancing, pulling and fine motor activities to help strengthen the children’s muscles and coordination.

Each week we have also enjoyed reading stories for pleasure, encouraging the children to listen carefully, join in with repeated phrases and develop a love of books.

Nursery rhymes are a fantastic way to support children’s communication and language development, and the children have become increasingly confident at joining in with the rhymes, actions and new vocabulary we have introduced.

We have been so proud of how curious, enthusiastic and imaginative the children have been throughout the half term. Thank you for your continued support, and we hope the children have enjoyed sharing some of these rhymes with you at home!

This Week in Reception (WB 9.03.26)

Date: 13th Mar 2026 @ 10:08am

This week in Reception we have been enjoying our learning through the wonderful story Hattie Peck. We have been exploring lots of the words from the story and working hard to understand some of the bigger words, such as “colossal.” The children have been fantastic at talking about what these words might mean and using them in our discussions.

We have also been looking closely at the different animals that hatch from the eggs at the end of the story. As a class, we worked together to create a story map and took part in a story whoosh, acting out parts of the story to help us remember what happens. The children did a brilliant job joining in and we are very excited for them to create their own story maps next week.

In Maths, we have been focusing on ordering numbers. A cheeky kangaroo has been hopping into our classroom and changing the numbers on our number lines! The children used their fantastic number knowledge to work out which numbers were missing and put them back in the correct order.

During our Knowledge and Understanding of the World sessions, we have been learning about the celebration of Mother’s Day. The children created beautiful cards by using celery to print rose patterns. They also wrote special messages inside their cards. We talked about why it is important to celebrate our mums and everyone shared why their mum is special to them. The children are very excited to give their cards to their mums on Sunday!

It has been another wonderful week of learning in Reception and we are very proud of all the children’s hard work.

This week in class 11

Date: 12th Mar 2026 @ 4:41pm

This week in class 11 we are continuing our learning of all things French and France with looking at the disaster that was the fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral!

The children will be looking at what happened and have been learning how to be news reporters as well as building on our knowledge to produce a newspaper report next week.

We have also had a very special visitor in Dexter Jr which the class have loved taking care off as well as sharing their learning with him! We will provide more pictures as the week goes on.

w/b 09.03.2026 This week in Year 2!

Date: 12th Mar 2026 @ 7:17am

We have had a great week in Year 2! The highlight was taking part in the Oldham Choral Speaking Festival.

Thank you to all the parents and family members who came along to support us. The children had worked hard for weeks learning their lines and practising how to work together as a team, and they made us all very proud.

Our favourite quote from the adjudicator was:
“What a delightful performance. Everyone contributed with enthusiasm to tell this story. This was a bright, confident presentation. Well done!”

We couldn’t agree more. Well done, Year 2!

This Week In Year 1 (WB 9.3.26)

Date: 11th Mar 2026 @ 5:22pm

Year 1 Weekly Blog

This week in Year 1 we have had another busy and exciting week of learning through our continuous provision activities.

In English, we have been enjoying the story Tell Me a Dragon by Jackie Morris. The children loved exploring the different dragons in the story and thinking about how they might look, move and feel. We focused on using adjectives to describe dragons, such as fiery, sparkly, enormous and gentle. During our provision time, the children had opportunities to design and describe their own dragons, thinking carefully about the words they could use to make their descriptions more interesting.

In Maths, we have been learning about division through sharing. The children have been practising sharing objects into equal groups using concrete resources such as counters and cubes. We also began to represent our sharing using pictures, helping us move from practical learning to pictorial methods. The children worked really hard to make sure each group had the same amount.

In Science, we continued our learning about carnivores, herbivores and omnivores. The children explored different animals and thought carefully about what they eat. Through sorting activities and discussions, they practised categorising animals into the correct groups depending on their diet.

In History, we have continued our topic about castles, focusing on how castles have changed over time. We looked at pictures of different castles and talked about how they were built in the past compared to castles that still stand today. The children enjoyed spotting similarities and differences and discussing why castles were built the way they were.

We have also been very busy this week creating our Mother’s Day cards. The children put lots of effort into making them special and we hope the recipients love them!

PE Days

Class 3 – Monday
Class 4 – Tuesday and Thursday

Please ensure children come to school wearing the correct PE kit on these days.

Homework
Please continue to read at home regularly with your child and remember to record this in their reading diary.

Well done Year 1 for all of your fantastic learning this week!

This week in Year 6 - WB 09.03.26

Date: 11th Mar 2026 @ 11:50am

This week in Year 6, the children have been exploring Shaun Tan’s The Red Tree, a beautifully imaginative book that has inspired them to think deeply about emotions and how authors use figurative language. They have been experimenting with similes, metaphors, personification and vivid imagery to bring mood and meaning into their own narrative writing, taking inspiration from the powerful illustrations and symbolism in the story.

In PE, the class has been developing their handball skills, focusing particularly on passing accurately and finding effective ways to score. The children have shown great teamwork, energy and enthusiasm as they practised moving into space, supporting one another and improving their shooting techniques.

In Maths, we have been applying a range of methods and strategies to arithmetic and reasoning assessment tasks. The children have worked with real determination, using what they have learned across the term to solve problems, explain their thinking and build confidence.

This Week in Reception (WB 2.3.26)

Date: 6th Mar 2026 @ 2:04pm

This week in Reception we have continued our learning all about the farm by revisiting our focus book A Day at Greenhill Farm. The children have enjoyed remembering our trip to the farm and talking about the animals that we saw there.

In Literacy, the children drew a picture of a farm animal they saw when we visited the farm. They then wrote sentences to describe their animal. We practised starting our sentences with “It is…” and “It has…”. The children worked hard to think of interesting features to describe, such as fur, feathers, tails and horns.

In Maths, we have continued our learning about subtraction. The children played a fun game in pairs using ten stones. Each player took turns subtracting 1, 2 or 3 stones each time. The aim of the game was not to take the last stone – the person who did not take the final pebble was the winner! The children enjoyed thinking carefully about how many stones to take each turn.

In Understanding the World, we continued learning about the farm, with a special focus on baby animals and what they are called. The children were very interested to learn that a baby cow is called a calf, and we also talked about other baby animals that live on farms.

It has been another lovely week of learning and the children have really enjoyed sharing their memories of the farm visit!

World book day in Pre-school...

Date: 6th Mar 2026 @ 8:44am

This week we finished the Goldilocks and the three bears topic with a fabulous World Book Day.

Children were dressed up in fantastic costumes and brought a bear to class. The children (and bears) had lots of fun storytelling, playing Lycra games where all the teddies jumped in the air and we finished off with a teddy bears picnic at snack time and had a lovely day!

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Date: 5th Mar 2026 @ 10:05am

Year 1 Weekly Blog

What a wonderful week we’ve had in Year 1! The children have been busy, enthusiastic, and full of curiosity as we explored lots of exciting learning across the curriculum.

In Maths, we have been learning how to multiply by 10. The children have practised counting in even steps of 10 and are becoming increasingly confident. Please feel free to test them on their 10 times table at home—they love showing off their new skills!

In English, we have been writing our own versions of The Kiss That Missed. The children created imaginative characters and drew fantastic story maps to help bring their tales to life. We have been very impressed with their creativity and storytelling voices.

In PSHE, our focus has been on emotions and how to be good listeners. The children discussed how different feelings can look and feel, and they practised listening carefully to one another—an important skill that they are developing beautifully.

In PE, we have been learning our dinosaur dance. The children have enjoyed moving to the rhythm and expressing themselves through big, bold actions!
We have also been busy learning our castle song in Music, complete with actions. The children have been practising with great enthusiasm and can’t wait to share it with you soon.

During our Topic lessons, we have explored the different parts of a castle and thought about how people defended their castles from attack. In provision, the children built their own castles and then defended them from dragons and invading enemies—lots of imaginative fun!

In Science, we have been learning about carnivores and what they eat. The children were fascinated to discover that some frogs even eat mice!

Finally, we had an amazing time celebrating World Book Day. The children’s outfits were absolutely incredible, and we are so grateful for the effort and creativity that went into them. Our box competitions completely blew us away—thank you so much for your support.

Reminders

Homework is due in every Wednesday.
PE days:
- Class 3: Monday and Friday
- Class 4: Tuesday and Thursday

Well done, Year 1, for another brilliant week of learning and laughter! Let’s look forward to another fantastic week ahead.

What we have been LEARNING IN CLASS 12SR

Date: 2nd Mar 2026 @ 3:00pm

Welcome to Class 12's blog:

This week in Numeracy we have been looking at Place value (including SQUARED and CUBED numbers).

In Literacy we are studying Madeline writing our own CHARCTER DESCRIPTION - the text for the 2 weeks is Madeline, we are really enjoying the rhyming in the story.

In Comprehension our text has been based Imelda and the horned owl - I like how all the comprehension is in one book as it's easy to work through and all links - Noor

In Science we are learning about Materials and their properties, the experiments are fun - Ismail

In Topic (Geography) we are currently learning about France. We started the week of with our WOW FRANCE afternoon - please see the photo's on the school newsletter. It was amazing afternoon of FUN learning.

Thanks Mr S.Rahman and Class 12SR

Class Blog Week Ending 27.2.26

Date: 27th Feb 2026 @ 11:15am

🌟 Welcome Back, Year 4! 🌟

It’s been wonderful to see everyone return with big smiles, positive attitudes, and a real eagerness to learn. What a fantastic start!

There is so much to look forward to this term, and we’re already off to a great beginning.

In Maths, we’ve been diving deeper into place value, making sure we understand how numbers are built and what each digit represents. We’ve also started exploring something brand new for many of us: negative numbers!

We’ve been learning how numbers can go below zero, just like temperatures in winter or the levels on a lift. The children have enjoyed comparing, ordering, and investigating the patterns we can find when numbers move into the negatives. Great perseverance, Year 4!

In English, we have begun using The Story Leaf to inspire our imagination and spark our creativity. Each leaf reveals a moment, an image, or an idea that helps us build a story—piece by piece.

We’ve particularly focused on writing a setting descriptions, using powerful adjectives, expanded noun phrases, and our senses to bring places to life.

Leaf Cast of Thousands

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Date: 25th Feb 2026 @ 4:03pm

🌟 Year 1 Weekly Blog 🌟

Year 1 have had a fantastic first week back at school and have absolutely loved starting our new topic – Castles! 🏰

We are very lucky to have our own castle in the classroom, and the children have been busy using it to roleplay castle life. We’ve had kings, queens, knights and guards bringing our topic to life through imaginative play and storytelling.

📚 English

In English, we have been reading The Kiss That Missed. The children have really enjoyed the story! We have acted out different scenes and used freeze-framing to explore key moments. The children have drawn wonderful story maps and practised retelling the story to their friends.

🔢 Maths

In Maths, we have been recognising 2-digit numbers up to 100. We have practised ordering numbers and identifying which numbers are greater than and less than others. We have also been learning to use the greater than (>) and less than (<) signs correctly.

We watched a Numberblocks episode featuring Blockzilla to help us understand these concepts. The children might enjoy watching this again at home to show you what they have been learning!

🔤 Phonics

In Phonics, we have continued learning Phase 5 sounds, including se and ce. We have been practising using these sounds at the end of words such as horse, fence and please.

🏰 Topic

In our Topic lessons, we have been learning all about the different parts of a castle. The children can now name features such as turrets, towers and moats – very impressive!

🔬 Science

In Science, we have been learning about carnivores and what they eat. The children enjoyed discussing different animals and sorting them by their diets.

🕉 RE

In RE, the children loved acting out a Hindu story. They showed great enthusiasm and respect while exploring the story through drama.

🌈 Assembly

In assembly, we have been learning about being a communicator, one of the character competencies we promise to teach through our Harmony Pledge. The children have been practising listening carefully and expressing their ideas clearly.

The children have worked extremely hard during provision time and have proudly counted up to 100 every single day!

✨ Well done Class 3 and Class 4 – we are so proud of you! ✨

📌 Reminders

Homework is due in every Wednesday and will be set on Friday via Purple Mash.
Class 3 PE: Monday and Friday
Class 4 PE: Tuesday and Thursday
Clubs will continue on Wednesdays this half term with the same children as last half term.

Thank you so much for your continued support. We hope you all had a lovely half term and are as excited about our castles topic as we are! 🏰✨

This week in class 11

Date: 25th Feb 2026 @ 2:56pm

This week in class 11 we have been learning about all things French! We are linking our topics throughout this half term looking into different aspects of France, including food, games, music and stories from France.

We were lucky enough this week to sample some French cuisine in school and I hope the class have told you all about what they got to taste!

In English we are looking at Madeline - the petite little girl who has some wonderful adventures.

In DT we are going to be exploring the food Ratatouille - we look forward to that!

In Geography we are looking at the whole of France and the features found.

The class will also continue to have their weekly MFL lessons in French as well!

Week beginning 23.02.2026

Date: 25th Feb 2026 @ 1:47pm

This week in Year 6, we’ve been using our iPads to explore an important topic: refugees. Our aim has been to understand who refugees are, why people sometimes have to leave their homes, and what challenges they face on their journeys.

Working in pairs and small groups, we used trusted websites to gather more information. We learned about the difference between refugees and migrants, discovered real-life stories from children around the world and explored how charities and countries support people seeking safety.

As we researched, we collected notes, key vocabulary, and interesting facts and worked in pairs to create a research poster. All of this information will help us write our own non-chronological reports about refugees. These reports will explain the topic clearly, using subheadings, technical vocabulary and the facts we’ve gathered.

It’s been inspiring to see how thoughtfully everyone has approached this topic. We’re looking forward to turning our research into informative and powerful writing that helps others understand the experiences of refugees.

w/b 23.02.2026 This week in Year 2!

Date: 25th Feb 2026 @ 11:40am

Year 2 have had a fantastic first week back and have been working incredibly hard on our pledge point, #beaperformer.

We have been busy rehearsing for the upcoming Choral Speaking Festival and were very proud to perform during the whole school assembly. We have focused on using loud, clear voices and speaking in time with each other. We received lots of positive feedback from the Year 6 pupils, which has made us even more excited for the real performance!

We have also been developing our performance skills in our computing lessons. We have been creating music using Purple Mash and Chrome Music Lab, and sharing our compositions with our classmates. It has been wonderful to see everyone performing their musical creations with confidence.

Well done, Year 2 — what a brilliant start to the term! 🎭🎶

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