Y2 Newsletter 09.06.23

Inspired by our visitor Matt Dickenson and the 70 Year Anniversary of reaching the summit of Everest, our Year 2 students created Everest Documentaries each week till the end of term watch this space to view the class's cinematic productions!

This week it's 2B and 2P!

A note from Mrs McCormack (Primary Principal):

This week, we witnessed two inspiring examples of student agency in the Primary school: Busking Day and Year 4 Enterprise Week.

The students showcased their talents and raised funds for charities during our annual Busking Day, creating a vibrant and memorable event for the community. Meanwhile, Year 4 students demonstrated their entrepreneurial skills, displaying creativity, teamwork, and professionalism throughout Enterprise Week.

These experiences exemplify our commitment to empowering students and fostering their holistic development. We truly applaud their accomplishments and thank everybody for getting involved!

Learning

Term 3 - You are what you eat!

Please visit our curriculum pages and class blogs to find out more about this exciting learning!

As part of our Humanities topic ‘Why is food important?’ we have started to make recipes from around the world please visit the blogs to see what tasty dishes we have created this week.

Year 2 Sleepover - 15th of June 2023

Soon, it will be the Year 2 Sleepover. For many of our Y2 children, this will be one of the most enjoyable highlights of their year and this will be the first sleepover since 2019. The sleepover provides an opportunity for your child to spend a night away from home, within a safe and familiar environment, surrounded by friends and teachers.

This is an opportunity for each child to demonstrate independence and so we ask that Year 2 becomes a parent-free zone after school on Thursday. 

Please say your goodbyes on Thursday morning and reunite with your child on Friday morning.

You can follow their overnight adventures via the class blogs.

Packing checklist

• ✔ Sleeping bag or sheet/duvet plus a small pillow
• ✔ Pyjamas / Sleepwear
• ✔ Toothbrush  & toothpaste in a zip-loc bag
• ✔ Towel & face cloth (soap available in changing rooms)
• ✔ Change of clothes for the evening (not school uniform)
• ✔ Change of clothes for the morning (not school uniform)
• ✔ Trainers for evening play activities (not flip flops or Crocs)
• ✔ Torch/flashlight
• ✔ Reading book / Favourite Story
• ✔ Cuddly bedtime teddy
• ❌ No Electronic devices and smartwatches are not allowed as per school policy
• ❌ Please do not pack snacks for your child - food is provided

Collecting your child: Friday 16^th June - No school for Year 2

Morning pick-up time: 7.30 – 8.00 from the classrooms

Please arrange to collect your child during this time.

Inform the class teacher if another adult will collect your child.

There are no buses available at this time to transport children home.

You must collect a signed exit slip from your child’s teacher before taking your child home.

General Information

School shoes for August

Primary students are expected to wear plain black shoes to school.

Most of our students will have bigger feet by August, so please add these items to your shopping list for the holidays.

Farewell Mr Mills!

Birthday celebrations

We cannot give out party bags or gifts - please keep these for any sort of celebration that you do out of school.

If you would like to send in some birthday treats for your child to share with their class, please arrange a day with your child's class teacher. We will only be able to manage individual items like brownies, doughnuts, or cupcakes. 

Please remember we are a nut-free Primary School and also check with the class teacher for any other dietary requirements of the class.

These children are celebrating their birthdays this week...