What a wonderful week! Together we have explored forgiveness through prayer. Then in RE we reflected on the obediance of Noah. He did not have to be asked twice by God - he did what he asked. Then on Thursday we reflected on the world - once flooded and now full of beauty. In fact we realised that the Earth is God’s precious gift to us. Pope Francis asked each of us to be stewards of the earth. A steward is someone who looks after the planet. Then we listened to one another as we came up with so many different ways in which we can help look after our beautiful planet!
CONVERSATION STARTER
In our Kidsafe lesson today we reflected on interacting with technology. We can end up seeing or hearing things on TV, radio or on the computer (ipad) that can give us “yucky” feelings (scared, sad or worried). We have reflected on what to do if this should happen to us - find your trusted adult. We also talked about firewalls and protection set up by adults. You may want to explain how you do this for them at home. Please read this letter so you have more detail about the session.
MAGIC MOMENTS OF LEARNING
I think my favourite session of the week was a writing lesson. The children had to pretend to be the Giant in Jack and the beanstalk. They wrote an email to the police telling them about all the things he had stolen - what a super focused class. We have drawn maps in Geography, started adding tens in maths and we’re simply rocking the “ee” sound in spelling. Mrs Hunter got our computing lessons underway and she loved gymnastics on Wednesday. Mrs Mather praised the whole class for their creative art and today we started our science topic - “Living Creatures and their Habitats”
LET’S CELEBRATE
It is really tricky to select one child as our star - as we are a very compassionate and loving class. This week the STAR goes to Arla. Arla watches and waits, and because of this she notices who needs help and then she simply reaches out without anyone noticing - but Miss Foster and I did!
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
To contact me just send me a message using the contact button on the Year 2 website page
Next Wednesday is school photography day. We have PE that day (gym) . If you want your child in school uniform - please send shorts in or wear underneath.
VISIT to church on Friday 9th October - set off 9:05am. We will be joining the parish for morning mass then staying. Father will be teaching the children - what happens at a baptism. We would love some volunteers to join us.
VISIT to the Parish centre Friday 16th October. This will be part one of our school STAR CHARTER (linking with the parish) we will be setting off at 10:15am and we’ll be coming back around 11am. We would love some volunteers to join us.
TRIP BLACKPOOL ZOO - On Friday November 20th Year 2 will be visiting Blackpool zoo. We’ll be going on a coach, taking part in a zoo keeper workshop and then exploring the zoo as scientists. The price for the trip is £23 and you can pay via parents pay. Becasue I’m taking the children away from the local environment I need you permission. Please pop on the form below to consent. Nearer the time I’ll add further details about the logistics of the day. I do need some volunteers to join me. We will be leavimng school at 9:45 and returning for around 3:00pm.
Have a wonderful weekend - God bless
Mrs Hotchkiss, Miss Foster and Mrs Hunter