Year 2

Jobs in Barnsley past and present 

Jobs in Barnsley past and present 

In Year 2 Attenborough, we can compare the jobs pf past and present and understand why some jobs no longer exist. We have been learning all about how children were able to work in coal mines, factories and on farms in the past and how terrible the conditions were...

Testing materials 

Testing materials 

Year 2 Attenborough understand why certain properties are important for objects to be useful. This week we tested materials to see if they were waterproof and suitable for Mrs Lavender's new coat!

History of Barnsley Landmarks

History of Barnsley Landmarks

Year 2 Attenborough have been learning about Barnsley landmarks past and present. We recognised the oldest building in Barnsley and worked together to discuss what is the same or different from the past.

Properties of materials 

Properties of materials 

Y2 Attenborough have got stuck into describing the properties of objects while on a hunt around our classroom. We know that some objects and be made of more than one material and therefore can have more than one property. We were particular interested in  transparent,...

Question 1- Judaism 

Question 1- Judaism 

This week Y2 Attenborough have been freeze framing sections of the story of David and Goliath. We worked together to retell this important story from The Torah; we shared our messages and feelings around this story with the class. [gallery type="rectangular"...

Question 1-  Christianity 

Question 1-  Christianity 

Y2 Attenborough have been retelling the story of Noah's Ark with their friends. We know that Noah had to show his trust for god for 40days and 40 nights. We also shared what other messages we thought were highlighted in this classic story. [gallery type="rectangular"...

Barnsley Coat of Arms 

Barnsley Coat of Arms 

Y2 Attenborough have been exploring the symbols and history behind the Barnsley coat of arms. We know why a glassblower and a miner are significant to Barnsley and what is the meaning behind the griffin. We then worked collaboratively to design a new coat of arms for...

Juxtaposition

Juxtaposition

Y2 Attenborough have continued their skills practice with learning how to join edges to create natural or straight finishes. They carefully created flowers inspired by the works of Georgia O'Keeffe...

L2 Dance

L2 Dance

We created a duet sequence based on our iron man similes. Can you spot our towering, electric, mountainous, shadowy moves?

Materials hunt…

Materials hunt…

To begin this term's learning, Y2 Attenborough explored inside and outside their classroom to find objects made from different materials. We also challenged ourselves to spot any objects made were made from 2 materials... [gallery type="rectangular"...