W/B: Monday 3rd April 2023

Week 7

This Monday, Class 2 started Holy Week in St Helen's. Our assembly was on Palm Sunday and Class 2 beautiful retold the story from the Bible on the events of Palm Sunday then, retelling it as a conversation between a modern-day superstar and Jesus. We sang songs relating to Palm Sunday including the song Cloaks and Branches and said our own bidding prayers. 

Well done Class 2 on a beautiful assembly and thank you to Class 1 for assisting us with the singing!

Have a wonderful holiday and well deserved rest over the Easter break Class 2,

Miss Garratt 

W/B: Monday 27th March 2023

Week 6

On Monday,27th March 2023, Class 2 went on a school trip to Worsbrough Mill. We completed a pre-visit activity, the Mill Mouse workshop and a Nature Trail on our trip.

Pre-Visit Activity

Before our visit, Class 2 learnt about Worsbrough Mill and listened to the Mill Mouse story. They then created a poster for the mill, answering one of the following questions; What do we use to make flour? Which foods which can be made using flour?

The Mill Mouse Workshop

In our workshop, we explored the journey of grain to flour, following the story of The Mill Mouse. We watched a demonstration of a quern stone grinding wheat.

Class 2 took part in tour around the mill, exploring the key points in the process of making flour.  Then, we completed activities, to reinforce learning, including the opportunity to use the quern stone. 

Worsbrough Mill Nature Trail

The Old Mill has been dated back to 1625, making the mill nearly 400 years old. The whole area surrounding Worsbrough Mill was full of surprises, a place of natural beauty attracting many interesting birds and wonderful wildlife. We followed the path around the reservoir and spotted wildlife using binoculars, our nature trail worksheet and bird book.

Well done Class 2 on your beautiful behaviour and on the knowledge you have gained at Worsbrough Mill!

W/B: Monday 20th March 2023

Week 5

This Wednesday, Class 2 got the opportunity to take part in a Kickboxing Session!

Everyone greatly enjoyed the session. Class 2 learnt to persevere, have confidence in themselves and show respect to others whilst developing kick boxing skills and having lots of fun.

Well done to everyone in our Class 2 for taking part in our Kickboxing Session!

W/B: Monday 13th February 2023

Week 4

This Thursday afternoon, Class 2 continued to work on our Fruit and Vegetables Design and Technology topic.

We have previously identified different fruit and vegetables and grouped them, identifying fruits have seeds. Class 2 have tasted a variety of them and we have learnt about how they grow.

This week, Class 2 learnt the five a day song https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p011lbd4 and then we made our own smoothies using a variety of fruit and vegetables. We then had the opportunity to taste them!

Well done Class 2 on your fantastic Design and Technology work this half-term!

W/B: Monday 6th February 2023

Week 3

This Thursday, Class 2 continued our Animals including Humans topic in Science. 

Class 2 grouped animals into the categories Omnivore, Carnivore and Herbivore using animal cards which informed them what that animal eats. Following on from this task, the children made informative leaflets in their science books. 

Well done Class 2 Scientists!

W/B: Monday 27th February 2023

Week 2

This Friday, Moose the Newfoundland dog came into St Helen's school. We took part in an assembly learning all about him as an Audiology support dog and about his life-saving swimming course. 

Then Class 1 and 2 got the opportunity to have Moose as a reading buddy. 

Everyone has greatly enjoyed your visit Moose, thank you so much for visiting us and helping us with our learning!

Well done to Class 2 for your sensible behaviour and effort reading today!

W/B: Monday 20th February 2023

Week 1

This Thursday afternoon, Class 2 invited parents and carers to help us start our creative task of paper mache Chinese Lanterns and Globes.

This task helped Class 2 start our Geography topic with a bang.

Our topic this half-term is Comparing the UK to China: From London to Beijing.

Well done to all Class 2 for their hard-work this week and thank you to parents for your time and help during our Parent's Afternoon!