Year 2
Autumn 2 - update
To kick start our Science topic of Materials we have been investigating the different types of materials in our everyday world. We have been sorting and categorising materials based on their properties and are looking forward to performing some investigations to test the suitability of different materials.
Autumn 1
Year 2 have kick-started their History topic on Temple Newsam House by making their very own Tudor ruffs. We looked at fashion during Tudor times and noticed how they liked to wear collars made from fine lace. We made our collars by drawing patterns on paper and folding it carefully to create the effect of a ruff. We then paraded our ruffs, thinking carefully about how smartly a wealthy Tudor would have walked and moved.
We had a splendid time at Temple Newsam House on our school trip. We participated in an 'interactive timeline' of Temple Newsam House, including dressing up as some of the famous people who have owned the house! We looked closely at the outside of the house and the gardens. We also learned about what life would have been like in the house during Victorian times - both for the wealthy and for the servants!
It was a really fun day and all of the children were incredibly polite. The staff at Temple Newsam House were blown away by their knowledge and enthusiasm throughout the whole day.
Introduction from the Teachers
