Category: Year 2

Year 2 took part in Mr Manser’s treasure hunt today, whizzing round school finding the 9 clues in order to get their hands on the treasure! They then had a go at making their own treasure maps, before going out and burying their goodies!  

The Children in Year 2 have been embracing the outdoors and all things nature in their LEAF outdoor learning sessions. This session focused on Habitats. The children searched for signs of different animals and insects in their habitats. They had great fun spotting birds in the trees too.

Year 2 have been busy out and about around the school grounds hunting for signs and symbols. I wonder how many they managed to find? All of the children showed some fantastic writing and story telling skills in their English pieces about a trip to Atlantis – well done. To reinforce their place value learning,…

The Art department at Lyndhurst are in full swing with lots of exciting new projects taking shape. Year 2 have been learning all about the bold colours and shapes in Kandinsky’s works. Year 3 have been carefully cutting leather in readiness for their Tudor pouches. Continuing with the Tudor theme, Year 4 have been exploring…

L.E.A.F. this week has focused on the use of knots and being able to tie them. We focused on several simple knots to start with and worked as a team to tie reef knots (and in infamous granny knot!) as well as overhand and half stitches. The children made fishing rods, complete with natural bait,…

In drama this week year 2 created tableaux of different scenes. When ‘action’ was called they brought their scenes to life, and then froze them again. The children all worked together as an ensemble and showed some excellent teamwork.

We are back! Welcome to all our families and new starters. We are so pleased to welcome everyone back into school after a lovely summer break. We hope you are all well, had a wonderful summer and are refreshed in readiness for an amazing Autumn Term! Let’s go Lyndhurst! These class photos show that everyone…

In music this term, the year 1’s have had a go at conducting their own orchestra’s. Whilst listening to their favourite classical pieces the children really expressed themselves within the time and phrasing of the music with great delivery. Year 2’s have been enjoying listening to Beethoven’s 5th Symphony in Music this term. And then…

Year 1 & 2 enjoyed a fantastic day out at Marwell Zoo this week. The sun shone all day – all the children did so well in the heat. It was an action packed day as we made our way round to the various animal enclosures. We saw Tigers, Penguins, Rhino’s and Giraffes to name…

Lots of exciting projects in Art this week. Year 1 & 2 have begun their kite project, Year 3 have been exploring 3D scapes and architecture. Year 4 have put the finishing touches to their awesome Egyptian Death Masks – outstanding work! Year 6 have had great fun making designs for their very own board…