Friday 13th July
Having visited Bristol Zoo, do you think the zoo animals should be kept in enclosures ? Argue for or against
You will use this completed piece of work for a class debate.
Please can you ensure that all homework is returned by Wednesday.
Thank you
Friday 6th July
The answer is 135 write down as many possible questions that equal 135
Use as may different operations as possible add, subtract, division and multiplication
e.g 100 + (7x5) =135
(50 x 2) + 30 + 5 = 135
Friday 15th June 2018
Make a table in your book and write down the names of 5 mammals, 5 birds, 5 reptiles and 5 Amphibians.
Write a brief outline describing the characteristics of each group
Reptiles are ....
Amphibians are .....
Friday 25th May 2018
In preparation for our next RE topic after half term consider the following:
Set out in a table - think of different rules that you know about (at home, school, club etc) Write about the consequences of following/breaking the rule.(Happy Hippos, Slithery Snakes and Curly Cat Groups)
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Zig Zag Zebra Group : Make a list of rules for a sport or club. Explain why these rules are to be followed.
Write about what you can do when you have hurt or upset someone. Ways of making a new start.
Give reasons why we as Christians make a new start after hurting someone.
Friday 18th May
Choose two zoo animals.
Draw a Venn diagram and write down similarities and differences between the two animals. Remember to consider what they need to live , where they live, what they look like, what they eat etc.
Practice learning your 4 times table.
Read your reading book.
Friday 11th May 2018
Personal Social Development Homework.
Draw a circle map showing the qualities of a good friend e.g. Helpful, kind , loyal, forgiving etc.
Then use your circle map to make a friendship recipe. Remember to use ordering words.
Friendship Recipe
E.g. First take a spoonful of love and stir into a bowl of kindness
Then pour in some fun and laughter
Next add two teaspoons one of trust and one of forgiveness etc.
Friday 5.05.18
You have all worked so hard preparing for the tests and during test week. I am so proud of you all.
This week draw or paint a picture of a zoo animal. See if you can locate on a map where your zoo animals originate from. Next week you can share your drawing with the class and show everybody on a map where we can find your animal.
Have a good weekend and well done to you all !!!
Friday 27th April
Choose one of the following pieces of writing
1. Choose two of the following animals an elephant, a giraffe , a monkey or a zebra and write a detailed description. Remember to use adjectives and adverbs in your writing.
Describe your animal in detail, describe where it lives, describe how it moves.
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2. Imagine that you are one of the animals at the zoo and give an account of what happens during your day. Remember to plan your work carefully.
Friday 20th April 2018
In preparation for the national tests practice sample questions.
See reading and maths papers below.
Friday 29th March.
In preparation for our summer term topic 'Mini Zoo'. Choose a zoo animal and make a model.
Choose a zoo animal and find out as much information as you can about your animal e.g. What it looks like, Where it lives, what it eats and any other interesting facts.
The year 2 class assembly has now been moved from 12th June to 3rd July 3 pm. Thank you
Friday 23rd March
Homework
Learn parts for Monday's class assembly.
Read reading book and write about what you enjoyed about the story.
Maths ; Learn 3 and 4 times table.
Friday 9th March 2018
Record as many different ways of making totals to £2 using coin values.
e.g. 50p+50p+50p+20p+ 20p +10p =£2
Give change from £2 if I spend:
£1
£!.50
£1.25
80p
50p
65p
20p
£1.75
Half Term Homework Friday 16th February
St David's Day Competition.
All children are encouraged to cook something at home that is traditionally Welsh.
There will be a first second and third prize awarded in each class!
Please bring your entries in by Monday 27th February at the latest.
Please also ensure that the containers’ in which food is brought in is placed in a container with your child’s name and class clearly indicated.
St David’s Day Competition Foundation Phase
Draw a Welsh lady and label using any media – use IT skills to research.
Learn speaking parts for St. David’s Day class item. The words have been sent home.
Homework
Friday 9th February 2018
This week the children have been assigned Mathletics tasks to work through - results will come directly back to me. It is important that the children use the "learn" part of Mathletics, as well as the "play".
Passwords will be found inside your child's homework book
Reading book
Revisit and learn Welsh Phrases - words and phrases have been sent home.
Pwy wyt ti?
Sut wyt ti?
Beth sy’n bod?
Sut mae’r tywydd heddiw?
Ydy hi’n bwrw glaw?
Faint ydy dy oed di?
Ble rwyt ti’n byw?
Pa liw ydy hwn?
Pa siâp ydy hwn?
Sawl... sy’ yma?
Wyt ti’n hoffi...?
Beth wyt ti eisiau?
Wyt ti eisiau...?
Beth wyt ti’n wisgo?
Wyt ti’n gwisgo...?
Beth mae... yn wisgo?
Friday 2nd February 2018
Our first RE topic this term is 'BOOKS'.
Choose a bible story. Read the story then retell the story in your own words. Draw a picture to accompany your story.
Curly Cats - Learn 4 times table
1x4= 4
2X4=8
3x4=12
Happy Hippo and Slithery Snakes - revisit and Learn 2, 5 and 10 times table
Zig Zag Zebras - learn 2, 5 and 10 times table
SPELLINGS see list provided previously.
Friday 26th January.
Choose a country of your choice and write a short poem.
Spellings.
See attached lists
Maths Reasoning problem - Division
Please see attachments below.
Friday 19th January 2018
Please find attached maths Reasoning problems. Please complete in Homework book.
Read reading book and write about what you enjoyed about the book.
Spellings - Week 2 see attached.
Friday 12th January 2018
Maths
Practicing counting in 2’s, 5’s and 10’s from different starting points using numbers to 100
Choose numbers and write in your homework book
E.g. counting in tens 59, 69, 79, 89. 99
Counting in twos 36, 38, 40
Counting in fives 72, 77, 82
Curly Cat group - also include counting in 4's
Spellings
Please see spellings attached for each group. The children know which group they are in.
Model
Using boxes and junk make a model of a famous landmark of you choice e.g. Eiffel tower, leaning Tower of Pisa, Taj Mahal,Big Ben, Statue of Liberty etc. The models will be used to support learning in class e.g. Oracy (children report back to peers on how they made their model, instruction writing, measuring and comparing models,, locating landmarks on maps etc.
If models could please be in school by Monday 29th January. Thank you
Friday 22nd December
Our Spring term topic is 'The Big Wide World'.During this topic the children will explore many different countries.
HOMEWORK
Choose a country and write a fact file using the following sub headings:
Write factual information about the following:
If Homework could please be handed in by Thursday 11th January. Thank you
Using boxes and junk make a model of a famous landmark of you choice e.g. Eiffel tower, leaning Tower of Pisa, Taj Mahal, Big Ben, Statue of Liberty etc. The models will be used to support learning in class e.g. Oracy (children report back to peers on how they made their model, instruction writing, measuring and comparing models,, locating landmarks on maps etc.
If models could please be in school by Monday 29th January. Thank you
Homework Friday 15th December
Write a story titled 'An unforgettable day'
Remember to include a beginning, middle and end to the story. Try and be imaginative and use as many adjectives as possible.
Remember to use capital letters and full stops.
HOMEWORK 8.12.17
ACTIVITY
Science
"The school nurse has asked if you can produce a leaflet explaining to the children and parents of the school the importance of a balanced diet and what we need to keep our bodies fit and healthy.
Produce a leaflet to show the 5 different groups of foods needed for a balanced diet. Name each group and give examples. Use the folded paper provided in your homework bags.
Explain why we these groups of foods are important as part of our balanced diet.
Provide any other useful information to explain how we can keep fit and healthy."
Please practice learning your lines for the Christmas Nativity.
HOMEWORK 1.12.17
As a follow up to this weeks lesson write a conversation for three people about a trip that they are planning together ?
Remember to take a new line for each person speaking
Remember to set the scene.
Read - reading book and write a book review.
Please continue to learn lines for Christmas Nativity.
If Homework can please be returned on Thursday. Thank you
Homework 24.11.17
Write a list to show how we prepare for a birthday celebration
1. Send out party invitations
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Find out 3 facts about Advent. e.g When advent starts and how long it lasts, what the word Advent means..
Parts have been allocated for the Christmas Nativity. This week practice learning your words.
If your are a narrator there is no need to learn your lines just practice reading your part.
The songs to the Nativity are attached to last weeks homework.
Thank you
Homework 17.11.17
Please continue to learn Welsh Phrases.
Practice reading parts for Thursday's Prayer Service
Write a prayer on the special sheet that you have been provided with.
Write a draft copy first before writing onto the special sheet.
As discussed in class think carefully about the opening to your prayer and your special intentions.
You may like to write a thank you prayer, a sorrow prayer, a prayer for a special intention.
Can you please bring your prayers in on Monday 20th November.
The rest of your home work you can return to school on Thursday. (Reading book and book review)
Thank you
Songs for Christmas Nativity have also been attached. Acting parts will be given out soon.
Homework 10.11.17
Continue to learn Welsh phrases.
As a follow up to this weeks diary writing write a diary entry for a Firefighter.
Pretend that you are a fire fighter. Give an account of what may have happened during your busy day.
Try and be creative and use description in your account.
Think carefully about the role of a firefighter and what the job involves.
Homework 27.10.17
Make a modal fire engine out of junk.
Read reading book and answer the questions at the back of the book.
Liliac reading books - retell the story/ information in your own words.
Practice asking and answering Welsh questions over the next two weeks : Please find answers to these questions in the attached document below 'Welsh questions and Answers year 2 homework.
Pwy wyt ti?
Sut wyt ti?
Beth sy’n bod?
Sut mae’r tywydd heddiw?
Ydy hi’n bwrw glaw?
Faint ydy dy oed di?
Ble rwyt ti’n byw?
Pa liw ydy hwn?
Pa siâp ydy hwn?
Sawl... sy’ yma?
Wyt ti’n hoffi...?
Beth wyt ti eisiau?
Wyt ti eisiau...?
Beth wyt ti’n wisgo?
Wyt ti’n gwisgo...?
Beth mae... yn wisgo?
Homework 20.10.17
Maths Homework
Curly Cat Group
How many different ways can you make totals to £2
e.g. 50p+50p+50p+50p= £2
20p+20p+10p+ 50p + £1 =£2
Happy Hippos, Slithery Snakes, Zig Zag Zebras
How many different ways can you make totals to £1
e.g. 50p+50p= £1
Reading
Read reading book and answer the questions at the back of the book in full sentences
Liliac book Readers - Write about what you enjoyed or disliked about the story
Homework 13.10.17
Remember the layout of your letter use the school address at the top of your letter.
In your letter include what you enjoyed during your visit.
Lilliac book Readers write about what you enjoyed about the story.
Spellings
Please return Homework by Thursday 19th October
Homework 6.10.17
Write five interesting facts about what you have learnt from your visit to the
Gwalia Stores St.Fagan's.
Spelling 6.10.17
Days of the Week
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Reading - Read reading book and answer questions about the text to be found at the back of the book.