Welcome to Team GG
Meet the staff
Teacher: Miss Grayhurst
TA/Cover Supervisor: Miss Bates
TA: Mrs Akyel (Full time) and Mrs Jackson (Three days)
Extraordinary Explorer's Vision Statement
As a class we want to be the following;-
- Enthusiastic towards our learning
- Ask questions to help us understand
- Never give up when work is challenging
- Always try our best
- Support each other during learning
- Excellent behaviour
- Caring towards others
- Respect each other
- Listen to what others have to say
- Being determined in everything we do
Topics covered throughout the year
Autumn Term (with the focus of geography)
During the autumn term we will be exploring South America, where we will be finding out more about Colombia, the Amazon Rainforest as well as the special carnivals that take place. We will also be working with Mrs Fitchett on designing and making some amazing piece of art linked to our topic.
Spring Term (with the focus of history)
During the spring term we will be focusing on our history theme where we will be developing our knowledge of Stone Age and Iron Age. We will be finding our more about what life was like in the 'Stone Age' and how we know what it was like back then. We will also be going on a trip to Murton Park(that has been provisionally booked) to enhance our experience and learning about the pre history and how the Celts battled against the Romans. In order for this trip to take place, Team GG will be taking part in fund raising activities so that we can help reduce the costs of the trip.
Summer Term (with the focus of Science)
During the summer term we will be finding out more about life 'Under Water' and rock pools through our science theme. Through this topic we will be developing our knowledge on the habitats, what living organisms are there and how this environment is different to others . Last year we went to The Deep to develop our learning further and use this as a stimulus for our learning. The children absolutely enjoyed every minute there so hopefully this trip will take place again this year.
I am looking forward to the amazing time and learning that will be taking place this year as they are working incredibly hard and have a brilliant attitude towards learning.
During the autumn term we will be exploring South America, where we will be finding out more about Colombia, the Amazon Rainforest as well as the special carnivals that take place. We will also be working with Mrs Fitchett on designing and making some amazing piece of art linked to our topic.
Spring Term (with the focus of history)
During the spring term we will be focusing on our history theme where we will be developing our knowledge of Stone Age and Iron Age. We will be finding our more about what life was like in the 'Stone Age' and how we know what it was like back then. We will also be going on a trip to Murton Park(that has been provisionally booked) to enhance our experience and learning about the pre history and how the Celts battled against the Romans. In order for this trip to take place, Team GG will be taking part in fund raising activities so that we can help reduce the costs of the trip.
Summer Term (with the focus of Science)
During the summer term we will be finding out more about life 'Under Water' and rock pools through our science theme. Through this topic we will be developing our knowledge on the habitats, what living organisms are there and how this environment is different to others . Last year we went to The Deep to develop our learning further and use this as a stimulus for our learning. The children absolutely enjoyed every minute there so hopefully this trip will take place again this year.
I am looking forward to the amazing time and learning that will be taking place this year as they are working incredibly hard and have a brilliant attitude towards learning.
Parent Information
Please find below relevant information about Y2 and Y3. Please also find any other documents to help you support your child at home with their learning.
End of Year Expectations
Year 2 Expectations
| year_2_maths.docx |
| year_2_reading.docx |
| year_2_writing.docx |
Year 3 Expectations
| year_3_maths.docx |
| year_3_reading.docx |
| year_3_writing.docx |
Reading information
| ks1_reading_booklet.pub |
| ks2_reading_booklet.docx |
Spelling Booklet
Spellings will be on a Monday. New spellings will be set on the same day and will be either handed out on a Monday or Tuesday. Please ensure your child brings their red spelling folder to school every Monday ready to slot in their new set of spellings. These can be kept at home for the rest of the week to practise.
| spelling_booklet_updated_2018.docx |
Homework Booklet
Homework is set on a Friday and books need to be returned no later that Thursday of the following week so that the following set of homework can be stuck in.
| gg_class_homework_booklet.pub |
Tuck Shop
Tuck shop for Team GG is on a Wednesday.
PE
When is PE?
PE is on a Tuesday and Wednesday. Please note that Team GG has set PE days. However, due to busy timetables and changes in weather conditions, these time may be flexible. We politely request that PE kits are brought to school on a Monday and taken home for washing on a Friday.
PE is on a Tuesday and Wednesday. Please note that Team GG has set PE days. However, due to busy timetables and changes in weather conditions, these time may be flexible. We politely request that PE kits are brought to school on a Monday and taken home for washing on a Friday.
What should be in their PE kit?
There should be a plain white t-shirt, black shorts or jogging bottoms (depending on the time of year) and trainers.
There should be a plain white t-shirt, black shorts or jogging bottoms (depending on the time of year) and trainers.
When do PE kits need to be in school?
PE kits need to be in school every Monday and taken home on Friday to be washed.
Swimming for Year 3
Swimming will be every Thursday afternoon during the Spring term. Dates and further information will be handed out closer to the time the lessons will begin.
When swimming starts
Please ensure your child has their swimming bag with them with their swimming costume/trunks and towel.
Each week your child will be developing and building on specific swimming skills taught by the swimming teachers. Once they have achieved an award, you will receive a swimming award slip that will inform you of their achievement. If you would like to purchase the certificate and badge then there will be a cost. As a school, we are only informing you of your child’s achievement. It is your choice as to whether you would like to buy the award. If you are interested then please could you send the money in an envelope with your child’s name and the label ‘badge’ on the day of swimming.
The swimming achievements of all children will be celebrated regardless of whether certificates have been purchased.
When swimming starts
Please ensure your child has their swimming bag with them with their swimming costume/trunks and towel.
Each week your child will be developing and building on specific swimming skills taught by the swimming teachers. Once they have achieved an award, you will receive a swimming award slip that will inform you of their achievement. If you would like to purchase the certificate and badge then there will be a cost. As a school, we are only informing you of your child’s achievement. It is your choice as to whether you would like to buy the award. If you are interested then please could you send the money in an envelope with your child’s name and the label ‘badge’ on the day of swimming.
The swimming achievements of all children will be celebrated regardless of whether certificates have been purchased.
Superb Seahorses 2016- 17
Topic of South America
Designing and Making Carnival T-shirts
As part of out topic, the children had the opportunity to research and design their own t-shirt based on what they found out about the costumes worn at a Carnival each year. They found out that they had to be bright, use different materials and each carnival had a different theme.
Sewing Carnival T-shirts
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After choosing their colours for tie dye, the children then used their sewing skills to attach different materials such as ribbon, beads and buttons on. This took great concentration and perseverance.
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Brazilian Cooking
As part of our topic, the children continued to develop their knowledge of living in South America. They worked together to find out about life in Brazil and one area the class decided to find out more about was the food they eat. They found a number of snacks, dishes and drinks to create during our cooking day.
Pão de queijo (Brazilian cheese bread)
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Açaí smoothie
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Chicken pastel
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Rabanada (Brazilian style French toast)
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Tareco (Brazilian coffee cookies)
What's that sound?
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The class chose which percussion instruments they wanted to play. Once they had decided from the shakers to the drums, they all watched a clip that showed an example of Samba music that might have once been played at a Carnival.
There were three main layers to the music that the children developed their knowledge and understanding on and that included;
There were three main layers to the music that the children developed their knowledge and understanding on and that included;
- the steady main beat(to keep everyone together)
- the rhythm
- the quick beat (played by the shakers.
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What's happening around the world today?
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The children have taken great interest in finding out about what is happening in the world around. They even enjoy having the opportunity to solve the puzzles in the newspapers, after they have completed their morning maths.
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Topic about the Stone Age to the Iron Age
Bronze Age roundhouse TASC morning
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Friday morning was a very productive busy morning for all the children in Team GG. They had the challenge task of making a 3D model of a Bronze Age roundhouse from the research they had carried out both at home and in school. They used the TASC wheel, the day before, to get ready themselves ready for the model making. They all should be so proud of themselves as they not only were able to create a 3D model, they displayed great perseverance, determination and excellent team working skills when they worked together in their chosen pairs or threes.
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Let's do it!
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Come and have a look at the final models at the end of the morning session.
February Maths Week
During maths week, Team GG have been working in their maths pairs to continue to apply their mathematical skills to solve statements. They were given a statement to investigate as a class and then they had to decide on what apparatus to us to show what it would look like. Then they recorded it before showing their working out. As a class they discussed the mathematical language linked to multiplication and division, including other facts and knowledge. For example doubles. Finally, when developing their skill of recording their written explanation, it was compared to the process of writing a recipe (as it breaks down the stages into smaller chunks). This has helped them to see the comparison and how to break down the steps to explaining how they got to the end answer.
What is that rock?
On the tables, the children had the opportunity to explore the different types of rocks after developing their knowledge of the three main rock groups; sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous. They could feel them, use magnify glasses to take a closer look before completing their predictions on which rock would be the strongest rock. The children worked well in the groups where they demonstrated good team working skills, asking questions and using the correct scientific words.
Special Celebrations
Cooking Pancakes!
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At the start of the week, the children developed their knowledge of what pancake day was and how it was an important time to a religious group called the Christians. The children could talk about pancake day in general as well as develop their own knowledge of the day also being known as Shrove Tuesday. The children could discuss and ask questions about this special event for Christians and how Shrove Tuesday leads into Lent.
As part of this the children also had the opportunity to work together in teams to follow the recipe to make pancake batter mixture, ready for Mrs Jackson and Miss Grayhurst to make the scrumptious pancakes for the children. Whilst they were being cooked, the children had to think about the powerful verbs that they used during the preparation of the mixture to record down. This list was used later on in the day (to help them develop their understanding of tense and present perfect and simple past tense in the whole class, group and independent writing). Once the Pancakes had been made Miss Mc Sporran and Mrs Stevens handed out the plates for the children could select up to four different toppings They had a choice of fresh fruit, two different syrups as well as the tasty lemon and freshly squeezed orange juice. |
World Book Day 2017
What book did we explore?
Enter if you dare through Gilbert's jaws!! Team GG studied the book Gilbert in the Deep, where they explored the characters and created descriptions through the use of paragraphs.
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Buddy reading with reception
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As part of World Book Day, the children went down to spend some quality time reading to the children in Miss Clementson's class. They thoroughly enjoyed reading the books the children in the reception class chose where they demonstrated increasing confidence in interacting with the younger children, demonstrating positive behaviour as well as modelling excellent reading skills.
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Topic about Romans invading Britain
Trip to Murton Park
To kick start our topic on Romans, Team GG went on a trip to Murton Park at York. It was an action packed day where the children were exceptionally behaved. Well done Team GG, you all listened well and demonstrated excellent team skills.
Throughout the day, the children took on their new role of being Roman foot soldiers. They took part in a variety of activities including developing their skill of writing in Latin, reading Roman Numerals as well as practising marching, weapon training and battling against the enemy using the tortoise formation.
Throughout the day, the children took on their new role of being Roman foot soldiers. They took part in a variety of activities including developing their skill of writing in Latin, reading Roman Numerals as well as practising marching, weapon training and battling against the enemy using the tortoise formation.
Making Roman Oil Lamps
Signing their contract to join the Roman Army (in Latin)
Marching Formation
Weapon Training
Designing and making Roman Shields
The children used their knowledge to design and make their own Roman Shield. They had examples to explore to enable them to design the Roman Shield with appropriate detail.
What time is it Centurion?
Cricket Coaching
During the spring term the children have had the opportunity to develop their skills of cricket. So far they have developed the following skills...
Overarm bowling
Batting the balls from stationary
Fielding skills of over arm, under arm and catching the ball
Topic about Habitats and Under the Sea
Trip to The Deep
The children had an amazing time at The Deep where the children took part in a workshop to develop their knowledge and understanding of the Coral Reef. After the workshop, the children had the opportunity to explore the different zones and complete observational drawings.
The children were a credit to both school and parents as their behaviour was impeccable. What super stars they all are.
The children were a credit to both school and parents as their behaviour was impeccable. What super stars they all are.
Exploring the Coral Reef Workshop
Exploring the different zones
Observational drawings
Research and model making
After the trip to The Deep, the children had the challenge of developing their knowledge of the different zones below the surface of the water. Once they chose their zone, they carried out the research through the use of books and the IPad. From this research, their paired up and selected their sea creature to design and make through the use of chunk modelling.
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Interfaith Week
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During Interfaith week, Team GG have been developing their knowledge and understanding of the religion Hinduism. Throughout the week they have taken part in the following;
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Designing Rangoli patterns
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Practising the step to Jai Ho dance
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Sports Day
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The children took part in KS2 sports day on Monday afternoon where they had chosen which event they wanted to be involved in. They all should be very proud of their achievements as they worked well as a team.
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Mastery in maths
The children worked in mixed ability pairs to prove if the mathematical statement was correct. First they had to understand fractions and division and how to use the equipment to show their working out. During the lesson, the children continued to amaze the staff with their knowledge. use of the correct mathematical vocabulary, modelling the calculations and being able to explain how they found the answer to be true or false.