<![CDATA[Hawthorn Primary School Blog Feed - Year Two]]> https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk%2Fblog%2F%3Fpid%3D72%26amp%3Bnid%3D12 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:01:34 GMT Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:01:34 GMT <![CDATA[ We have been learning to tell the time: O'clock, half past, quater past and quarter to. ]]> https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=554

We have found this song on YouTube really helpful...

(5) Tell the TIME for Kids! (Quarter Past, Half Past, Quarter To) | Learning Time for Children - YouTube 

]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:01:34 GMT https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=554 <![CDATA[ Rights Respecting ]]> https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=553 We have been recapping our rights. 

   

  

]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:16:28 GMT https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=553 <![CDATA[ PE - Ball skills ]]> https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=551 Please enter an introduction for your blog post here.The children have been developing their ball skills, focusing on how to stop a ball effectively and how to perform a controlled dribble. They have practised applying these skills both independently and as part of a team, building their coordination, control and cooperation in a range of activities.

]]> Thu, 4 Jun 2026 18:59:46 GMT https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=551 <![CDATA[ Making a chair for Baby Bear ]]> https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=549 In this Design and Technology unit, the children explored how structures can be made strong, stiff and stable. They investigated different types of chairs and tested a range of materials to discover which were most suitable for supporting weight. The children learnt how shape, size and material choice affect the strength of a structure. Using their findings, they designed a chair for Baby Bear, considering how it would meet the design criteria. They then constructed their chairs using appropriate materials and joining techniques. Finally, the children tested and evaluated their finished products, identifying strengths and suggesting improvements for future designs.

]]> Sun, 7 Jun 2026 14:25:01 GMT https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=549 <![CDATA[ The Art of Animation - Summer 1 ]]> https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=547 In Computing this half-term, the children have been developing their understanding of animation techniques. Using the principle of onion skinning, they planned and created their own animations featuring the world's oceans and continents. This project enabled them to build key digital skills, including sequencing, editing and refining animations, while also reinforcing their prior learning in Geography from earlier in the year. The children demonstrated creativity and perseverance as they brought their ideas to life through animated presentations.

  

Once they had developed confidence with the software and animation techniques, the children designed and created their own sea creatures using JiT. They then applied the onion skinning technique to produce smooth animations, bringing their creatures to life as they swam through the oceans.

  

  

  

]]> Thu, 4 Jun 2026 18:41:43 GMT https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=547 <![CDATA[ Summer Term Newsletter - Y2 ]]> https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=525

]]> Wed, 6 May 2026 14:08:58 GMT https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=525 <![CDATA[ Home Learning - 07 05 26 ]]> https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=524 As school is closed to all pupils on Thursday 7th May, due to the school being a polling station, please find attached some learning you can do at home. If you wish download the work, please see the pdf files below:

]]> Wed, 6 May 2026 14:02:48 GMT https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=524 <![CDATA[ Internet Safety Workshop 13/03/26 ]]> https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=508 Today we were visited by Rupam Lal, from OpenView Education, to work with us on keeping ourselves safe online. We had such good fun and learnt lots of information about how to keep ourselves safe and what is ok to share. We are now Internet Safety Wizards!

   

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:29:29 GMT https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=508 <![CDATA[ NSPCC Number Day 2026​ ]]> https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=494 Y2 enjoyed Number Day 2026 by learning their 2, 5 and 10 times times table facts. They participated in the BBC's Number Blocks live lessons and played games where they had to use their knowledge of these tables to create their own number day monster.

]]> Sun, 8 Feb 2026 14:28:04 GMT https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=494 <![CDATA[ Learning at home... 05 02 26 ]]> https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=483 Here are some things to keep your brain working as you have to stay at home to do your learning today.

]]> Wed, 4 Feb 2026 18:21:14 GMT https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=483 <![CDATA[ So Many Feelings ]]> https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=471 We had a visit from Urban Devotion to explore our feelings. We talked about how all feelings are normal, even those which we don't like. The children discuss strategies to help them with the difficult feelings.

     

]]> Fri, 9 Jan 2026 14:17:12 GMT https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=471 <![CDATA[ Spring Term Overview in Y2 ]]> https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=470

]]> Fri, 9 Jan 2026 14:03:22 GMT https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=470 <![CDATA[ DT Parent Workshop ]]> https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=469  

]]> Fri, 9 Jan 2026 13:52:54 GMT https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=469 <![CDATA[ RAF Cosford ]]> https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=468 As part of our DT and History topics, we took the children to visit the planes, and other vehicles, at RAF Cosford. The children were able to look at, and identify, wheels and axles in real life. They were also about to see how aircraft have changed over time, seeing those made from wood, metal or even specially treated fabrics.

]]> Fri, 9 Jan 2026 14:01:08 GMT https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=468 <![CDATA[ Autumn 1 Newsletter ]]> https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=407 Here's what your child will be learning about this half-term:

]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:03:42 GMT https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=407 <![CDATA[ Year 2 (2025 - 2026) ]]> https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=406 We are all ready for a new, exciting chapter in your children's lives as they begin their learning journey in Year 2.

]]> Thu, 2 Oct 2025 16:13:50 GMT https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=406 <![CDATA[ Year 2 - information booklet for parents ]]> https://www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=72&nid=12&storyid=244 Welcome to the Year 2 page. Please see below the class information booklet which was shared during our 'Meet The Teacher' sessions before the end of last term.

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