Today there was a huge fire at St Mary’s school!!

But don’t worry we had it all under control! The Year 2 topic about the Great Fire of London culminated in the burning of Pudding Lane today. The chidren had all brought in their amazing Tudor houses made at home. We then safely re-enacted the fire on the playground and what an experience it turned out to be for the children!

Some of their comments on the day:

That was the best day of my life! (John)

I felt like I was in The Great Fire of London! (Daisy)

My favourite bit was seening everyone’s houses burn, especially mine. (Tiyanna)

I loved it when there were only ashes left. (Love)

I loved the part when the ashes zoomed into the cloudy, blue sky. (Enoch)

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On Tuesday March 23^rd we made bread in our class. All the children were given ingredients to make a bread dough because we wanted to be just like Thomas Farriner, the baker who started The Great Fire of London. First, they had to weigh out the ingredients and mix them together in a bag. Then each child kneaded their dough inside the bag. The dough was taken home to be baked and shared with their families.

On Monday December 14^th, Issie, our school Chaplain, lead Year 2 in a retreat. We talked about the preparations you make for a journey and drew the items that Mary and Joseph would need in a rucksack. We then focused on how we prepare for Christmas and the coming of Jesus. In the afternoon, the children were introduced to the story of The Visitation and talked about how each of the people in the story would have felt-Mary, Elizabeth, Zachariah and Joseph.  They prepared short dramas about each of these people and their feelings. The day ended with the children preparing and taking part in a class Liturgy.

These are just a few examples of the displays on the walls in Year 2 at the moment. I’m sure you’ll agree, they are looking bright and colourful and covered in the children’s fantastic work.

During Black History Week, Year 2 learned all about the amazing Rosa Parks and the difference she made in America to racial equality. We also learned all about the brave nurse, Mary Seacole, who saved the lives of so many British soldiers in the Crimean War.

As part our first topic ‘What makes a hero?’ the children were asked to come to school dressed as Superheroes. It was a great way to celebrate the end of our History topic in which we had looked at real life heroes like Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole.

On Monday October 12^th, Issie, our school chaplain, joined us for a retreat. We reflected on Baptism and the signs and symbols that are associated with it. We wrote our sins on a star and then watched as they were washed away by the water in the bowl.