--- title: "Blog" url: "https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/index/tag:year-2/page:5" school: "Brookside Primary School" --- # Blog 24 Jun #### [Y2 - Geography](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-06-24-07-59-05-y2-geography) We are using maps to locate the Jurassic coast Knowledge: Locate coasts in the UK Skills: Identify physical features of a coast Vocab: coast, coastline, arch, stack, shoreline, beach [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1829.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-06-24-07-53-51-y2-position-and-direction) 24 Jun #### [Y2 - Position and Direction](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-06-24-07-53-51-y2-position-and-direction) We have been learning all about \|Position and Direction in maths using the Beebot Knowledge: to recognise full turns, half turns and quarter turns. Skills: to use the language of ":forwards, backwards, left and right" Vocab: as above [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1722.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-05-14-15-08-46-y2-online-safety) 14 May #### [Y2 - Online Safety](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-05-14-15-08-46-y2-online-safety) Year 2 have been looking at how to be kind online. They have explored different scenarios and discussed the importance of telling a responsible adult if they feel uncomfortable online. Knowledge: Recognise common uses of information technology beyond school. Skills: I can identify… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1142%5B1%5D.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-02-14-15-28-22-year-2-online-safety) 14 Feb #### [Year 2 Online Safety](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-02-14-15-28-22-year-2-online-safety) Today in our Online Safety lesson, we looked at whether certain websites were appropriate for children. Well done Year 2! Great work! [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1081.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-01-30-15-12-16-y2-whitby-park) 30 Jan #### [Y2 - Whitby Park](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-01-30-15-12-16-y2-whitby-park) Year 2 have had a lovely time at Whitby Park, flying kites. [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1008.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-01-23-15-49-55-y2-science) 23 Jan #### [Y2 - Science](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-01-23-15-49-55-y2-science) Year 2 have had lots of fun investigating how some foods can give us gassy stomachs! Knowledge: observing closely, using simple equipment Skills: predict what happens when investigating why some foods give us gas in our stomachs Vocab: gas, stomach, investigate, predict, healthy and… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0990(1).JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-01-23-07-56-36-y2-visit-from-the-reverend-dutton) 23 Jan #### [Y2 - Visit from the Reverend Dutton](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-01-23-07-56-36-y2-visit-from-the-reverend-dutton) Year 2 invited the Reverend Dutton to talk about the role of Jesus as a healer. The children listened to the story of Jairus from the Bible and learned why people followed Jesus and who his 12 disciples were. Knowledge: I can explain more about why people followed Jesus when he was on… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0979_-_Copy.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-01-18-08-03-26-year-2-mad-science-workshop) 18 Jan #### [Year 2 - Mad Science Workshop](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-01-18-08-03-26-year-2-mad-science-workshop) Year 2 have been inspired in a Mad Science workshop this week. They learned all about energy and how we can make chemical energy using a glow stick and water! [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0844.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-01-05-13-43-11-y2-art) 5 Jan #### [Y2- Art](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-01-05-13-43-11-y2-art) Year 2 are having great fun exploring how clay feels in their hands. They are rolling, cutting, smoothing, squeezing and pricking the clay to make a tile. ## Knowledge: - To use my hands as a tool to shape clay. ## Success criteria - I can flatten clay to make a smooth surface. - I can… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0824.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-01-05-08-11-10-y2-pshe) 5 Jan #### [Y2 - PSHE](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-01-05-08-11-10-y2-pshe) Year 2 have been exploring the concept of resilience and how it can help them overcome barriers in relationships and in their school work. Knowledge: - To identify strategies to help overcome barriers or manage difficult emotions - To develop a growth mindset Skills: - I can… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_7783%5B1%5D.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2023-12-15-10-02-55-christmas-nativity-play-2023) 15 Dec #### [Christmas Nativity Play 2023](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2023-12-15-10-02-55-christmas-nativity-play-2023) It was wonderful for Nursery, Reception, Y1 and Y2 children to share the Christmas story with our parents and families. Merry Christmas! 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