by Neil Daley | Jul 2, 2025 | Delaunay Class 2024/25, Learning Theme, Reading
To build on our learning about authors this half-term, the class went on an exciting trip to our local library—and what a brilliant time it was! We were thrilled to be joined by many of our lovely parents, who came along to share in the fun too. As soon as we arrived,...
by Neil Daley | Jul 2, 2025 | Curious, Delaunay Class 2024/25, Imaginative, Maths
Today, Delaunay used a number‑line to tell the time. The clock was transformed from a mysterious set of numbers on a circle on the wall into a familiar path of numbers and intervals. By building a 0–60 line with cubes then stretching it around into a circle, children...
by Neil Daley | Jun 27, 2025 | Delaunay Class 2024/25, English, Hokusai Class 2024/25, Learning Theme, Reading
Today, Year Two joined our friends from Year Three to share the stories we have been writing in English. A combination of the summer breeze and the shade from the trees kept us all cool as little voices proudly read tales of dragons, adventures, and magical forests....
by Neil Daley | Jun 25, 2025 | Computing, Delaunay Class 2024/25, English, Music, Tagore class 2024-2025
In our computing project today, Year Two students considered how music can reflect emotions. After reading a chapter from their recently-written stories, the children focused on understanding the core elements of music, such as beats, rhythm, tempo, and instruments....
by Neil Daley | Jun 25, 2025 | Articulate, articulation, Delaunay Class 2024/25, English, Oracy, Reading, Reflective, Resilient
This term in Year Two, we are learning about authors and the joy of creating imaginative stories. We are asking ourselves What makes a good story? and we are also exploring how to read with more expression. We’ve discovered that reading isn’t just about saying the...
