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  • Friday 22nd May

    Published 23/05/26, by Becky Bartram

    We have thoroughly enjoyed a range of activities this week in Science Week, spending time in the Secret Garden planting, being inspired by Planet Earth and David Attenborough and exploring Amazon Rainforest animals. We enjoyed a scavenger hunt that explored the animals that live in each layer of the rainforest from the forest floor with jaguars and tapir to the emergent layer with harpy eagles and macaws. We then created posters to raise awareness of the endangered animals who live in this habitat. On Thursday Year 6 hosted the Science Fair and we all enjoyed participating in the experiments.

     

    In Maths, we explored 3D shape, naming and counting faces, edges and vertices, then sorting to find similarities and differences. We also revisited telling the time. This particular area needs support at home.  Please can you practice reading the time to the nearest 5 minutes to help the children become more confident and accurate.

    In English, we wrote some highly successful mystery stories and worked hard to apply the skills from our toolkit, with excellent results. The class showed creativity, focus, and strong writing ability throughout.

    Foundation Subject Highlights:

    RE: we welcomed Shaheen, who spoke to us about her Muslim faith, with a particular focus on Ramadan and Eid. The class asked thoughtful questions and showed a clear understanding of what they had learnt.

    Music:  we learnt two new pieces and enjoyed developing our performance skills.

    PSHE: we discussed hygiene and in particular how to look after our teeth.

    Art: we nearly completed our Tingatinga animal heads - we will post pictures after half term when we've added our final embellishments.

     

    Class Trip

    Please can we remind you to sign up for our trip to Hampton Court Palace, taking place on Thursday 11th June. We also need some more parent helpers where possible, please. It should be a great day out and we've ordered the sunshine to counteract the rainy trips in February! 

    Home Learning

    Please continue to support your child to read 5 times a week. Most of the children have achieved their badges and are close to receiving the Headteacher award for reading which is fantastic.

     

    Dates for Week 7

    Tuesday 2nd June - children back in school

    Tuesday 2nd June  - am - Year 6 - Outdoor Adventurous Activities at York House

    Thursday 11th June - Year 2 - Hampton Court Palace 

    Tuesday 23rd June - 9:00 - 10:15 - Year 2 Parent/Child workshop: How we teach Maths at St Mary's

     

    Emails sent this week

    St Mary's Africa donations

     

    We hope you have a wonderful half-term.

    See you all on Tuesday 2nd June.

    Mrs Bartram and Mrs Lee

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  • Friday 15th May

    Published 16/05/26, by Becky Bartram

    This week we have completed our Maths unit on money. Next week, we will be exploring 3D shape as well as revisiting telling the time. Please keep supporting your child by counting in 2s, 5s and 10s; making 10 and 20 using number bonds and helping them to read /make the time in 5 minute intervals. 

    In English we have had a really successful week of 'Boxing and hugging' the text - sticking closely to the original text and practising using the tools in the toolkit. We had some fabulous writing from the class. Next week, the class will write their own unique mystery stories. We are looking forward to that!

     

    Foundation subject learning:

    Geography: we compared Lagos and Rickmansworth, focusing on similarities and differences

    Music: the note D! Now we know 2 note names and positions

    PE: the techniques of great jumping!

    Science: exploring plant habitats in different regions of the world - desert, tropical, temperate and ocean

    Art: Finished creating our relief animal heads and began exploring patterns to embellish them

    Next week in RE, we are looking forward to welcoming a visitor to tell us all about Ramadan and Eid. 

     

    The class enjoyed a fantastic cricket workshop where they explored how to bat, run between wickets and field.

    Next week is STEM week, where the children will enjoy activities inspired by David Attenborough.

    Show and Tell:

    Savannah, Scarlett, Siddharth, Stella, Sylvie plus anyone else who has not had a turn but would like to share something with the class.

     

    Change Maker Project:

    It's the final weekend to complete a challenge to receive a coveted sticker!

    Emails sent this week

    Summer Charity Music Concert – Friday 3rd July

    Choir next week will be Thursday morning

    Dates for next week

    Themed Week – STEM Week (inspired by the life and work of David Attenborough)

    Monday 18th May – pm - RE visitor to see Years 2 & 5

    Tuesday 19th May - 14:00 - 15:00 - RSE Parent meeting

    Tuesday 19th May - 15:00 - 15:45 - Parent Book Look

    Wishing you all a wonderful weekend.

    Mrs Lee and Mrs Bartram

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  • Friday 8th May

    Published 08/05/26, by Becky Bartram

    Although it has been shorter than usual, we have packed in a huge amount of learning this week:) Highlights have included: some brilliant short-burst writing using the conjunction 'but' as well as apostrophes, learning to play a short piece on the glockenspiels and observing the results of our science experiment on factors affecting plant growth.

    In Maths, we have continued to explore our unit on money, which we will be concluding next week. Please continue to support your child's learning by using coins (even play coins) at home to embed concepts of finding the right amount, comparing amounts of money and which coins/notes we use in our monetary system in England. Next week we will be focusing on making £1, finding change and 2-step worded problems. 

    In English, we have focused on these tools: how to use an apostrophe to show possession, how to use the conjunction 'but', and how to write a Power of 3 in a different context. Next week, we will write a story following our model text.

    Music: learning to play the note C and playing a short piece

    RE: what Ramadan means to most Muslims 

    Art: Creating cardboard relief animal heads

    Science: exploring the results of our investigation into what plants need to grow well.

    Show and Tell: Mia, Niven, Norah, Phoenix, Reggie

    Library: we will change books in the Library next Wednesday so please do encourage your child to bring their Library book in and get ready to have something fresh to read.

    Change Maker Project: we have had many children bring in their Change Maker Project activity. There is still plenty of time for your child to complete one of the 4 challenges to help them focus and reflect on becoming more courageous.

    Next week, PE will be on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (SSP visiting on Thursday morning for TriGolf)

    Home Learning:

    Please continue to read 5 times each week and sign the Reading Record book and put CEW into sentences

    Dates for next week:

    SATS Week for Year 6

    Thursday 14th May - 13:45 - Parent Rep meeting

    Thursday 14th May – Reception to Year 4 - Rapid Fire Cricket workshop throughout the day - School Sports Partnership

    Friday 15th May – Mrs Rayburn’s final day before starting maternity leave

    Emails sent this week:

    Hampton Court Palace

    Corrugated Card

    School Sports Partnership Stay Active Session

    We hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

    Mrs Lee and Mrs Bartram

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  • Friday 1st May

    Published 01/05/26, by Becky Bartram

    We've had another busy week in year 2.  In English this week we have practised using the next 2 tools in our toolkit: words with suffix endings (in particular 'ful' and 'ly') and writing 'What?!' sentences. We have shown skill in using a greater vocabulary and in crafting sentences. Well done Year 2! Next week we will look at apostrophes to show possession and complete learning the model text.

     

    In Maths, we have worked hard to understand the value of coins, pounds, notes and pence. Next week we will look at making the same amount in different ways, comparing values and answering simple money word problems. Please keep practising how to tell the time with your child - minutes past and minutes to, in increments of 5. 

     

    Foundation subject learning:

    Geography: the physical features of Lagos, Nigeria

    Music: basic skills as we learn to play the glockenspiel

    PE: how to dodge from an opposite team member

    RE: stories of compassion for people and animals from the Qu'ran

    Science: creating the life cycle of a flowering plant

    Art: pencil drawings of African animals

    PSHE: vaccines and the importance of good hygiene

    Show and Tell for Wednesday 6th May: Jay, Jenson, Maeve, Matthew, Margot, Mia

    Home Learning: read and sign the Reading Record book 5 times and learn spellings and put them into sentences. 

    Last week we introduced the next Change Maker Project activities. Please do support your child to work on one activity at home, from our value of COURAGE.

    Dates for next week

    Monday 4th May - Bank Holiday - no school

    Thursday 7th May - school hall is being used as a Polling Station - Breakfast and after-school Club - please use the ramp entry near the Year 3 & 5 classroom.

    Emails sent this week

     

    Tempest letter for class photo ordering 

    Canal festival 

    School crossing patrol vacancy

    Have a wonderful long weekend.

    Mrs Lee and Mrs Bartram

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  • Friday 24th April

    Published 24/04/26, by Becky Bartram

    It has been a wonderfully sunny end to the week and the class have loved playing outdoors building dens and being back in the sandpit!

    In Maths this week we completed our unit on time. The class worked very hard to read and draw the time of minutes past and to, in intervals of 5 minutes. Having assessed their understanding, we will send home on Monday a summary of what they need to learn next to secure their understanding of time concepts in year 2. Please can you continue to practice these skills at home as reading and telling the time is a difficult topic for many children to master. If your child does not have a sheet, that means they were confident with the concepts learnt.

    Next week, we will be starting a new unit on money, specifically coins and notes, finding totals of notes and coins, finding change from £1, learning to write £ and p. Please support your child by showing them coins and notes if possible.

     

    In English, we began learning our new text 'The Tunnel' with a revisit of the tools - 2A phrases and Power of 3. Next week, we will be practising using adverbs.

     

    In foundation subjects:

    Geography: we plotted Nigeria and Lagos on maps, and began to learn about this mega-city

    History: as our final step we learnt how London began to change after the Great Fire

    RE: we learnt an Islamic story with a message of compassion

    Science: we learnt about the differences between seeds and bulbs - children will bring home a sunflower seed and iris bulb today to plant and monitor at home. Please can you support them with this if possible.

    Art: we learnt about Tingatinga art and made drawings in this style

    PSHE: we discussed making choices and understanding that adults make choices to keep us healthy and safe

    Change Maker Project:

    We have explored the 4 activities and encouraged your child to select an activity and work on it at home, all focused around our current value of 'COURAGE'.

    Home Learning

    Please continue to read and sign the Reading Record book 5 times each week and write the spellings into sentences.

    Dates for next week:

    Friday 1st May - afterschool - Bake Sale

    Emails sent this week:

    Tempest photography

     

    We hope you enjoy the sunshine. Have a lovely weekend

    Mrs Bartram and Mrs Lee

     

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  • Friday 17th April

    Published 17/04/26, by Becky Bartram

    It was lovely to welcome all of our brilliant Year 2s back to school on Wednesday:) We hope you all enjoyed a refreshing Easter holiday. 

    In English this week, our focus has been on editing and publishing our diary recounts of the Great Fire of London. We edited for sense, correct punctuation and spelling, adding in 2A phrases and improving vocabulary choices. We had lots of good discussion about using synonyms wisely! Next week we will begin our next unit: a suspense story. 

    In Maths next week, we will continue to learn about reading and making the time. Monday's lesson will be a revision of: o'clock, half past, quarter past, quarter to, minutes past. Please support your child to be confident with these times, on an analogue clock.

    Foundation subject topics for Summer 1:

    Art: Tinga Tinga animals

    Geography: Lagos, Nigeria - comparing a contrasting location with Rickmansworth

    Music: Glockenspiel Fest! - learning to read the first notes of musical notation on the glockenspiels and chime bars

    PSHCE: Being my Best

    PE:  Jumping and dodging 

    RE: Islam - How do some Muslims show compassion?

    Science: Plants

    Show and Tell: (on Wednesday 22nd April)

    Alex, Amelia, Angelo, Apostolos, Betty, Beau

    Spellings:

    We did not send any spelling lists out this week - a gentle start back!

    Reading:

    Thank you for keeping the reading going over the holiday and a special well done to those who read at least 14 times over the 18 day holiday! We have given as a reward: 2 House points and an Above and Beyond sticker (the latter to come next week in Friday's Collective Worship). Please keep supporting your child with their reading - both listening to them read for accuracy and fluency, as well as asking them questions to build up their understanding.  It all makes such a positive difference to their reading, spelling and writing.

    Next week's dates:

    Enrichment Clubs start back

    Wednesday 22nd April - Class Photos (smart uniform)

    Emails sent this week:

    School Lunch reminder 

    Welcome back and newsletter link

    Summer Term Enrichment Clubs 

    Wishing you a sunny, relaxed weekend.

    Mrs Lee and Mrs Bartram

     

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  • 28th March

    Published 29/03/26, by Natasha Maxwell
    It has been a super week at school with a flurry of exciting and thought-provoking activities, including a visit from the NSPCC, making Easter biscuits, taking part in the Easter service and parading with our Easter bonnets! In amongst all of this, w
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  • Friday 20th March 2026

    Published 20/03/26, by Becky Bartram
    What a fantastic and busy week it has been in Year 2! The children have worked incredibly hard with assessments going well. We are looking forward to sharing your child’s data and targets with you at Parents’ Evening next week. In M
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  • Friday 13th March

    Published 13/03/26, by Becky Bartram
    We have had a fantastic week in Year 2, and the children have worked incredibly hard in all of their lessons. Their enthusiasm for learning has been wonderful to see, and we are so proud of the effort they are putting into their work across the curri
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  • 6th March

    Published 06/03/26, by Natasha Maxwell
    Year 2 has had a wonderfully busy and exciting Book Week! The children took part in a fantastic poetry session and even combined maths and magic during a fractions lesson where they created their very own Harry Potter–inspired potions. It
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  • 27th February 2026

    Published 27/02/26, by Natasha Maxwell
    We've had a fantastic start back at school and have launched into our new units of learning with enthusiasm and curiosity. Our week began with a visit from Mr Harrington from the Watford Schools Sports Partnership. He spoke to the childre
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  • 13th February

    Published 13/02/26, by Natasha Maxwell
    We have had a wonderful final week, completing many of our topics: In English, we have spent time focused on editing our own wishing tales, with brilliant results! In Geography, Miss Maguire held a 'Mastermind' competitio
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  • 6th February 2026

    Published 09/02/26, by Natasha Maxwell
    It has been a wonderful week for hands-on learning with 2 class trips in one week! Despite the rain, on Tuesday afternoon, Miss Maguire led us around Rickmansworth, reflecting on its geography and history, and it was brilliant to see the River Colne,
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  • 30th January

    Published 30/01/26, by Natasha Maxwell
    It has been another fabulous week in Year 2. We have been busy in maths practising division facts from the 2, 5 and 10 times table. Please continue practising these tables at home, as it really supports children’s fluency. Next week we will foc
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  • Friday 23rd January

    Published 23/01/26, by Natasha Maxwell
    We’ve had a fabulous week in Year 2  where we are always shining a light, despite the miserable weather outside. In English, we have continued to develop our writing skills, broadening our vocabulary to describe settings and using prep
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  • Friday 16th January

    Published 16/01/26, by Natasha Maxwell
    Despite the weather this week, we have had great fun in class exploring our new topics. In English, we were introduced to the remaining tools in our tool kit: prepositions, using our senses, the conjunctions 'but' and 'because', an
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  • Friday 9th January

    Published 09/01/26, by Natasha Maxwell
    Happy New Year! Welcome back to school and welcome to the Spring term! We have had a great 3 days back in class, and have already launched many of our new units of learning. In English this week we began to explore our new Wishing Tale text, abou
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  • 12th December

    Published 12/12/25, by Natasha Maxwell
    We hope you enjoyed our production of 'The Nativity'! The class were delighted to perform it to the school and to you. A huge well done to each and every one of them for being so fabulous! In class, aside from the Nativity we have worked h
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  • 5th December

    Published 05/12/25, by Natasha Maxwell
    Another busy yet productive week in Year 2, interlaced with Nativity songs and practises. We have paused each day to watch a section of the Christmas story read by a different staff member, then reflected on what we might learn from the cha
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  • 28th November

    Published 28/11/25, by Natasha Maxwell
    We have had an exciting week in Year 2 with daily rehearsals of our Nativity play:) We have been busy learning lines, putting actions to songs and working out interactions as we perform. Today we have sent home songs words for the ch
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