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Year 2
We began the year with our topic Brainwave,
which took us to Millfield School where we had
the unique opportunity to dissect a sheep’s brain.
It was a fascinating experience that truly brought 04
our learning about the brain and how it functions
to life. The children were curious, brave, and full of
thoughtful questions.

Our topic Journeys from A to B led us on further
explorations. We visited Weymouth Beach, where
we learned about coastal features and how people
have travelled across seas throughout history.
Later, we explored the Fleet Air Arm Museum,
where we stood in awe beneath the wings of real
aircraft and discovered the history of aviation and
the many ways it has changed how people move
around the world.
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In our Religious Education lessons, we learned
about different places of worship, including visits As the year drew to a close, we visited Noah’s 01 Dressing up for World
to a Jewish Synagogue and Wedmore Church. Ark Zoo Farm, where we spent the day exploring Book Day
These experiences deepened our understanding and observing a wide variety of animals. This visit 02 Building model play parks
of faith and tradition and encouraged respectful supported our learning on living things and their 03 Music practice
04 School trip to Weymouth
curiosity and reflection among the children. habitats and gave us the chance to see many Beach
wonderful creatures up close. 05 Making paper cup
Our science topic Push Me, Pull Me was brought characters
to life through an exciting visit to We The Curious. We concluded the year with our spectacular
There, we engaged with interactive exhibits production, Pirates vs Mermaids. Through a story
that allowed us to explore the forces of pushes filled with mischief, teamwork, and friendship,
and pulls in a fun and meaningful way. It was a the children brought to life the adventures of
wonderful opportunity to connect our classroom swashbuckling pirates and magical mermaids.
learning to real-world experiences. Their hard work, enthusiasm, and confidence on
stage made it a performance to remember.
A memorable highlight of the spring term was our
Mother’s Day Assembly. With pride and joy, we
took to the stage to celebrate our mothers, sharing
heartfelt messages and songs. Our entertaining
gameshow quiz—complete with buzzers—was a
favourite and provided a fun way for us to share
just how much we know and love about the special
women in our lives.

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