Herons
Welcome to Herons’ class page!
You will find all of our news and homework organised by type on a handy one-stop page!
| Routines in Herons | Adults in Herons |
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| PE Outdoor — Tuesday | Miss Delph |
| PE Indoor — Friday | Mr Broadley |
| Spellings — Monday | Mrs Holgate |
Heron Class governor: Rob Fordyce
Book Bag Days are Monday, Wednesday and Friday. More information can be found in the front of the children’s reading diaries.
Homework
Your child will bring their homework home every Monday and should return it the following Monday. This will usually alternate between maths and English/grammar (SPAG). Homework may be used to support other areas of the curriculum too. We politely request that parents mark the work with their child so that any misconceptions can be addressed when returned to school. If they are struggling with any aspects please just write a note on the homework.
Spellings
Spellings will be tested each week on Monday and the new list will be given out following the weekly test. A spelling book will also be sent home with the spellings in.
Knowledge Organisers and Topic Homework Grid
KS1 Homework Grid- Local Geography Study - Summer 2ndKS1 Knowledge Organiser- Local Geography Study - Summer 2ndEnglish Knowledge Organiser Summer Year 2
Maths Knowledge Organiser Summer Year 2
Learn by Heart Facts-Maths Homework Y2 Summer
Science Knowledge Organiser - Plants
Class News
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Wednesday 17 June 2026 KS1 Trip to the Mosque KS1 spent the morning at a mosque in Bradford. We were met by Imam Jamal, who spoke to us about how Muslims perform Wudu (washing ritual-ablutions), the times of prayer, the positions of prayer, names of Allah and we had a tour of the mosque. We spent time outside looking at the minarets and the green dome. We learnt that the Imam stands under the dome so that everyone knows the direction of Mecca. Some children got to sit in the Imam’s chair and use his microphone. We finished our visit with a drink, a biscuit and a ride on a double decker bus.
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Wednesday 10 June 2026 Science - Plants - Year 2 Unit To begin our new Science unit, Herons completed a Unit Readiness activity to explore what they already know and revisit key concepts from their previous learning.
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Tuesday 9 June 2026 Maths Practical - Counting Up in Fractions The children worked together to explore halves, quarters and thirds, using resources to help them count and recognise fraction patterns.
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Monday 8 June 2026 English - Moon: Night-Time Around the World In our new English unit, we are exploring poetry through the book Moon: Nighttime Around the World. We loved reading the story and identifying the rhyming couplets within the poem.
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Friday 5 June 2026 Exit Point - We are what we eat To celebrate the end of our we are what we eat topic, the children made their own pizzas using the food preparation skills they have practised throughout the term. They confidently used tearing, snipping, cutting, and the bridge and claw methods to prepare their ingredients safely.
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Wednesday 20 May 2026 Where does food come from? This week, Herons have been learning about where our food comes from. We discovered that some foods come from plants, some come from animals, and some foods come from both plants and animals.
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Wednesday 20 May 2026 Where does food come from? This week, Herons have been learning about where our food comes from. We discovered that some foods come from plants, some come from animals, and some foods come from both plants and animals.
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Monday 18 May 2026 Year 2 Practical Maths - Fractions In Year 2, the children have been learning about fractions and how to find fractions of amounts. They explored halves, quarters and thirds through practical activities, developing their understanding that fractions are equal parts of a whole. The children enjoyed hands-on learning and took their maths outside, where they used sticks to create shapes and represent fractions. These engaging activities helped them visualise equal parts, work collaboratively, and build confidence in finding fractions of different quantities in a fun and meaningful way.
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Wednesday 6 May 2026 Summer Term - KS1 Muddy Puddles Day Today, the children enjoyed their summer term Muddy Puddles Day. Linked to our work in Science, the children enjoyed planting seeds and growing their own grass heads. They learnt about wind direction and looked at edible changes too (what happens to different foods when they are heated and cooled).
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Thursday 2 April 2026 Badger Maths - Draw a Picture In maths, our problem solving focus for this half-term is ‘Draw a Picture.' See our photos below, where we are practising this skill when answering different questions.
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Thursday 2 April 2026 Maths Practical- Odd and Even Numbers This week, the children explored odd and even numbers through a fun, hands-on maths activity. They enjoyed building numbers, spotting patterns, and sorting number and picture cards into odd and even groups.
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Friday 27 March 2026 Maths Practical - Adding, Subtracting and Giving Change Today the children took part in a fun “shop” activity to help them practise their money skills in a real-life context. They enjoyed buying and selling items, adding totals, subtracting amounts, and working out the correct change.
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Wednesday 25 March 2026 DT - Testing our designs
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Friday 20 March 2026 Maths - Money Practical Today in Herons, we started our maths lesson with a fun starter where the children looked at different amounts and matched the coins to the amount shown, helping to build their confidence with recognising coins. We then explored how to make the same amount using different coins, and it was lovely to see the children thinking carefully and sharing their ideas as they found different ways to make the same total. They all worked really hard—well done, everyone!
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Wednesday 18 March 2026 DT - Strengthening Techniques In DT this week, Herons have been exploring a range of different strengthening techniques, including rolling, folding, layering and using triangles. The children practised these skills before working together to combine their models and build a strong tower. Using their oracy skills, they discussed where to place the cylinders, how to fold the paper effectively and how triangles could be used to strengthen their structures further. We then tested our towers by placing mini dinosaurs on top—such a fun challenge! Everyone worked really hard practising the techniques we have been learning. Well done, Herons!
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Monday 16 March 2026 Maths Practical - Recognise and know the value of different coins In today's maths lesson, we focused on recognising and understanding the value of different coins through a practical activity. The children each picked a coin, discussed its value together, and then practised writing the amount, helping to reinforce their understanding. It was great to see them growing in confidence as they recognised coins and used both the pound (£) and pence (p) symbols correctly. Well done for your fantastic effort!
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Wednesday 11 March 2026 Oracy in DT ( Herons )-Entry Point This half term, our topic is 'Structures.' As our entry point, the children worked in teams to create their own towers using paper and masking tape. Following our talk rules, the children had to come to an agreement on the tower that they were going to make, take-turns, challenge respectfully and bring others into the discussion. The children worked hard to implement these key skills and created some very creative towers! Some were unstable and fell over easily. We will be working on strenghtening techniques over the coming weeks and will utilise these in our final build at the end of the topic. Great work Herons!!
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Sunday 8 March 2026 British Science Week Homework Grid
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Thursday 5 March 2026 Maths Shape Practical In maths, Herons have been exploring shape. We have been learning how to identify 2D shapes on the faces of 3D shapes and discussing the similarities and differences between 2D and 3D shapes. The children have also been looking at different ways to compare shapes and have practised sorting both 2D and 3D shapes using a range of properties.
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Tuesday 3 March 2026 Chicks 🐣 We throughly enjoyed having the chicks in class and making sure they were well cared for whilst they were with us.
