Celebrating Diwali

We have been learning about Diwali and this is how it began. The King's son Rama went to another country and met a princess called Seta and Rama and Seta got married. When Rama got home the King said Rama would become King on his death.   The King got angry and sent them away for 14 years. Rama and Seta were hungry, so Seta went to get some food but they got tricked and Seta was trapped, but did break free. After 14 years, Rama and Seta went home and everyone had their lights on to guard Rama and Seta’s way home. That is how Diwali became a festival to be celebrated.
Hindus light up divas and eat sweets, also girls wear colourful saris and they watch fireworks together.

By Jamila and Claudia

This week we been writing our own instructions for smoothies.They were so delicious that we thought we would write instructions so other people could make them too!

This week we are making smoothies because it is sports week and we are learning about being healthy in science. We are very excited about sports day on Thursday...we hope to see you there!!!

We have had an exciting few weeks learning all about pirates. The class have especially enjoyed making treasure maps and going on the pirate ship down in reception.

Space

This term we have learning about space and Earth!

We now know all the different planets int he Solar system, like Pluto, Uranus, Jupiter and Earth...

In class we painted and made our very own planets and wrote detailed reports about space and the planets.

Last week we had a fantastic week because an artist came in to help us make some wonderful sculptures. We have designed and made hot air balloons and areoplanes using sticks and special coloured paper. Have a look in the library for our wonderful models.

snow

We have really enjoyed the snow.

In year 2 we made a snowman and wote instructoins.

We also wrote snow poems using fantastic words.