Killigrew Primary School Blog

  Year 2 - September This week, the blogging team have been to interview children in Year 2 Parakeets and Goldfinches. The children had lots to tell our blogging team about what they have been up to in their classrooms so far this term. In English, Year 2 have been learning about homophones in their spelling sessions, in particular, the words cell and sell, bare and bear in addition to their, there and they're. Theo has said his favourite lesson is guided reading because he reads a lot, can read fluently and enjoys the texts that are used in the lessons. The children have also been learning about a story about two trees which are in love, but they can't reach each other as they are too far away. Imogen has said that this was her favourite lesson this week because she was able to publish her piece of writing for display. In maths this week, Year 2 have been learning about their 10 times tables. They have also learnt about subtracting 1-digit and 2-digit numbers in word problems.

Year 3 - September Year 3 have had a busy few weeks back in school since the start of the Autumn term. Moving from KS1 into KS2 is a big step for our children: changing the building where their classroom is, being able to play in the junior playground and having a longer day to fit in all of the fabulous learning that is taking place! In English, Year 3 have watched a short film clip called 'Two Trees' and then wrote a story about it, showcasing all of their writing skills from Year 2. In addition, they have watched a short film clip about a cat and an alien - they used this to draw a picture plan and write a story. Benjamin said, "I'm really looking forward to learning more English in Year 3." As well as Kiko saying "In handwriting, we've been practising joins for letters such as l's and n's." In guided reading, Year 3 have been reading a text fixer about a text called Vulture Culture. They have borrowed books from the library and have been