Year 2 - Great Fire of London Day

Today, Year 2 participated in an engaging and immersive learning day that allowed them to explore historical events hands-on. The children created a small-scale model of the city of London, which served as a tangible representation of the past. In addition, they crafted baker's hats and rat masks, further enriching their understanding of the historical context.

To conclude the day, students experienced a simulation of the rapid spread of fire by taking their model cities to the forest firepit and setting them ablaze. This dramatic demonstration provided a powerful visual and experiential understanding of the consequences of fire in history.

Madagascar Trip to the Fire Station!

Today, Madagascar class had an exciting visit to Harold Hill Fire Station as part of their History learning on The Great Fire of London. The trip was full of hands-on experiences that gave students a glimpse into modern firefighting, connecting it to the historical event they've been studying.

The children were thrilled to sit inside a real fire truck and learn about the advanced tools used today compared to the simple equipment from 1666.

A tour of the staffroom gave the children a look behind the scenes, but the highlight of the day was watching a firefighter come down the fireman’s pole—an exciting moment for everyone!

This visit brought history to life, and we thank the team at Harold Hill Fire Station for such a memorable experience!

Year 2 visit the Tower!

This week Year 2 had an amazing day out at the Tower of London furthering their historical knowledge.  Although, it was a very busy and a tiring day travelling on the train and visiting the Tower fun was had by all. The children were well behaved, polite and so attentive. Luckily, Tower Bridge was opening as we arrived and the children enjoyed seeing that. We also managed to see 'The Crown Jewels', The Armoury, The Beefeaters and the Ravens, as well as experiencing a fun packed workshop.  The workshop deepened our understanding of the Great Fire of London using role play in the White Tower. At times our lunches were at risk as the Ravens were very cheeky and even managed to steal some sandwiches!  We didn't mind as we know they are the guardians of the Tower. There was not a minute to spare in our heavy schedule! 

 Encourage your child to amaze you with the facts they have learnt.

   

The Great Fire of London.

Esther in Kenya class has made a terrific shoe box scene of The Great Fire of London which we are learning about in History. Esther has included Thomas Farriner's bakery which is where the fire started on Saturday 1st September 1666. 

Year 2 Black History Month

Year 2 had a brilliant time learning about and celebrating Black History Month.

We had a very special visitor join us to share her experiences of the Notting Hill Carnival, how it started and why it is such a huge celebration. We enjoyed dancing as if we were at the carnival and loved the whole celebration.

We enjoyed trying on the headdresses and then going back to class to make our own. We learnt about Claudia Jones and how the Notting Hill Carnival came to be.