Happy Holidays!

Hello Class 2 Parents,

I say it every year, but I'm sure that year passed by even faster than usual! 

Firstly, thank you so much for the cards and gifts I have received. They are very thoughtful  I really appreciate your kindness. 

We've had a fabulous year in Class 2. The children have been very busy and have worked incredibly hard. Some of this year's highlights include:

* The Nativity performance
* Learning about Ernest Shackleton 
* Designing and baking bread
* Visiting Northampton Museum
* Our trip to Salcey Forest
* The Rhino Olympics
* Creating a 5 metre long Nile crocodile
* The whole school Forensic Science day
* Creating a Maasai boma
* Having SO much time learning outdoors in the shade this summer
* World Book Day and the Alice in Wonderland dance workshop

(I'm sure there are more that I simply can't remember!)

We've spend this final week finishing off a few things. In our Mantle of the Expert story the children finally found the Enormous Crocodile. They went on to make some clay crocodiles complete with carriers, in the style of Kenyan soapstone souveniers. We also had a couple of days learning about money! Over the summer, please help your child to use small amounts of money to pay for things in shops - this is the absolutely best way to learn about money!

Your children have been fantastic this year - it's been a pleasure to teach them. 

Year 2 parents, I will miss your children hugely - they are such a happy, confident and chatty bunch, full of good ideas. They've been great company these past two years. 

Year 1 parents, it's been great working with you and getting to know your brilliant children. I look forward to teaching them (and working with you) again next year!

Whatever you get up to, I hope you have a good six weeks. 

See you in September!

Mrs Simpson  :0)

(photos are of the team finding The Enormous Crocodile, represented by Annabel).