Outdoor Learning – Our Local Beach

Our term 4 topic is “Sea and Seashore.”  P2’s 3 key questions are:

  1. What living things do we find at the seashore?
  2. Where in sea do different creatures live?
  3. Who keeps us safe at the seashore?

We started by remembering our road safety rules that we learned when we were the JRSO’s for the school in Term 2 as part of pupil leadership. We lead the walk to the beach safely. Today we were learning what we find on the seashore at the stoney beach, we were particularly interested in different shapes, patterns, sizes of shells and stones. We were trying to find Grotti Buckies but we did not have any luck today. Some of us were aware of litter on the beach and began to discuss with our peers and our teachers the impact of litter in the sea.

Pupil Voice:

“This is a nice shell, it has a straight pattern”

“This rock has a smiley face on it”

“Rubbish is not good for the beach, I have picked up plastic, I will put it in the bin”

“This is called a rock pool, my dad and me found a crab in one of these once”.

Meta-skills: When we got back to class we washed our sea treasures and will have them in our play provision. We discussed what meta-skills we were using. Children felt they were using their– Collaborating, Focusing, Leading, Curiosity skills.

Our Magical Week in Primary 2!

This week in Primary 2, we have been diving into the world of fairy tales! Our story of the week was Goldilocks and the Three Bears. We had lots of fun reading about Goldilocks and thinking about how she could have made better choices. As Kindness Officers, we wrote letters pretending to be Goldilocks, apologizing to the bears for eating their porridge, breaking Baby Bear’s chair, and sleeping in their beds! We talked about how being kind means thinking about how our actions affect others.

We also continued working on our 5+ facts and linking them to our interests—some of us even used Pokémon to make our facts more exciting! Did you know Pikachu’s tail looks different depending on whether it’s a boy or a girl? That was one of the cool facts we learned!

In writing, we practiced our uppercase and lowercase letters, making sure our letters were neat and clear. It’s been great to see everyone improving their handwriting!

There were lots of extra fun activities this week too! We had a visit from Childsmile, reminding us how to keep our teeth strong and healthy. We also got to play outside in the wildlife garden, exploring nature and enjoying the fresh air.

With Valentine’s Day coming up, we made beautiful Valentine’s cards for our families and friends. Some of us even got creative and started making our own stuffed toys using paper and pompoms—so fluffy and fun!

It’s been an exciting and creative week in Primary 2, and we can’t wait for more fairy tale adventures next week!

JRSO

Junior Road Safety Officers in Action: Promoting “Be Bright and Be Seen”

This term, our Primary 2 class has taken on the exciting role of Junior Road Safety Officers (JRSOs), exploring ways to stay safe on and near roads. The children have been enthusiastic participants in various engaging activities designed to teach them how to keep themselves and others safe. Here’s a snapshot of what we’ve been up to!


Creative Posters: Spreading the Message

Our budding artists turned into safety advocates during a poster-making session to promote the importance of being visible while near roads. Using bright highlighters, glitter, and bold designs, the children illustrated key messages, ensuring they would catch the eye of anyone passing by.

Here’s what some of the pupils had to say about their creations:

  • “Be bright and be seen!”
  • “You need to wear something bright so the cars can see you in the dark”

The finished posters are now proudly displayed around the classroom and will be shown at the school assembly next week.


Learning from the Lollipop Man

Our local lollipop man, Tony, visited the class to share his wisdom about staying safe on the roads. The children listened intently as he explained how he helps people cross roads safely and why it’s important to stop, look, and listen before crossing.


A Crossing Demonstration

The highlight of the afternoon was a practical demonstration where Tony showed the children exactly how to cross safely, emphasizing the importance of waiting for cars to stop before stepping onto the road.

After the demonstration, the pupils practiced crossing under supervision, confidently repeating key lessons:

  • “It’s safe to cross at a zebra crossing”
  • “You should not run on the road.”

Why JRSO Activities Matter

These activities are part of our wider road safety focus, helping our young learners develop lifelong skills and awareness about staying safe in different environments. By combining creative tasks, hands-on experiences, and expert advice, the children are not only learning but actively advocating for road safety within their community.

We’re proud of our Junior Road Safety Officers for their hard work and enthusiasm in promoting these important messages. Keep an eye out for their dazzling posters around school, and remember:
Be bright, be seen, and stay safe!

Metacognition skills: communicating, collaborating, leading, creativity, focusing

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