Class 2
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Class 2 〰️
Imagine stepping into Class 2 – a vibrant space brimming with creativity, energy, and engagement. It’s a place where 10 to 12 year olds explore their interests. As you enter, you’ll witness kids enthusiastically running their own projects, from Lego building to crafting flip-books and writing stories, and everything you can imagine in between. The room is alive with discussions on both profound and lighthearted topics, accompanied by teacher-facilitated sessions we fondly call lessons. In this dynamic environment, there’s a diverse range of activities to cater to every interest and skill level. We strive to provide opportunities for everyone to develop their academic skills and challenge themselves.
Our Science projects are always hands-on adventures. This term we explored Chemical reactions and matter; and Weather, climate, and water cycling. Students not only grasp the concepts but also cultivate a scientific attitude—asking questions about the world around them, and investigating even phenomena that seem obvious. A highlight of the term was a field trip to watch the Ministry of Science Show, a success we plan to repeat next term with a new group of students.
And this is just a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Class 2. Only those who experience it first hand truly understand the diverse group we are and the myriad opportunities that unfold within these walls. Our menu of activities is vast, allowing everyone to pursue their passions and make the most of their time in Class 2.
Literacy is woven into all aspects of our lessons and projects, with some sessions focusing specifically on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This term, our literacy-based lessons delved into current events, incorporating social studies through a News Club where we discussed the weekly FYI News Show from Sky Kids. Our Breaking News sessions involved reading news reports, encouraging students to extract facts, deduce and infer information, and analyse language and its effects. To round off our exploration of the news, we even had a Journalist Training School. Our aspiring journalists are ready to launch a Summerhill newspaper next term if they wish to. For those less inclined toward news, our General English sessions provided a space to hone language skills across all curriculum components. Book Clubs, a popular tradition in Class 2, continued fostering a love for reading among our students.Numeracy, an integral part of our curriculum, is taught through specific lessons covering Numbers, Ratio and Proportional reasoning, Geometry and measures, Algebra, Probability, and Data Science. During our Inspirational Maths course, we celebrate struggles and mistakes, foster a growth mindset, and dispel the myth of the & “Maths-person.”
Current Projects
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Current Projects 〰️
After the fantastic success of the BFG play last term, our enthusiastic students couldn’t wait to dive into a new production, and guess what? Their wishes came true! This term, we’ve delved into an exciting new script, assigned roles, brainstormed scenery ideas, and even begun working on scene layouts. Rehearsals are set to kick off next term with an even bigger cast. Trust us; you won’t want to miss the magic we’re brewing up for next Summer’s Half-term!
