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Year 2

Year 2

Home > Children  > Year Groups > Year 2

On this page, you will find lots of information relating to our Year 2 class…

Year 2 Curriculum Map

To see what we will be learning about in Year 2, please click on the link below where you will be able to see our focuses in each area of learning during each of the half terms this year.

Y2 Curriculum Map

Year 2 Maths Fundamentals

To view a copy of the Year 2 Maths Fundamentals document, please click here.

Class Newsletter

To view our half termly newsletter, please click on the links below:

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Class Timetable

To view our half termly timetables, please click on the relevant links below:

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Staff

  • Adiatu Kebbay

    Teaching Assistant
  • Reena Kaur

    Teaching Assistant
  • Zulai Bah

    Teacher, RE & Values Lead
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 5
    Year 2 had a fantastic time at The National gallery this week! We looked at incredible paintings, that told stories based on myths from the Ancient Greeks Era and Biblical times. We acted out the thou...
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 4
    Year 2 have been learning about exercise and the benefits it has on our bodies in Science. They created their own exercise routines and measured their heart rate before and after complete in the exerc...
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 3
    Year 2 has been learning about Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole for their history topic this term. We have started writing a biography about Mary Seacole's life during the Crimean war and we look...
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 2
    Year 2  have been learning about money this week in maths. We have been looking at the value of coins and notes and discussed how me can find a total of an amount using the biggest value first. We kno...
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 1
    Year 2 have produced some creative and incredible research for our History topic Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole.
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 7
    Year 2 had a great time at the Christmas pantomime this year. We enjoyed the jokes, acting and felt the great Christmas spirit!
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 6
    Year 2 have had an amazing time creating their winter gardens for their STEAM project. We thought about what materials they would use to create their designs and they ensured they created enough space...
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 5
    Year 2 have enjoyed learning about Nadiya Hussain in their Diverse Britain lessons. They looked at who she is, what her heritage is and discussed why she is influential. Using our our influences of ou...
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 4
    Year 2 have had an amazing time creating their Christmas chandeliers this week! We are truly in the Christmas spirit.
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 3
    Year 2 have been using their maths skills to add and subtract 2-digit numbers with regrouping. We focused on how many ones and tens we would need to use for a fair swap!   ...
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 2
    Year 2 were sorting and classifying bulbs and seeds for Science this week. They discussed the properties of a bulb and seeds and categorised them. They also looked at the similarities and discussed th...
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 1
    In science, Year 2 labelled the different parts of a flower and defined the functions of each part of the flower they labelled. They also discussed the difference in parts between in flower and a tree...
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 8
    Year 2 have been weaving in art which have been inspired by the amazing Kente cloth from Ghana. We explored different materials and described how they felt before putting them in different categories....
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 7
    Year 2 had a great time at the Hackney Museum this week! We learnt about the positive impact of immigration in Hackney and we were able to guess the roles of some important black figures in Hackney us...
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 6
    Year 2 had an amazing time sequencing the events of a story in their writing this week. They performed their roles to the class and used powerful adjectives and adverbs to add description. Have a look...
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 5
    Year 2 had an amazing time acting out their character descriptions of Guy Fawkes and the four men for our Immersion lesson. We thought of some interesting adjectives and adverbs to describe our charac...
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    October Half Term Camp @ SJSJ
    Level 10 are back again for Half Term Camp during the October Half term. Click on this link to download a copy of the October camp flyer. Alternatively you can visit the Holiday Camp page on our...
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 4
    Year 2 are at the museum of London having a workshop on the Great Fire of London
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 3
    Year 2 have created some amazing posters and sculptures following their research about The Great Fire of London. Have a look at their master pieces.
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 2
    Year 2 have had an amazing time painting their self portraits this week! They have taken inspiration from the artist Frida Kahlo and enjoyed learning about how she became an amazing artist even though...
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 6
    Year 2 have been looking at Binka bookmarks for our Steam project.  
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 5
    For homework this week Luca made a beautiful piece of artwork for children's art week. Year 2 also attended Hackney Music Festival this week.   &...
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 4
    Year 2 have been learning all about Baptism. We discussed the role of the parents and God parents in a Baptism and focused on the promises they make in front of God and to the baby during a Baptism. H...
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 3
    Last week Year 2 enjoyed their visit to the London Aquarium.
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 2
    Year 2 had an art workshop, looking at different pieces of art from black artists.
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 1
    Year 2 have created some amazing posters in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee! They are so creative.
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    Futsal Competition
    On Monday our Year 1 and  Year 2 girls futsal teams took part in their first tournament. The tournament consistent of two SJSJ teams and two year 2 teams from the Olive school. The girls showed high l...
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 6
    We used different images and materials to represent our identities to mak collages which were inspired buy the artist, Kumari Burnam.
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    What been happening in Year 2 - Week 5
    Year 2 had a lot of fun this week exploring micro habitats. We looked at which micro habitats have the most minibeasts living there and we discussed why we thought this! We are super scientists. &n...
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 4
    Year 2 had the pleasure of taking part in a Jubilee dance workshop! Have a look at our cool moves!!
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 3
    Year 2 have been using their historian detective skills to analyse sources about Queen Elizabeth I. They used their skills to find out about the life of Queen Elizabeth I, how Britain looked during he...
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 2
    This week, Year 2 has the pleasure of visiting the grounds of Buckingham Palace! We were invited to the Royal Mews and saw the beautiful carriages used by the Royal Family. We learned so much about ou...
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 1
    As part of Year 2's new topic on the British monarchs, Jonah drew an amazing Queen Victoria crown. Eliana did some amazing research on Queen Victoria and Jerry drew a picture of Queen Victoria. ...
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 6
    Year 2 had the pleasure to make some amazing pizzas for our STEAM project this week. They were inspired by Jamie Oliver and made one vegetarian and meat option. They found these pizzas to be delicious...
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 5
    This week Year 2 have been learning all about Floella Benjamin and her journey on the Windrush to England. They discussed what immigration and migration means and wrote postcards to Trinidad! They als...
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    Red nose day
    Thank you to everyone that donated towards Red Nose Day 2022. We have been able to raise an amazing £187.00! The money we raised will be going to the Disaster Emergency Committee to help the people...
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 4
    Year 2 have been amazing super scientist this week for science week 2022! They have been looking at how butterflies grow over time! Have a look at some of their amazing predictions.   ...
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    Check out what's been happening in Spanish...
    Recently, Miss Bienias and Miss Lawrence chatted about all things Espanol! Miss Bienias explained how lovely it was to see how the pupils' Spanish progresses throughout the school, thanks to Miss Law...
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 3
    This week, Year 2 are learning all about hygiene and why it is important to keep clean. They conducted an investigation about how soap works. Year 2 understand the importance of hygiene and keeping ou...
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 2
    Year 2 have been learning about shape this week. They have been exploring the properties of 2D shapes and what a line of symmetry is. Using shape hunts around the school and folding different 2D shape...
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    What's been happening in Year 2 - Week 1
    Year 2 has produced some amazing homework based on the #ScientistWhoSelfie movement! They became scientists and shared findings for their research. Year 2 are amazing super scientists! Have a look at ...
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    What's happening in Year 2 - Week 6
    For his homework Thiago created this amazing poster about the North Pole.
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    What's been happening in Year 2 - week 5
    Year 2 had an amazing time with a drama workshop all about sustainability. They learnt about how they can help save the planet and what areas are being seriously effected through their creative scenes...
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    Sports Day 2021
    We were all very excited to finally be allowed to partake in our annual Sports Day at London fields in July 2021 when the COVID restrictions were lifted. Take a look at some of the events that took pl...
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    Gymnastics at SJSJ
    This half term, we are focusing on our gymnastics skills during our PE lessons. Take a look at some of the skills that the children have been learning...
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    Young Hackney Multi-Skills Festival
    Two children from Year 1 and six children from Year 2 were selected to represent SJSJ in the Young Hackney multi-skills festival. The children took part in six fun different activities during the day,...
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    Year 2, Spring 1, Week 4
    Year 2 had an amazing time tasting different food for their science lesson this week. With their partners, they decided whether the foods tasted sweet, sour, salty or bitter. They found that some of t...
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    Year 2, Spring 1, Week 3
    This half term, Year 2 is learning about the religion of Islam. They are looking at the meaning of the 5   pillars of Islam and how Muslims use these actions to show commitment to God (Allah). Take a ...
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    Recycling Workshops
    This week, each class had the wonderful Kelly Sullivan from Hackney council into their classrooms to learn about the importance of recycling both in school, at home and in public spaces. They reall...
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    February Half Term Camp
    Dates: Monday 14th- Friday 18th February 2022 Times: 9.00am to 3.00pm (extended days available upon request) Age range: 5-12 years Cost: £100 per week (early bird bookings) or £25 per day ...
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    Year 2, Spring 1, Week 2
    During Year 2’s Humanities learning the class did interviews in pairs. One partner was the interviewer and the other was the interviewee, Mary Seacole.
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    Gymnastics @ SJSJ
    Here are some photos from the first week of gymnastics lessons at SJSJ! By the end of the term children will know how to compose and perform their own routines. Lessons will focus on travelling,...
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    iPad Generation 2 Sale
    Due to the constantly changing nature of technology, SJSJ have a number of Generation 2 iPads for sale. The devices are perfect for home use and still have life left in them. The devices are being so...
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    Pre-loved Uniform Sale
    Each half term, we will be holding a sale for pre-loved uniform items. For one week each half term, a table will be set up in to main office where parents are welcome to come and see what items we ...
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    Magic Breakfast
    We have teamed up with Magic Breakfast to ensure that no child starts the day hungry. Our 'bagel bar' will be open each morning in the hall from 8.50-8.55am. If  you would like to grab a bagel b...
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    Window Wanderland
    It seems to me it ain’t the world that’s so bad, but what we’re doing to it, and all I’m saying is see what a wonderful world it would be if only we’d give it a chance. Love, baby, love. That’s the se...
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    Year 2, Spring 1, Week 1
    Year 2 are learning about Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole this half term for their history topic. For their homework they research some amazing facts about their key historical figures. Take a l...
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    Christmas Lunch
    We hosted our annual Christmas lunch on Wednesday; as usual it was a huge success! The children had a lovely time and enjoyed listening to  festive songs whilst dining with their peers.
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    Year 2, A2, W7
    Year 2 had a lot of fun making their winter gardens which were inspired by Japanese garden designs. They thought about their design and how they can design their gardens to make them suitable to grow ...
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    Panto 2021
    The children were lucky enough to have the panto come to SJSJ this year. They watched the story of ‘A Christmas Carol’ by the Hobgoblin production company. “It was really good, I liked that Mr S...
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    Christmas Celebrations at SJSJ
    Tuesday 1.45 – 2.30       Year 3 and year 4 disco 2.40 – 3.30       Year 5 and year 6 disco Children to come to school in normal school uniform and bring along their disco clothes in a bag. T...
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    Winter Reading Challenge 2021
    The Reading agency is running an online Winter Mini Challenge to motivate children to read at home which is a smaller version of the Summer Reading Challenge. Hackney libraries are supporting this by ...
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    Year 2, A2, Week 6
    This week Mr Elf had a great time reading to his friends! He knows how much they love reading in Year 2 and he decided to join in on the fun. He was reading the story, Bricktropolis.
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    Christmas Jumper Day 2021
    Check out some of the jazziest jumpers the children have worn to Save the Children and raised an amazing  £181.56 to help protect the magic for children around the world. All money raised is going...
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    Young Hackney Netball Competition - 3rd Place
    Congratulations to our netball team who placed 3rd in the Young Hackney netball finals that took place this week.  All members of the team showed great sportsmanship and resilience throughout the comp...
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    Save the Children - Christmas Jumper Day 10.12.21
    On Friday the 10th December it is Christmas jumper day. Children can come to school in their Christmas jumpers. School uniform and school shoes must be worn. It's super fun, and it's easy to take p...
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    Christmas Performance 15.12.21
    After much thought we have decided to proceed with our plans to organise our Christmas Performance at St John’s at Hackney Church. This will take place on Wednesday 15th December at 9.15am. This de...
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    Year 2, A2, Week 5
    In Year 2, during diverse Britain learning they debated on the pros and cons for Allan Wilmot being in the Royal Navy and  Royal Air Force. Scan the QR code to see their work.
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    Check out what's been happening in Year 2...
    Walking into the Year 2 classroom is an absolute pleasure; it is full of colour and celebrates the learning beautifully. Children’s work is proudly displayed in all areas and there is an incredibly...
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    Year 2, A2, Week 4
    Year 2 completed a  video of some children reporting the weather after looking at the climate in Haiti and England for their Geography topic during Humanities. Here is a QR code for the video.
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    PTA Christmas Raffle 2021
    The PTA have been overwhelmed by support for the this years raffle. Local businesses and families within our school community have been incredibly generous which means that we have our best raffle pri...
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    Year 2, A2, Week 3
    Year 2 visited the museum at Hackney Library. The exhibition was all about Hackney and Africa. The class had fun solving riddles on different objects from different countries in Africa.
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    Children in Need 2021
    We would like to say a huge well done, and thank you, to everyone who made a donation towards our Children in Need fundraising today; you all looked fantastic! So far we have collected a whooping £...
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    Chatsworth Youth Club
    Running Monday and Wednesday's from 5.00-8.00pm at Clapton Park Methodist Church
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    Reception Admission - September 2022
    Was your child born between 1st September 2017 and 31st August 2018? If so, they are due to start in Reception class in September 2022. Have you applied? You must apply for your child’s Recep...
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    Nursery & Reception School Tour
    Is your child due to start Nursery or Reception in September 2022? We are offering weekly tours of our Early Years classrooms for prospective new parents. Tours take place weekly on Friday mor...
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    Hackney Education's Parent Guide to School Attendance
    As we all know, pupils attendance at school is incredibly important. Hackney Education have produced a very helpful guide for parents. You can download the leaflet by clicking here. 
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    Year 2, A2, Week 2
    Year 2 had a great time on their trip to the Dalston Library. The class became poets and created their own posters about Hackney. They also showed different emotions whilst posing in the photo booth. ...
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    Year 2, A2, Week 1
    Our geography topic this term in year two is all about Haiti and earthquakes. Our homework was to research facts about our new topic. Have a look at Grayson's homework.
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    Next PTA Meeting
    The next SJSJ PTA meeting will be on Friday 12th November  at 9.15am in the School Library. You can also join via Zoom; a link will be circulated beforehand. On the agenda - Christmas fundraising ...
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    PTA Christmas Bake Sale
    The Christmas bake sale will be on Friday 10th December at 3.30pm. We will need lots of festive bakes to sell and help with the stalls, so please put it in your diary!
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    PTA Class Representatives
    Want to find out more about the SJSJ PTA?   Speak to your PTA Class Rep: Nursery: Karen Widdowson Reception: Vacant Year 1: Geraldine Vessier and Louise Lawrence Year 2: Karen Wi...
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    PTA Fundraising: Christmas Raffle Prizes
    We need your help! The hunt is now on for some amazing raffle prizes for the PTA Christmas Raffle. Tickets will go on sale in early December and we need some fabulous prizes to give away! How c...
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    PTA Bag 2 School Collection
    The PTA has arranged for a Bag2School collection on Tuesday 30th November. How does it work? Bag2School are a fundraising scheme which collects and sells your unwanted textiles to importers and ...
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    New Menu for Autumn 2
    Chef Patrick has been working closely with school council to build the new menu based on the feedback that has been given by children across the school. Take a look at what's on offer this half ter...
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    Year 2, Week 7
    Year 2 enjoyed their weaving art project for black history month inspired by Ghanaian Kente cloth.
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    Year 1 & 2 Scooter Training
    Pupils from Years 1 and 2 took part in scooter training with Hackney council. They learnt the do’s and don’ts of using scooters around the local area. The group leant to control their scooter in a saf...
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    Punctuality
    Please ensure children arrive for school promptly at 8.55am for the start of school assembly. Our pastoral manager will be monitoring lateness to ensure children are arriving on time and will be me...
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    Harvest Festival 2021
    Harvest Festival is being celebrated throughout the month of October, where farmers and growers give thanks for a successful harvest season; during this time churches, community groups, schools and in...
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    School Photos - 4th November
    Individual, sibling and class photos will be on Thursday 4th November 2021. Reminders will be sent out closer to the date.  
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    Year 1 & 2, Week 6
    Years 1 and 2 took a tour of the newly refurbished St John’s church. They learnt the history of the church and asked lots of questions.
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    Year 2, Week 5
    In Year 2, the class have been learning about The Great Fire of London this half term. Last lesson they  looked at a key historical figure Samuel Pepys and what role he played. Year 2  learnt about hi...
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    Green Team
    The Green team enjoyed harvesting the vegetables from our planter last week. They harvested a range of vegetables including: carrots, turnips, beetroots, tomatoes and some huge cucumbers. They then ha...
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    Year 2, Week 4
    In their RE lesson, Year 2 created poster’s based on the Lords prayer. They used different images and used  different languages to represent their understanding of a  father figure.
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    Beef Ragu & Pineapple Turnover
    Today Chef Patrick introduced a new meal at lunchtime: it was a huge success! Beef Ragu (contains a staggering 10 different  veg), roast new potatoes, steamed and roasted broccoli, salad 'Tricolore...
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    New Menu Item - Quorn Chilli Wraps
    Check out what we had for lunch on Tuesday, Quorn chilli wrap. The children enjoyed the meal immensely.   “I love the new school menu! Who knew the vegetarian option was tasty and didn't lo...
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    Year 2 - Week 3
    In Year 2 Jerry in did great maths work partitioning 3 digit numbers. Beatrice created a detailed plan for retelling the story of the gingerbread man.
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    Year 2 - Week 2
    Ocean and Orlando from Year 2 drew a great picture for their homework on the Great Fire of London.  Jerry showed great presentation in his maths lesson on place value.
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    Packed Lunch Policy
    We have recently reviewed our school Packed Lunch Policy. Please ensure that your child’s packed lunch is in line with our policy as this is in line with the school nutritional food standards. Plea...
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    Introducing Chef Patrick!
    SJSJ welcomed our new Chef to the team here at the start of the new term. Chef Patrick is incredibly passionate about improving school meals for everybody and is really enjoying getting to know the ch...
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    COVID Reminder
    The main symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are: a high temperature– this means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back (you do not need to measure your temperature) a new, continuous coug...
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    L10 Little Ballers & Little Hoopers
    SJSJ are very excited to welcome a brand new Saturday club to our premises. L10 Little Ballers & Little Hoopers will be running sessions every Saturday starting on Saturday 17th July 2021 for c...
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    Hackney Hispanic Week 2021
    This week, the children have been celebrating Hackney Hispanic week by taking part in some cooking activities and exploring some of traditions that underpin Spanish culture. Classes were split into...
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    Year 2 (Summer 2, Week 4)
    Archie and Sariah from Year 2 have been inspired by their homework all about the Olympic Games. They have produced some brilliant pieces of work based on their research!
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    Our Art Curriculum
    At SJSJ Primary School we believe that art inspires creativity, imagination and inventiveness. We believe that art gives our pupils the skills, concepts and knowledge necessary for them to engage and ...
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    Pride Youth Network
    Some Year 6 children have formed a Pride Youth Network. They are working with the fantastic charity  Educate and Celebrate to think about how we celebrate diversity in our school and represent and wel...
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    Year 2 (Summer 2, Week 3)
    Year 2 had an ECO workshop this week where they thought about what they could do to make the planet greener. They explored different recycled materials and used some of these to make their very own pl...
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    NHS Tea Party
    We are celebrating the NHS’s birthday on the 5th July by hosting a Tea party themed event. The NHS Big Tea will be a national outpouring of love, thanks, and generosi-tea for the people who go above ...
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    20% off School Uniform from 06.07.21-03.08.21
    M&S are offering 20% off of our school uniform products, excluding accessories, from 6th July to 3rd August 2021 Sale Price applicable at checkout. T&C's apply   Visit our sc...
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    Summer Reading Challenge
    This summer, we strongly encourage all pupils at St John St James to get involved with the very exciting Summer Reading Challenge with the theme of Sustainability this year. You can get involved at ...
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    Green Team Update
    The Green team sourced some recycled balance bikes for the nursery class. The green team taught the nursery class how to ride a balance bike through a PowerPoint presentation and a demonstration. This...
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    Year 2 (Summer 2, Week 1)
    Year 2 have been planning and writing their own poetry based on their class book, The Adventures of a Plastic Bottle. The class have been focusing on using figurative language and have made a parti...
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    Year 6's Pride Youth Network
    Some year 6 children have formed a Pride Youth Network. They are working with the fantastic charity Educate and Celebrate to think about how we celebrate diversity in our school and represent and welc...
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    What's been happening in Year 6?
    With limited visitors on site at the moment we thought it would be a nice idea to share some of the amazing things that are happening around our school. Each week we will be uploading a brief snapshot...
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    Year 6 appear on the ITV News!
    On Thursday 20th May, ITV news came into St John & St James' to film year 6, as part of a feature about how schools are effectively teaching children a diverse curriculum, enriched in Black Histor...
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    This week in Year 2...
    Year 2’s new topic is sustainability. They have produced some sustainability posters for their homework. Look at what they already know!
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    20% off SJSJ's School Uniform with M&S (29.06-21-03.08.21)
    Good news!  We are pleased to confirm M&S will be offering a fantastic 20% off all uniform on the M&S Your School Uniform website. This will run from 29th June 2021 to 3rd August 2021. ...
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    Music at SJSJ
    Thank you very much for your feedback and lovely comments from the parents evening survey. We always appreciate your feedback about ways we can further improve as a school. I thought I would take this...
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    School Street Reminder
    Don’t forget that our school is a ‘School Street’ which has been reinstated from Monday 8th March. That means that only pedestrians, scooters and cyclists are permitted to enter the street between 8....
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    What's been happening in Year 5?
    With limited visitors on site at the moment we thought it would be a nice idea to share some of the amazing things that are happening around our school. Each week we will be uploading a brief snapshot...
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    We need your help - empty jars
    Please help us by saving any empty glass jars and bringing them into school. We are collecting jam jars, chutney jars, unwanted kilnar jars etc. Jars with lids are preferred but we will accept any ...
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    Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 - Summer 1
    Look at Year3’s portraits inspired by the British artist, Lynette Yiadom-Boakye. The class chose to use only one strong colour as they noticed that in her portraits. Year 4 they have been loo...
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    Year 1 & Year 2 - Summer 1
    Year 1 have enjoyed PE with Mr Charles this term. They have focused on athletics and have been able to develop their running, sending and receiving skills and jumping. For their art lessons, ...
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    Nursery & Reception - Summer 1
    In summer 1, Nursery have been looking at the British artist Chris Offilil. They have been exploring  his paintings and have been inspired to create their own whole class mixed media piece in response...
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    What's been happening in Year 4?
    With limited visitors on site at the moment we thought it would be a nice idea to share some of the amazing things that are happening around our school. Each week we will be uploading a brief snapshot...
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    Check out what our School Council have been up to this week...
    Schools  suffer with parking, congestion, road danger and air quality issues immediately outside their school. School council aims too: Discourage car journeys to school. Improve air quality i...
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    Check out what the Green Team have been up to this week...
    This week, the green team had a workshop where they conducted a waste audit in our school. They took samples of rubbish from different areas of the school and measured the amount of rubbish which was ...
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    What's been happening in Year 3?
    With limited visitors on site at the moment we thought it would be a nice idea to share some of the amazing things that are happening around our school. Each week we will be uploading a brief snapshot...
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    Half Term Multi-Sports Camp @ SJSJ
    St John & St James' will be hosting a half term sports camp from Tuesday 1st June to Friday 4th June 2021. 
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    What's been happening in Year 2?
    With limited visitors on site at the moment we thought it would be a nice idea to share some of the amazing things that are happening around our school. Each week we will be uploading a brief snapshot...
  • Latest News
    What's been happening in Year 1?
    With limited visitors on site at the moment we thought it would be a nice idea to share some of the amazing things that are happening around our school. Each week we will be uploading a brief snapshot...
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    What's been happening in Reception?
    With limited visitors on site at the moment we thought it would be a nice idea to share some of the amazing things that are happening around our school. Each week we will be uploading a brief snapshot...
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    What's been happening in Nursery?
    With limited visitors on site at the moment we thought it would be a nice idea to share some of the amazing things that are happening around our school. Each week we will be uploading a brief snapshot...
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    Upcoming Mental Health Support Team Workshops
    Please see below the workshops and groups that are being offered to parents and carers by the East London MHST team over the upcoming months. MHST workshops can be accessed through the CAMHS websit...
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    New school meals menu for summer!
    Over the past year, we have been working closely with the super talented team at the school meals charity Chefs in Schools in order to improve our school meals. Chefs in Schools, whose patrons include...
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    Join the 6 week support group for Managing Child Anxiety
    Worry, uncertainty, and fears may be especially present during the current climate, given the changes in our lives, and the health concerns that people are experiencing. Following on from the workshop...
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    Time to welcome you all back to school...
    We look forward to welcoming you all back to school on Monday 8th March. Key reminders for Monday 8th March School starts at 8.55am. You will continue to use the allocated gates that you have p...
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    World Book Day 2021
    On Thursday 4th March, the children took part in celebrating World Book Day 2021. We would like to say a huge well done to each and every one of you that dressed up as your favourite characters; your ...
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    Take a Moment - Self Care Tips Workshop
    Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/93278514394?pwd=V1pZQ1N1YWtWeDVhR2tnZFphTjFtUT09 Meeting ID: 932 7851 4394 Passcode: DsLj2G
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    CAMHS Coffee Afternoon – Sibling Rivalry
    Join the schools CAMHS Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Lara Charlesworth, for a coffee afternoon based around the topic of Sibling Rivalry.
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    Parent/carer - 6 week support group – Managing behaviours that challenge
    Join our 6 week parent support group which looks at managing behaviours that challenge...
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    Signs of COVID in children
    The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health have created this very useful poster for parents. It details the steps that you should take at different stages of the illness and the signs that y...
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    Parent/carer Workshop: Managing Child Anxiety
    Thursday 4th February, 4-5pm with Mahak & Temi:
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    Parent/Carer Workshop: Managing behaviours that challenge
    Monday 25th January, 4-5pm with Sadia & Anne Marie
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    Children in Need
    On Friday 13th November 2020, St John & St James' helped to raise money for Children in Need. Everybody was asked to wear their pyjamas to school on the day and to bring a donation of £1.00. Throu...
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    World Kindness Day
    Friday 13th November is World Kindness Day . To find out more about this event, click here to visit the Random Acts of Kindness website.    
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    Playground Murals
    We have been working really hard over the past few weeks to finish the playground murals in the Key Stage 2 playground. We are really pleased with the end result; we hope you like them too! ...
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    Coronavirus Explained in Children's Terms
    Coronavirus is causing many people across the globe lots of anxiety and concern at the moment and our pupils are no different. The NHS have released a child friendly leaflet which is aimed at helpi...
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    SJSJ does World Book Day 2020!
    This year to celebrate World Book Day, the children focused on looking at different stories that highlighted the rights of all children. In Key Stage 1 the children focused on the story Giraffes can’t...
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    WE Day!
    On Wednesday the Rights Respecting Ambassadors were joined by some of their peers for a very exciting visit to Wembley Arena for the annual WE day concert! The children had an amazing time and got ...

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Parents In Class
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Feb 10 @ 9:15 pm – 9:45 pm
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February Half Term – School Closed
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Feb 11 – Feb 19 all-day
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All Pupils Return to School
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Feb 20 all-day
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PTA Cake Sale
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Mar 24 @ 3:30 pm – 3:45 pm
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12.00pm Finish – All children to be collected promptly
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Mar 31 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Easter Holidays – School Closed
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All Pupils Return to School
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Bank Holiday – School closed to everyone
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May 1 all-day
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PTA Cake Sale
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May 19 @ 3:30 pm – 3:45 pm
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INSET Day: School closed to all pupils
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May 26 all-day
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May Half Term – School Closed
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May 27 – Jun 4 all-day
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All Pupils Return to School
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PTA Cake Sale
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Jul 14 @ 3:30 pm – 3:45 pm
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12.00pm Finish – All children to be collected promptly
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Jul 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Summer Holidays – School Closed
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Jul 22 – Aug 31 all-day
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St John and St James C of E Primary School,
Isabella Road,
Hackney
E9 6DX

Tel: 020 8985 2045
Fax: 020 8985 5768
Email: office@johnjames.hackney.sch.uk

Executive Principal: Sian Davies
Headteacher: Joanne Smith

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