Transitions 2025-2026

Mrs Harper is the Year 2 teacher at Harlaxton CE Primary School along with Mrs Pacey. Below you will find transition information telling you of a little bit about Year 2 before you begin.

We are very friendly and hope to see you soon!

School Year 2025 - 2026

 

 

Lincolnshire Fire Safety Talk

Today, our Year 2 children enjoyed a fantastic workshop delivered by Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Through the interactive session, the children learnt important fire safety messages while taking part in engaging activities such as "Safe to Play or Stay Away". They showed excellent enthusiasm, participation, and understanding throughout the workshop.

To finish the session, the children listened to the story No Dragons for Tea, which reinforced key fire safety information.

A huge thank you to Corey, for delivering such an informative and enjoyable workshop. The children had a wonderful time and learnt some valuable life skills!

ELSA - Friendships

Over the next few weeks, we will explore forest school activities through ELSA sessions. We will learn about skills required for good friends and what we can do to overcome difficulties. 

Week 1 - Friendship potions 

Week 2 – Removing negative thoughts and how to deal with conflict. We threw out bad thoughts, comments on the fire, hoping never to say or hear them again. We then absorbed the positive energy before toasting marshmallows! How lucky we were!

Week 3 - Den building! This helped to develop skills such as problem solving, teamwork, aids physical development, creativity and trial and error. Together we could encoruage and create a den for story time!

 

Week 4 - This week in ELSA, we have been exploring the wonderful things that make each of us unique. Through discussions, activities, and reflection, we have been learning about our inner self and outer self and how both contribute to who we are.

We talked about our outer self – the things people can see, such as our appearance, interests, and the activities we enjoy. We also spent time thinking about our inner self – our feelings, values, personality traits, strengths, dreams, and the qualities that make us special.

The children enjoyed reflecting on what makes them who they are and celebrating the many different qualities that make each person unique. It was lovely to hear them share their talents, interests, and personal strengths, while also recognising the importance of kindness, resilience, empathy, and friendship.

This learning has helped us to develop greater self-awareness and confidence, encouraging everyone to appreciate not only what can be seen on the outside, but also the wonderful qualities that shine from within.

 

Week 5 - Today, during ELSA the children have been learning all about empathy – understanding how others might be feeling and showing kindness and compassion.

Through a range of fun games and activities, the children explored different emotions, thought about how they could support others, and discussed what it means to "walk in someone else's shoes." They also enjoyed making their very own Empathy Superhero Glasses to remind them to look at the world through someone else's eyes and be everyday superheroes with their kindness!

We are so proud of the thoughtful discussions, caring attitudes and wonderful teamwork shown today.

"Kindness is our superpower!" ✨

🦋 Today in ELSA,  We explored emotions through the  life of a butterfly.

We talked about how, just like butterflies, our feelings can change and grow. Through stories, discussion, and drawing, the children reflected on different emotions, shared their experiences, and thought about what helps them when feelings feel big.

Using the butterfly's journey from caterpillar to butterfly, we celebrated how we all grow in confidence, learn new things, and become stronger with support, kindness, and encouragement.

A calm, creative session filled with thoughtful conversations and beautiful artwork. 🦋💛

 

We filled the Piggy Bank

This term we can earn money in the piggy bank for a reward. The first time, we decided if we filled the jar with 50p, we would like to enjoy s'mores. They were so tasty and some of us had never tried them before! Next time the piggy bank is full, we can choose our next reward. We have several choices. 

10p = 10 minutes extra play

50p = bring a teddy to school 

£1.00 = craft session

Together we will make a democratic vote, using our British Values to decide whether we would prefer to cash out 10p or 50p for a reward or save up further. 

Phonics 

Resources below to support learning the sounds and rhymes following the Read Write Inc. (RWI) scheme we follow. 

Useful Websites for additional homework ideas