In Year 2 this week, we have been thinking carefully about rules and routines. We spent time settling into our new routines and revisiting familiar ones, noticing how these are shaped by our school rules.
The children explored each rule and asked important questions: Why do we have this rule? What is its purpose? Their thoughtful answers showed how much they understand about keeping our classroom safe, fair and happy. To share their ideas, the children designed bright and creative posters of their own school rules. Some of these posters are now on display in our classroom as a reminder of the choices we want to make together.
What impressed us most was how children made links to their RE learning. They recognised that just like our school rules guide us, people of faith also follow rules that are important to them — such as the Ten Commandments in Christianity and the Five Pillars of Islam.
We are very proud of Year 2’s thoughtful discussions and creative work already this week!