Welcome to Skylarks Class
PE days for Term 5 are:
TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS
We are a Year 2 class taught by Mr Addison.
I have been a primary school teacher for 13 years but this is my first year teaching Key Stage One! I joined Monkshouse Academy in 2023 and really enjoy the caring community that we have built at our school.
I am a real animal lover – I’m up early every morning tending to my two horses and three parrots before school. I enjoy reading science fiction and fantasy books in my spare time, as well as painting and juggling. I have completed a round the world trip, visiting countries such as Japan, Taiwan, New Zealand and the USA. I am a music fanatic and enjoy attending music concerts, especially if it involves heavy metal!
You might also see me outside on the playground before and after school running the book fair to raise funds for books for our classrooms.
What are we learning about this Term?
How did we learn to fly?
This term, Year 2 will be travelling back through the 20th Century to discover the brave and brilliant people who changed the way humans explore the skies.
The Wright Brothers – The First Flight
We begin our journey with Orville and Wilbur Wright, the inventors who created the first successful aeroplane. Children will learn:
- How the Wright brothers designed and tested their flying machines
- Why their first powered flight in 1903 was such an important moment in history
Amelia Earhart – Across the Atlantic
Next, we meet Amelia Earhart, a record‑breaking pilot who inspired people around the world. Children will explore:
- Her famous solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean
- How she challenged expectations and encouraged others to follow their dreams
Bessie Coleman – Reaching New Heights
We will also learn about Bessie Coleman, the first African American and Native American woman to earn a pilot’s licence. Children will discover:
- Her determination to become a pilot despite many obstacles
- How she became a symbol of courage and ambition
The Apollo Moon Landings – A Giant Leap
Our journey ends in space as we learn about the Apollo missions and the first humans to walk on the Moon. Children will find out:
- What it was like to travel in a rocket
- Why the 1969 Moon landing was such a historic achievement
- How space exploration has changed our understanding of the world
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