16th June – Computing
Category Archives: Computing
Tuesday 5th May – Digital music
During today’s music lesson, we created our own pieces of digital music. It was very exciting working without partnerts to produce a piece of music.
28th April – Computing
During today’s computing lesson, Toucans experimented with rhythm. We experimented with creating a range of rhythms using different musical instruments.
17th March – Computing/ Photos
During today’s computing lesson, we explored taking photographs landscape, portrait and we investigated how the amount of light affects a photo.
10th March – Computing – Taking photographs
Today, we wre learning about taking photographs. We looked at how we can use both the rear and front facing camera to take photos of someone else or of ourselves. Take a look at some of our silly selfies!
10th February – Online safety
In today’s computing lesson, we learned about how to use AI and house hold gadgets such as Alexa safely and responsibly.
3rd February – Computing
During today’s computing lesson, we used purple mash to learn about representing data using pictograms.
18th November – Computing -Bee Bots
11th November – Bee Bots
Today in computing, we continued learning about algorithms and we explored using the bee bots and trying to get them to follow our instructions.
4th November – Robot Algorithms
During today’s computing lesson, we tried to give clear and precise instructions to our partner to see if we could create an algorithm for creating a robot.
14th October – Computing
Toucan’s first trip to the media centre!
PSHE – Friendships & Online Safety
We discussed the importance of safety including online.
We talked about the importance of letting a trusted adult know if something is not right.
We also discussed the importance of friendships. What should a friend be?
Can you spot Twiggy Toucan?
Thanks Oliver for sharing these fantastic photographs!
Science Fact Files
Toucans did some wonderful research about animals and their habitats and created a fact file!
Penguins can fly?
Today Mr Lo showed us that penguins can fly.
Toucans then discussed what they had learnt and whether they believed it! Luckily many of us said it was FAKE because we already had learnt in Geography and Science that penguins do not fly! Well done Toucans! This is an important Online Safety lesson as we must be aware that not all photos on the internet are real. They are edited.
Finally for computing we put all our photography skills to the test and took a beautiful photo, edited it and shared it with the class.
Photography
In Computing we are focusing on Digital Media and how we can use digital devices to capture photos. We looked at the use of Landscape and Portrait and how to focus on an object.
Digital Media
In computing this half term we are looking at digital media. This includes understanding the importance of asking for permission before taking a photo and how we use technology to take photographs.
Today we learnt how we can use our laptops to take photos of ourselves. We also discussed how photos can be changed and what we see on the internet might not be true!
Where does our money come from?
Today, our Year 2 pupils had the fantastic opportunity to welcome a representative from HSBC! (Sandra) We explored where our money comes from and the importance of work and saving.
Through engaging discussions and interactive activities, our little learners discovered how money is not just about spending, but also about saving wisely for the future. They learned valuable lessons on the significance of earning through work and the benefits of keeping money safe in the bank. 🏦
The children were eager to ask questions and share their thoughts, showcasing their curiosity about the world of finance. It’s never too early to start nurturing good financial habits!
P.S Mrs Parton also showed us how she initially wanted to be a Policewoman!
Safer Internet
Safer Internet Day 2025 took place on the 11th of February 2025, with celebrations and learning based around the theme ‘Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from scams online‘
Safer Internet Day is the UK’s biggest celebration of online safety.
Toucans took part in an activity to discuss who are our trusted adults and also discussed the importance of making the right choices and how to look out for scams.
Entering Data and making pictograms
In Computing we are learning about Data Handling.
Last week we looked at Tally Charts
This week we looked at how we can use computers to enter data and create a pictogram.
You can have a go at making a pictogram at home. Click here!