Year 2 STEM week 2026

9th June 2026E Jones

Last week, we explored the journey of energy. We found out where energy comes from; how it is stored and distributed; and ways in which energy is used. We used the Lego Essentials kits to make models including a radar and an excavation cave. We then used the Spike app to explore coding to make parts of a model move, light up and make a sound.

We applied what we learnt to make our own excavation site model with a moving element using a motor. Using the Spike app, we used icon blocks or word blocks to program our hub. We then had the opportunity to share our ideas with other children.

During the week, we learnt about First Lego League’s core values and considered ways we’d demonstrated teamwork, inclusion, impact, discovery, innovation whilst having fun!

WOW – 2nd in England

24th November 2025G Booth

WOW — 2ND IN ENGLAND! We can’t shout it loud enough… Harton Primary School are the 2nd highest scoring primary school out of 4100 schools in England! Our amazing pupils took part in the TTRS England Rocks competition and absolutely smashed all previous records. Their hard work, determination, and fantastic teamwork have truly paid off. We are, as always, incredibly proud of our children and everything they continue to achieve.

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Perfect patterns

22nd November 2024K HAMILTON

This week we have been creating patterns using objects, sounds and colours. Our Maths area has been very popular and we have enjoyed creating patterns at our challenge table.

STEAM Week Day 2

9th July 2024Joseph Thompson

Year 4 have continued to thoroughly enjoy STEM week. Today, the children have been working collaboratively add lighting and sound to the stages they built yesterday! They then thought about ways they could use technology to create visual effects. They used coding to move robots between different icons and to vary the speed that the robot was travelling at.

Stem Week The Finale in Year 2

5th July 2024H Langley

Today we prepared for our Team Event. We thought about what questions people may ask us e.g. Why did you create your model? How did you use the core values? How does the poster show your team journey? We worked as a team so that we were all confident in sharing our learning and celebrating our success. The Event went really well and everyone was impressed with our innovative ideas.

We were extremely happy to receive our well-deserved ‘build your own’ medal, lanyard and certificate.

Well done Year 2!

STEAM Week – Day 3

3rd July 2024D Wilkinson

Today Reception  talked about different places we could host a show.  Then we designed and built our own show using Lego.  Next, we looked behind the scenes and talked about different jobs people might have at theatres, museums and galleries.   After that, we build objects, tools and vehicles that the people doing these jobs might use.  It was so much fun !!!

 

STEM Week – Day 4 in Year 2

3rd July 2024Emma Adams

In today’s session we created a team model to showcase our chosen talents and interests. We explored how to use technology in creative ways and enjoyed adding  motors, sensors  and lighting to our builds. We used coding to make either the motor or light function on our models and tested the programmes to ensure the code did what we wanted it to do

 

STEM Week – Day 2 in Year 2

2nd July 2024H Langley

Today we started learning about theatre technology and museum exhibits. We built a rotating model using the SPIKE app then sent a code to our model to make it move. We explored changing the programme to make the model go faster or slower and change direction. We also created a model with a light sensor and adapted our models to create a scene for a theatre stage or exhibit. We have learnt so much already!

STEAM WEEK !!!

1st July 2024D Wilkinson

This week Reception are taking part in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) week.  Today, we have been using Lego to complete ‘6 Brick Challenges’ and  build objects to show our hobbies and interests.   We then designed and built our own music concert.  We have had so much fun!!!!

STEM Week Day 1 in Year 2

1st July 2024H Langley

STEM week has started in Year 2 and we are enjoying taking part in the Lego League Master Piece Challenge. Today we thought about our hobbies and interests and ways in which we can showcase our talents to others. We learned about different roles and elements backstage that can enhance a performance. There are lots of careers that work within The Arts such as a graphic designer, stage manager, florist and games designer. Our challenge today was to work as a team to build a a stage using our Lego. It was very important to follow the instructions carefully and support our team mates.