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Jul 01
Sports Day
On Friday we had our first Sports Day. We came to school wearing our PE kit and trainers day for a fun filled morning. First we got into our teams and headed up to the field. Then we took part in the activities. There was the egg and spoon race, hockey, an assault course, a …
Jul 01
This week in Reception
This week we have continued our “Under the sea” theme. Here we are finding treasure in the sand and making words using our phonic knowledge. We are learning to, “Blend sounds into words, so that they can read short words made up of known letter– sound correspondences.” (Development Matters 2022) We have made potions …
Jun 24
This week in Reception
We are learning to, ” Listen carefully to rhymes and songs, paying attention to how they sound,” (Development Matters 2020). We are listening to a new story in Literacy called ‘Commotion in the Ocean’. We started by looking at the front cover of the book; the title and pictures to think what the story …
Jun 17
This week in Reception
Our week had a calm start with Mindfulness Monday as we practised our cutting skills to make a tractor, adding wheels, ladders and shovels. It reminded us of our brilliant trip last week. (Development Matters, ‘ Children in Reception will be learning to develop their small motor skills so that they can use a …
Jun 17
Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
On Friday 10th July there was a buzz in the Reception Classrooms. The children bounced in wearing red, white and blue. “Why are you wearing red, white and blue?” asked Mrs Summers. “Because they are the colours on the Union Jack!” the children answered. The children have learned such a lot about The Queen due …
Jun 10
This week in Reception
This week has been another busy week. We were very excited to return to school with tales of our Jubilee celebrations and enjoyed catching up with our class mates. The Reception Environment had Street Party accessories adorning the different areas too. For literacy this week we have been learning facts about The Queen. A particular …
Jun 09
Mead Open Farm
On Thursday 9th June there was a buzz in Elephant and Zebra Class because we were getting ready to go on a trip to Mead Open Farm. The coach collected us and we bundled on with our packed lunches and put our seat belts on, then we head off to the motorway. After what seemed …
May 27
This Week in Reception
We can barely believe that we are at the end of another half term with only one half term to go. It really has zoomed by. As we look back over the year feel extremely proud of our Reception children when we see them looking after our environment so responsibly without even needing to be …
May 27
Retrieval Practice
We do so many wonderful things through the year but how can we remember it all and call on our prior learning when we need it? Here are a few of the ways we do this in Reception: We keep a “Learning Journey” on the wall so that we can remind the children of all …
May 20
World Bee Day-20th May 2022
What is World Bee Day? World Bee Day is celebrated globally on May 20th. The purpose of this day is to recognise the positive impact that bees have on our ecosystem. This year, World Bee Day highlights and confronts the negative impact that the pandemic has had on the beekeeping industry globally. Why are bees …