Reception - The Great Outdoors.
Our Reception superstars have been making the most of the beautiful outdoors today! They were captivated by water play, enthusiastically adding bubbles, and skillfully filling and emptying pots and pans. We even had some very helpful bike cleaners in action! The creativity didn't stop there! Our budding engineers were busy building magnificent sandcastles in the sandpit, while others showed their bravery and developed their gross motor skills by climbing. What truly shone through was their wonderful social development. We saw fantastic examples of sharing toys and taking turns, building those crucial friendships and collaborative skills. Throughout all their play, their language blossomed as they communicated their ideas and needs. Even a few tumbles didn't dampen their spirits – resilience in action! Outdoor play provides such rich and varied learning opportunities for our young children, supporting their physical development, communication and language, personal, social and emotional development, and their understanding of the world. What a wonderful way to learn!
Safety on the Road
Staying safe on our roads isn’t just a skill — it’s a lifelong habit. It is crucial to learn key strategies for helping children navigate streets safely and confidently, from practising journeys together to teaching them how to choose the safest crossing points. We’ve collaborated with THINK! to offer real-world advice on issues like the dangers of parked vehicles, reversing cars and mobile phone distractions — it’s an invaluable tool for parents and educators who want to help young people travel independently without compromising their safety.
Reception - PE - Ball Skills
In today’s PE session, our EYFS children focused on developing their ball control skills through a fun and active series of activities. We explored rolling, catching, throwing, and aiming for a target — key movements that help build coordination, balance, and focus. The children practiced rolling balls to partners with careful control, ensuring they could send and receive accurately. We then moved on to catching and throwing activities, encouraging the use of two hands for control and promoting good hand-eye coordination. To make things even more exciting, we introduced aiming for a target — giving the children the chance to practice throwing with purpose. Whether it was knocking over cones or hitting a coloured spot, everyone showed great enthusiasm and concentration! It was wonderful to see the children’s confidence grow throughout the lesson. Well done, everyone — brilliant teamwork, focus, and effort!
Reception - Maths - Building Numbers to 14
Today, our Reception children were busy becoming number experts! We practiced counting all the way to 20 — and back again — with lots of claps, jumps, and smiles along the way. Next, we used our clever ‘10 and _ more’ model to build numbers to 14. The children impressed us with how they grouped 10 and then added the extra ones — real maths superstars! To finish, we explored odd and even numbers, discovering which numbers like to pair up and which ones are left out. Such amazing thinking and teamwork today — Reception, you are maths champions!
Reception - Art and Design - Carboard Creations
Here's a draft social media post you could use: Look at the amazing creativity blossoming in our Reception class!
Reception - Handa's Surprise
Our Reception class has been on a delightful journey with Handa's Surprise this week! We've been busy exploring all the wonderful fruits from the story, engaging our senses by discussing how they smell and feel. From the soft skin of the mango to the bumpy texture of the pineapple, the children have been fantastic observers! Next week, the real treat begins – tasting these delicious fruits! We can't wait to see which ones are their favourites. This activity beautifully links to several areas of the EYFS curriculum: English: We've been focusing on story sequencing and developing our vocabulary as we retell Handa's exciting adventure. Geography: We've been learning about different fruits and where they might come from in the world, sparking curiosity about other cultures. Stay tuned for photos of our fruity tasting next week!
Reception - Understanding Our World - Visiting The Chicks!
Our classroom was bursting with excitement (and a few adorable little peeps!) this week as the wonderful Reception class came to visit our newly hatched baby chicks over in Pre-School. Their little faces lit up as they carefully peered into the brooder, their eyes wide with wonder at the tiny, fluffy creatures wobbling around. We talked about how to be gentle and quiet around the chicks, and the children were so incredibly well-behaved, showing real kindness and curiosity. There were lots of "oohs" and "aahs" as the chicks cheeped and explored their temporary home. We even got to see a few brave chicks take their first tentative steps! It was a fantastic opportunity for the Reception children to learn about where food comes from, the life cycle of a chicken, and the importance of caring for living things. We answered lots of brilliant questions, from "Are they soft?" (yes, very!) to "What do they eat?" (special chick crumb, of course!). It was such a joy to share this special experience with the younger children and witness their fascination with nature.
Summer Clubs!
☀️ Spark Your Child's Summer with Exciting School Clubs! ☀️ Dear Parents, Get ready for an action-packed summer term! We're thrilled to offer a fantastic range of after-school clubs starting from the week commencing WC 28/04/2025 and running until the week commencing WC 30/06/2025. We have something to ignite every child's passion and help them explore new talents! Does your child love being active? Our KS2 Cricket and KS2 Netball clubs are perfect for developing teamwork and sportsmanship while having fun. For those who love to move to the beat, Just Dance Club offers a chance to learn some cool new dance moves! Perhaps your child has a creative flair? In Creative Writing, budding authors can craft their own adventure stories inspired by literacy. And for the musically inclined, Recorder Club provides a wonderful opportunity to learn a new instrument. We also have a Drawing/Art Club where children can build confidence in their artistic abilities. We're really hoping for lots of enthusiastic participants in all our clubs, so please take a look at the timetable attached and see what exciting opportunities await your child. Signing up is easy! Simply log in to ParentPay to secure your child's spot. Don't miss out on this chance for your child to learn new skills, make friends, and have a brilliant time after school. We can't wait to see lots of happy faces at our Summer 2025 Clubs, sign up now!
Online Safety - Making Friends Online
As technology becomes increasingly embedded in young people’s lives, it’s common for them to form friendships entirely online. These connections can provide companionship and community — but they also bring potential dangers that parents and educators need to be aware of. From online grooming and privacy breaches to exposure to upsetting content, meeting people on the internet isn’t without risk. This guide explains the possible hazards of online friendships and gives parents and educators essential advice on helping children build safe, positive relationships online.
Reception - Maths - Numbers to 13
Look at our amazing Reception superstars working hard in maths! We’ve been learning all about the numbers 11, 12 and 13 using colourful counters and ten frames. The children loved exploring the numbers in fun and practical ways – so much concentration and teamwork going on! What a great way to build those early number skills!
Online Safety - Search Engines
Search engines are a routine part of everyday life, giving instant access to billions of web pages; however, this also increases the risk of children encountering harmful, untrustworthy, or illegal content. We’ve created this free guide – also available in podcast format – offering parents and educators quickfire information about the risks of search engines and practical steps that can be taken to safeguard children online.
Thank You for Joining Our First Reading Café!
Thank You for Joining Our First Reading Café! A huge thank you to everyone who came along to our very first Reading Café—it was such a lovely event! The children really enjoyed sharing stories and spending time reading with you. There was a wonderful buzz around the room as books were opened, imaginations sparked, and conversations flowed. It was a joy to see such enthusiasm for reading! We’re hoping to make this a regular event, and it would be fantastic to welcome even more of you next time. Keep an eye out for our summer term date—we’d love to see you there!
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