Class 1-The children have been fantastic this week, even though it is coming to the end of term. They have had yet another busy week; in Literacy this week we have been reading ‘Whatever Next’ by Jill Murphy. The children have enjoyed describing baby bear, the moon and thinking about baby bear's next adventure. The writing that Reception produced was so brilliant that we asked Miss Fox and Class 4 to come and look at it. In Nursery the children have been reviewing all their sounds they have learnt so far, and they have also been singing their favourite songs. As part of maths the Reception children have been reviewing some of the different concepts that they have learnt this year. They have especially enjoyed reviewing which 2 numbers combine together to make 10. We have been using lots of resources to do this enabling the children to explore the mathematical concepts practically. In Nursery the children have been exploring subitising to 4, practically. In PSHE we have been exploring growing older and thinking about what we are able to do in different stages of the human lifecycle. We have also met ‘Pantosaurus’ and have really enjoyed the Pantosaurus song and the story. The children have listened to the lyrics of the song, “What’s in your pants belongs only to you; Your pants cover up your private parts; Your private parts belong only to you; If someone asks to see just tell ‘em no!”

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Class 1 Well that was a busy week! The children have been brilliant and we are so proud of their resilience and determination. Transition went well and the Reception children had a wonderful day with Mrs Ord in Class 2. The children in Class 1 were all very kind and welcoming and we all had a lovely time at our teddy bear’s picnic; exploring the provision and showing all the grown-ups what we get up to. Sports Day was fantastic and all the children tried so hard. It was a very busy afternoon, but they all took it in their stride.

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Class 1-The children have been amazing this week and we are so impressed by all of them. The children demonstrated the athletic prowess on Monday with their trip to the  Sheepmount for their mini Olympics. The children were fantastic - they were sensible on the bus and were amazing at listening to the coaches. They all had a go at hurdles, long 
jump, javelin and running, finishing off with a lap off the track (400m!).

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Class 1 The children have all worked so hard this week and have adapted to the morning changes so well. The children were all so welcoming and kind to two new starters that visited school this week and who will start in Reception in September.

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Class 1 What a fantastic start to our final half term. All the children came back after half term with beaming smiles and lots to talk about. We have really enjoyed sharing all the photos and videos with the class.

In Literacy this week we have been reading the book, ‘The Mole who knew it was none of his business’, by Werner Holzwarth and the children have loved the story and have laughed so much at all the poo! The children have enjoyed describing Mole, Mole’s burrow and an extra animal Mole might meet on his journey. In Nursery the children have been exploring the sound ‘sh’ and they have been singing ‘Five little men in a flying saucer'.

As part of Maths the Reception children have been focusing on ordinality and considering where numbers to 10 are in relation to each other. In Nursery the children have been exploring leading on own repeats; continuing sequences and songs.

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Class 1 Wow, what a half term we have had in Class 1! The children have been amazing, and their confidence and inquisitive nature has gone from strength to strength. We are so proud of all the progress the children have made so far. In Literacy this week we have been reading the book, ‘The Tiger Came to Tea’ by Judith Kerr. The children have had a wonderful time describing the tiger, the café, what the tiger might order at the cafe and even designing a bus that the tiger might take to get home. In Nursery the children have been exploring the sound ‘qu’. As part of maths the Reception children have been subitising and exploring number bonds to 10. In Nursery the children have been looking at collections and thinking about which are equal and which are not. In P.E. the children have been continuing to practise their sports day events and have been enjoying the competitive spirit. They have also been using our class pedal bike and the children’s balance and confidence has been brilliant. In PSHE we have been exploring bedtime routines and why they are important to keep you happy and healthy. As part of forest school we did something a little bit different this week; but the children were phenomenal! The children went on a treasure hunt and used a map (with a little bit of help) and were able to find letter clues all over the village. There was a secret message to tell us to, ‘go to the park’ and we had a lovely snack (fruit and breadsticks) and then we had a little play. All the staff were so impressed by the children’s resilience as they were all so tired, but they kept going and didn’t complain once. In R.E. we are continuing to explore the stories that Jesus told and how he shared God’s love and wisdom. We have explored the story of ‘The lost sheep’ and talked about how God is always with us and willing to support us. We hope you all have a lovely half term and look forward to hearing all about it.

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Class 1 - In Literacy this week we have been reading the book, ‘100 Decker Bus’ by Mike Smith and the children have had a great time describing the bus driver, the bus and even where the bus might travel to. In Nursery the children have been exploring the sound ‘z’ and they have been singing ‘Tommy Thumb’. As part of maths the Reception children have been subitising and exploring 5 and not 5. They have also been developing their addition skills, looking at composition of 5,6 and 7. In Nursery the children have been sorting and comparing, exploring groups of things. In P.E. the children have been practising their sports day events and have been enjoying the competitive spirit. In PSHE we have been exploring moving our bodies to keep us healthy; looking at how exercise makes us feel and how it is good for our brains as well as bodies. As part of forest school we have been making some bee cafes, little mouse dens and exploring for signs of seasons. The children have also been enjoying water play, the hammocks, climbing and even a bit of aiming (throwing sticks into a bucket). We even managed a little fire treat despite the rain showers. In R.E. we are beginning to explore the stories that Jesus told and how he shared God’s love and wisdom. We have explored the story of ‘The Good Samaritan’ and talked about how we should always help others and show kindness. The children have also been very excited about the colour run, so we hope you all have a fantastic weekend and lots of fun will be had by all. See you next week.

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Class 1 - What a beautiful week it has been, investigating, exploring and learning. In Literacy this week we have been focusing on Sir David Attenbrough’s 100th birthday and the positive impact he has had on the Earth and its inhabitancies. The children have been learning about who he is and have been writing sentences about what they have learnt. In Nursery the children have been exploring the sound ‘y’ and they have been singing ‘The Farmer’s in his den’. As part of Maths the Reception children have been continuing to develop their understanding of numbers to 10, focusing on subsisting and doubles. They have also been using a tens frame to develop their understanding and subitising skills. In Nursery the children have been subitising numbers between 1 and 3 and some days we have challenged the children with amounts up to 5. In P.E. the children have been practising some sports day activities and really loved the egg and spoon race. In PSHE we have been exploring looking after our whole self, body and mind. We have been using the wellness wheel, and we even did some yoga and mindfulness. As part of forest school, we have been cooking bread and have been continuing to support the seeds and plants that are growing. The children have also enjoyed climbing on of the apple trees, while others have preferred using the hammocks. In R.E. we have explored another story from the Old Testament, stories that Jesus heard when he was a child, listening to God’s messages and having faith in his instructions. We have also been thinking about what life would have been like for Jesus as he grew up. Comparing the children’s lives with Jesus’s childhood. As always, the children have been fantastic and have worked exceedingly hard, and we hope you all have a lovely weekend.

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Class 1 - The children have had a wonderful week and have loved being outside as much as possible. The den building and rolling around in the large plastic tube are only a few of the fantastic things they have got up to. In Drawing Club we have been looking at ‘Captain Pugwash’ and the children have had a great time describing the characters, the setting and even thinking about what the dragon might eat. In Nursery the children have been exploring the sound ‘w’ and they have been singing ‘Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes’. As part of Maths, the Reception children have been counting larger numbers, developing strategies to count larger numbers (up to 20) and counting out given amounts. They have also been exploring number bonds to 5 (1+4=5, 2+3=5, 5+0=5 etc) and are developing their understanding of number composition. In Nursery the children have been making simple structures, creating little buildings, towns and railway lines. In Music the children continue to really love this music unit and all the new songs, which they are singing non-stop. In P.E. the children are continuing to develop their throwing and catching skills, their coordination and their precision. In PSHE we have been exploring healthy eating and have discussed which foods are healthy and which foods we can eat in moderation. The children have enjoyed making smoothies and creating plates of healthy foods that they would like to eat. As part of forest school have been watering all the plants, looking at how the plants are changing, exploring signs of spring, playing in the hammocks, making some creative creatures with pipe cleaners and sticks and we even did some practical maths exploring number bonds to 5, using milk bottles and a ball. In R.E. we have explored another story from the old testament, stories that Jesus heard when he was a child, learning to trust in God and always have faith in him. Thank you for another fantastic week filled with so much fun. See you next week.

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Class 1- We have had a lovely week, and everyone has loved the sunshine and spending more time outside. The new starters have been brilliant and very resilient; they seem very settled. In Drawing Club, we have been looking at ‘The Odd Egg’ and the children have had a great time describing the characters, the setting and evening creating a new egg that might be part of the story. In Nursery the children have been exploring the sound ‘v’ and they have been singing ‘If you are happy and you know it’. As part of Maths the children have been cementing their understanding of doubles and have explored odd and even numbers, looking for ‘even tops’ or ‘odd blocks’. In Nursery the children have been recognising numerals 1, 2, 3 and developing their subitising skills. To develop those skills, they have been posting numerals, sharing snacks and reading stories containing 1,2,3. In Music the children have are really enjoying their music unit and all the new songs, which they are singing all the time. In P.E. the children are continuing to develop their throwing and catching skills, along with their coordination skills and their precision. In PSHE we are continuing to explore resilience and to keep trying when things get hard. We have chosen some targets to try to keep working on and not give up. The children have been very encouraging and supportive towards their friends and lots of children want to develop their swimming skills. As part of forest school, we helped look after the environment by tidying up and watering the plants. We also made some banana pancakes and the children were really open minded and tried them, even when they thought the batter was ‘yucky’. In R.E. we have explored another story from the old testament, stories that Jesus heard when he was a child, learning lessons about always telling the truth and being brave. Thank you for another fabulous week filled with so many memories. See you next week.

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