Reception

 Hello everyone, This week we have been exploring a frog life cycle. The children were fascinated by the frog facts which we have learnt through information books, videos and pictures. They drew pictures of frogs and wrote facts about frogs. Phonics In phonics we practised reading words ending with -ing; -ed and -est e.g. swimming, smashed, softest. our tricky words were: out, today. Maths In maths we used 2D shapes to compose, decompose and arrange different shapes. School trip We are looking forward to Willows Farm school trip on Monday the 2nd of June. Please arrive to school at 8.45 as we will be leaving around 9am.  The children should be wearing comfortable clothing and footwear. All should wear socks and bring a long sleeve t-shirt which is required for soft play equipment. Please put sun cream on at home before the trip and bring a sun hat if it is a hot day. The children should bring packed lunch in a disposable ( plastic) bag and a regular water bottle in case we nee...

 Hello all, Finally the sun has arrived and it has definitely made us all feel a lot better. This week we have been planting outside and the children are going to nurture the plants over the next few weeks and observe their growth. This week on Friday Reception class performed their first class Assembly. The children practised their singing and lines over the last two weeks and made themselves proud on the day of the show. Thank you for coming and we hope you enjoyed it. Phonics This week we have been learning to read compound words e.g. lunchbox, windmill, sandpit, handstand.  We also read words ending with ing: swimming, snapping, squelching. Our tricky words were: there, were. out. In maths this week, we focused on adding two single digit quantities and different ways of making 5. It would be great, if the children consolidate the number bonds at home by making 5 in different ways. They can use different objects as counters e.g. bricks , stones, pasta pieces, etc. 1 and 4 m...

  VE Day Celebrations  This week, we joined the whole school in a wonderful celebration of VE Day, and what a special day it was! The sun was shining as we all gathered on the school field for a cheerful picnic, and the atmosphere was full of joy and community spirit. The whole school looked fantastic dressed in red, white, and blue, proudly showing off the colours of the Union Jack. They beamed with excitement as they sat alongside their friends, enjoying tasty treats while classic wartime tunes played in the background. To add to the fun, we even had some very royal visitors—our own cuddly corgi and King Charles made an appearance, much to the delight of the children! It was a lovely opportunity to come together, reflect on a significant moment in history, and enjoy a sense of togetherness across the whole school. Thank you to all our families for helping the children come dressed for the occasion and making the day so memorable. Maths In maths we were finding out the number...

  What an Amazing Week in the Pool! Dear Nursery and Reception Parents, What an amazing week we’ve had – our very first swimming sessions have begun, and what a splash the children made! The excitement was contagious as each child had their first opportunity to experience the swimming pool. It was such a joy to see their faces light up with confidence and enthusiasm as they took to the water. For many, it was their first time in a pool, and they truly thrived – splashing, kicking, and moving around with growing independence and smiles all around. We were incredibly proud of how brave and adventurous they were. Whether it was getting used to the water, floating with support, or just having fun with their friends, every child gave it their best – and it showed! These swimming lessons will continue over the next three weeks, and we’re so excited to see how the children progress and grow even more confident in the water. Just a gentle reminder: please remember to send your child’s swim...