Goodbye and good luck

Hello everyone,

As we have finally come to the end of the year I would like to say a few words before you all go and enjoy the sunshine and enjoy that well deserved break! 

Firstly, I would like to say a massive thank you for everything that happened yesterday afternoon! The gifts, the speech and the kind words that were exchanged. These really were more than any of us could have expected and we are truly appreciative of this. We all barely held ourselves together. Secondly, I would like to say thank you for giving us such a vibrant, interesting and diverse group of children. They really are the reason that we do the job and it becomes so much more fulfilling when you see the success' they experience in the first year. They all deserve many ice creams and Freddo's over the next 6 weeks. Of course, we have to thank yourselves as well! It makes such a difference to have parents and grandparents that are interested in working with us to give their child the best possible start in their first full year of education. So thank you. Whilst this will not be the last time we see each other, I would like to wish every single one of you the best of luck for the future and I encourage you to trust in the year 1 team as they will set about taking your children on the next stage of their education. 

Reception team

Open Afternoon tomorrow

Hello everyone,

Tomorrow afternoon is an open afternoon in school. This gives parents the opportunity to come in to school from 2.00pm and look at your child's work that they have been working on this year. In reception we will have the learning journeys to hand for you to look through with your child as well as their writing book. There is then the opportunity to head off to year 1 with your child to meet the new team there and discuss any questions you may have with Mrs. Thorpe. 

Tomorrow is also the final awards assembly of the year so children that win awards and certificates will come home with them tomorrow too! 

Reception team

Thank you!

Hello everyone,

It was lovely to see so many grandparents at the breakfast on Thursday morning! We hope that it was enjoyable and we would once again like to convey our thanks to all the help and support that grandparents have shown through the year. 

As we approach what will be the last few days in school we will be finishing up with all of our learning and starting to send children home with things - more to follow on this. It has been a great year and we look forward to seeing out the final few days in triumphant style.

Reception team

Granny and Granddad's breakfast.

Hello everyone,

As many of you are aware, we are approaching our Granny and Granddad's breakfast on Thursday. On the day, please feel free to come to into school with your Granny and/or Granddad from the normal time. There will be no teddy jobs on this morning but there will be some things out for children to do as well as take their Granny/Granddad around the classroom. You will be able to get some breakfast (toast, cereal etc.) and a drink in the classroom and sit down at one of the tables or head outside (weather permitting!). Children will be welcome to eat breakfast at this point too, if they want to. If the weather is bad on the morning and there are lots of people we will be able to head through to the hall to ensure a bit more space. As previously said, if grandparents are unable to make it, parents are welcome to stay. We look forward to seeing lots of you there!

Reception team

Returning Awards!

Hi all,

Just a quick message to say that we are beginning to collect the awards and trophies that get given out every half term. If you had one of these awards, it would be great if you could bring it back into school by Friday (15th). We will then hand the awards out one final time for the year! There will be a message in your child's book bag. Thank you!

Reception team

Grandparents breakfast invitation

Hello everyone,

 

Today, your child will have come home with an invitation for a Granny and Granddad's breakfast. We ran the event last year and it was a success so here we are again! The children have written their own invitations but there is a mistake with the date!

The morning for the breakfast will be next Thursday 14th July. This is a different date from the invitations we sent out! There was a mix up on our part. We are sorry! We will be watching another class assembly on the Friday date.

It will begin from drop-off time and go on until about 10.00am. There will be tea and coffee as well as a selection of cereal and toast. Sorry, there will be no fried breakfast - I know! Awful! It is a chance for us to recognise and show our appreciation for the input that many grandparents have on the children's education and care. It is also a chance for grandparents to come to the school who might not have been in before!

Obviously, we recognise that some grandparents live far away or will be unable to make it on the morning. If this is the case then mums and dads are more than welcome to stay instead.

On the day, there will be a pot for voluntary contributions. If there are any questions please come and speak to us. Apologies about the mix-up again!

 

Reception team  

Carnival tomorrow!

Hello everyone,

Tomorrow is the day when we will be parading through the school in a 'carnival' procession. We have been busy making toucans, masks, headbands and maracas to show you! Parents are invited to the procession tomorrow from 2.00pm. Please make your way to the front of the school to begin with.

As far as t-shirts go, there have been several messages throughout the school. Some classes will be wearing colourful t-shirts, others will not. In reception, it is completely up to you. If you have a colourful t-shirt that you would like to bring in for tomorrow then please feel free. However, if you do not, then please continue to wear the normal school uniform. Thank you and we look forward to seeing lots of you tomorrow afternoon!

Reception team

Rio Week so far!

Hello everyone,

As we are now over half way through our whole-school themed 'Rio' week I thought I would update you as to what has been going on and what is still yet to happen. 

We have been exploring lots of different sports so far! We have had a go at some too! Basketball, volleyball, football, archery etc.  As well as this we have been finding out about the country of Brazil and how it compares with our own. A large part of the week has been spent looking at carnivals in Brazil - in preparation for Friday. On Friday we'll be parading through the school grounds - like a carnival. Parents are invited to come to this on Friday afternoon

We've been busy making various pieces of art to wear/hold on Friday as well as learning a piece of Samba music that will be carried out by the whole school. To help with the Samba piece of music we have made maracas using boxes/tubs and rice. We've also taken inspiration in the toucan and have made some out of paper plate! As well as these we will be making carnival masks and Olympic headbands. 

Reception team

Bump-up afternoon

Hi all,

Just a quick message to say that this Thursday the reception class will be spending the afternoon in the year 1 classroom with their new team. The 'Bump up' afternoon happens every year and across the whole school. It is a great chance for the children to meet the adults they will be working with in September and experience a fun afternoon doing activities. Please ask your children all about this on Thursday.

Reception team

BBQ after school tomorrow!

Hello everyone,

As I'm sure you are all aware, we are having our end of year BBQ tomorrow after school from 3.30pm (ish). Having looked at the weather, we are told to expect lovely sunshine! Please make your way to the pick up point as usual as this is where the BBQ will be. It will be particularly busy tomorrow afternoon as we will also have pre-school parents! This will hopefully be a chance to for them to get to speak to some current reception children parents. Please bear with us as we make sure that every child gets to the correct parent(s). 

Once you have your child please feel free to head round the side of the reception classroom where the BBQ will be served. After you have your food, please make yourself comfortable and enjoy the entertainment. If you haven't paid or given in a permission slip please still do come along. There will be a pot for money contributions near the BBQ. We look forward to seeing lots of you there tomorrow. 

Reception team

P.S - I cannot guarantee all the food in the picture above.