Carol Service and Christmas Story

Hi Reception Families,

I just wanted to give you some more details about two very important events coming up for Reception. 

On Friday 8th December at 3:00 we would like to warmly invite you to join us to listen to Reception's very special Christmas story 'Round the Back' the children have been working very  hard and I know they will love sharing their story with you.

On 13th December we have The Prince of Wales Carol Service, Reception and Preschool play huge part in this service, acting out the main parts in the story. On the 13th December your child will come home with a costume, please bring them to St Mary's Church at 4:45 dressed in their costume.

The Carol Service is a truly #inspiredtolearn experience with contributions from our Pop-up Christmas Choir, and our buddies in Year 4. We would love for all of Reception to attend and take up their staring role!

On Friday we have our Christmas Craft day, this is a whole school event and children work 'cross age group.' They will bring home some lovely crafty bits on Friday!

If you would like further details please do grab me on the door!

Ms Evans

London, Goldilocks and Magnets

 Hi Reception Families,

We had another great week, the children are really beginning to settle into school life now!

This week in Understanding The World we were learning all about London. We had a fantastic play project where we displayed all our learning about London.

In Maths this week we've been exploring groups of amounts within five (composition)

In Understanding the Natural World we have continued our exploration of magnets, we discovered which day to day objects were magnetic.

We've also been being busy playing.

We are beginning our march towards the festive season and there are a few dates to be aware of, on the 8th December at 3:00 we will be performing our Christmas Story 'Round the back' we really hope you can come and see how hard the children have been working!

On 13th December we have our annual Carol Service, Reception and Preschool children have the leading role! The service is at St Mary's Church at 5:00. All Reception children in attendance will be given a costume and a role in the Nativity story. It is a highlight of the year in Reception.

Turning our attention to next week:

Drawing Club: We're Going on a Bear Hunt.

Understanding the World: History of Teddy Bears and Bears from around the world.

Maths: Composition.

Friday is Christmas Craft Day.

Please do keep an eye on the blog over the coming weeks as I will update it with all the importants events and dates.

Ms Evans and the Reception Team.

Ducks, Skeletons and Glorious Mud

 Hi Reception Families,

We had such a wonderful week this week.

This week we were exploring our bodies and how to keep them healthy. We made skeletons and explored X-rays.

We also enjoyed Funny Bones in Drawing Club.

In Understanding the Natural World this week, we have begun our focus on magnets. we made skeletons and then made them dance using the magnets.

This week in maths we have been focusing on comparison, the children identified which duck had more and which had fewer. They also practised their sharing skills to make sure the ducks had the some amount.

 Now.... The mud! Spontaneously this week a few children discovered the mud of the mud kitchen, whilst it was messy (sorry for the additional washing) it brought them SO much joy, pure magic of childhood!

We had a great time with Coach Luca in basketball.

We've also played and played!

Well done to our hat entrants for Children in Need.

Turning our attention to next week:

Drawing Club: Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Maths: Composition

Understanding the World: London.

As ever if there is anything we can do to help, please do get in touch.

Ms Evans and the Reception Team.