Superheroes Everywhere!

 Dear Parents, Families and Friends,

What an action-packed two weeks we’ve had in Reception – it’s been superhero central here, and your incredible children have truly risen to the challenge with energy, curiosity, and creativity!

Art That Packs a POW!

We began our superhero journey by diving into the colourful world of Roy Lichtenstein, the famous American pop artist known for his comic book style artwork. 

The children loved the bold colours and dramatic dots – and it wasn’t long before our classroom was filled with “BAM!”, “WOW!” and “ZAP!” art pieces created by our budding artists. Their pop art masterpieces are proudly displayed, and they’ve shown such confidence and joy in expressing themselves through this exciting medium.

Real-Life Heroes Visit Reception

Friday was extra special as we welcomed some real-life superheroes into school! We had visits from a doctor, physiotherapist, and police officer, who spoke to the children about their important jobs and how they help people every day. The children asked thoughtful questions and left feeling inspired – some are now determined to become helpful heroes themselves one day!

Emergency Vehicles and Imaginative Play

Using recycled materials (thank you for all your generous donations!), we channelled our inner inventors and engineers to build our very own emergency vehicles. From speedy ambulances to soaring rescue helicopters, the creativity was fantastic and the teamwork was heartwarming to watch.

Super Sports at Miniballers

Our MiniBallers sessions have had a sporty superhero twist too. The children have been building their athletic skills – running, jumping, throwing and catching – all in preparation for our upcoming Sports Day. We’ve even begun practising some cricket basics, and the enthusiasm is infectious!

Science: The Mystery of Magnetic Powers

In Science, we’ve been exploring how magnets can help make superheroes "fly"! With wide eyes and excited giggles, the children experimented with different materials to see what would attract or repel. We talked about forces and had fun testing our superhero figures on magnetic tracks.

As always, thank you for your ongoing support. These last two weeks have been full of learning, laughter, and wonder – just the way Reception should be! We’re incredibly proud of each and every child for the way they’ve embraced our superhero theme (and super learning powers!), showing us that kindness, creativity, and curiosity are the real superpowers.

Wishing you all a wonderful week – and don’t forget to ask your child which superhero they want to be when they grow up!

With best wishes,
✨ 🦸‍♂️  Miss Godden and the Reception Team  🦸‍♂️✨

Hot Weather Reminder!

 

Dear Reception Parents,

Just a quick reminder that tomorrow we are expecting temperatures to reach the high 20s! Please ensure your child comes to school with:

• A water bottle to stay hydrated

• A sun hat 

• Suncream already applied before coming to school

As a reminder, Forest Schools will be taking place tomorrow, so a hat is especially important to protect your child while they enjoy outdoor activities.

Thank you for your support in keeping our little ones safe and comfortable in the sun!

Best regards,

Miss Godden and the Reception Team 

Boxes for Reception!

 

Dear Families and Friends,

We’re getting creative in our classrooms and would love your help!

Reception are currently collecting small cardboard boxes for junk modelling activities, and we’d be so grateful for any donations you can send in. 

Ideal boxes would be no bigger than a standard shoe box — think cereal boxes, tissue boxes, or similar.

We’re also on the lookout for plastic milk bottle tops, which are great for adding fun details to our models!

If you have any at home that you're happy to part with, please send them in with your child by Wednesday 18th June at the very latest, as we’ll be using them in class that afternoon.

Thank you so much for your continued support — it’s always hugely appreciated and makes such a difference to the children’s learning.

Warm wishes,

Miss Godden

Supertato To The Rescue!

What a super week it has been in Reception! From mysterious slime to sneaky villains and heroic potatoes, our little learners have had an action-packed adventure—and learned so much along the way!

Our week started with a splaaaat! as we walked into class to find a trail of blue slime all over our tuff tray... but who could have done such a thing? After much discussion, the children decided it must have been a villain named Slimer! 

Using teamwork, problem-solving, and a whole lot of imagination, we headed outside and constructed our very own Slimer Traps in the Reception garden! The children used natural materials, construction toys, and their brilliant ideas to try and catch the culprit.

On Tuesday, our imaginations took flight as we created stick puppet superheroes and acted out city-saving scenes! Children used role play to rescue buildings, stop cheeky villains, and keep the peace. The drama led beautifully into some fantastic early writing as we began telling our own superhero stories. 

We can’t wait to share these amazing superhero tales with you next week—prepare to be wowed by their creativity and developing literacy skills!

Disaster struck on Wednesday when Evil Pea (yes, that tiny terror from Supertato!) froze some of our classroom resources in blocks of ice! 

Our brave learners transformed into scientists and problem-solvers, experimenting with ways to melt the ice. They discovered that salt water worked fastest, which sparked some brilliant discussions about cause and effect. A chilly challenge with a warm result!

Armed with real potatoes, googly eyes, and capes galore, on Thursday the children designed and created their very own Supertato heroes. 

These characters have become the stars of our learning, and on Friday we took them one step further…

Using our new Supertato friends, we began exploring stop-motion animation! With a camera, a backdrop, and some imaginative storytelling, the children created the first scenes of their very own short superhero films. 

We’re so excited to continue these mini-movies next week—Hollywood, here we come!

We were lucky enough to dodge the raindrops and enjoy a wonderful session in Forest School. Mud kitchens, stick collecting, and bug hunting were all part of the fun as children developed their physical skills, confidence, and a love for the outdoors.

 This week has truly been one for the storybooks! Through play, teamwork, science, storytelling, art, and outdoor adventure, the children have explored every corner of the EYFS curriculum—all while becoming heroes of their own learning.

A quick reminder for next week:
As we prepare for the changeable weather, please ensure your child has a light, waterproof coat in school each day. While we know many children enjoy bringing umbrellas, we kindly ask that these are kept at home, as they can’t be used during break or lunchtime for safety reasons.

Thank you for your continued support, especially through this busy week—and stay tuned next week for our Superhero Story Showcase!

Miss Godden and The Reception Team

Reception's Outdoor Project This Half Term - Gardening with Gardener Jim

 Dear Parents and Carers,

We’re excited to let you know that this half term, the children in Reception will be spending an hour each Monday morning from 11:15am to 12:15pm with Gardener Jim in the Reception outdoor area. During these sessions, the children will be helping to tend to our raised flower beds and working together to enhance and improve our natural outdoor spaces.

As part of this hands-on gardening experience, we kindly ask that you pack an extra pair of socks for your child each Monday, just in case their feet get a little soggy while carrying water or exploring the garden.

We would also love to welcome any parents, carers, or family members who would like to join us for these sessions! Your help—and your green fingers—would be greatly appreciated as we work to make our garden a beautiful and inspiring place for the children.

Thank you for your continued support!

Miss Godden and The Reception Team