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We offer Nursery Provision to Year 6
Reception
18th July 2019
… And here we are almost at the end of your child’s year in Reception! Wow! Where did it go…!? We are all so proud of their fantastic performances in our end of year assemblies on Tuesday! Well done to all the children for so bravely stepping up onto the stage and retelling our story and singing our songs so confidently!
Beach Day
We’re really excited for Beach Day tomorrow! Please remember your child needs to bring £1 to buy an ice-cream, a change of clothes and a towel. They can come to school dressed in holiday clothes!
Week Commencing 22nd July 2019
Enterprise Week
The children have enjoyed creating decorated framed class photographs. They will be selling these on Monday 22nd July (outside the classrooms) after school at 2.45-3.30pm.
We will be enjoying your child’s favourite stories during these last couple of days. If your child would like to bring in their favourite book to share that would be lovely!
12th June 2019
A very big congratulations to our collaborative learners this week!
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Finch |
Owl |
Robin |
Wren |
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Elsie Emma Musa Sienna |
Eve Florence Kurt Poppy Sophia |
Raul Noel Felamy Lewis Aziza Zainab |
Alice Aqsa Isla Thomas Trey
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Phonics |
Next week (week commencing 15th July) in our phonics sessions, your child will be focussing on:
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Mrs Boittiaux Looking at more phase 3 digraphs |
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Mrs Bridges Continuing to learn alternative pronunciations (phase 5) |
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Miss Case-Green Consolidating phase 3 consonant digraphs (sh, ch, th) |
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Mrs May Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs |
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Mrs Skitt/Mrs Emery Looking at alternative pronunciations (phase 5) |
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Ms Slade Continuing to consolidate our phase 3 digraphs |
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Mrs Stretton/ Mrs Tassell Consolidating our phase 3 digraphs (focussing on er, ur, ure) |
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Mrs Sweetman Consolidating our phase 3 digraphs (focussing on er, ur, ure)
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Miss Whicher Continuing to improve our knowledge of consonant clusters (phase 4)
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11th July 2019
We’ve enjoyed another week retelling our story Albert and Carla go to the Seaside. The children have made flags for sandcastles, written post cards to send to friends and family, painted beach huts and roleplayed in many different shops – to name just a few activities!!
Week Commencing 15th July 2019
Our last full week at school is an exciting busy one!! ….
Summer Assembly
You are warmly invited to enjoy our end of year assemblies on Tuesday 16th July. Finch and Owl will be performing at 9.15-9.45am and Wren and Robin at 10-10.30am.
Beach Day
On Friday 19th July the children will be enjoying beach day where they will have a party - one of the treats will be buying an ice-cream from the icecream van! Children will need to bring in £1 on this day.
Enterprise Week
During the week the children will be making decorated framed class photographs to sell to parents and family the following week on Monday 22nd July.
Reading
We will be enjoying the story Topsy and Tim Go on an Aeroplane.
Maths
The children will be taking parts in lots of problem solving tasks.
5th July 2019
A very big congratulations to our motivated learners this week!
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Finch |
Owl |
Robin |
Wren |
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Archie George Grace K Nathan Rex |
Adam Carla Florence Ravi Sophia Vhari
Confident learner Sam
Resilient learner Kiaan |
Abyan Annabel Hugh Lewis Lily |
Bryony Judith Sophie Zayan
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Phonics |
Next week (week commencing 8th July) in our phonics sessions, your child will be focussing on:
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Mrs Boittiaux Looking at more phase 3 digraphs |
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Mrs Bridges Continuing to learn alternative pronunciations (phase 5) |
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Miss Case-Green Continuing to look at phase 3 consonant digraphs (sh, ch, th) |
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Mrs May Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs (focussing on ar or) |
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Mrs Skitt/Mrs Emery Continuing to look at alternative pronunciations (phase 5) |
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Ms Slade Consolidating our phase 3 digraphs whilst introducing some consonant clusters (phase 4) |
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Mrs Stretton/ Mrs Tassell Thinking about consonant clusters (phase 4) |
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Mrs Sweetman Thinking about consonant clusters (phase 4) |
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Miss Whicher Continuing to improve our knowledge of consonant clusters (phase 4) |
4th July 2019
We’ve been enjoying our new story Albert and Carla go to the Seaside where two children travel to the seaside but there are numerous problems getting there – a flat tyre on the tandem, a train derailed and the exhaust falling off a coach to name just a few! In maths the children have been thinking about money!
Donation Day (School uniform as usual)
The second donation day for the Summer Fair is tomorrow. If you can please bring in a bottle for the bottle tombola.
Summer Fayre
We look forward to seeing lots of you at the Summer Fayre on Saturday 6th July.
Week Commencing 8th July 2019
Reading
We will changing parts of our story Albert and Carla go to the Seaside – adding different methods of transport and thinking about different destinations!
Maths
We’ll be continuing to think about money – the value of different coins and using these to pay for ice-creams, fruit and toys!
Notices
Sunhats
Please do send your child to school every day with a water bottle and sun hat. There are lots of children arriving at school without a (named) sunhat. The children enjoy spending a large part of their day outside and so really need a hat!
Enterprise Week
During the week of 15-19th July the children will be making various items to sell to parents and family the following week on Monday 22nd July.
Summer Assembly
You are warmly invited to enjoy our end of year assemblies on Tuesday 16th July. Finch and Owl will be performing at 9.15-9.45am and Wren and Robin at 10-10.30am.
Beach Day
On 19th July the children will be enjoying beach day where they will have a party - one of the treats will be buying an ice-cream from the ice-cream van! Children will need to bring in £1 on this day.
28th June 2019
A very big congratulations to our independent learners this week!
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Finch |
Owl |
Robin |
Wren |
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Brandon Grace R Lizzy Sam Savya
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Eve Kurt Ravi Scarlett William |
Akshaj Kayal Laurie Leo Ruby-Rose
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Aadarsh Aiden Alice Freddie Mounesh Thomas |
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Phonics |
Next week (week commencing 1st July) in our phonics sessions, your child will be focussing on:
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Mrs Boittiaux Looking at more phase 3 digraphs |
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Mrs Bridges Continuing to learn alternative pronunciations (phase 5) |
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Miss Case-Green Looking at phase 3 consonant digraphs (sh, ch, th) |
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Mrs May Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs (focussing on oo oo) |
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Mrs Skitt/Mrs Emery Looking at alternative pronunciations (phase 5) |
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Ms Slade Continuing to consolidate our phase 3 digraphs |
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Mrs Stretton/ Mrs Tassell Consolidating our phase 3 trigraphs (air, ear, ure, igh) |
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Mrs Sweetman Consolidating our phase 3 trigraphs (air, ear, ure, igh) |
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Miss Whicher Continuing to improve our knowledge of consonant clusters (phase 4) |
27th June 2019
We’ve continued enjoying our pirate theme – making scenes from our story We’re Going on a Treasure Hunt. In maths the children have improved their understanding of doubling and halving.
If you can, please do Bling Your Bike tomorrow (Friday 28th June)! Encourage your child to bring their bike or scooter decorated to school. They will enjoy showing off their creation to the rest of the Infants on the playground in the morning!
Week Commencing 1st July 2019
Reading
We will be enjoying our new story Albert and Carla go to the Seaside.
Maths
We’ll be thinking about money – the value of different coins and using these to pay for ‘ice-creams’!
Notices
Class Swap Day
On Tuesday 2nd July the children will enjoy spending a day in their new class!
Summer Fayre
We look forward to seeing lots of you at the Summer Fayre on Saturday 6th July.
Summer Assembly
You are warmly invited to enjoy our end of year assemblies on Tuesday 16th July. Finch and Owl will be performing at 9.15-9.45am and Wren and Robin at 10-10.30am.
Beach Day
On 19th July the children will be enjoying beach day where they will have a party - one of the treats will be buying an ice-cream from the icecream van! Children will need to bring in £1 on this day.
21st June 2019
A very big congratulations to our resilient learners this week!
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Finch |
Owl |
Robin |
Wren |
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Dylan George Jack Joseph Milly |
Adam Ellie Libby Liberty Scarlett Vhari |
Amber Felami Leo Luke Owen H Zainab |
Deon Harvey Hollie Nia Sophia |
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Phonics |
Next week (week commencing 24th June) in our phonics sessions, your child will be focussing on:
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Mrs Boittiaux Looking at phase 3 consonant digraphs (sh, ch, th) |
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Mrs Bridges Continuing to learn alternative pronunciations (phase 5) |
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Miss Case-Green Looking at phase 3 consonant digraphs (sh, ch, th) |
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Mrs May Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs (focussing on igh oa oo oo) and phase 3 tricky words |
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Mrs Skitt/Mrs Emery Beginning to learn alternative pronunciations (phase 5) |
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Ms Slade Recapping on our phase 3 tricky words and some phase 4 tricky words |
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Mrs Stretton/ Mrs Tassell Consolidating our phase 3 trigraphs (air, ear, ure, igh) and phase 4 tricky words |
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Mrs Sweetman Consolidating our phase 3 trigraphs (air, ear, ure, igh) and phase 4 tricky words |
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Miss Whicher Looking at consonant clusters (phase 4) |
20th June 2019
We’ve enjoyed another week thinking about pirates and are becoming very confident retelling our exciting story We’re Going on a Treasure Hunt!
Week Commencing 24th June 2019
Reading
We are going to be thinking about describing the different settings in our story – oozy quicksand, crashing waves, hot jungle and dark cave.
Maths
We’ll be thinking about doubling and halving.
Notices ... There is lots happening this half term!!
Bling Your Bike
The children are being encouraged to bring their bike or scooter decorated to school on Friday 28th June.
Class Swap Day
Next week the children will be finding out which Year One class they are in. On Tuesday 2nd July the children will enjoy spending a day in their new class!
Summer Fayre
Thank you so much for your generosity bringing in donations for the Summer Fayre (on Saturday 6th July). We look forward to seeing lots of you there!
Summer Assembly
You are warmly invited to enjoy our end of year assemblies on Tuesday 16th July. Finch and Owl will be performing at 9.15-9.45am and Wren and Robin at 10-10.30am.
Beach Day
On 19th July the children will be enjoying beach day where they will have a party - one of the treats will be buying an ice-cream from the icecream van! Children will need to bring in £1 on this day.
14th June 2019
A very big congratulations to our reflective learners this week!
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Finch |
Owl |
Robin |
Wren |
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Efa Emma Isobel Pippa Theo |
Charlotte Harvey James Uddy William |
Evie Hugh Maddie Owen W Sam |
Alvin Aqsa Grace Reggie Yousaf
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Phonics |
Next week (week commencing 17th June) in our phonics sessions, your child will be focussing on:
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Mrs Boittiaux Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs |
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Mrs Bridges Continuing to learn alternative pronunciations (phase 5) |
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Miss Case-Green Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs |
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Mrs May Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs (ai, ee, th, ng) |
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Mrs Skitt/Mrs Emery Learning new (phase 5) digraphs oy, ir, ue, aw |
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Ms Slade Continuing to consolidate all phase 3 digraphs |
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Mrs Stretton/ Mrs Tassell Continuing to read words with adjacent consonants (phase 4) |
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Mrs Sweetman Continuing to read words with adjacent consonants (phase 4) |
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Miss Whicher Looking at consonant clusters (phase 4) |
13th June 2019
We’ve enjoyed a week thinking about pirates and enjoying learning our new story We’re Going on a Treasure Hunt.
Week Commencing 17th June 2019
Reading
We are continuing to think about our pirate story!
Maths
We’ll be thinking about sharing.
Notices
The Big Ride
We are running ‘The Big Ride’ competition next week to see which class can cycle or scoot into school the most in a week. This event is for all pupils from Reception to Year 6 and is designed to promote healthy living and reduce traffic on our local roads. So, next week, please help your child to cycle or scoot in, tell them to make sure they tick the sheet in their class and then we will announce the winning class in assembly at the end of the week.
Parent Consultation Evenings
There will be an opportunity for you to meet with your child’s class teacher to discuss their progress on Tuesday 18th June and Thursday 20th June, 3.50-6.30pm. We looking forward to seeing you then!
Summer Fair Donation Day – OWN CLOTHES
On Friday 21st June, the children can wear their OWN CLOTHES in exchange for a donation to the Summer Fair. Reception children are being asked to donate a summer toy (for Summer tombola), e.g. garden games, bucket and spade, balls, skipping ropes.
Junk modelling
Please could you continue to bring in any recycling (particularly boxes, tubs and tubes) for the children to use when ‘junk modelling’. Thank you!
7th June 2019
A very big congratulations to our confident learners this week!
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Finch |
Owl |
Robin |
Wren |
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Amira Elsie Poppy Scarlett Taran |
Charlotte Sasha Kiaan Harvey Sai |
Arlo Scarlett Annabel Greta
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Dylan Freddie Isla Reggie Trey Yousaf |
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Phonics |
Next week (week commencing 10th June) in our phonics sessions, your child will be focussing on:
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Mrs Boittiaux Looking at phase 3 consonant digraphs (sh, ch, th) |
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Mrs Bridges Continuing to learn alternative pronunciations (phase 5) |
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Miss Case-Green Looking at phase 3 consonant digraphs (sh, ch, th) |
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Mrs May Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs |
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Mrs Skitt/Mrs Emery Beginning to look at alternative pronunciations (phase 5) |
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Ms Slade Continuing to consolidate all phase 3 digraphs |
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Mrs Stretton/ Mrs Tassell Continuing to read words with adjacent consonants (phase 4) |
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Mrs Sweetman Continuing to read words with adjacent consonants (phase 4) |
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Miss Whicher Looking at consonant clusters (phase 4) |
6th June 2019
Ahoy there! … Welcome back! We hope you all had a lovely half term break!
We’ve thoroughly enjoyed a week of pirates this week!! The children loved taking part in a treasure hunt on Monday – through stormy seas, arid plains and sinking sand! In maths we have been consolidating our knowledge of teen numbers and beyond! We’ve looked at odd and even numbers and played ‘guess my number’ with numbers up to 100!
Week Commencing 10th June 2019
Notices
- We would appreciate your plastic bottles, tubes and boxes for our junk modelling next week … the children will enjoy using them to write messages in bottles, make telescopes and continue to create treasure chests!
- Please do ensure your child comes to school every day with a named water bottle, sun hat and sun cream applied. Some of our children have been caught out this week by the changeable British weather so please could they come with a coat too.
Reading
We will be learning our new story We’re Going On a Treasure Hunt!
Maths
We’ll be continuing to improve our understanding of two digit numbers – seeing if we can double our numbers too!
24th May 2019
A very big congratulations to our independent learners this week!
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Finch |
Owl |
Robin |
Wren |
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Archie Grace K Joseph Millie Nathan
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Alfie Kiaan Oscar Sam |
Amber Felami Lewis Lilly Owen W Poppy Summer-Mai |
Alja Hollie Mimi Nahid Yousaf Zayan |
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Phonics |
After half term (week commencing 3rd June) in our phonics sessions, your child will be focussing on:
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Mrs Boittiaux Looking at phase 3 consonant digraphs (sh, ch, th) |
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Mrs Bridges Continuing to learn alternative pronunciations (phase 5) |
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Miss Case-Green Looking at phase 3 consonant digraphs (sh, ch, th) |
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Mrs May Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs |
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Mrs Skitt/Mrs Emery Continuing to look at consonant clusters (phase 4) |
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Ms Slade Continuing to consolidate all phase 3 digraphs |
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Mrs Stretton/ Mrs Tassell Continuing to read words with adjacent consonants (phase 4) |
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Mrs Sweetman Continuing to read words with adjacent consonants (phase 4) |
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Miss Whicher Looking at consonant clusters (phase 4) |
23rd May 2019
What a busy half term we have had! We hope you all enjoy a restful half term.
We have had lots of fun thinking about tigers this week – specifically Augustus and how he found his smile! In maths we’ve been creating repeating patterns … using sound, colour and shape.
Week Commencing 3rd June 2019
Ahoy there! … We are looking forward to basing our learning around the topic of pirates!
Please could you bring in any empty bottles – to fill with messages to send from our pirate ship!
Reading
We will be following and making treasure maps!
Maths
We’ll be recapping and building our confidence recognising and ordering numbers 0-20.
What lovely sunny weather we have been enjoying – a polite reminder that your child needs to have a hat and water bottle with them everyday. Please could you also make sure to apply sun cream before the start of the school day. Thank you for your support with this.
17th May 2019
A very big congratulations to our motivated learners this week!
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Finch |
Owl |
Robin |
Wren |
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Emma Elsie Sam Jack Mya |
Charlotte Sai Uddy Poppy |
Akshaj Arlo Edwin Greta Jonah Raul Sam Zainab |
Alvin Ariana Bryony Evie Isla Thomas |
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Phonics |
Next week (week commencing 20th May) in our phonics sessions, your child will be focussing on:
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Mrs Boittiaux Looking at phase 3 consonant digraphs (sh, ch, th) |
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Mrs Bridges Continuing to learn alternative pronunciations (phase 5) |
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Miss Case-Green Looking at phase 3 consonant digraphs (sh, ch, th) |
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Mrs May Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs (focussing on ai, ear) |
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Mrs Skitt/Mrs Emery Looking at consonant clusters (phase 4) |
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Ms Slade Continuing to consolidate all phase 3 digraphs (focussing on ur, or, er, ar) |
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Mrs Stretton/ Mrs Tassell Beginning to read words with adjacent consonants (phase 4) |
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Mrs Sweetman Beginning to read words with adjacent consonants (phase 4) |
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Miss Whicher Looking at consonant clusters (phase 4) |
16th May 2019
What a lovely sunny week we’ve had! We have enjoyed thinking about the character of the fox from Rosie’s Walk. In maths we have been considering estimating (making a ‘clever guess’).
We are looking forward to an exciting last week of the half term next week – with Sports Day on Tuesday! Please check the slip that will come home in your child’s book bag on Monday – as this will tell you where they will be starting and so where you need to be at the start of the day. Please note that signing in for Sports Day is from 9.20am at the front gates. Please feel free to bring a picnic to share with your child. Be aware that if you are unable to join us and would like your child to sit with a friend’s family, their class teacher will need to have had prior notice. Your child will need to come to school with a water bottle, sun hat, packed lunch and have had sun cream applied before the start of the school day.
Week Commencing 20th May 2019
Reading
We are going to be reading Augustus and His Smile – with a special visitor on Monday to introduce this exciting story!
Maths
We are going to be using our shape knowledge to create a variety of patterns.
10th May 2019
A very big congratulations to our reflective learners this week!
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Finch |
Owl |
Robin |
Wren |
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Brandon Dylan George Grace R Lizzy
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Carla Eve Kurt Libby Ravi Sophia |
Aziza Laurie Noel Owen H Phoebe Scarlett |
Aqsa Evie Judith Leo Mimi Reggie |
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Phonics |
Next week (week commencing 13th May) in our phonics sessions, your child will be focussing on:
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Mrs Boittiaux Looking at phase 3 consonant digraphs (ch, sh, th, ng) |
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Mrs Bridges Alternative pronunciations (phase 5) |
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Miss Case-Green Looking at phase 3 consonant digraphs (sh, ch, ng) |
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Mrs May Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs (focussing on oi ur ow) |
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Mrs Skitt/Mrs Emery Consolidating consonant clusters (phase 4) |
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Ms Slade Continuing to consolidate all phase 3 digraphs (focussing on oa oi ow oo) |
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Mrs Stretton/ Mrs Tassell Continuing to consolidate all phase 3 digraphs |
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Mrs Sweetman Continuing to consolidate our phase 3 digraphs |
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Miss Whicher Looking at consonant clusters (phase 4) |
9th May 2019
We’ve had another exciting week enjoying watching our chicks get much bigger! We’ll be sad to say goodbye to them tomorrow! We have begun learning the story of Rosie’s Walk – particularly thinking about the positional language it uses (across, around, over, past, through, under).
Week Commencing 13th May 2019
Reading
We will be retelling the story of Rosie’s Walk from another characters point of view – the fox.
Maths
We are going to be improving our estimating skills.
Notices
Sun Safety
At Earlswood, we acknowledge the importance of sun protection and want to work with parents and carers to ensure children are safe during periods of hot weather.
During the summer term, children will be taught to:
· Protect their head using a hat.
· Protect their skin using sunblock.
· Play in the shade.
· Drink lots of water.
To help support the children, we ask that parents and carers ensure:
· Children bring a hat to school everyday.
· Children have sunblock applied to their skin before coming to school.
· Children bring a water bottle everyday.
Thank you for your support with this.
Uniform
Children in Reception need to be wearing either leggings, tracksuit bottoms or shorts all year because of the physical nature of our curriculum.
Junk modelling
Please could you bring in any recycling (particularly boxes or tubs) for the children to use when ‘junk modelling’.
3rd May 2019
A very big congratulations to our collaborative learners this week!
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Finch |
Owl |
Robin |
Wren |
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Billy Efa Joseph Savya Theo |
Harvey Sai Sasha Vhari William |
Abyan Lewis Maddie Ruby Sam |
Aiden Alvin Deon Harvey Sophie |
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Phonics |
Next week (week commencing 6th May) in our phonics sessions, your child will be focussing on:
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Mrs Boittiaux Looking at phase 3 consonant digraphs (sh, ch, th) |
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Mrs Bridges Alternative pronunciations (phase 5) |
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Miss Case-Green Continuing to look at phase 3 consonant digraphs (sh, ch) |
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Mrs May Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs |
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Mrs Skitt/Mrs Emery Looking at consonant clusters (phase 4) |
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Ms Slade Continuing to consolidate all phase 3 digraphs |
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Mrs Stretton/ Mrs Tassell Continuing to consolidate all phase 3 digraphs |
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Mrs Sweetman Continuing to consolidate all phase 3 digraphs |
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Miss Whicher Looking at consonant clusters (phase 4) |
2nd May 2019
Wow what an exciting week we’ve had with the arrival of our chicks! The children have thoroughly enjoyed watching them hatch (and even named them all!) In maths we’ve been thinking about sequencing events – thinking about what we’re doing today, did yesterday and will do tomorrow.
Week Commencing 6th May 2019
Enjoy the bank holiday weekend and we’ll see you back at school on Tuesday 7th May.
Reading
We will be continuing with our chick theme, enjoying the story of Rosie’s Walk.
Maths
We’ll be using positional language (over, under, through, left, right, between, behind etc) to help us create a range of obstacle courses!
Notices
Sun Safety
At Earlswood, we acknowledge the importance of sun protection and want to work with parents and carers to ensure children are safe during periods of hot weather.
During the summer term, children will be taught to:
· Protect their head using a hat.
· Protect their skin using sunblock.
· Play in the shade.
· Drink lots of water.
To help support the children, we ask that parents and carers ensure:
· Children bring a hat to school everyday.
· Children have sunblock applied to their skin before coming to school.
· Children bring a water bottle everyday.
Thank you for your support with this.
Uniform
Children in Reception need to be wearing either leggings, tracksuit bottoms or shorts all year because of the physical nature of our curriculum.
Junk modelling
Please could you bring in any recycling (particularly boxes or tubs) for the children to use when ‘junk modelling’.
26th April 2019
A very big congratulations to our confident learners this week!
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Finch |
Owl |
Robin |
Wren |
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Archie Emma Isabelle Pippa Rex |
Adam Alfie Annie James Liberty Oliver |
Amber Hugh Luke Leo Evie |
Arnie Deon Judith Nahid Sophie |
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Phonics |
Next week (week commencing 29th April) in our phonics sessions, your child will be focussing on:
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Mrs Boittiaux Looking at phase 3 consonant digraphs (sh, ch, th) |
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Mrs Bridges Alternative pronunciations (phase 5) |
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Miss Case-Green Looking at phase 3 consonant digraphs (sh, ch, th) |
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Mrs May Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs (focussing on ai, ee, igh, oa) |
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Mrs Skitt/Mrs Emery Looking at consonant clusters (phase 4) |
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Ms Slade Continuing to consolidate all phase 3 digraphs (focussing on ur, or, er, ar) |
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Mrs Stretton/ Mrs Tassell Continuing to consolidate all phase 3 digraphs (focussing on ur, or, er, ar) |
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Mrs Sweetman Consolidating our phase 3 digraphs (air, ear, ure) |
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Miss Whicher Looking at consonant clusters (phase 4) |
25th April 2019
Welcome back! We hope you all had a lovely Easter break!
We’ve been getting ready for the arrival of our chicks next week – thinking about how they hatch. In maths we have been practising saying what is one or two less than a given number.
Week Commencing 29nd April 2019
Notices
- A polite reminder – children in Reception need to be wearing either leggings, tracksuit bottoms or shorts all year because of the physical nature of our curriculum.
- Please could you bring in any recycling (particularly boxes or tubs) for the children to use when ‘junk modelling’.
Our theme this half term is ‘Where do I live?’ We are very excited to receive our very own eggs to observe hatching!
Reading
We will be keeping diaries observing the eggs hatch and develop into chicks!
Maths
We’ll be sequencing events. Can you child tell you what they did yesterday, today or will be doing tomorrow? Can they tell you what happens next or what they did earlier?
5th April 2019
A very big congratulations to our collaborative learners this week!
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Finch |
Owl |
Robin |
Wren |
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Archie Grace k Lizzy Milly Nathan |
Annie Charlotte Dalia Harvey Kayla Oliver |
Edwin Hugh Leo W Owen H Poppy |
Alice Dylan Leo Thomas Trey |
4th April 2019
What a fantastic busy Spring term we’ve had! We hope you all have a lovely Easter break!
Just to let you know that unfortunately we have been struggling with internet issues and as such have not been able to upload many observations to Tapestry.
Week Commencing 22nd April 2019
We look forward to seeing you back at school on Tuesday 23rd April. Next half term our theme is ‘Where do I live?’
Reading
We will be thinking about how chicks hatch from eggs. We will be receiving our very own eggs to observe hatching!
Maths
We will be practising saying what is one less than a given number. We will then be subtracting more than one from an amount.
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Phonics |
After the Easter break (week commencing 22nd April) in our phonics sessions, your child will be focussing on:
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Mrs Boittiaux Looking at phase 3 consonant digraphs (sh, ch, th) |
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Mrs Bridges Alternative vowel sounds (phase 5) |
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Miss Case-Green Looking at phase 3 consonant digraphs (sh, ch, th) |
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Mrs May Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs |
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Mrs Skitt/Mrs Emery Looking at consonant clusters (phase 4) |
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Ms Slade Continuing to consolidate all phase 3 digraphs |
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Mrs Stretton/ Mrs Tassell Consolidating our phase 3 digraphs (air, ear, ure) |
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Mrs Sweetman Consolidating our phase 3 digraphs (air, ear, ure) |
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Miss Whicher Looking at consonant clusters (phase 4) |
29th March 2019
A very big congratulations to our reflective learners this week!
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Finch |
Owl |
Robin |
Wren |
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Elsie Jack Poppy Samuel Savya |
Names to follow |
Kayal Jonah Felami |
Ariana Evie Hollie Harvey Mimi
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Phonics |
Next week (week commencing 1st April) in our phonics sessions, your child will be focussing on:
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Mrs Boittiaux Reading captions using phase 2 sounds and matching to the correct picture |
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Mrs Bridges Alternative vowel sounds (phase 5) |
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Miss Case-Green Reading captions using phase 2 sounds and matching to the correct picture |
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Mrs May Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs |
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Mrs Skitt/Mrs Emery Consolidating adjacent consonants (phase 4) |
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Ms Slade Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs |
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Mrs Stretton/ Mrs Tassell Continuing to consolidate all phase 3 digraphs |
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Mrs Sweetman Continuing to consolidate all phase 3 digraphs |
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Miss Whicher Consolidating adjacent consonants (phase 4) |
28th March 2019
Art Week has been great fun! The children have enjoyed learning about our chosen artist Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti. (Each year group have been considering a different artist). Every child have made their own sculpture and together Wrens and Robins, and Owls and Finches have made a large sculpture. The children have also enjoyed creating a community art project. There’s such a lot to see – it’ll all be displayed during the Open Classroom at 3.30pm on Tuesday 2nd April.
Week Commencing 1st April 2019
Reminders and notices
- We’re very excited for our trip to the British Wildlife Centre! Your child will need to bring a water bottle, packed lunch, waterproof coat and sun hat with them in a named backpack. Please apply sun cream to your child before bringing them to school.
- A polite uniform reminder – please ensure your child is wearing black trainers, ideally with Velcro fastenings to encourage your child’s independence. Also, the children are able to wear leggings or shorts into the Summer Term. Keep dresses for Year One please – due to the physical nature of our curriculum.
Reading
We will be writing recounts based on our trip!
Maths
We will be continuing to think about 3D shapes.
22nd March 2019
A very big congratulations to our independent and collaborative learners this week!
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Finch |
Owl |
Robin |
Wren |
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Amira Billy Riley Scarlett Sienna
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Ellie Poppy Sasha Uddy |
Phoebe Scarlett Annabel Greta |
Aadarsh Hollie Sophia Sujith Zayan |
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Phonics |
Next week (week commencing 25th March) in our phonics sessions, your child will be focussing on:
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Mrs Boittiaux Blending our phase 2 sounds and new sound z |
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Mrs Bridges Learning split digraphs (phase 5) |
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Miss Case-Green Consolidating phase 2 and new sounds j v w y |
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Mrs May Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs |
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Mrs Skitt/Mrs Emery Considering adjacent consonants (phase 4) |
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Ms Slade Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs (focussing on oi er ar) |
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Mrs Stretton/ Mrs Tassell Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs |
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Mrs Sweetman Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs |
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Miss Whicher Considering adjacent consonants (phase 4) |
21.03.19
We’ve had another great week considering non-fiction (information) writing. We’ve explored carrots, peppers, onions and peas! In maths, we have begun thinking about addition.
We’ve been continuing to think about keeping healthy and growing up. We had a lovely time on Tuesday, meeting some younger children. Thank you to Hannah, Elsie’s Mum for bringing in baby Cleo. Thank you also to Lee, Lilly’s Dad, for bringing in baby Joseph. Finally, thank you to Nanny Sue for bringing in toddler Lily (Mrs Stretton’s granddaughter!)
We really enjoyed hearing from Anna, Vhari’s Mum, today. Thank you for telling us all about your job as a doctor and how our bodies work!
Week Commencing 25th March 2019
Reminders and notices
- If you are a medical professional (doctor, dentist, nurse…) and you’d like to come in and speak to the children about your job, please do let us know! We would love to hear from you as we’re thinking about keeping ourselves healthy this half term.
- Please can you ensure your child always brings a named water bottle to school with them.
Next week we will be enjoying art week – focussing on Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti.
Reading
We will be thinking about making and naming our own sculptures.
Maths
We will be continuing to think about addition.
15th March 2019
A very big congratulations to our resilient learners this week!
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Finch |
Owl |
Robin |
Wren |
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Emma Grace R Musa Rex Taran
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Florence Sai William
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Laurie Lilly Luke Owen H |
Aiden Aqsa Freddie Grace Leo |
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Phonics |
Next week (week commencing 18th March) in our phonics sessions, your child will be focussing on:
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Mrs Boittiaux Blending our phase 2 sounds and new sound y |
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Mrs Bridges Consolidating our new graphemes wh ph ew oe au ey (phase 5) |
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Miss Case-Green Consolidating s a t p i |
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Mrs May Practising our sounds ow oi |
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Mrs Skitt/Mrs Emery Considering adjacent consonants (phase 4) Learning about vowels and consonants |
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Ms Slade Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs |
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Mrs Stretton/ Mrs Tassell Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs |
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Mrs Sweetman Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs |
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Miss Whicher Considering adjacent consonants (phase 4) Learning about vowels and consonants |
14.03.19
We’ve had a great week considering non-fiction (information) writing based on different fruits. In maths, we have continued thinking about sharing.
We are looking forward to Red Nose Day tomorrow – where your child is invited to wear red and a suggested £1 donation.
A big thank you to Jane, Liberty’s Mum, for coming into school today. The children really enjoyed hearing all about her job as a physiotherapist!
Week Commencing 18th March 2019
Reminders and notices
- Please could you continue to bring in any packaging (such as cereal boxes, egg boxes, milk cartons etc) to use in our supermarket role play!
- If you are a medical professional (doctor, dentist, nurse…) and you’d like to come in and speak to the children about your job, please do let us know! We would love to hear from you as we’re thinking about keeping ourselves healthy this half term.
- Please can you ensure your child always brings a named water bottle to school with them.
Reading
We will be continuing to think about non-fiction writing, focusing on different vegetables.
Maths
We are beginning to think about addition.
8th March 2019
A very big congratulations to our confident learners this week!
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Finch |
Owl |
Robin |
Wren |
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Brandon Efa George Joseph Sienna |
Carla Libby Sophia William |
Abyan Akshaj Maddie Raul Ruby-Rose
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Alja Ariana Evie Hollie Nia |
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Phonics |
Next week (week commencing 11th March) in our phonics sessions, your child will be focussing on:
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Mrs Boittiaux Blending our phase 2 sounds and new sound x |
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Mrs Bridges New graphemes wh ph ew oe au ey (phase 5) |
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Miss Case-Green Consolidating s a t p i n |
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Mrs May Practising our sounds or ur |
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Mrs Skitt/Mrs Emery Considering adjacent consonants (phase 4) |
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Ms Slade Trigraphs igh air ear ure |
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Mrs Stretton/ Mrs Tassell Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs |
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Mrs Sweetman Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs |
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Miss Whicher Considering adjacent consonants (phase 4) |
07.03.19
We’ve enjoyed reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar this week. In maths, we have continued thinking about halving and sharing between two. We have loved seeing everyone dressed up as their favourite book characters today! We’ve had lots of fun sharing stories with children in year 2 and learning Mr Scullin’s new book song!
Week Commencing 11th March 2019
Reminders and notices
- Please could you bring in any packaging (such as cereal boxes, egg boxes, milk cartons etc) to use in our supermarket role play!
- If you are a medical professional (doctor, dentist, nurse…) and you’d like to come in and speak to the children about your job, please do let us know! We would love to hear from you as we’re thinking about keeping ourselves healthy this half term.
- Please can you ensure your child always brings a named water bottle to school with them.
- Next Friday (15th March) is Red Nose Day. We are asking all children and staff to bring a contribution of £1 please. ‘Get set to go red’ and wear something red to school too!
Reading
We will be learning facts about fruits – thinking about a different fruit each day!
Maths
We will be learning to share between 3 and 4.
1st March 2019
A very big congratulations to our motivated learners this week!
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Finch |
Owl |
Robin |
Wren |
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Amira Dylan Isobel Pippa Theo |
Alfie Kiaan Kurt Oliver Oscar
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Arlo Aziza Evie Noel Owen W |
Aadarsh Reggie Sophia Sujith Zayan |
28.02.19
Welcome back!
We’ve had a wonderful first week back to the second half of our Spring term. We’ve enjoyed making salad sandwiches – after reading Sam’s Sandwich. In maths, we have thought about halving – fruit and vegetables, quantities of counters, pizza.
Week Commencing 4th March 2019
Reminders and notices
- If you are a medical professional (doctor, dentist, nurse…) and you’d like to come in and speak to the children about your job, please do let us know! We would love to hear from you as we’re thinking about keeping ourselves healthy this half term.
- Please can you ensure your child always brings a named water bottle to school with them.
- Next Thursday (7th March) we will be celebrating World Book Day. Your child can come dressed as their favourite book character (they could even bring in the book they are from).
- Friday 15th March is Red Nose Day. We are asking all children and staff to bring a contribution of £1 please. ‘Get set to go red’ and wear something red to school too!
Reading
We will be doing lots of learning based on The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Maths
We will be continuing to think about halving and more examples of sharing.
Phonics
Next week (week commencing 4th March) in our phonics sessions, your child will be focussing on:
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Mrs Boittiaux Blending our phase 2 sounds and new sound y |
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Mrs Bridges Consolidating adjacent consonants (phase 4) |
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Miss Case-Green Consolidating phase 2 phonemes |
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Mrs May Practising our sounds oa oo |
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Mrs Skitt/Mrs Emery Beginning to think about adjacent consonants (phase 4) |
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Ms Slade Consolidating some phase 3 digraphs and new sounds ow oi |
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Mrs Stretton/ Mrs Tassell Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs using captions and two-syllable words |
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Mrs Sweetman Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs |
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Miss Whicher Beginning to think about adjacent consonants (phase 4) |
14.02.19
We’ve been doing lots of learning based on the story Guess I Much I Love You and have enjoyed thinking about the people who are important to us and why.
A very big congratulations to our reflective learners this week!
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Finch |
Owl |
Robin |
Wren |
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Archie Grace K Milly Nathan |
Annie Eve Kayla Sai Sasha |
Akshaj Amber Luke Raul Ruby Rose |
Aadarsh Alice Arnie Sophia Sophie Sujith Thomas |
Week Commencing 25th February 2019
Notices and reminders
- If you are a medical professional (doctor, dentist, nurse…) and you’d like to come in and speak to the children about your job, please do let us know! We will be thinking about keeping ourselves healthy next half term!
- Please could you return your blue form for our upcoming trip to the Wildlife Centre.
Reading
We will be enjoying the story Sam’s Sandwich.
Maths
We will be thinking about halving.
Have a lovely half term and see you soon for the second half of the Spring term!
07.02.19
We’ve enjoyed retelling the story of Goldilocks this week. In maths, we have been continuing to think about comparing objects by size. (Which of the bear’s bowls was the biggest? Which bear had the smallest chair?) We have also begun to practise counting in 2s and thought about symmetry.
Week Commencing 11th February 2019
Reminders
Please could you return your blue form for our upcoming trip to the Wildlife Centre as soon as you can.
Reading
Next week we will doing lots of learning based on the story Guess I Much I Love You. We will be thinking about the people who are important to us and why.
Maths
We will continuing to think about symmetry and will use this to help us learn about doubling.
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8th February 2019
A very big congratulations to our independent learners this week!
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Finch |
Owl |
Robin |
Wren |
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Elsie Emma George Jack Rex |
Carla Charlotte Libby Liberty |
Arlo Edwin Jonah Noel |
Alvin Bryony Deon Hollie Judith |
Phonics
Next week (week commencing 11th February) in our phonics sessions, your child will be focussing on:
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Mrs Boittiaux Blending our phase 2 sounds and new sound w |
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Mrs Bridges Consolidating adjacent consonants (phase 4) |
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Miss Case-Green Consolidating s a t p i |
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Mrs May Practising our sounds ai ee |
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Mrs Skitt/Mrs Emery Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs |
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Ms Slade New sounds igh oa |
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Mrs Stretton/ Mrs Tassell Practising new sounds ear air ure |
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Mrs Sweetman Practising new sounds ear air ure
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Miss Whicher Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs
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A very big congratulations to our collaborative learners this week!
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Finch |
Owl |
Robin |
Wren |
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Amira Brandon Grace R Harry Poppy
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Adam James Kiaan Oscar Uditaeh |
Aziza Hugh Leo Owen H Zainab |
Aidan Ariana Evie Nia Yousaf |
Phonics
Next week in our phonics sessions, your child will be focussing on:
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Mrs Boittiaux Blending our phase 2 sounds and new sound v |
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Mrs Bridges Consolidating adjacent consonants (phase 4) |
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Miss Case-Green Consolidating s a t p i |
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Mrs May Practising our sounds th ng |
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Mrs Skitt/Mrs Emery Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs |
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Ms Slade New sounds ai ee ng |
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Mrs Stretton/ Mrs Tassell Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs |
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Mrs Sweetman Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs |
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Miss Whicher Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs |
31.01.19
We’ve enjoyed another week of baking – gingerbread men and cheese straws! We are really confident using our ordering words - first, next, after that and finally. In maths, we have been learning to count on – we know we don’t always have to start at one!
Week Commencing 4th February 2019
Reminders
Please could you return your blue form for our upcoming trip to the Wildlife Centre as soon as you can.
Reading
Next week we will be reading and retelling the Traditional Tale of Goldilocks.
Maths
We will be doing lots of maths to do with Goldilocks – comparing size and capacity, as well as thinking about our ordinal numbers (1st, 2nd, 3rd).
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Robin |
Wren |
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Isobel Lizzy Pippa Samuel Sienna |
Alfie Dalia Kurt Oliver Sophia |
Abyan Evie Greta Owen W Summer-Mai |
Alja Harvey Mimi Nahid Reggie |
24.01.19
We’ve been doing lots of learning based on our new Traditional Tale this week – The Three Little Pigs or The Gingerbread Man. We have also been practising ordering objects from smallest to largest as well as finding different ways to measure using non-standard measurement (like cubes, numicon, straws and blocks!)
Week Commencing 28th January 2019
Reminders
Please could you ensure your child’s jumper is named as there has been some confusion (especially when they have needed to remove them for our Climbing Zone sessions).
Reading
Next week we will be baking using a new recipe linked to our story – either cheese straws or gingerbread men. We will be following and writing our own recipe using the key words: first, next, after that and finally.
Maths
We will be continuing to think about measure – using standard measurement to follow our recipes (like grams and teaspoons).
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Next week in our phonics sessions, your child will be focussing on: |
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Mrs Boittiaux Practising blending phase 2 sounds and a new sound j |
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Mrs Bridges Adjacent consonants (phase 4) |
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Miss Case-Green Consolidating s a t p i n m d g o c k ck |
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Mrs May Practising our sounds sc ch |
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Mrs Skitt/Mrs Emery Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs |
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Ms Slade Revisiting our new sounds sh ch th and ng |
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Mrs Stretton/ Mrs Tassell New sounds oo/oo, ar and or |
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Mrs Sweetman New sounds oo/oo, ar and or |
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Miss Whicher Consolidating all phase 3 digraphs |
A very big congratulations to our confident learners this week!
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Finch |
Owl |
Robin |
Wren |
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Anay Dylan Riley Theo Savya |
Florence Liberty Poppy Scarlett Vhari |
Kayal Lilly Phoebe Scarlett Sam |
Alvin Freddie Isla Trey Zayan |
17.01.19
We’ve had a busy week in Reception doing lots of baking linked to our learning of The Three Little Pigs and Gingerbread Man! Robin class enjoyed their library trip and the children have been keen to take part in another climbing zone.
Week Commencing 21st January 2019
Reminders
Unfortunately some children have been unable to join in with climbing zone as they have been wearing earrings. Please do remember to take your childrens earrings out before school on Wednesdays and Thursdays before these sessions.
Reading
Tomorrow we will be celebrating our learning of our traditional tales, by telling the story (and actions!) our class has learnt to the other Reception classes. We will then be ready to learn the story ourselves and enjoy using actions to retell it to you!
Maths
We will be thinking about measure next week in maths. How far did the gingerbread man have to run? Which pig built the biggest house!?
Phonics
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Mrs Boittiaux Blending using our phase 2 sounds |
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Mrs Bridges Adjacent consonants (Phase 4) |
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Miss Case-Green Using g o c k ck |
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Mrs May Segmenting using our new sounds sh ch th and ng |
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Mrs Skitt/Mrs Emery Phase 3 trigraphs |
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Ms Slade Revisiting our new sounds sh ch th and ng |
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Mrs Stretton/ Mrs Tassell Reading and writing words using our new sounds ai ee igh and oa. |
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Mrs Sweetman Reading and writing words using our new sounds ai ee igh and oa. |
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Miss Whicher Phase 3 trigraphs |
Breck’s Story
Tuesday 5th February 2018, 6.30pm
Junior School Hall
Guest speaker, Téa Staegemann , will be talking about how Breck’s life ended when he met up with a man who he had first spoken to online.
Téa will offer advice for parents to support your family online.
If you would like to attend, please ask the school office for a form.
10.01.19
We’ve continued thinking about traditional tales this week – The Three Little Pigs and The Gingerbread Man.
Week Commencing 14th January 2019
Reminders
We have enjoyed Climbing Zone again this week! Please remember to take your childrens earrings out before school on Wednesdays and Thursdays before these sessions.
We’ve had a wonderful time on our class trips to Redhill Library this week. Robin class are looking forward to theirs next week! All children will need a named waterproof coat and be wearing their full school uniform. This trip will take place within school hours, with the children returning to lunch as normal at school.
Reading
We will be getting into baking next week – with children following recipes to make gingerbread men and cheese straws. We will be using our actions for key words (firstly, next, after that, finally) to order our learning.
Maths
We will be developing our counting skills, focussing on 15-20.
03.01.19
Welcome back and Happy New Year! We hope you’ve all enjoyed a lovely Christmas break.
We’ve started thinking about traditional tales this week – The Three Little Pigs and The Gingerbread Man.
Week Commencing 7th January 2019
Reminders
Please remember to take your childrens earrings out before school on Wednesdays and Thursdays as we have begun our Climbing Zone afternoons!
We’re looking forward to our class trips to Redhill Library over the coming two weeks, where the children will enjoy sharing their knowledge of traditional tales. All children will need a named waterproof coat and be wearing their full school uniform. This trip will take place within school hours, with the children returning to lunch as normal at school.
Reading
We will be continuing to enjoy learning our traditional tales through Talk for Writing, drama and even some baking!
Maths
We will be focusing on our counting skills advancing to 15.
Junk Modelling Materials
Please keep the clean junk modelling materials coming in (boxes, tubes, yoghurt pots etc). We would especially like cardboard boxes (not too big) so that the children can wrap them in the wrapping paper they will be printing. These will then be used in our role play activities. Many thanks.
14.12.18
What a lovely full week of school we have had! With our wonderful sing a-longs, our yummy Christmas dinner and a very special visitor (Ho Ho Ho!)
Week Commencing 17th December 2018
Reminders
Remember our Christmas Carole Service at St Johns Church at 18.30pm. All are welcome!
On Tuesday children will be taking home all their lovely Christmas crafts.
We will be collecting in reading books next week, please continue to enjoy stories at home and record these in their reading diaries.
Reading
The children will be reading the story 'Jesus Christmas Party'.
Maths
We will be continuing to focus on ordinal numbers, for example 'first, second, third, fourth, fifth' etc!
Junk Modelling Materials
Please keep the clean junk modelling materials coming in (boxes, tubes, yoghurt pots etc). We would especially like cardboard boxes (not too big) so that the children can wrap them in the wrapping paper they will be printing. These will then be used in our role play activities. Many thanks.
Have a great last few days!
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7.12.18
We've had a lovely week immersing ourselves in the joy of Christmas! Wrapping presents, learning the Nativity story and talking about why Christians celebrate Christmas.
Week Commencing 10th December 2018
Remember our Christmas singalong next week on Tuesday 11th December...
Wren and Robin at 9.15-9.45am
Finch and Owl at 10.00-10.30am
Reading
The children will be reading and writing Christmas lists and letters to Father Christmas!
Maths
We will be focusing on ordinal number, using the language 'first, second, third, fourth, fifth' etc!
Junk Modelling Materials
Please keep the clean junk modelling materials coming in (boxes, tubes, yoghurt pots etc). We would especially like cardboard boxes (not too big) so that the children can wrap them in the wrapping paper they will be printing. These will then be used in our role play activities. Many thanks.
30.11.18
We've enjoyed learning about the eight plants in the solar system in our non fiction week. Many of the children have demonstrated lots of their existing knowledge about space and have enjoyed developing this further.
Thank you so much to the families who came to join us for Christmas making morning. It was lovely to welcome you into our classrooms and great to have your help making them look festive.
Week Commencing 3 December 2018
As Christmas has now been well and truly launched with our making morning on Friday, this week the children's learning will be based around the nativity and all things Christmas.
Reading
The children will be learning the nativity story which will be delivered in our "Talk for Writing" style, so that the children will be able to retell the story independently using actions and story maps to help them.
Maths
We will be further exploring the concept of less by taking away objects and then finding out what is left.
Junk Modelling Materials
Please keep the clean junk modelling materials coming in (boxes, tubes, yoghurt pots etc). We would especially like cardboard boxes (not too big) so that the children can wrap them in the wrapping paper they will be printing. These will then be used in our role play activities. Many thanks.
23.11.18
We've had a wonderful week learning the story 'Whatever Next and taking regular trips to the moon! The children have especially enjoyed making their own moonscapes at the creative table.
Week Commencing 26th November 2018
This week the children's learning will be based around space and the planets, using the non-fiction text 'Planets'.
Reading
The children will be learning about the features of a non fiction text and finding out facts about space and planets.
Maths
We will be exploring the concept of less, and using the vocabulary of fewer, fewest and less heavy when comparing different amounts.
Junk Modelling Materials
Please keep the clean junk modelling materials coming in (boxes, tubes, yoghurt pots etc). Many thanks!
Friday 30th November 9.30-11.00
You are all welcome to attend our Christmas Making Morning.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY..
Christmas singalong - Tuesday 11th December
Robin and Wren - 9.15-9.45
Finch and Owl - 10.00- 10.30
Have a fantastic weekend
Thank you,
The Reception Team
09.11.18
We are very lucky to have a woodland area at our Junior site and this week we have made good use of it to support our learning about day and night animals. Thank you to all the families that paid a visit to the woods at night time, and to the parents that helped us on our trip back the day after during the day time. The children were really excited by the whole experience and so were we!
Week Commencing 12th November 2018
This week the children's learning will be based around making a witch’s potion.
Reading
The children will be learning a story based around the format of “Dear Zoo” entitled “Dear Witch”. The witch will send exotic ingredients like eyeballs, frogs and slime!
Maths
We will be exploring the concept of “more” in relation to comparing groups of objects and adding one more to a given number up to 10.
Anti-Bullying Week
Having launched the week by wearing blue on Friday 9th November, the children will be learning what bullying means, how it affects us, and what they can do to help themselves or others.
Children in Need
On Friday 16th November the children are invited to come to school in something spotty to support Children in Need. A suggested donation of £1 would be gratefully received.
Junk Modelling Materials
Please keep the clean junk modelling materials coming in (boxes, tubes, yoghurt pots etc). Many thanks!
Have a fantastic week!
Thank you,
The Reception Team
02.11.18
We have had a great 'spooky' week! The children have loved our spider theme and they have made lots of lovely creations and innovated the rhyme 'Incy Wincy Spider'. Please see our photo Album.
Week Commencing 5th November 2018
This week the children's learning will be based on day and night animals in preparation for our visit to the Junior Woodlands on Wednesday and Thursday. Children will also be exploring the songs and sights of fireworks!
Night Time Woodland Adventure!
Reception children, parents and carers will have the opportunity to take part in a night time woodland adventure on Wednesday 7th November between 5.30pm-6.30pm at the junior site. Please remember to wrap up warm and bring a torch! Please see letter for further details.
Day Time Woodland Adventure!
Reception children will be visiting the Woodlands on Thursday 8th November AM only. In order for this visit to take place, we will require some parent/career volunteers to join us on the visit. If you would like to volunteer please speak to your child's class teacher. On this day please remember to bring wellies!
Reading
We will be finding out about night time and day time animals. On Friday we will be starting to write a recount of our trip to the woodlands.
Number
We will be exploring numbers to 10. We will be practising our counting and starting to focus on one more than between the numerals 0-10.
Science Week
As it is science week and the children are going on a night walk, we will be exploring materials which reflect. Children will have an opportunity to make their own reflective garment/s to take with them to the Night Time Woodland Adventure.
Wear Blue for Anti Bullying
To show that we are supporting Anti-Bullying Week 2018 and CHOOSE RESPECT we would like all children and staff to wear something blue on Friday 9th November. Please see letter for further details.
Junk Modelling Materials
Please can you keep bringing in any clean junk modelling materials that you would normally recycle (boxes, tubes, yoghurt pots etc) for the children to use during independent learning. At this time of year we would especially appreciate cardboard rolls and bottles so the children can make fireworks and rockets.
Many thanks!
Have a fantastic week!
Thank you
19.10.18
Hope you have a lovely half term.
Week Commencing 29th October 2018
This week the children will be exploring the rhyme 'Incy Wincy Spider'. Children will be acting out the story using actions. On Friday children will innovate the story by selecting a different small creature i.e. an ant, a fly etc.
In Maths we will be exploring the 'eightness of eight' e.g. where does number 8 appear on the number line? What number comes before it/after it? What does 8 objects look like? What does the numeral look like? what does the word eight look like? etc...
Please can you keep bringing in any clean junk modelling materials that you would normally recycle (boxes, tubes, yoghurt pots etc) for the children to use during independent learning.
Many thanks!
Have a fantastic week!
Thank you
12.10.18
We've had another great week at school!
Week Commencing 15th October 2018
Where has this first half term gone!? The children have all settled wonderfully into school life. We hope you have a lovely half term week. Just a quick reminder that children break up for half term on Thursday at normal time.
Teddy Bears Picnic-Thursday 18th October
In Reading this week we are going to be planning a Teddy Bears Picnic. On Thursday children will have the opportunity to make their own ham or jam sandwich for the Teddy Bears Picnic. We are also encouraging children to bring to the picnic their favourite cuddly toy from home. Stickers about this event will be going into the children's Reading Record books today (Friday 12th October). If you have any questions about the picnic please speak to your child's class teacher.
In Maths we will be practising our counting using 1:1 correspondence, this means touching or moving each object so we know we have counted it.
Please can you bring in any clean junk modelling materials that you would normally recycle (boxes, tubes, yoghurt pots etc) for the children to use during independent learning, our supplies are very low! Many thanks!
Have a fantastic weekend!
Thank you
5.10.18
We've had another great week at school!
Week Commencing 8th October 2018
Next week we will be continuing to explore stories about families and continuing to encourage children to talk about their families.
In Reading this week Owl and Finch are reading 'Peace at last' and Wren and Robin are reading 'Owl babies', we will be immersing ourselves in the story through role play and drama, and making props for the stories!
In Maths we will be continuing to talk about the properties of 2D shapes in particular corners and sides.
Please can you bring in any clean junk modelling materials that you would normally recycle (boxes, tubes, yoghurt pots etc) for the children to use during independent learning, our supplies are very low! Many thanks!
Children's Photo's
On Wednesday children will be having their individual photographs at school.
Have a fantastic weekend!
Thank you
27.9.18
We've had another great week at school! We've
Week Commencing 1st October 2018
Next week we will be continuing to explore stories about families and continuing to encourage children to talk about their families.
In Reading this week Wren and Robin are reading 'Peace at last' and Finch and Owl are reading 'Owl babies', we will be immersing ourselves in the story through role play and drama, and making props for the stories!
In Maths we will be exploring more 2D shapes, learning their names and describing them by their properties and using them to make pictures and patterns.
Please can you bring in any clean junk modelling materials that you would normally recycle (boxes, tubes, yoghurt pots etc) for the children to use during independent learning, our supplies are very low! Many thanks!
Phonics Evening Information - In case you couldn't make the presentation here is all the information for you to have a look at at home!
- Powerpoint presentation.pptx
- HowtohelpyourchildathomewithPhonics.pdf
- PhonicsGuidebookletforparents 2018.pdf
Have a fantastic weekend!
Thank you
20.9.18
What a great second week we've had! The children have enjoyed the stories we've been reading and have continued to settle into school life and make new friends.
Week Commencing 24th September 2018
Next week we will be continuing to explore stories about families and continuing to encourage children to talk about their families. Thank you for the lovely photos you've sent in of your children and their families, the children have loved talking about them to us and their friends.
In Reading this week we are swapping texts about families. Owl and Finch will be exploring 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea' and Robin and Wren 'Along Came Eric'.
During Independent Learning some of the learning opportunities on offer will support the children's learning and interests in the above texts. For example in Finch children will be creating their own Tiger at the creative table whereas in Robin children will have the chance to bath, dress and feed babies in the water and role play areas.
In Maths we will be exploring 2D shapes, learning their names and describing them by their properties and using them to make pictures and patterns.
Have a fantastic weekend!
Thank you
Phonics Information Evening
Thursday 20st September 2018
2pm or 7.00pm @Infants school hall
Come and find out how we teach reading and spelling at Earlswood. We will also discuss the phonics screening process. Particularly helpful for Reception and Year 1 parents but all are welcome!
Welcome to Reception
Check our page each week to see what we will be learning.
14.9.18
Week 2 - What a great first week! The children have continued to settle into their classes wonderfully. This week children have been learning about routines and how to play safely and enjoy what Reception has to offer.
Week Commencing 17th September 2018
Next week we will be exploring stories about families and continuing to encourage children to talk about their families. Please remember to bring in a photo of your child with their family for them to talk about.
In Reading this week we are looking at two texts about families. Wren and Robin will be exploring 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea' and Owl and Finch 'Along Came Eric'.
During Independent Learning some of the learning opportunities on offer will support the children's learning and interests in the above texts. For example in Wren children will be creating their own Tiger at the creative table whereas in Owl children will have the chance to bath, dress and feed babies in the water and role play areas.
In maths children will be practising and developing their counting strategies and in particular objects that can't be moved! Children will be using their looking eyes and playing a number version of the game 'eye spy'!
We hope you have a lovely weekend!
If you ever have any questions or queries please speak to your child's class teacher.
Thank you
The Reception Team
Welcome to Reception!
Check our page each week to see what we will be learning.
Week 1 - What a fantastic start! The children have had their first sessions at school and settled into their classes wonderfully. Each week we will update this page to let you know what we have been up to in our learning and the events and curriculum coming up in the following week.
Week Commencing 10th September 2018
Next week we will be exploring the routines and activities of school life; finding their way around, using the resources independently and learning in a safe and healthy way.
Task for next week!
Please bring in a photo of your child with their family for them to talk about, as we develop our knowledge of families and relationships.
If you have any questions or queries please speak to your child's class teacher.
The Reception Team