Class of 2028

Reception are continuing to learn all about Chinese New Year and when Chinese families in China, the UK and around the world, get together to celebrate. They discussed the days coming up to New Year where every family buys presents, decorations, food, new clothes and people have their hair cut.…

Reception have been developing their observational skills by looking at the changes in ice.  They have observed the changes in the seasons as they recognised frost and ice in their outdoor area.  They worked cooperatively with their friends and discussed how the ice was changing throughout the…

In RE, the children have been learning all about and discussing celebrations. They looked at a map of the world and were supported in identifying the UK and China.  They listened to the story of 'The Great Race' from China then retold the story, remembering the main events. They enjoyed acting out…

Reception have thoroughly enjoyed fantastic gymnastics!

They have moved safely and confidently, used their eyes to concentrate on searching for a sensible space, changed their speed, level and direction when travelling around and recognised how their body feels when exercising.  Not only did…

Reception have worked their socks off today!  They've discussed and observed floating and sinking, chased their shadows, created some pretty amazing stick-people, made the most beautiful sounds with their outdoor drum kit (made from pots and pans) and did some beautiful ribbon dancing.  No two…

Within their Maths provision, Reception have been looking at shapes with 4 straight sides. 

They had different sized squares and rectangles and lots of loose parts to use.  They discussed which shape would hold the most/least loose parts and compared how many different sized loose parts fitted…

Reception have been engrossed so much in the Julia Donaldson story Stick Man, they decided to draw themselves as though they were a stick person and then try really hard to make a stick person during Muddy Monday.  It was quite tricky but their perseverance paid off in the…

Reception explored using various expressive lines across their page to create a paper lantern.  They enjoyed feeling, handling, and manipulating various materials and used different tools and techniques, as well as experimenting with different textures and designs.

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What a lovely way to end the year celebrating Christmas 2021 with their friends; partying, singing and dancing, and lots of fun and laughter.

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Talk about ICT wizards!  Well, Reception have been zooming-in, flipping their images, refining their creations and building on their previous learning.  They could even teach Mrs M a thing or two!

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Reception's very first Nativity in front of a live audience. They were amazing! Every second was enjoyed by all.

Merry Christmas everybody! 

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Reception took on a new challenge today and had amazing results.  They listened to, and understood step by step instructions for drawing their snowmen.

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