Head of School's Message
Dear Parents and Carers,
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We have thoroughly enjoyed the sunshine this week! Although it's been a bit warmer than usual, the children have embraced the outdoors and all that our wonderful outdoor learning spaces have to offer.
While the temperature remains high and the sun shines brightly, we kindly ask you to ensure that your child has a sun hat for outside play.
Our outdoor learning spaces are open for children to explore freely whenever they choose, but if they are not properly equipped for the sun, we cannot guarantee their full enjoyment of these spaces.
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Similarly, appropriate footwear is essential for outdoor activities. Children love to run, jump, climb, balance bike, chase, and generally challenge themselves outside. Please consider suitable footwear for your children during these last few warm weeks. While sandals may look lovely and cooling, they might not be appropriate for activities that involve lots of running and jumping away from the 'monsters.'
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Thank you for your support in ensuring your children are safe and protected while in our care.
Reminders
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Thursday 17th July 1.30pm-2.30pm - Farewell Afternoon for Children who will be leaving us. Parents please sign up here:
Friday 18th July - Last Day of Term​
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Clothes bank available outside of school Tuesdays and Thursdays. Donations welcome (please bring to the office) or take what you need from the rail
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Learning packs available every Wednesday outside the main office
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Nursery Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Nursery room will begin a new book called 'Somebody Swallowed Stanley' written by Sarah Roberts.
They will begin the immersion stage where they will explore how to look after our environment. They will explore picking up rubbish, protecting and saving our wildlife, up-cycling items that would normally go in the rubbish/recycling bin.
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Their key words will help with their understanding of their book next week; 'jellyfish', 'terrible', 'creature', 'swallowed', and 'kite.'
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The rhyme will focus on reinforcing their phonic knowledge of alliteration. They will sing the rhyme - 'Polly Put the Kettle On'.
They will go on an alliteration hunt to find items that begin with the letter 'p'.
Willow Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Willow room will continue with their book called 'Sweet Dreams Zaza' written by Mylo Freeman.
They will begin the imitation stage where they will use a short re-written version of the story to repeat words or sentences from the story using role-play, small world figures and stick puppets.
They will also use the key events in the story to create a story map.
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The rhyme will focus on reinforcing their phonic knowledge of body percussion They will use the rhyme 'We can make a pattern' to create different sounds using body parts.
Their key words will help with their understanding of their phonics; 'body', 'sound' and 'different'.
Conker Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Conker room will continue with their book called 'Not Now Bernard' written by David McKee.
They will begin the imitation stage where they will use a short re-written version of the story to repeat words or sentences from the story using role-play and small world figures.
They will also use the key events in the story to create a story map.
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The rhyme will focus on reinforcing their phonic knowledge of instrumental sounds.
They will sing the rhyme 'I am the Music Man'.
Their key word will help with their understanding of their phonics; 'listen.'
Home Learning
Each Wednesday, the packs will be found outside main reception. There is a display to show you which group’s turn it is and a signing out folder for each pack.
Please return all packs into the return’s basket so staff can check and stock up any resources.
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The borrowing groups for this Wednesday will be:
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Busy Fingers - Woodpecker
Story Bags - Hedgehog & Dormouse
Maths Pack - Robin, Owl & Butterfly
Success Story of the Week!
Dear Parents,
The sun has been shining, providing a perfect opportunity for our young readers to find a bit of shade and relax with a good book.
Children in the Willow Room discovered the ideal spot, and this picture taken by on of the Key Person’s within the room, Klara, shows them completely absorbed in their stories while taking a little time to unwind from the day.
I think I might join them next time!
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