Entries by Janine Naylor

Summer Term

I would like to welcome our new children who have joined Reception this term.  They are settling in well and have made some new friends. Our topic is Earth and Beyond.  We have been learning about Mae Jameson, who was the first Black African American woman to go to space.  We have been very busy […]

Teacher strikes

Please see the attached letter about the upcoming Teacher strike dates which will mean two more days of the school being closed on Thursday 27th April and Tuesday 2nd May. Thank you Strike 3 and 4

Spring 2

Hope you all had a nice half term. Our topic for this half term is Traditional Tales. We shall be focusing on the following texts; Jack and the Beanstalk Jasper’s Beanstalk The Ugly Duckling The Elves and the Shoemaker Now the weather is improving, we are looking into the possibility of organising a local trip to […]

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Spring 1

Happy New Year from all the Team in Reception! Our topic for this half term is Healthy Living. We are learning about the importance of looking after our teeth and having a balanced and nutritious diet. Please remember to complete the weekly activities in the home learning book. Furthermore, here are some links of activities […]

Autumn 2

Our topic for this half term is Changes. We have been learning about the changing colours of Autumn and hope to be going on a leaf hunt in the near future (weather permitting!) This week we have been learning about animals that hibernate during the Winter months, such as hedgehogs and bats. In Maths, we […]

Phonics : Helping your child with reading at home

One of the most important skills that your child needs to master is learning to read. Reading to and with your child every day for just 10 minutes will have an enormous impact on their learning. Our school uses Little Wandle Letters and Sounds phonics programme to teach early reading. Click on the links below […]