Hi lovely parents and carers,
We hope that you’ve had a fantastic holiday – welcome back to Spring 1!
Bikeability sessions are running in Reception this week for those who signed up.
Please see the poster below for information about English classes for parents.
The English classes will be held at Oliver Goldsmith Primary School.
Please keep checking this page for Reception updates.
Thank you!
The Reception Team
OGPSxEFA ESOL Class FLYER 2023
Dear Parents,
We have ESOL lessons taking place each week in our lovely school starting from January 2024. Please join us if you feel it may benefit you. Please also inform other parents/carers who may benefit from these incredible life changing lessons. I have attached the flyer for you to have a look at the details.
Best Wishes,
EYFS Team
Father Christmas surprised us with a special gift before Christmas Day.
We were so excited to tell him what we want for Christmas this year.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!
Finally time for a break!
Firstly wishing all the families and friends of Year 5 a lovely Christmas break and an excellent new year! Hopefully it is a very restful and wholesome break!
A little recap on this past week,
Congratulations to the children for the wonderful Christmas performance! So lovely to see such a big support from all of you as well.
Year 5, Calipso had an amazing time at the South London Gallery where they went to see a exhibition of installation art from prominent artist Pope L. They created their own art works in small groups and learnt about representation in modern art. A great time was had!!
Meanwhile, Ulysses were getting their funk on with their class Christmas party where we witnessed some amazing dance moves and ate till we couldn’t anymore!
Overall a very lovely and wholesome week!!
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Notices:
Year 5 Ulysses will be starting swimming on the first day back – 8.01.24
Children to bring in a Towel, Swimming costume (no bikinis), swimming cap, flip flops
We enjoyed talking about Winter and all the wonderful things it brings.
Our talented teachers painted our faces to celebrate Winter and the ending of our Autumn Term.
Have a look yourself!
Thank you for the lovely contributions to our party – it was wonderful!
We danced the afternoon away.
We have had a fantastic first term in Reception. The Reception Team would like to thank our amazing families for all their continued support. We are looking forward to all the learning that is to come in the Spring Term.
Happy Holidays!
Here are some useful links for home learning over the holidays – if you would like to use them with your child.
Phonics
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/3-5-years/letters-and-sounds
Click for a wide range of free online Phonics games.
https://www.youtube.com/@EpicPhonics
Click for a huge selection of free Phonics songs.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b01cz0p1/alphablocks
Click for all episodes of the free CBeebies show Alphablocks.
Maths
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Search.aspx?Subject=16&AgeGroup=1
Click for a wide range of free online Maths games.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk9Yt1PqQiw&list=PL9bsPVRSg1sn_Op6yAQ54Rr1fniByD8UI
Click for a huge selection of free Maths songs.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b08bzfnh/numberblocks
Click for all episodes of the free CBeebies show Numberblocks.
This will support you in consolidating your child’s learning.
Many thanks,
The Reception Team
This week in Year 5
This week in Year 5 we have continued to study WW1, next week we will be writing diary entries as English soldiers living in the trenches. As part of this learning all children have been set LAC tasks which they should have been completing all half term.
In maths we are continuing working with Fractions, as part of preparing children for SATs and supporting their access to learning we are recommending 15 minutes of Timestables Rockstars everyday and will be checking children are completing this. These skills will continue to be essential for year 5 and 6 maths and all children have room for improvement in this area.
We continue to practise for the upcoming Christmas performance which will take place on Tuesday the 19th December.
Upcoming Events
19/12/2023 – Christmas Performance
21/12/2023 – Last day of Term (School closes at 2pm)
Notices
PE needs to be brought in but not worn on Thursdays
Swimming for Calipso has finished for the Year, Swimming for Ulysses will start in January on the first Monday Back
This week we are learning to sing aloud the song Twinkle Twinkle Little Star for our upcoming Nativity performance which will take place on Monday 18th December at 10am.
Please help your child to sing the song aloud at home. I have attached the link here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnLpNh10Sq4 and the lyrics are below:
