Weekly News 19th October

This week in phonics we were learning to segment the sounds in words by robot talking. The children met the class bears Cyril squirrel and Henry Hedgehog and had to robot talk the items in the bears bags so that they could hear all the sounds in the words. By doing so, the children have been learning to identify each separate sound in the words.

We have been enjoying exploring the woodland this week, the children have been learning how to independently put on their puddle suits and wellies. On the woodland they have been doing some bird watching, making mud pies, building with large construction materials and taking in turns to use the swing. On colder days we will be taking the children into the yurt.

On Tuesday afternoon we learnt about Diwali and what Hindus do to celebrate this festival of light. Please ask your child what they remember about Diwali.

We had a great time on Monday when the pre school leaders came to visit! The children listened to them read a story and enjoyed some juice and popcorn.

On Thursday morning we went on a number walk. We enjoyed looking for signs of Autumn and numbers in the environment. If you are out and about over the half term, maybe you could help your child find their house group leaf. The houses are: Maple, Oak, Sycamore and Birch.

Please make sure that after half term your child has a book bag in school every day, spare socks for welly changing and a coat with a hood. 

Weekly News 13th October

This week we have been learning about alliteration. The children have been learning to recognise words that start with the same sound and listening for the sounds in their names.

In maths we have been learning about numbers. The children have been learning to order numbers, recognise numbers and talk about numbers that are bigger and smaller. All of the children have had a turn at playing a maths game in the base that has been enabling them to practise these skills.

The children have also been learning about how to be a ‘problem solver’ in their learning which is one of our school ‘7 wonders of learning’ values.

Next week is Halloween. We do not celebrate Halloween at school so please do not bring any Halloween themed items to school. Each child will be given a ‘bag of hope’ that will contain a small bible comic. If you do not wish for your child to receive the ‘bag of hope’ please let us know.

Squirrels parents please remember to leave your child’s scooter in the scooter park outside hedgehogs class and you can collect it from there at the end of the school day.

Please remember to sign up for parents evening if you haven’t already done so. The lists are in your child’s classroom on the squirrel/hedgehog registration table.

Weekly News Week Commencing 2nd October

This week we have started phonics. The children have been learning about alliteration and rhyming words and have had to use their listening skills to carefully to identify the different sounds in words.

In maths we have started to look at numicon. The children have been ordering and recognising numbers on a number line and matching numicon shapes to the numbers.

The children are really enjoying their time on the bikes on a Wednesday. Please remember that if you wish for your child to wear a helmet on a Wednesday to bring it in and leave it on your child’s peg in the morning.

There was a confusion with the information meeting time on Wednesday 11^th October. Refreshments will be available from 2pm and the meeting will commence at 2:15pm and finish at 3pm. Notes from the meeting will be sent home to parents that are not able to attend.

On Monday 16^th October the preschool leaders will be visiting school at 2pm for a tea party to read the children a story and see how they have settled. If your child is usually part time but you would like them to be here for this event you are welcome to bring them back to school at 2pm.

Parent consultations are on Tuesday 17^th and Wednesday 18^th October. There will soon be a list in each classroom to sign up for an appointment with your class teacher.

Thank you to the parents that have activated their tapestry accounts online. If you haven’t yet, you should receive an email from tapestry. Please feel free to start uploading observations or commenting on observations taken at school.

Please could you also ensure that your child has wellies in school – especially for our number walk. Thank you to all of the parents have offered to help at our number walk. If you are able to attend, please meet us by the gate at 9:30, we aim to be back at about 10:30.

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