We know we have another 3 weeks to go, but, Reception had a lovely festive day yesterday, helping to decorate our school tree and enjoying playing in the snow!
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Reception visit the library!
This morning we had a lovely walk in the sunshine to Birtley Library. We stopped at the war memorial to look at the poppies and wreaths and to say a prayer for the soldiers. At the library all of the children chose a story to bring back to school. We then listened to...
Investigating windy weather!
Reception class loved using streamers today in the windy conditions outside!They made shapes, sang songs, twirled, climbed up to higher points and were so excited when their streamers danced in the wind! Using streamers is also great for developing gross motor skills,...
Hall Hill Farm Trip
Reception Class had a brilliant time at the farm today! We saw sheep, horses, cows, pigs, llamas, wallabies and much more! In the morning we had a tractor ride and then walked around to see some of the bigger animals and then after lunch and the play park we were able...
The Coronation
In Reception we have been learning about the Coronation this week. We have shared books, sung the Coronation song 'To the Sound of Trumpets', made crowns, written about what we would do as King or Queen and even sat on our own throne in the home corner! When sharing...
Easter in Reception Class
Reception have had a wonderful time preparing for Easter. They have worked hard to create a beautiful little liturgy all about Palm Sunday and were so confident in presenting this at church this week. In class we have been working on lots of arts and crafts including...
EY Maths Workshop 3.3.23
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Muddy Monsters 13.2.23
Reception had their very own muddy monsters Monday!they worked on a variety of activities outside with Phil from Muddy Monsters including mud painting, making mud pies, using tools, sharing stories and learning about fire safety. The final part of the session was...
Children’s Mental Health Week 6.2.23
In Reception the children took part in a workshop led by RISE and learned about fears and how they can make our bodies feel. The children listened to the story The Fears You Fear by Rachel Rooney and shared some of their own fears. They worked on some deep belly...
Gymnastics
Reception have had a brilliant PE session today, making use of our new equipment for the first time! They said 'the slide was amazing, I went down so fast' 'I liked climbing on the ladders' 'I liked the balance beam!' 'I can do a cartwheel on a high balance beam at my...