Nursery Newsletter- 03.6.26

 

Tuesday 7th July- Dress as a pirate day! 

Bring a plastic bag to pick up with you! 

Over the past year, we have received many generous donations of toys, and we are incredibly grateful for your kindness and support. Unfortunately, we don't have enough storage space to keep all of these wonderful items.

To ensure they continue to be enjoyed, we would love for our families to give them a new home. Next week, we will be placing the toys that we are unable to store on a table for parents and carers to browse. If you see something your child would enjoy, please feel free to take it home.

Please bring a bag with you, just in case something catches your eye!

Thank you for helping us find new homes for these toys so they can continue to bring joy through play.

Pre-School Photo Opportunity – Tuesday 13th July

On Tuesday 13th July, we would like to invite the parents and carers of our pre-school children (those who will be starting Reception in September) to join us from 2:30 pm for a special photo opportunity.

This is a lovely chance to take some photographs of your child with their friends before they move on to school.

Please remember that not all of our children have permission for their photographs to be shared. If you would like to take group or friendship photos that include other children, please make sure you have the permission of their parent or carer before sharing those images.

Thank you for helping us respect every family's privacy.

What a fantastic time we had at the school disco! The children loved joining the Reception class for a fun-filled afternoon of music, dancing and celebration. There were balloons, bubbles, foam, games and plenty of opportunities to show off their best dance moves!

It was wonderful to see the children laughing, dancing with their friends and growing in confidence as they enjoyed the party atmosphere.

Nursery E for Excellence - 3.7.26

 

Congratulations to Zion who has been awarded the E for Excellence for his amazing story telling using our Tales Tool Kit. He joined in in group time and shared his ideas! Well done, Zion for you amazing imagination! 

Reception certificates 03.07.2026

 Reception E for Excellence

We have had a fantastic week of learning and there has been so much to celebrate and be proud of in Reception! 

These children worked extremely hard and have been rewarded for all of their determination and efforts.

Apple 

E for Excellence - Mokshad

Star Writer - Ameera

Reciprocity- Bright

Aspen 

E for Excellence - Amila

Star Writer - Haroon

Alder

E for Excellence - Amy

Star Writer - Sofia

Reception learning 03.07.2026

 

Year Reception: What We Are Learning 

This term our topic is Journeys. Our focus book this week was The Journey Home from Grandpa’s.

This week we learnt all about road safety, transport past and present and what our favourite forms of transport are. 

In Literacy we recapped our red words the,a,I,of,he,go,to,my,was,you,we,they,she,have,all,her,see and remembered that sentences begin with a capital letter and end with a full stop. We wrote about what forms of transport are seen in the story including a black crane, a blue barge, a pink tractor and a yellow car. Please continue to read 5 times a week with your children and work on set 2 or 3 sounds as well as word time words (1.4, 1.5, 1.6 etc).

In Maths this week the children have been exploring a range of maps and following directions. We have become very excited about our zoo trip next week after seeing what animals were on the map!

On Thursday, the children had a fantastic time at our Summer Disco! They enjoyed dancing to their favourite songs,showing off their amazing dance moves,and taking part in a fun-filled magic show. There was lots of laughter as everyone challenged themselves in the limbo. It was an afternoon filled with smiles ,music and excitement.

Hot weather

Next week is expected to be another hot week. Please ensure your child comes to school wearing sunscreen,brings a named sun hat and a water bottle, and is dressed in light cool clothing. There will be no need for jumpers or fleeces unless the weather changes.

School trip reminder - Friday 10th July 2026

A reminder that on Friday 10th July we will be visiting Call of the Wild Zoo for our school trip. Please ensure your child arrives at school on time, as the coach will be leaving promptly and we will not be able to wait for late arrivals. 

If you have chosen to provide your child with a packed lunch,please remember to bring it with them on the day. We are looking forward to a fantastic day of learning and adventure!

Well done Reception for an amazing week - keep up all your brilliant work! 

Reception learning 26.06.2026

 

Year Reception: What We Are Learning 

This term our topic is Journeys. Our focus book this week was Katie in London.

What a hot week it has been! The children had a wonderful time keeping cool by enjoying a variety of water-based activities throughout the week. They had lots of fun splashing, pouring and exploring with water,while also developing their physical and sensory skills. As a special treat,everyone enjoyed a refreshing ice lolly,which was the perfect way to cool down in the warm weather!

This week we learnt all about London and British Values. 

In Literacy we recapped our red words the,a,I,of,he,go,to,my,was,you,we,they,she,have,all and remembered that sentences begin with a capital letter and end with a full stop. This week we learnt how to write the set 2 sounds word ‘see’. We wrote about what landmarks we might see in London.

Please continue to read 5 times a week with your children and work on set 2 or 3 sounds as well as word time words (1.5, 1.6, 1.7 etc).

In Maths this week the children have been exploring  mapping is using pictures, symbols, marks, or drawings to show where places and objects are located and how they relate to each other. We looked at our local area and found places like the park and McDonalds. 

Well done Reception for an amazing week - keep up all your brilliant work! 

Reception certificates 26.06.2026

 Reception E for Excellence

We have had a fantastic week of learning and there has been so much to celebrate and be proud of in Reception! 

These children worked extremely hard and have been rewarded for all of their determination and efforts.

Apple 

E for Excellence - Ivy

Star Writer - Abiha

Resourcefulness - Shanvi

Aspen 

E for Excellence - Amila

Star Writer - Elija

Alder

E for Excellence - Grayson

Star Writer - Hunter

Nursery Learning 22.6.26

 

Dear Parents,

Thank you for your support during a week of very hot weather! We have had lots of fun water play this week, thank you for making sure the children have shoes they can take on and off easy and are easy to dry after getting wet. 

The children thoroughly enjoyed playing in the sand pit, which was filled with fresh sand. They used their imaginations to turn the area into a beach, filling buckets, scooping sand, and creating their own games. Sand play helps develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and early mathematical concepts such as measuring and comparing quantities. It also encourages creativity, communication, and cooperative play with friends.

This week, the children had great fun painting around shapes and transforming them into imaginative pictures. As they painted, they explored different shapes, colours, and designs, discussing their creations with friends and practitioners. Activities like these support early mathematical learning through shape recognition while also developing creativity and fine motor skills. We loved seeing the children's unique ideas come to life as they proudly shared their artwork.

The children thoroughly enjoyed a variety of water play experiences this week, helping them stay cool while exploring and learning through play. They created their own potions using lavender, cornflour, and water, mixing ingredients and investigating different textures, scents, and changes in consistency. The children also set up a relaxing foot spa in the shade, providing opportunities to talk about self-care, wellbeing, and ways to keep cool in hot weather.

Using shaving foam, the children created imaginative ice creams, developing their creativity and sensory awareness as they explored the soft, foamy texture. On the hottest days, everyone had great fun with the sprinklers and hose, cooling themselves and the ground while enjoying active outdoor play. Water play encourages communication, cooperation, problem-solving, and early scientific thinking as children experiment, predict, and discover through hands-on experiences.