Sunday, 13 July 2025

Nursery Learning- 11.7.25

 



Colour Fun Event – Thursday 17th July

We’re very excited to let you know that on Thursday 17th July, the school will be hosting a Colour Run for all the children. In Nursery, we’ll be joining in the fun with our very own ‘Colour Fun’ session!

During this activity, the children will enjoy exploring bubbles, music and paint in a creative, sensory experience. Please note that paint will not be thrown at the children (unless they choose to get a little extra messy!), but there will be plenty of opportunities to engage with the colourful materials through play.

All of the paints we’ll be using are ‘taste-safe’, so they are suitable for young children. However, we still require parents to sign a waiver in order for your child to take part. You can do this quickly and easily by scanning the QR code on the Nursery door or by the following link.

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Please remember to send your child in with a spare change of clothes, as things are likely to get messy – in the best possible way!


Reception Transition Morning




The children had a fantastic morning on Thursday as they took part in our Reception transition session. They were split into their new classes and had the opportunity to meet their new teachers, explore the Reception classrooms, and enjoy time in the outside area.

We were so proud of how well every single child handled the transition. Moving up to Reception is such a big step, and while we anticipated a few wobbles, the children truly amazed us with their confidence and enthusiasm.

Some of the Nursery team accompanied the children as a familiar face and a bit of a 'safety blanket', just in case anyone needed extra reassurance, but we’re delighted to say that they were all incredibly excited and returned full of positive things to say about joining ‘big school’.

It’s wonderful to see how ready and eager they are for the next part of their learning journey







!


Old Uniform Donations

As we approach the end of the school year, we would be very grateful for any old uniform you no longer need. It doesn’t matter if items are stained, as these will be used as spares for the children.

We are particularly in need of clothing in sizes suitable for 3 to 4-year-olds. This includes:

  • Boys’ trousers

  • White T-shirts

  • Pants and socks

  • Shorts

  • Girls’ summer dresses

  • Winter skirts

  • Tights, knickers, and socks

Even if your child is moving up to Reception, please do keep us in mind. If you come across any clothing your family no longer needs, feel free to drop it off, we’d really appreciate it!



Hot Weather Reminder

It’s going to be hot next week, so please make sure you apply sun cream to your child before they come to nursery, and ensure they bring a water bottle with them each day.

Thank you for helping us keep the children safe and comfortable in the sunshine!


Friday, 11 July 2025

Reception learning W/B 07.07.25

 

Year Reception: What We Are Learning 

This term our topic is Journeys. Our focus book this week was Naughty Bus.

Here is what we have been up to:

In Literacy we recapped our red words the,a,I,of,he,go,to,my,was,you,we,they,she,have,all,her,see,way 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 sound ‘oo’ and word ‘book’. We wrote about the food the caterpillar ate.

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 














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


Reception certificates 11.07.25

 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 - Elisa, for working hard in all areas of her learning this week. Well done Elisa! 

Star Writer - Zakariya, for working hard to write a sentence describing the story The Naughty Bus. Zacky A remembered his sentence rules. Well done Zakariya! 


105 Books to Read Before You Leave Broadford-

These pupils have read ten books and earned their Gold certificate - 



Aspen 



E for Excellence - Amirah

Star Writer - Viyan

105 Books to Read Before You Leave Broadford-


These pupils have read fifteen books and earned their Gold certificate - Bonnie Blu and Shahaan


Alder



E for Excellence - Patrick

Star Writer - Rayan






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Starting Reception at Broadford Primary school

 


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In September I will start Reception.


I will walk into school and meet my new teacher.

  



My Teachers will be




Mrs Marie (Year Group Lead, Aspen class)






Miss Mullan (Alder class)






Miss Hurrell (Apple class)




My teachers will help me and teach me lots of new things!




I will meet my teacher at the door and say goodbye to my parent(s).







We can bring in one bag with our change of clothes to stay in Reception. 


I can bring my school bag on my reading day.







I can also bring in a packed lunch and a water bottle.


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We will hang our coats on a peg and put away our water bottles and packed lunches.












My classroom looks like this.



 






Sometimes we can play outside in the garden.











I can use the toilet at school.  I will wash my hands after using the toilet.  

 






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I will go home by meeting my parent(s) at the gate where I said goodbye in the morning.

I will go back to school again the next day.


Friday, 4 July 2025

Nursery learning- 4-7-25

 


Pirate Dress up day TUESDAY 8th JULY

To help us celebrate our current topic, we’re inviting all children to come to nursery dressed as pirates! Feel free to get creative with costumes—hats, stripes, eye patches, or even a cardboard parrot!



Old Uniform Donations

As we approach the end of the school year, we would be very grateful for any old uniform you no longer need. It doesn’t matter if items are stained, as these will be used as spares for the children.

We are particularly in need of clothing in sizes suitable for 3 to 4-year-olds. This includes:

  • Boys’ trousers

  • White T-shirts

  • Pants and socks

  • Shorts

  • Girls’ summer dresses

  • Winter skirts

  • Tights, knickers, and socks

Even if your child is moving up to Reception, please do keep us in mind. If you come across any clothing your family no longer needs, feel free to drop it off, we’d really appreciate it!



Hot Weather Reminder

It’s going to be hot next week, especially from Wednesday onwards. Please make sure you apply sun cream to your child before they come to nursery, and ensure they bring a water bottle with them each day.

Thank you for helping us keep the children safe and comfortable in the sunshine!



Transition to reception 

A message for all of our AFTERNOON pre-school children 

   

On Thursday 10th July, the children will be meeting their new teachers. This is an exciting opportunity for them to explore their new environment, meet the new adults, and take part in some fun activities.

The session will be held from 9:00am to 11:00am. If your child usually attends in the afternoon, we would like to invite them to swap their session next Thursday to the morning, so they can be part of this valuable experience.

Please let the adult at the door know at drop-off if you are able to make this change. Please let us know by Tuesday 8th July. 




Book Bags- End of Term Reminder

Next week, we will be collecting back all books that have been loaned out by the nursery. Please make sure your child brings any borrowed books back in their book bag.

Children will not be bringing home any new books after this.

Don’t forget, you can visit your local library for free over the holidays to keep up those lovely reading habits!

Thank you for your continued support.


Enjoying Stories and Cloud Spotting

During the recent spell of hot weather, the children chose to take a break from their active play and enjoy some quieter time listening to stories. One of the books we shared was Little Cloud by Eric Carle, which the children found particularly engaging.

Inspired by the story, the children decided to try a bit of cloud watching themselves to see if they could spot any shapes or pictures in the sky. This sparked a lovely conversation about what they could imagine the clouds looked like. Although we moved into the shade, the sun was still very bright, which made it a little tricky to look up for long periods.

This activity supported the children’s communication and language development, as they listened attentively and talked about their ideas.



Active Maths Fun in Focus Group Time

During our focus group time this week, the children were learning to recognise numbers and understand the amounts they represent. We played an active maths game where the children listened carefully for a number being called, then had to find that number on the floor and stand on it.

Once everyone had found the correct number, they were shown a number flashcard and asked to carry out a specific action, such as clapping, jumping, or hopping, the same number of times. This encouraged lots of laughter and energy, and the children were fully engaged throughout the activity.

This game supported their mathematical development , particularly in number recognition and counting. It also encouraged their physical development through movement  and most importantly, the children had great fun while learning through play.



Sensory Play in the Tuff Tray

In the tuff tray this week, we set up a messy-themed exploration activity using shaving foam and food colouring. The children were eager to get stuck in straight away! Although paintbrushes were available, they were far more interested in using their hands, enjoying the sensory experience of squishing, swirling, and mixing the foam and colours. We also added some pirate-themed resources to spark conversation and imaginative role play.

This open-ended activity encouraged the children to explore texture, colour mixing, and imaginative storytelling.

Outdoor Adventures and Movement

As always, our garden equipment played a big role in supporting the children’s physical development and imagination. The open-ended nature of the resources encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and creativity. Nearly everything could be moved and manipulated by the children, which allowed them to build their own obstacle courses, dens, and imaginative structures.



Water and Paint Mark Making

This week, the children used water and paint to support their mark making activities. Some children chose to practise writing the letters in their names, while others explored making marks and began to assign meaning to their creations, an important early step in developing writing skills.

The children loved using water and paints in this creative way. It gave them the freedom to experiment with different tools, strokes, and colours, and helped build their confidence in early literacy.