Pre-School Photo Opportunity – Monday 13t July
On Monday 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 10.45 am or 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.
Before the children break up for the summer, those who will be joining our Reception class in September enjoyed a special transition morning. They had a wonderful time meeting their new teachers, exploring their new classroom, and discovering the exciting outdoor learning area. The children approached the morning with enthusiasm and curiosity, and it was lovely to see their confidence growing as they became familiar with their new surroundings. We are so proud of how well they embraced this important step and know they are looking forward to lots more fun, play, and learning in Reception next year.
Before setting sail for the summer, we enjoyed a fantastic pirate-themed day filled with fun and adventure! The children loved dressing up as pirates and using their imaginations as they took part in exciting role-play activities. One of the highlights of the day was walking the plank, where the children showed great confidence and had lots of laughs. It was wonderful to see everyone joining in, working together, and creating so many happy memories.
The children also became real pirate explorers by creating their very own treasure maps! They used tea bags to stain the paper, giving it an old, weathered look just like a real pirate's map. Once the paper had dried, they drew winding paths leading to hidden treasure. This creative activity sparked lots of imaginative conversations and helped develop the children's fine motor skills as they designed their maps.
Our hardworking pirates have also been busy helping to scrub the decks! Using lots of soapy water and sponges, the children worked together to clean our pretend pirate ship and chairs, just like real sailors. This fun, hands-on activity encouraged teamwork, developed gross motor skills, and provided plenty of opportunities for imaginative play. There were lots of smiles, splashes, and laughter as everyone worked hard to make the ship sparkle!
World Cup dress up
With another week of beautiful sunshine, we made the most of the warm weather by enjoying our paddling pool outdoors. The children had great fun splashing, pouring, and exploring the water together, helping them to stay cool while developing their confidence and coordination. Water play provided lots of opportunities for conversation, sharing, and problem-solving as the children experimented with different containers and toys. It was a wonderful way to enjoy the sunshine and round off another busy week in Nursery.
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.
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
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!
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!
