Reception
Reception
by It Department | 14/05/2026 | Reception | 0 Comments
The Reception children became little artists and performers this week as they explored the world of Michael Jackson! Inspired by his exciting music and style, the children drew around one of their friends to create a life-sized Michael Jackson. They painted, decorated...
Reception – Science
by It Department | 06/05/2026 | 2025-2026, Reception, Science | 0 Comments
This week in Reception, the children planted sunflower seeds and are excited to watch them grow on our windowsill, learning they need soil, water and sunlight to stay healthy. We’ve also welcomed some tiny caterpillars after reading “Mad About Minibeasts” by Giles...
Reception
by It Department | 28/04/2026 | 2025-2026, Reception | 0 Comments
This week, the children have been enjoying our core text Mad About Minibeasts by Giles Andreae and David Wojtowycz, exploring the fascinating world of minibeasts through a range of activities. They have loved painting their own minibeasts while experimenting with...
Reception
by It Department | 21/04/2026 | 2025-2026, Reception | 0 Comments
The children showed a real interest in Jack and the Beanstalk, so we decided to read it together! They really enjoyed drawing their favourite parts and sharing their ideas with each other. We also spent time exploring our outdoor area, where we found lots of...
Reception – Maths
by It Department | 15/04/2026 | 2025-2026, Maths, Reception | 0 Comments
The Reception children have been very busy learning their key text Rumble in the Jungle by Giles Andreae and David Wojtowycz, who are also our authors in the spotlight this term. They have been painting jungle animals and creating minibeasts in arts and crafts, as...
Reception
by It Department | 26/03/2026 | 2025-2026, Reception | 0 Comments
This week in Reception, we have been busy getting ready for Easter by decorating our own Easter baskets and filling them with eggs, as well as painting colourful Easter eggs and exploring how to mix colours to create new shades for our designs. We have also been...
Reception – RE
by It Department | 18/03/2026 | 2025-2026, Reception, Religious Education | 0 Comments
The children have really enjoyed sharing how they celebrate Ramadan at home, talking about their own family customs and traditions. Everyone had the chance to try a date and give their verdict! As families begin preparing for Eid, the children have loved showing their...
Reception
by It Department | 12/03/2026 | 2025-2026, Reception | 0 Comments
This week Reception children have been very busy! As part of Science Week, we have been learning about birds. Cherry Class have been learning about the bullfinch and Oak Class have been learning about the robin. The children drew pictures of the birds and made a bird...
Reception – PSHE
by It Department | 04/03/2026 | 2025-2026, Personal, Social, Health & Economic, Reception | 0 Comments
The children in Reception have had a special visitor - our school nurse! She talked to the children about her important job and how she helps to keep us healthy. She measured how tall we have grown and how much we weigh, and also checked our ears to see how well we...
Reception
by It Department | 25/02/2026 | 2025-2026, Reception | 0 Comments
Ramadan Mubarak to all our families celebrating! This week the children have enjoyed learning about and discussing Ramadan, sharing their thoughts and talking about kindness and family. We are reading traditional tales, the children have particularly loved Jack and...