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  • Reception: Can you draw a map to get home safely from the Bear's cave?

    Published 28/11/25
    This week Reception have been going to Drawing Club. Drawing Club opens up the magic of stories and, at the same time, enriches the children’s vocabulary by introducing challenging words with actions, associated with the story. It encourages ch
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  • Reception: What was your favourite thing about being in Iceland this week?

    Published 21/11/25
    The highlight of the week has to be flying to Iceland. All the children made their tickets, took their seats, buckled up and flew to Iceland, where they learnt about Glaciers, Icebergs, puffins, rugbraud, geysers and the arurora borealis, before flyi
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  • Reception: Which Nursery Rhymes can you remember? Can you sing it?

    Published 14/11/25
    There were so many highlights this week! We  had Nursery Rhyme Week and learnt 5 Nursery Rhymes AND, we met our Big Friends from Year 5 on Thursday afternoon. We are looking forward to joining them for more activities this year!
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  • Reception: Can you describe your favourite firework? What did you see?

    Published 07/11/25
    The highlight of this week has definitely been watching the fireworks!  We have had fun painting our own firework pictures.  If you signed your child up for Micro Duke, then they have brought their booklet of tasks home this week. 
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  • Reception: Who celebrates Diwali? Can you tell someone the story of Rama and Sita?

    Published 23/10/25
    his week has been incredibly exciting, as we have been learning all about Diwali. We read the story ‘Rama and Sita – The Story of Diwali’ by Malachy Doyle. This story is all about Prince Rama, his wife Sita, and a demon called Ra
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  • Reception: How did we make pumpkin soup? What did it taste like?

    Published 17/10/25
    The highlight of this week was making pumpkin soup. Chopping, mashing and eating it! Find out more in Peek at the Week!
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  • Reception: Can you tell someone what you can see in the picture, 'A Regatta on the Grand Canal'?

    Published 07/10/25
    The Highlight of this week was creating our exhibit for Take One Picture, the programme run annually by The National Gallery - https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/learning/take-one-picture - and our school takes part in it every year. This y
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  • Reception: How does your family help you?

    Published 02/10/25
    This week we have been reading Our Class is a Family by Shannon Olsen. The book shows us that a family isn't limited to relatives—it can also be found in a special group of people who care for and accept you, such as your teachers and class
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  • Reception: What are our school rules, and how do we follow them?

    Published 26/09/25
    A definite highlight for this week was singing in Assembly! The whole of Reception sang Big, Red Combine Harvester to the whole school and their parents! Well done to all the children.
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  • Reception: What could you do if you are feeling sad or angry, to help yourself?

    Published 18/09/25
    This week the children have been learning to talk about how they are feeling and to think about which Zone they are in. We have included the story of the Zones of Regulation that we have been reading to the children. You will see that it links our fe
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  • Reception: How can you show you are respectful?

    Published 12/09/25
    This week the children were fascinated by the arrival of tree surgeons who were helping landscape the KS2 playgound. The wood chipper was just beyond our gates and was very loud! The children are continuing to settle well as they take on the chall
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  • Reception: What have you enjoyed most about your first few days in Reception?

    Published 05/09/25
    The children have had a wonderful first couple of days in Reception. They are working very hard at learning their new routines and investigating all the resources and equipment in our inside and outside areas. We are very impressed and proud of the c
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