Queen's Jubilee walk to the local post box 20th May 2022 - 8 images

The children were very excited to write a letter to the queen, so we went for a walk to our local post box to post it.

Forest School 7th Apr 2022 - 20 images

The children enjoyed another, VERY muddy forest school!

Easter 7th Apr 2022 - 49 images

The children have enjoyed learning the Easter story, making Easter cards and Easter nests. The children were surprised to find that the Easter bunny had hidden some Easter lollies around the adventure playground too!

Space 7th Apr 2022 - 9 images

The children have been learning all about space, and this has definitely been their favourite topic so far! They went in an inflatable planetarium, designed and made their own aliens, and learnt some very important space facts for our Talk 4 Writing unit. They also created a space station with paper mache planets.

Jasper's Beanstalk 1st Apr 2022 - 19 images

This term the children have been exploring planting whilst learning the story of 'Jasper's Beanstalk'.

Buddy Reading - Reception and Year 3 23rd Mar 2022 - 6 images

Reception and Year 3 enjoyed some buddy reading in the library, with the Year 3 children sharing and reading some of their favourite books.

Forest School 18th Mar 2022 - 40 images

The children had another fun afternoon at forest school, practising their whittling skills with Mrs Finch in the sunshine.

Pancake Day 14th Mar 2022 - 61 images

The children really enjoyed making pancakes and preparing the toppings to put on their pancakes. Of course they enjoyed eating them too!

Alma Thomas 14th Mar 2022 - 32 images

This term the children have been learning about the artist Alma Thomas. They then created their own artwork inspired by Alma Thomas.

Children's Mental Health Week 9th Feb 2022 - 6 images

This week the children have been focusing on their mental health and what this means. We had a big discussion about who can support them, and that we all have at least one person that can support us. They then coloured in their support balloons to show how other people can lift us up.

John Spilsbury - Inventor of the Jigsaw Puzzle 24th Jan 2022 - 13 images

The children learnt about John Spilsbury; the inventor of the first jigsaw puzzle. They were very excited to create their own puzzle using whatever design they wanted.

The Gingerbread Man 24th Jan 2022 - 5 images

The children have enjoyed learning 'The Gingerbread Man' story, using our Talk 4 Writing approach. They have been immersed in activities throughout the day and in the class provision.

Nature in Art 2nd Dec 2021 - 135 images

The children went on a school trip to Nature in Art. They created some clay sculptures and Andy Goldsworthy pictures. They also had a look at the art galleries, sketching some of the sculptures and artwork they could find. What a GREAT day!

No Pens Wednesday 25th Nov 2021 - 29 images

For 'no pens Wednesday', the children explored the story of Elmer the elephant. We spoke about what makes everyone special, and created some special artwork for display.

Remembrance Day 11th Nov 2021 - 19 images

Today the children learnt about Remembrance Day and completed the two minute silence. They spoke about the soldiers and families they were thinking of, and created some beautiful poppy artwork for our display.

Diwali 11th Nov 2021 - 10 images

Today the children had a visit from Smita who spoke to the children about how she celebrates Diwali. She explained the Diwali story, showed the outfits they wear and the decorations they put around the house.

Diwali 8th Nov 2021 - 5 images

The children have learnt about the Diwali story and how people celebrate. They made lanterns, mehndi patterns and rangoli patterns.

Winter Wonderland WOW Starter 8th Nov 2021 - 7 images

In order to get the children excited for our Talk 4 Writing polar bear story, we had a WOW starter with Little Learners. The children explored ice, decorated Christmas bauble biscuits, created winter artwork and much more!

Bonfire Night 8th Nov 2021 - 11 images

The children have learnt about bonfire night and how to stay safe around fireworks, bonfire's and sparklers. They also enjoyed making some firework pictures using a range of art materials.

PE 4th Nov 2021 - 21 images

The children enjoyed their first PE lesson today, practising their throwing and jumping skills.

Humpty Dumpty WOW starter! 10th Oct 2021 - 19 images

The children came back from lunch to find a cracked humpty dumpty! The children were immersed into a range of humpty dumpty activities and they created some amazing things. Some of the children were also confident enough to perform the rhyme to their friends on our stage.

Settling in 15th Sep 2021 - 20 images

We have really enjoyed starting school and hope you enjoy looking at all of the fun things we have done in reception already!