Summer 2
Friday 3rd July
What a busy week! On Thursday EYFS spent the morning in their Year one classrooms, getting to know their teachers for next year. In the afternoon, there was an extra special treat of watching the dress rehearsal of Year Six's performance of Madagascar!
On Friday EYFS were so excited as it was finally the day of our very first school trip! Our destination was Abberton Reservoir where the children took part in pond dipping, bug hunting and 'caterpillar' counting! We were so proud of all the children who were a credit to the school. We saw many new friendships blossoming and so much excited chatter about their observations and discoveries!
Friday 27th June
It certainly has been summer this week and the children have shown how much they already know about kepping safe in the sun. Water play outside has been especailly popular this week and some children have shown themselves to be budding engineers! They have worked together to build viaducts and water chutes and have spent the whole week tinkering with the design to improve it. Other children deicded that it was perfect weather for treating the dolls to a paddling pool and washing their clothes.
On Friday EYFS took part in Art Week. The theme was sculpture so we challenged them to use the skills they have learnt to make a model. We were very impressed with what they produced; we saw castles, cameras, octopus, and binoculars.
Friday 20th June
This week was Sports Day for the whole school. The EYFS children were very excited to take part in their first ever school Sports Day. They joined with Key Stage One and had the extra excitement of wearing the colour of their House for the first time! They formed teams with other children in their house and it really helped them cement the idea that they are part of the whole school and have an important part to play in the life of the school. The children had practised for the events and having Mr Squirrel there really helped spur them on. We have talked a lot about sportsmanship and we were so proud to hear the children cheering each other on. It was a VERY hot day and the children coped so well and had lots of fun. After all the events they got to sit under the trees and have a well-deserved picnic with their families!
Friday 13th June
This week the children have enjoyed more cuddles with the ducklings and watched excitedly as they have grown and become more noisy! We bid the ducklings a fond farewell as they were taken for their new life at Yarra Farm. However, it is not goodbye for ever, as we will visit them next month to see how they have grown and changed.
The fine weather has meant that we have noticed lots of new growth in our forest area and the children have had so much fun exploring new dens and using them to play collaboratively.
Friday 6th June
The children returned to school after their half term holiday to find some new arrivals; 5 eggs being kept warm in an incubator! The children were full of ideas as to what might be inside. Over the week, they have been so excited to see 5 ducklings hatch out of the eggs! The children were all able to handle the ducklings and were very gentle with them.
In maths we have been learning about doubles and the children have shown their understanding using various resources.
On Friday the children were excited to take part in a sponsored walk with Key Stage One. They walked round the school field ten times, collecting a special stamp on their sheet for each lap. The children really kept going and loved joining in with some of their siblings. All the children were rewarded with an ice lolly at the end!
