An Update from Year R

We have just finished an amazing first half term in Reception! The children settled into our school routines quickly, making friendships and learning our school rules, enabling them to thrive in our day-to-day learning. The children bring excitement and joy to their learning and have worked hard to achieve both the objectives of our learning and their own personal goals during discovery time. We have had some particularly exciting days this half term, for example Superhero day when P.C. Tom paid us a visit! Alongside this, the children learnt 5 Earth words and 22 sounds in phonics, giving them an excellent basis to begin their reading journey. 

The new half-term is already underway and we’re looking forward to all the exciting events it will bring. Our Author of the Half-Term is Kes Gray and the children have already begun enjoying his hilarious books, including Oi Frog!. We’re also excited to explore our Traditional Tale of the Half-Term, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, further with the children.

We’ve just celebrated Diwali, when the children dressed up in their party clothes and learned about the Festival of Light. Next, we’ll be learning how to stay safe during Bonfire Night and Christmas celebrations. Rehearsals for our Christmas play will soon begin, helping the children understand more about the celebration while developing their confidence and communication skills.

We’re very proud of the children and look forward to seeing them flourish this half-term.