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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Read MoreReception: Can you tell someone what you can see in the picture, 'A Regatta on the Grand Canal'?
Published 07/10/25The 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
Read MoreReception: How does your family help you?
Published 02/10/25This 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
Read MoreReception: What are our school rules, and how do we follow them?
Published 26/09/25A 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.
Read MoreReception: What could you do if you are feeling sad or angry, to help yourself?
Published 18/09/25This 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
Read MoreReception: How can you show you are respectful?
Published 12/09/25This 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
Read MoreReception: What have you enjoyed most about your first few days in Reception?
Published 05/09/25The 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
Read MoreReception: What can you do to help keep our oceans and land free of litter?
Published 17/07/25What a year! We have had an amazing year - explored so many different topics - learnt so much vocabulary in our Drawing Clubs and spent many hours discussing, planning and executing plans and projects with our friends! Reception you have been amazing
Read MoreReception: Which animal at the farm, was your favourite and why?
Published 11/07/25This week we went on our trip to Bocketts Farm Park. We all had the most wonderful time! You will see in the photos, we petted small animals, we fed a variety of large animals and washed our hands frequently! After lunch, we all went and cheered on t
Read MoreReception: What was the Ladybird's plan?
Published 03/07/25
Read MoreReception: Which Country did you enjoy learning about this week and why?
Published 27/06/25Reception have been around the world this week! We read the book ‘Snail Mail’ by Sharon King Chai. Big snail brother, Tiger visits different countries and always remembers to send his little snail brother, Sam, a postcard with some fun fa
Read MoreReception: How do we keep our teeth strong, clean and healthy?
Published 20/06/25This week the children have been learning about Oral Hygiene. We read the book, ‘Dave and the Tooth Fairy’, about a boy who loses a tooth that has fallen out. He needs his tooth so the Tooth Fairy can visit. We talked about why our teeth