The children used their wonderful imaginations to think about all the ways Pudsey could help others and make the world a happier place. Together, they came up with some lovely ideas about helping friends, being kind, giving hugs and looking after one another.

A special highlight was sharing their wonderful stories with our Story Heroes in Year 6! The children loved having the opportunity to share their ideas, talk about their adventures and celebrate their fantastic storytelling.

Remember, little acts of kindness can make a BIG difference!

We have been so excited to learn about the Hindu Festival of Light, Diwali this week! We have been discovering how Hindu families celebrate, including decorating their homes, creating beautiful Rangoli patterns, dancing, dressing in colourful clothes and enjoying delicious foods.

One of the activities we particularly enjoyed was making our own Diya lamps. We also learned the story of Rama and Sita and how the little lamps helped guide them safely home. We discovered that light plays a very important part in the celebrations, including the use of fireworks. We created our own firework pictures and had lots of fun sharing and talking about our own experiences of fireworks.

We have also enjoyed taking part in some Diwali dancing, exploring different movements and rhythms as we celebrated through music and dance. During our Story Squiggle session, we used our imaginations to create our very own Diwali stories. Well done, Reception!

Reception had a wonderful day exploring RHS Garden Harlow Carr!

Our adventure began with an exciting journey on the double-decker coach before we discovered all the autumn wonders the gardens had to offer.

The children enjoyed a seasons workshop, learning about changes throughout the year, and became gardeners as they planted their own pea seeds.

We explored the beautiful gardens, collected colourful autumn leaves, helped Suzy Squirrel hide her acorns and made cosy nests for a little hedgehog.

After a delicious packed lunch, we finished our day with lots of fun in the playground before heading home.

It was a fantastic day full of exploration, discovery and fun. We are so proud of our curious learners.

This week we have been enjoying making patterns. We have been hearing patterns through clapping and noises, repeating back what we have heard and passing it on to the next person. We have been creating repeating patterns with our bodies, creating a short pattern for someone copy and follow. Then we used items to make a repeating pattern and asking others to finish the pattern. Taking and turns and noticing what is in the pattern is part of early maths, seeing patterns and exploring what is around us is foundational to structure, making predictions and problem solving. 

Maybe you could find things in nature this weekend and ask your child to start the pattern, you repeat it and then they repeat it back!

We also enjoyed telling the story Why the Crocodile Has Sharp Teeth during our Story Squiggle session. The children then created their own imaginative stories, wondering why the lion has a loud roar, why the unicorn has wings, why the tiger has stripes and why the elephant has a trunk.

The children came up with some wonderful ideas, developing their creativity, storytelling and language skills along the way.

Well done, Reception, for your fantastic imaginations! 

As part of our Black History Month celebrations, our Reception children learned about the incredible Garrett Morgan, a black inventor best known for inventing an early version of the traffic signal.

During our afternoon Story Squiggle session, the children discovered how Garrett Morgan used his creativity and problem-solving skills to invent something that helps keep people safe. We then became inventors ourselves!

Inspired by his amazing ideas, the children designed and created their own inventions, using their imagination to think of new and exciting ways to help others.

We are so proud of our little inventors for their wonderful ideas, creativity and enthusiasm!

This week, we have been having lots of fun exploring height and size as part of our maths learning.

The children enjoyed putting themselves into height order, working together to decide who was shorter and who was taller.

We also explored size using our bears, comparing them and talking about which bear was smaller and which was bigger. The children enjoyed making comparisons and developing their understanding of these important mathematical concepts through hands-on activities.

Alongside our maths learning, we have been enjoying the story Little Rabbit Foo Foo. The children loved joining in with the repeated phrases and talking about the characters and events in the story.

What a busy week we’ve had in Reception!

We all had a wonderful time at our Buddy Box morning. Thank you so much to everyone who came along to support your child and make the event so special. The children absolutely loved it! Their buddies were amazing, and everyone had a fantastic time together.

In the classroom, we have been noticing and exploring patterns in maths, using all sorts of loose parts to group and sort objects from buttons to conkers. Lots of children enjoyed ordering their buttons from smallest to largest, while others grouped them by different properties, such as shiny, bumpy or tiny.

Why not have a go at home this week using any loose parts you have around the house? You could sort, group, compare or order them in different ways.

We have also had lots of fun creating a dinosaur land, complete with volcanoes, fish and trees! We researched where dinosaurs might have lived and what they might have eaten. The children have really enjoyed using their imaginations and sharing their ideas.

What a fun-filled week!

Reception have been showing a huge interest in dinosaurs, and we have loved seeing their curiosity, excitement and imagination grow! The children have been busy creating their very own Dinosaur Land, using their ideas to bring a prehistoric world to life. They have enjoyed exploring different dinosaurs, sharing what they know and talking about the features that make each dinosaur unique. Through their creative play, the children have been developing their language, imagination and teamwork as they work together to build and explore their dinosaur world.

We have also been exploring our own unique features by creating self-portraits. Using mirrors, the children carefully looked at their reflections and noticed the details that make them special. 

Both activities have encouraged the children to be curious, creative and confident learners. Whether discovering the fascinating world of dinosaurs or looking closely at their own reflections, the children have been busy observing, asking questions, sharing ideas and celebrating what makes them unique.

We look forward to seeing where their wonderful interests and imaginations take us next! 

We had a lovely time learning about and celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year!

The children explored how Rosh Hashanah is a special time for Jewish people to welcome the New Year, spend time with family and friends, and wish for a happy, healthy and sweet year ahead.

A highlight of our celebration was when Luca kindly brought in apples and honey to share with everyone. The children discovered the special tradition of dipping apple slices into honey, which symbolises the hope for a sweet and happy New Year.

Reception have had a fantastic first few days settling into school life! The children have been busy exploring their new classroom, getting to know their teachers and friends, and becoming familiar with their new routines.

It has been lovely to see everyone growing in confidence, trying new things and beginning to feel at home in their new learning environment.

Well done, Reception! We are so proud of you all and look forward to seeing you continue to learn, grow and shine throughout the year.