Well our second week back after the Christmas holidays has certainly flown by! We have introduced the children to the two new virtues that we are focusing on throughout school this term, “curious” and “active”. The children had many curious questions about God’s world, and it was lovely to hear their ideas when trying to answer their friends’ thoughts. After, we thought about God’s beautiful world and the children were shocked to discover the many ways in which humans are damaging it. Reception were so shocked and upset by this they are trying hard to help God’s world, demonstrating just what active learners they already are! Reception are trying very hard to recycle and not to waste water. These are two things we thought we could improve in our classroom.
Certificates
Concentrating Cooper crab Henry… For always concentrating carefully each day in school. You manage to connect your ideas from previous learning to help you during new challenges. We are also delighted to see your growth in confidence. You are now much more vocal and happy to take part in fun games, singing and dancing. This is great to see Henry. keep it up.
Enthusiastic Bobby bee Jacob…For gaining great confidence when taking part in new challenges. It is so wonderful to see your confidence and happiness to have a go at new challenges. I remember when you first started Reception, you were a little hesitant to take part and share your ideas. You have certainly overcome this and now, seeing your smile and hearing your laughter is just magical. Well done Jacob.
We have also been very impressed with the children and their reading skills this week. Many of them have achieved one or more of their reading targets that are on their bookmarks. Next week we will be teaching new sounds alongside small reading groups and Read Write Inc. Read Write Inc is the reading scheme which we follow in the infants. It helps the children to gain confidence reading and writing, through short interesting stories. We are also sending home the next set of High Frequency words. Thank you to showing such interest in teaching these to your child, it is really having a great impact on their reading.
In PE we have continued to practise our jumping skills whilst also improving our side gallop. This is quiet tricky as it requires good coordination using their legs. Please practise this way of travelling at home.
We hope you have a wonderful weekend, Miss Bassett, Miss Neves and Mrs Malley