This week, all of Reception have shone so brightly during their assembly performances and we can’t think of a better way to have ended the half term! We are unbelievably proud of them. The courage and bravery in which they learnt and delivered their lines and the enthusiasm they showed towards all of the learning that has led up to it. They were all so excited to share this learning with you and to show that they may be one of the youngest year groups in school, but there is no limit to what they can achieve!
Reception, we are so proud of you and I know you are proud of yourselves too. Have a wonderful half term; rest and enjoy time with your friends and families. We will return to a new topic ‘Up Up and Away’, and we can’t wait to see where that learning journey takes us!
Fylde Rangers
During the next half term, Reception will be taking part in Ranger activities which will be led by the Fylde Rangers. This is a brilliant opportunity to learn more about the wildlife and habitats in our local area and to explore exciting new skills. These will include a range of activities which the Fylde Rangers will deliver in school leading up to our final session on Thursday 11th July when we will visit Fairhaven Lake for some more ranger activities (further information regarding the trip to fairhaven lake will be shared when we return after the half term break).
As these activities will be outside, Reception will need to have a pair of wellies and a pair of gloves (gardening gloves or wooly gloves) in school. Please could both items be brought into school on Monday 10th June so we have them ready for our first rangers session. These will remain in school until after our final session.
Thank you!
Stay and Play
We are really excited to share a final stay and play session with you and for you to come into class and see what we have been busy with throughout Reception!
We have two dates available:
Monday 24th June 9:10 - 10:00
Wednesday 26th June 14:10 - 15:00
Due to staffing and ratio’s, we kindly ask that you only select 1 of the above dates. If you are able to attend either, it would be greatly appreciated if you could select this option as this allows us to ensure there is plenty of space for everyone.
Follow the link to book a space - please remember to enter your child’s name.
We look forward to sharing these special memories with you.
Let’s Celebrate…
As it’s the end of the half term, Reception have chosen this weeks certificate winners. They were asked to think about who has being enthusiastic and focused during all of our learning and who has joined in with all of our discussions and learning activities:
Class Certificate Awarded to: Arya!
Arya, this half term your friends have chosen you to receive the focused and enthusiastic certificate. They have noticed how focused you are within all of our learning and how enthusiastic you are about our new topics – and we couldn’t agree more! Arya, it is obvious that you love learning and are proud to learn share new knowledge. You do this with such enthusiasm and show the same pride in others too. This is such an important part of learning and is how you have continued to grow your brain so much!
Well done Arya!
Class Certificate Awarded to: Hector!
Hector, this half term your friends have chosen you to receive the focused and enthusiastic certificate. They have noticed how focused you are within all of our learning and how enthusiastic you are about our new topics – and we couldn’t agree more! Hector you are always ready to join in, to share your ideas and to listen to others. This is such an important part of learning and is how you have continued to grow your brain so much!
Well done Hector!
Whole School Virtues - Learned and Wise: Antonio!
Antonio, since you have joined our Reception family you have worked really hard to learn all of our routines and we can see how much you are enjoying being part of the team!
Well done Antonio!
Lunch Time Awards:
We also have lunch time certificates which are awarded by the lunch time team to those children who they see being wonderful role models and using marvelous manors:
This weeks role model: Dee-Dee!
This weeks marvelous manors: George!
Thank you both for being such wonderful role models and for remembering those acts of kindness everyday!
Half Term Challenges!
In reading packets this half term you will find your challenge books with two special videos to continue practise our writing and spelling skills. Use the page next to the QR codes to write your words. Don’t forget to use a pencil, think about your letter formation and if you make a mistake, have your purple pencil come to the rescue!
Each child has also chosen a library book to enjoy over the holidays. Reception, I challenge you to try and read some of the words and see how many tricky words you can spot!
Remember, we have achieved so much so far this year; lets keep practising!
Optional Challenges!
It is wonderful that the children are so excited about their learning and to see how keen they are to continue this outside of school. We welcome any opportunity to share these learning experiences with you at home, which is why we have created ‘optional challenges’ across each year group which can be explored over this Summer 1 half term.
These challenges link to the wider area of our curriculum which in EYFS are:
Understanding the World (Science, Geography and History), Expressive Arts and Design (Art. DT and Music) and our Gross and Fine motor skills (PE).
Below you will find the optional challenges linking to the topics and areas of learning that we will be exploring this half term. These fun challenges are designed to cover a range of skills without being stressful or time consuming for you at home. You are welcome to complete them in any order you wish and it would be lovely to see pictures or examples of things that the children have enjoyed at home.
As always, thank you for your continued support.
Important Information and Upcoming Events:
Reception Dental Survey
A letter can be found in your child’s reading packet which contains further information regarding the NHS dental survey. Please complete and return the form to school on the first week back (Wb. 10/6/24).Jim Jam Jog - Monday 17th June 2024 8am
Our annual ‘Jim Jam Jog’ is a fun family event in which we raise awareness and funds for causes within our community. On this day, children and families are invited onto the school field at 8am in their pyjamas to see how many laps of the field they can do! Children will then stay in school in their pyjamas. More information can be found on Mrs Gregans newsletters and on the sponsorship form. Many thanks for your support.
Reception & Nursery Sports Day - Tuesday 18th June 2024 13:30
We are delighted to invite you into school to watch our sports day. This is always a fun day in Reception and the children do love your support and cheering!If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Mrs Hartley
s.hartley@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk
Have a lovely half term break
God Bless,
The Reception team