Around The Classes

Reception Round Up

There’s been a lot of excitement in Reception during the last couple of weeks. Our recent trip to The Butterfly Farm was enjoyed by all and a lovely way to bring our Growing and Changing topic to a close.  On Wednesday we had ‘Move up Morning’ when the children spent time in their new classrooms with their new teacher and teaching assistant. We had our swimming taster session on Thursday which was wonderful. The children behaved sensibly and had a brilliant time supported by their Year 6 buddies. It’s hard to believe where the year has gone – time flies when you’re having fun!

In phonics we have been revising:

  • Phase 4 sounds
  • Regular and irregular key words
  • Tricky words
How to help your child at home: 
Read, read, and read some more. The children have made amazing progress this year. To keep their love of reading alive, take every opportunity to read or share stories. There are books allocated on Bug Club and lots of electronic stories available online. Local libraries usually have Summer reading challenges which are great to get involved with.  Encourage the children to write a diary, Miss Quirke would be very impressed! Most importantly enjoy some down time and have fun!
 
Thank you
This is the final ‘Round Up’ this academic year- it’s hard to believe where the year has gone. Thank you for your continued support and for making this year brilliant!
 
Finally please send in a large carrier bag for bringing home books etc this week.
 
Mrs Pullen and Mrs Emery
Reception Class Teachers

Class 2W PE

Class 2W worked in small teams to create obstacle courses which they then lead their partner through, who was blind folded.  Requiring lots of trust but also clear and concise use of instruction and language. 

Mrs McCollin
Head of PE and Game
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Class 3Y PE

Class 3Y were getting in the Wimbledon spirit in tennis this week, learning the key difference between the volley and ground strokes before heading onto some competitive rallies. 

Mrs McCollin
Head of PE and Games
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Class 4M Breadmaking

Class 4M have been learning about nutrition and how different breads can provide carbohydrates, proteins, fibre, minerals and vitamins. Over the past two weeks, the children have created and made their own speciality bread. The shapes, designs and finishes all looked amazing. I have heard quite a few tasted delicious too!

Mrs Johnson
Science and DT Teacher
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Class 6W Community week

Class 6W have enjoyed a week helping other people in our school, our village and our area.

They have taken the Reception children swimming, helped cleaning in St Mark's church, litter picking to and around Draycote Water, listening to Pre-Prep readers and supporting children. 

Class 6W have had a positive impact on our community and we will miss them.

Mrs Webb
Class 6W Form Teacher
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Co-Curricular Polish Penpals

This term in Polish PenPals we have had an opportunity to exchange letters with our friends from the Polish school in Krotoszyn, and while we were waiting for their replies, we have learned a bit about Polish culture, and got to know some Polish words. We have spent time listening to Polish music (mostly Disney, which has confused some of our brains!)

This week we celebrated the last PenPals club by trying some of my favourite Polish snacks and drinks – we had mixed feelings about some of them, but we definitely enjoyed trying them all! 

Miss Wrzesniack/Miss V
Teaching Assistant