Oak and Ash left Reception today for a short walk in the local area to look at different types of houses. They had a fantastic time whilst out and all behaved impeccably. We saw so many different types of houses and features, from eco houses with solar panels on their roofs to centuries old terraced … Read more
Last week we continued our focus on Bonfire Night, using the children’s first-hand experiences from the previous weekend to extend their learning. During topic we also spent time learning and talking about Remembrance Day. The children showed great maturity on Friday morning in joining a whole school two-minute silence. Our silence in Reception was accompanied … Read more
This week our learning has been around the themes of Halloween and Bonfire Night. During Discover & Do we have had lots of enhancements in the classroom and outdoor area associated with spells and fireworks, amongst other things, and during Group Activities we have written potions and described fireworks. Below is a selection of photos … Read more
Before half term, Reception really enjoyed reading with their Year 6 buddies. Check them out in action:
The reception team would like to wish all our families marking Diwali a fantastic 5 days of worship and celebration! The children have learnt so much this week about why it is celebrated. We have looked at the story behind the celebration and learnt about how and why it is celebrated. The children have had … Read more
It is quite unimaginable to think Oak and Ash children only started school 6 weeks ago. They have settled fantastically and have fully embraced school life. It’s been no different this week in how much learning has been done during Discover & Do. From making Diwali cards to sorting autumn objects the children have had … Read more
We have had a thoroughly productive week in Reception during Discover & Do. The children have enjoyed linking their learning to topics and stories discussed in class, including autumn, hedgehogs, and numbers 1, 2, 3. They have enjoyed art activities linked to Yayoi Kusama and today were introduced to the work of American artist Alma … Read more
It’s been an extremely busy week in Reception, rounded off at the end of the week with a wonderful celebration to mark the 50th birthday of William Ransom Primary School. That hasn’t stopped lots of learning taking place throughout Discover & Do. Please see a selection of photos of some of the things the children … Read more
The children really enjoyed their first assembly on Wednesday. They sat beautifully and were impeccably behaved throughout. Thank you all for your donations of fruit and vegetables. We took our fruit and vegetables down to the hall before assembly started. Linking to the theme of harvest, some of the children made tractors from junk modelling. … Read more
It’s been a busy week of learning during the children’s independent learning time. Some areas were left completely child-led while other areas of the classrooms had some enhancements to support the learning we are doing in group activities and carpet time. Below is a selection of photos of some of the things the children got … Read more
