What a fabulous and diverse day we have had in Reception celebrating European Day of Languages, which is officially marked on September 26th. The children had two visitors this morning. We were first joined by Mrs Martinelli, who taught the children some Italian. I think they were all surprised to know they already knew two … Read more
This week the children had their first phonics sessions. We follow a scheme called Bug Club and find it to be very effective in teaching Systematic Synthetic Phonics. You will find out much more about it at our information evening in October. We have looked at the letter ‘s’. The children use magnetic letters to … Read more
The children have all been brilliant this week in coping with a full school day. We have two sessions of Discover & Do, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Just take a look at all the wonderful learning that has happened in the children’s independent learning time… The children have been using … Read more
Last week the children spent time learning about the different areas of the classroom and this week they enjoyed exploring those areas in their own choosing time, which we call Discover & Do. Below is a selection of photos of the children choosing their own activities and learning during Discover & Do. Maths work in … Read more
Hitchin Fire Service visited us on Wednesday morning and we were lucky to see so many aspects of being a Fire Fighter. From the uniform, to the engine and the hoses the children saw and experienced it all. And then at the very end they were called out to a job and we got to … Read more
On Wednesday afternoon we were very lucky to have a visit from Officer Luke. Officer Luke showed us all the things that he has to carry as part of his uniform and was then very patient in answering all the children’s questions about bad guys and the things Police Officers ride in amongst other things!
We have kicked off the summer term learning about all kinds of different jobs. Over the last week or so our focus has been on jobs in the community that help us and in particular we have been looking at healthcare workers. Lots of our activities around the classroom during Discover & Do have been … Read more
The children finished the half term off in style. They finished learning about bees by enjoying some honey sandwiches. The children have thoroughly enjoyed joining in with the Jubilee celebrations. They performed their dance at the Jubilee afternoon perfectly! Then they finished the week by wearing the crowns they had made while having the opportunity … Read more
Our minibeast topic is always such a favourite and inspires fantastic independent learning and questioning from the children. We will be sad to leave minibeasts behind, though we’re sure the children will continue to explore the topic in their own learning during Discover & Do after half term.
Today Oak Class went on a minibeast hunt on the field and in our nature area. The children wrote their own checklists and we found a plethora of little critters. From slugs and snails to beetles and butterflies we found everything on our lists and more. Everyone was excited and it opened great conversations about … Read more
