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
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
