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Reception Message

10 months ago
Posted on 06th Dec 2023 by

Christmas diary dates!

It’s Chriiissstttmmmmaaaaas!

We are getting very busy so here is a reminder of our diary dates for December.

Christmas diary dates

All of these are happening within normal school time.

For the Christmas party, all we ask is that you bring in a plate of food for your own child. The children will have had their normal lunch as well so this does not need to be huge!

As the Santa Dash and Christmas Forest school is on the same day, please send your child in their forest schools kit, but also remember to pack a pair of trainers!

Any questions, please do not hesitate to ask a member of staff on the door. Thank you in advance for your support in helping us to make Christmas magical for the children in their first year at Apley.

11 months ago
Posted on 07th Nov 2023 by

Forest school and PE

This week it is Base 1 for Forest School and Base 2 for PE. 😊

12 months ago
Posted on 05th Oct 2023 by

Doodle a day in EYFS

This week is Diversity Week. Today, the children listened to Brazilian music and doodled how it made them think and feel. They loved it and we enjoyed watching them shoulder dance whilst drawing.

 

1 year ago
Posted on 25th Sep 2023 by

This week!

On Wednesday this week, the children will have the following activities:

Base 1 will have PE. They will need to come to school dressed in their school PE kit.

Base 2 will have forest school. Please ensure they bring waterproofs and a pair of wellies. They will need a normal pair of shoes to wear the rest of the day.

 

1 year ago
Posted on 19th Sep 2023 by

Forest school and PE

A reminder that tomorrow is our first Forest school and PE day!

Base 1 will need their forest school things.

Base 2 will need to come into school in their PE kit.

Next Wednesday the children will swap over so everyone has a turn.

We look forward to sharing the fun with them!

1 year ago
Posted on 19th Sep 2023 by

Coats!

As the weather is getting colder and continuing to be wet, we ask that the children bring in a coat to school. Please can this be labelled.

In order for us to help children to grow their independence skills, please can you practise putting a coat on with your child. It would also be helpful if you could teach them how to put their sleeves the right way too.

You can even try and teach them to ‘do the flip’!

The Coat Flip: Putting on a Coat Independently (3-5 years) | Bright Horizons

Hatley Girl's Splash Jackets Rain

1 year ago
Posted on 19th Sep 2023 by

Our first library visit!

Today, Base 1 and Base 2 visited the school library. We talked about the types of books we could choose and how to show care and respect for the books in our school.

Your child will have come home with a library book with a brown label on the spine. This is for them to enjoy reading with a grown up at home to inspire a love of reading. Please could you make sure it is returned to school next Tuesday so that the children can choose another book. Thank you and enjoy reading!

1 year ago
Posted on 13th Sep 2023 by

Autumn 1 – Week 2

WELL DONE RECEPTION FOR A GREAT FIRST WEEK!

All the children have settled well into their new school and we are so proud of how quickly they have adapted to their new surroundings.

 

Your child’s day:

Since starting, the children have enjoyed accessing the basic provision during their Independent Learning Time. They are enjoying exploring the environment and making new friends.

 

Story of the Week:

This week, we are reading Every House on Every Street, which links to this half term’s topic ‘Marvellous Me’. The children will have the opportunity to explore this text more next week in the enhanced provision.

 

Artist Focus:

This week we have learnt about Leonardo Da Vinci and the children have drawn their self-portrait. They will repeat this process each term and this artwork will be displayed in each base, so their progressive drawing skills can be celebrated and admired.

 

Maths:

In Maths this week, we are practising basic number songs which the children are thoroughly enjoying.

 

Home Learning Opportunities:

Please click on links below if you wish to read this week’s book or sing a number song we have learnt in class:

Story:

https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=564964246&q=every+house+on+every+street&tbm=vid&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjDqfb-maeBAxXYSkEAHZ-4B6IQ0pQJegQIDxAB&biw=1280&bih=563&dpr=1.5&safe=active&ssui=on#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:a420b2e3,vid:cW0JfldlolI,st:0

 

5 Little Men in a Flying Saucer:

https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=564964246&q=every+house+on+every+street&tbm=vid&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjDqfb-maeBAxXYSkEAHZ-4B6IQ0pQJegQIDxAB&biw=1280&bih=563&dpr=1.5&safe=active&ssui=on#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:a420b2e3,vid:cW0JfldlolI,st:0

 

Thank you for all you support this week.

 

The EYFS Team