Updates

Friday 9th June, 2023

Summer 2 – Week 1- EYFS Weekly Update

PE

Base 1 practised for their upcoming Sports Day. They listened fantastically. We hope lots of parents are able to attend. 

 

Forest School

The children in Base 2 made bug hotels!

 

RWI

Ways in which you can support your child are to:
Practise reading different individual sounds your child finds difficult –  sounds your child needs to learn have been given to you at parents evening.
Support your child to blend the sounds to read the word e.g. m-a-t = mat
When your child is confident reading aloud, encourage them to read in their head ‘Fred in their head’.

Please ensure your child’s reading book and reading diary stay in your child’s plastic folder which comes to school every day so your child can read with an adult in school.

Books will only be updated when your child can confidently read the words fluently.

 

Maths
This week, we are learning to understand that doubling means twice as many.

Challenge to complete at home to support learning in school:

Practise doubling numbers to 5. Tell a story of someone having trouble looking after two dogs who will not do what they are told. Then they get given two more dogs to look after – now they have four and they have ‘double trouble’! What about if they have three dogs – how many would be double trouble? Ask the children to model doubling numbers up to five on their fingers.

 

Theme
This half term, our topic is based around ‘Journeys’ and this week we read ‘Martha Maps it Out’. The children will enjoy lots of activities linked to this story next week.

The children have enjoyed imbedding their learning from our previous book ‘The Lion inside’ and this week they enjoyed singing songs about being brave and sharing times when they have shown themselves to be brave.

Check out our brave poses:

 

Reminders

Next Wednesday, Reception have their family lunch.

 

Thank you for your continued support,

The EYFS Team.

Monday 5th June, 2023

Computing with Mr G – 5/6/23

Base 3 thoroughly enjoyed their afternoon working with Mr G using Scratch Jr. We cannot wait for next lesson!

Thank you!

 

Monday 5th June, 2023

Online safety newsletter June 2023

This month, our online safety newsletter has useful information for parents and carers about some potential risks with new Apps and also references some more age appropriate versions of popular apps.

Click the link to read more.

Online Safety Newsletter Primary June 2023_PDF_Apley Wood

Thursday 18th May, 2023

Exciting new interactive online security resources for 7-11 year olds.

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Award-winning interactive online security resources for 7-11 year olds.

Young people are growing up in an increasingly digital world, exposing them to both the opportunities and risks of the internet. CyberSprinters empowers them to make smart decisions about staying secure online.

The digital game can be played on phone, tablet and desktop, and is supported by a suite of activities. Parents and carers can also try the CyberSprinter puzzles with their children at home!

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/cybersprinters

Thursday 18th May, 2023

Kids for a £1 activities back for May half term

With the brighter, warmer weather hopefully on the way families wanting to make the most of the outdoors can hire a bike and helmet for just £1 from Telford Bike Hub in Telford Town Park. Adventure golf and disc golf are all back open for the season too.

Councillor Shaun Davies (Lab) Leader of Telford & Wrekin Council said: “We are in a cost of living crisis where our residents are struggling with the basics like paying for gas, electricity and their weekly food shopping without having to fund expensive school holiday activities. That’s why we will continue to offer our one-pound holiday sessions both this half term and with a bumper edition on the way for the six weeks holiday. Back in February over 1,000 residents took part so we know they are making a huge difference too.”

Many of these activities are also part of the council’s 10 by 10 programme which offers all children ten activities they should try before they are ten years old.

Residents will need a Telford Loyalty Card to book sessions. Activities can be booked 7 days in advance (with the exception of swimming) to help ensure you get your guaranteed slots.

The latest brochure can now be found online. Click the link for the brochure.

Thursday 18th May, 2023

Summer Fayre – Change of date

We have recently been informed that Charlton will be holding the Charltonbury Festival on 7th July, which was the same date as our planned Summer Fayre.  As some of our children will have opportunity to perform at Charltonbury, we have changed the date of our Summer Fayre to Friday 30th June, 3.30pm – 5pm.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

Thursday 11th May, 2023

African Caribbean Community Initiative art, music and discussion workshops

The African Caribbean Community Initiative will be conducting weekly Art, Music and Discussion workshops to help your mental health and wellbeing. The workshops are totally free. Access to advice and information will be available as well as appointments on request towards future talking therapy.

The sessions will be held:
Every Monday 3pm-5pm at the Park Lane Community Centre, Woodside, TF7 5QZ
Every Tuesday 1.30pm-3.30pm at the Hadley & Leegomery Community Centre, High Street, Hadley, TF1 5NL

About ACCI
The African Caribbean Community Initiative (ACCI) is a holistic and comprehensive support service for African / African Caribbean’s and the wider community affected by mental ill health. We are working in partnership with Telford and Wrekin Council to provide community-based support and advice across Calm Cafés and other community spaces throughout Telford, to support black people experiencing mental ill health.

Find out more
For further information, please contact Anaisa 07483 310580 or Themba on 07483 950317

Thursday 11th May, 2023

Summer 1 – Week 4 – EYFS Weekly Update

PE
Base 2 enjoyed playing a range of team games such as Sharks, Cat and Mouse, UFOs and Duck, Duck Goose. We spoke about the importance of team work and how this can help us everyday. The children all received a house point for their Team Ant skills. 

 

Forest School

The children in Base 1 went on a bug hunt!

 

RWI

Ways in which you can support your child are to:
Practise reading different individual sounds your child finds difficult –  sounds your child needs to learn have been given to you at parents evening.
Support your child to blend the sounds to read the word e.g. m-a-t = mat
When your child is confident blending aloud, encourage them to read in their head ‘Fred in their head’.

Please ensure your child’s reading book and reading diary stay in your child’s plastic folder which comes to school every day so your child can read with an adult in school. We aim to listen to your child at least once a week.

Books will only be updated when your child can read the words fluently.

 

Theme
This half term, our topic is Animal Magic.

This week we read Dear Zoo.  Check out our animal movements. The children enjoyed exercising and pretending to move like different animals.

Can you guess which animal I am?

The children will be writing a letter of their own to the zoo next week asking for which pet they would like to receive.

 

Reminders

APOLOGIES – IT IS NOT RECEPTION’S PARENT LUNCH NEXT WEEK AS PREVIOUSLY POSTED.

Also, we have an author visit next Friday 19th when Reception will get to meet with Sarah Griffiths. We are very excited by this!

 

Thank you for your continued support,

The EYFS Team.

Wednesday 10th May, 2023

NSPCC Parent and Carer safety guides

As part of our links with the NSPCC, they have provided us with the following resource to support parents and carers to keep their children safe.  The resources cover a range of safeguarding areas including online safety and the PANTS campaign.

NSPCC resources – (parent.carer) – spring 2023

Tuesday 9th May, 2023

Parent Questionnaire

The parent questionnaire is now open for submissions.

The average time to complete the previous survey was just under 5 mins.

Thank you 😊