This week we learnt about Palm Sunday, the day that Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a Donkey. We listened to a very special story about the donkey and how he came to be chosen by Jesus. Miss Taylor acted out the story using Godly Play and the children have had a chance to do this during learning through play.
Other photos this week:
The children did really well singing in assembly this morning, I know you are really proud of them!
Important Dates:
Thursday 3rd April – Easter Bonnet Assembly 09.00am
Friday 4th April – Hot Cross Bun Gathering – 09:30 – 10:30am
As part of science week and our RE topic we have been growing cress. We have been waiting very patiently and observing their growth.
In maths we looked at tall and short and long and short. We made tall and short towers and long and short snakes. The children also had a look at some different length ribbons and decided which ones were long and which ones were short.
Photos:
Library
Next week will be our last visit to the library for this term. I will collect the library books back in on Tuesday 1st April.
Please could all hair be tied up.
Children will need a school summer hat at school in the warm weather. These can be purchased on arbor.
Important Dates
Friday 28th March – No reading morning
Friday 28th March – Mother’s Day Assembly 09:00am
Thursday 3rd April – Easter Assembly 09:00am
Friday 4th April – No reading morning
Friday 4th April – Hot Cross Bun Party 09:30 – 10:30 –
Friday 4th April – Spring term finishes 11:45/13:30.
This week we talked about Ash Wednesday and the things that happen on this day and the start of Lent. Mrs Porter came back from the church with the ashes and if the children wanted to, they could receive the ashes in the shape of the cross.
The children have enjoyed their work on Goldilocks this week. We began our story map and thought about the actions we wanted to use. The children have also had lots of fun in the Three Bears Cottage and playing in the small world area.
On Thursday we dressed up as our favourite book characters!
It was lovely to spend lots of time outside this week:
Library
Please remember to bring library books back every Tuesday so your child can pick a new one to take home to share.
Lenten Promises
Please return Lenten promises this week so we can talk about them and put them on our display.
Important Dates
Friday 14th March – Reading Morning
Friday 4th April – Last day of term 11:45am/13:30pm.
Have a good weekend, let’s hope the nice weather continues
We started our new book this week, Goldilocks and the three Bears. In the classroom we have a Goldilocks and the three bears small world and the three bear cottage will be our role play for this half term. This morning we watched Miss Taylor act out the story using the props. The children were very good at joining in and found it funny when Miss Taylor used different voices.
We have also watched this story:
This week the children have enjoyed being back together and today we could finally spend lots of time outside in the sunshine
Books from home
If the children would like to bring in their favourite story from home I would love to read it to the class at home time.
Important Dates
Thursday 6th March – World Book Day – Children can come to school dressed up as their favourite book character (please be mindful that the children will still be playing outside).
In RHE this week we talked about Jesus and the things that he did to help others. We learnt about how he washed the feet of his disciples. We role played this.
Photos this week
Important Dates
Friday 14th February – Reading morning 08.45 – 09.00.
This week in maths we looked at the number 4, we learnt about Pete and his groovy coat which can only have 4 buttons on. We found number 4 on our number fans and had a go at putting 4 cubes on a fives frame. We also looked at squares and rectangles and made these shapes using lolly sticks.
We did some yoga this week…
Important Dates
Friday 7th February – Reading Morning 8:45 – 9:00
Friday 7th February – Crazy Hair Day – Come to school with crazy hair to raise money for the PTA – £2 per child. Please wear full school uniform.
This week in RE we learnt about a man named Simeon who had waited a very long time to meet the Lord’s Christ, the Messiah. He was able to meet Jesus when Mary and Joseph brought him to the temple. Simeon took Jesus in his arms and knew that he was the son of God. We role played this in class.
On Tuesday we went out to have a go on the trim trial….
We would be very grateful for any donations of boxes of tissues as we are getting through them very quickly.
Reminders
Grapes need to be cut in half lengthways.
Please put cutlery in lunch boxes if they have something that requires it.
Important Dates
Monday 27th January – INSET Day
Friday 31st January – Reading Morning 8:45 – 9:00am.
Friday 31st January – Therapy for Dogs Day – Wear clothes with an animal on – £1 Donation
Monday 17th February – Friday 21st February – Half Term
This week we went up to the library for the first time and the children were really excited to visit a different part of the school. We will visit the library every Tuesday so children can take out books, if the previous book has not been returned they will not be able to take out a new one. Please comment or sign their reading record once read.
In maths this week we looked at subitising number 3, that means looking at a group of objects and seeing 3 without counting them. We played some different games to support this.
Other photos this week:
Important Dates
Friday 24th January – Reading Morning 08:45 – 09:00 in Nursery Classroom.
I hope you all had a lovely Christmas break and a well deserved rest, it takes a while to get back into the swing of things!
The children very much enjoyed seeing each other this week, talking about what they did over the Christmas break to us and their friends – we would love to see photos of what you got up to over Christmas – Please upload to Tapestry so we can share in class.
Reminders
All children need a hat, gloves and a scarf for outside play.
Please put cutlery in lunch boxes if they have a yoghut/rice/spaghetti or something else that requires fork or a spoon.
Please can all bookbags have a small keyring attached to the handle so the children can identify their own bookbag when getting ready to go home.
Application for reception places are now open, you need to apply online and fill out a supplementary form. The deadline is Wednesday 15th January.
Important Dates
Friday 17th January – Reading Morning 08:45 – 09:00 in nursery classroom.
This week the children enjoyed having their grandparents and family members in to help them with some arts and crafts and to listen to the Christmas songs that they performed at their Nativity. Thank you so much for coming.
Miss Rowson and I would like to thank you all for the lovely cards, gifts and Christmas wishes we have received, we hope you have a lovely Christmas and a well earned break. The children have worked very hard this term and we are very proud of how far they have come since September.
Please could all bookbags have a keyring on them so children can identify them when getting ready for home time.
In January we will start going up to the library. The children will be taking their book bags so can you make sure that they are emptied each week so they are easier for the children to carry up. The children will not bring home a book on the first day back as I know they will want to spend time chatting and playing with their friends so we will start going the following week.
Recption Applications
The deadline for applying for a Reception place at St.Adrians is 15th January. You need to apply online and fill in a supplementary form and hand into the office.
Important Dates
Monday 6th January – School Closed – INSET Day
Tuesday 7th January – First day back – 08:45am
Friday 10th January – Reading Morning, 08:45 – 09:00 in Nursery classroom.
Monday 27th January – School Closed – INSET Day
Monday 17th- Friday 21st February – Half Term
Friday 4th April – Last Day of Spring Term – 1:30pm Finish
Wishing all Nursery families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
