Celebrating RE festivals in Reception

In Reception we have learnt and heard a story about Sita and Rama for Diwali. Some of the activities we did are: paint a picture of the ten headed demon, observational drawing of a Diva lamp and made Diwali cards.

We also learnt about advent and the Christmas story. Using pastels we created the advent wreath. After reading the Christmas story we answered some key questions.

Green Smoke's portrait

Reception used their colouring mixing skills to create a green background. We then followed step by step instructions to draw Green Smoke the dragon.

Foundation Moonbeams

Foundation did an amazing job in the Christmas performance, singing and dancing their hearts out! They looked amazing and made us all very proud!

Challenging Maths in Foundation 2!

This week we have been continuing our work on number recognition and counting objects accurately. We looked at different ways to represent 5 including the numeral, a numicon 5 plate, tally marks, a pentagon, 5 objects in a ten frame and a tower of 5. What other representations of 5 can you find?

Veggie Filo Parcels in Foundation

Foundation practised their grating and mixing skills whilst making their own veggie filo parcels. It was tricky to hold the carrots and courgettes with our fingers rather than in a fist grip when grating them. After that we mixed the grated veg with root mash, cream cheese and grated cheese and spooned the mixture into our filo pastry. We cooked them in the oven until they browned. They smelled delicious!

Harrogate Flower Show Fun for Foundation!

Foundation 2 had a great day at @HarrogateFlower Show. They took part in planting their own hanging baskets to take home, looking at the amazing show gardens and finding out about lots of different plants and flowers. Surprisingly we had the chance to do a bit of stone carving with a chisel and a mallet with Matombo. We also enjoyed listening to the Cliffton and Lightcliffe Brass Band and looking at graffiti art too! What a cultural day!

Learning Through Play is 'Easypeasy'!

Foundation staff are excited to share a new learning app with parents and families starting on Saturday 26th January. The app will be delivered straight to parents’ mobile phones and then after watching the video, parents can play the game with their children as many times as they like. The games are designed to support the development of language, concentration, bonding and resilience. We are looking forward to hearing how families get on!

Foundation are Proud of their Smiles!

Congratulations to our Foundation team on the teeth cleaning observation carried out by Leeds Oral Health Improvement Team. They were delighted with the procedure we use for cleaning teeth in Nursery and Reception and the way the children brush their teeth. Their comments included: 'Perfect!' & 'Absolutely Amazing!' It is great to know our children have a first class experience in all aspects of their care & learning!