Reception Newsletter 04/11/2025

Autumn Term — What Makes Our World Work?

Dear Parents and Carers,
 
This week we will be…
· Learning  more about Bonfire Night and why it takes place
· Exploring colour and patterns linked to fireworks 
· Listening to the noises of the fireworks
· Talking about safety around fireworks and bonfires
· Exploring shape – circles and triangles
 
Funky Fingers
You may have heard your child mention Funky fingers to you. This is something that we do every day.  It is a carousel over the week of different activities that each support fine motor development and building up the muscle strength in our hands.
In our carousel we have:
· Cutting practise
· Handwriting
· Name/number formation
· Dough gym (with playdough)
· A fine motor activity: e.g. threading, tweezing
 
The children access one of these activities each day.
 
Parents evening
We look forward to seeing you at parents evening this week.
 
The appointment will take place in the school hall so please enter school through the main office for your appointment. We will have 10 minutes to discuss how the first half term has gone and also answer any questions that you may have.  Your child’s book, with all their super learning inside, will also be available in the hall for you to look at.
 
Healthy eating
To further support the promotion of healthy eating and consumption of more vegetables in our diet, the school nurse has passed on a useful website:
https://simplyveg.org.uk/
 
Jury Service
Just to let you know that Mrs Robinson has been called for Jury service w/b 17th November for up to two weeks. Your child will continue to be supported and taught by Miss Bradbury and supply staff during this period.
 
Please do not hesitate to speak/email a member of staff if you have any questions.
 
Finally, as the weather is increasingly getting colder, please unsure all clothing coming into school is named.

Thank you so much,
The Reception Team

Dates for your diary

Tuesday 4th November and Thursday 6th November
Parent Teacher meetings

Friday 28th November
PA Christmas Fair

Wednesday 10th December
9.15am and 2pm: Christmas sing-a-long performances.

Monday 22nd December
Children’s Christmas Party and School finishes for the break