Gallery of Learning
Space!
🚀🌙 Reception have been exploring the exciting topic of, 'Space'! Using our moon projector, the children immersed themselves in the wonders of the night sky while developing their vocabulary through our focus text, 'Aliens Love Underpants Save the World'. The children have enjoyed learning and using ambitious new words such as, 'meteorites', 'radar', 'satellite', 'craters' and 'vanished'. They have shown great curiosity, asking thoughtful questions and sharing their own ideas about space, planets and aliens. It has been wonderful to see the children applying their new vocabulary during discussions, role play and independent learning. Future astronauts in the making! 🌍✨👩🚀👨🚀
Cinderella
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Reception pupils have loved exploring the story of Cinderella this week! ✨ The children worked hard to write their own sentences describing Lady Tremaine and the evil stepsisters, using their phonics knowledge to sound out and spell words independently. We were so impressed with their creativity, confidence and fantastic sentence writing!
Learning Through Play and Writing in Reception
Reception have been developing their throwing and catching skills using bean bags, helping to strengthen their coordination, balance and control as part of Physical Development in Development Matters. The children have also been busy writing sentences linked to, 'Jack and the Beanstalk', using their phonics knowledge to build simple sentences and develop confidence in early writing.
A Magical Trip to the Cinema: The Magic Faraway Tree 🎬✨
Children thoroughly enjoyed the film, which linked closely to our topic of “Fairy Tales”. They were fully engaged throughout and particularly enjoyed the enchanted woodland setting and the magical elements within the story. Pupils were excited to see familiar themes such as mystery, adventure and fantasy brought to life on screen, and were able to make clear links to their learning in class. It was a wonderful opportunity to immerse themselves in a magical world and further develop their understanding of traditional fairy tale features.
Exploring Fairytales in Reception
Reception have made a fantastic start to Summer 1, immersing themselves in their new fairytales topic. Children have enjoyed exploring the new mud kitchen, engaging in imaginative play and developing their language and creativity. The role-play area, including, 'Cinderella’s Florist', has inspired storytelling, collaboration and excitement across the setting.
Phoenix Farm Trip
Pupils had an amazing day at Phoenix Farm! They fed and petted the chickens, went on a scavenger hunt, tasted fresh honey, dug for treasure, and even smelled rosemary straight from the bush. A truly unforgettable farm adventure!
World Book Day- Mad Hatter's Tea Party
For World Book Day, pupils dressed up as their favourite book characters. Our theme this year was ‘Alice in Wonderland’. Pupils went down the rabbit hole and enjoyed the Mad Hatter’s Afternoon Tea, ‘drinking’ tea and playing cards.
Valentine's Day
Reception pupils celebrated Valentine’s Day by creating thoughtful cards for their loved ones, showing gratitude for the care and kindness they receive.
New Toys and Colourful Learning in Reception
Reception have been enjoying their new toys and learning resources, especially our new role-play costumes, dolls’ house, play kitchen and our exciting new train set. We have also been exploring the book, ‘The Color Monster’, where pupils have been learning about different emotions and the colours that represent them. The children have loved discussing how the monster feels and linking these emotions to their own experiences while engaging in lots of imaginative play with their new toys.
Our Wonderful Visit to Brook Green and Hammersmith Fire Station
Our children had a wonderful day exploring Brook Green. They wrapped up warm for the autumn weather and enjoyed noticing the seasonal changes around them. The children observed the colourful leaves on the ground, the bare branches on some trees and the cooler air that shows winter is on the way. They were excited to spot how nature changes at this time of year.
After our time in the park we walked to Hammersmith Fire Station where the firefighters gave us a very warm welcome. The children were delighted to climb onto the fire engine and explore the equipment. They even had the chance to hold the hose and put out a fake fire which was a highlight for many.
Remembrance Day
Reception created beautiful poppies for Remembrance Day using egg cartons, lolly sticks, and paint. Pupils enjoyed the Art activity while learning about what poppies symbolise and remembering the fallen soldiers.
Our little boxers!
Reception had a very exciting experience visiting the ‘secret room’ right at the top of Addison. We climbed, climbed some more, climbed some more, climbed some more until there were no more steps left to take. Once inside, the children had the opportunity to put on gloves and try out the punch bags. This opportunity was linked to their PE learning, where pupils had been developing their warm-up skills by practising controlled boxing movements.
Handwriting!
Our Reception children are practising their Set 1 sounds in a whole-class handwriting session, remembering to use their tripod grip.
Katie Piper NSPCC Visit
It was an exciting day in Reception as Katie Piper came to visit and read her new book to the children. She spoke with them about the importance of kindness and how they can show it in everyday life. The pupils were thrilled to share their “colouring for kindness” activities with her. It was a truly memorable experience that the children will not forget.
Settling In!
The children in Reception have had a fantastic start to the school year! They have been incredibly brave, showing great confidence as they settled into their new environment and adapted to new routines with ease. One of the highlights of their day is exploring the Trim Trail, which they absolutely love; it's been wonderful to see their enthusiasm and energy shine through!