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Baptism in Reception, by Miss Howells

Date: 20th Oct 2017 @ 10:11am

In Reception we have been learning about Baptism. We have discussed why we are baptised and what happens on this special day. Some children brought in clothing and items from their own special day to share with their friends. To understand what happens during a baptism we visited our local church, St Margaret Mary. We looked at the font which holds the holy water that the priest uses during baptism and said a prayer before returning back to school. 

Harvest in Reception, by Miss Howells

Date: 20th Oct 2017 @ 9:57am

This half term in Reception we have been discussing the festival of Harvest. To celebrate Harvest, we have explored different fresh fruit and vegetables and then placed them on our alters for all to share. We decided that it would be a fun activity to also make hedgehog bread, molding them using our hands and using scissors to add detail by snipping spikes on their backs. 

Freddie Fit, by Miss Howells

Date: 20th Oct 2017 @ 9:48am

This half term we were really lucky to have a visit from Freddie Fit.

We did lots of different exercises to keep our hearts healthy and talked about how important it is to excersise regularly. 

 

Characteristics of Learning! , by Miss Allison

Date: 10th Jul 2017 @ 1:37pm

In EYFS we follow the characteristics of learning to ensure that we meet the holistic needs of every child. We enable the environments to best meet the needs of all children ensuring they are both engaging and offer enough challenge. Alongside this we give each child a key worker. This adult will support this child's learning throughout their time in our EYFS unit. We make this as child friendly as possible to support the children's understanding by linking the characteristics to a dinosaur. 

For example a child would receive a Thinkosaurus Rex necklace if they had been working hard to solve a problem or thinking carefully about what they are doing. 

For more information ask any adult in our EYFS unit. 

Reception love dinosaurs! , by Miss Allison

Date: 10th Jul 2017 @ 1:12pm

Reception's new topic is dinosaurs. The children have loved this topic! We have been doing lots of exploring and found out lots of interesting facts. Amongst their favourite of facts had to be that T-Rex's poo was up to a metre long. Take a look at some of the work your child has been doing. 

We love Dinosaurs!

What have we been up to? , by Miss Allison

Date: 10th Jul 2017 @ 1:01pm

Take a look at some of our displays and the work your children have been up to! In our EYFS unit all staff and children take great pride and are very proud of what learning we do! :D 

Sports Day! , by Miss Allison

Date: 10th Jul 2017 @ 12:33pm

Nursery and Reception had so much fun at our sports day! They were fantastic; completing 8 activities. Thank you for your support. Here are some pictures of your children taking part. 

Race for Life! , by Miss Allison

Date: 10th Jul 2017 @ 12:19pm

Reception took part in their own Race for Life. It was a great success! We raised lots of money and the children really enjoyed taking part and of course receiving their medal at the end. 

Well done Reception!!! :D 

African Music day, by Miss Allison

Date: 21st Jun 2017 @ 8:23am

The children in Reception explored African music. We listened to some traditional music from a variety of different african countries. They really enjoyed experimenting with different african instruments such as the Djembes. They were fantatsic at call and response activities and learning about African rhythms. Their favourite rhythm was with a song called 'toom bah ee lero'. 

The children also made African masks, drums and took part in some African dancing. They were all saying how much they enjoyed themselves. Take a look at our pictures to see what we've been up to. :D 

Our Sea Life Adventure , by Miss Allison

Date: 3rd May 2017 @ 3:25pm

Reception enjoyed themselves at the Sea Life Centre. We were involved in a workshop where the children designed their own aquarium. We watched a live show teaching us about turtles and how we can keep them safe. The lady explained the difference between the turtle and the tortoise. We then liesurely made our way around the Sea Centre learning about the different Sea Creatures. The various tunnels were one of the highlights for the children :). The children then had the opportunity to touch some of the sea creatures in the touch pool such as crabs and starfish whilst the lady showed us a malted crabs shell, sharks skin and sharks teeth. 

Our learning continues in school this half term relating to our topic 'Under the Sea'. Have a look below at some of our exciting pictures. 

St Patrick's day - 2017, by Mrs Smith

Date: 16th Mar 2017 @ 1:25pm

The children in the EYFS department celebrated St Patrick's day today, they took part in different activities such as Irish dancing, soda bread making and tasting, making cards using different textures to collage a shamrock, making flags and a dancing leprechaun. They also watched a video showing how children in Ireland celebrate St Patrick's day and found out all about St Patrick himself, the children had a fabulous day.

World Book Day in EYFS - 2nd March 17, by Mrs Smith

Date: 3rd Mar 2017 @ 10:45am

The children in the EYFS had a fantastic day dressing up as their favourite book character and talking about their character.

EYFS Christmas Nativity (Dress Rehearsal), by Mrs Smith

Date: 27th Jan 2017 @ 11:05am

Reception have a visit from the Dental Nurse , by Miss Allison

Date: 13th Oct 2016 @ 12:14pm

Today the children in the early years learnt all about how to look after their teeth. 

Freddy Fit! , by Miss Allison

Date: 10th Oct 2016 @ 12:30pm

Reception celebrate harvest! , by Miss Allison

Date: 4th Oct 2016 @ 4:51pm

Reception have been learning all abuot the harvest festival this week. We have looked at foods and why we donate foods to less fortunate people. We have looked at the time of year (Autumn) and what animals we might see at this time of year. To celebrate for harvest the children made a fruit kebab. 

Rosh hashanah, by Miss Allison

Date: 4th Oct 2016 @ 4:43pm

Today we have been learning about the Jewish Festival Rosh Hashanah. We found out lots of interesting facts such as; Jews don't work during Rosh Hashanah, they spend time with their families, they celebrate new beginnings and our favourite fact was that they eat honey and apples. It is so Yummy! Our teachers brought some for us to try :) 

Race for life - 24.06.16, by Mrs Smith

Date: 27th Jun 2016 @ 3:39pm

The whole school took part in 'Race for life' and had a great time running to raise money for an amazing cause.

The children had a great time and were all awarded a medal at the end of the race - well done to all of our fantastic children.

Sports day - EYFS, by Mrs Smith

Date: 27th Jun 2016 @ 3:28pm

Monday 27th June 2016

The children in the EYFS all participated in a sports afternoon, everybody enjoyed the afternoon, fun was had by all!!

EU Referendum - Are we in or out? , by Miss Allison

Date: 22nd Jun 2016 @ 11:24pm

Reception have been learning about where they live (New Moston). They have looked at Manchester and talked about the things they recognise such as the Manchester City ground. We then expanded this and talked about Manchester being in the United Kingdom and again the United Kingdom being in Europe. We looked at the other countries in Europe and talked about where the chidlren have been on holiday.  

 

Peppered Moth Project!, by Miss Allison

Date: 22nd Jun 2016 @ 11:13pm

In Reception we have been learning about peppered moths. We have used the computer to find out lots of interesting facts about moths. Our favourite is that they impersonate other animals such as bees and trantulas to scare off their predators.

We then mixed paint to find the right colour and a dabbing motion to create the effect of a moth. Have a look at our work!

Holy door - Year of Mercy, EYFS, by Mrs Smith

Date: 22nd Jun 2016 @ 1:47pm

The children in the EYFS attended a special assembly to celebrate the Holy door being in our school, we listened to the special prayers from the chaplaincy team and then each walked through the door.

Manchester City came to visit Reception, by Miss Allison

Date: 12th Jun 2016 @ 7:54pm

We love PE in Reception!, by Miss Allison

Date: 12th Jun 2016 @ 6:37pm

Reception make shapes , by Miss Allison

Date: 12th Jun 2016 @ 6:30pm

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