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Friday Art in action!
Design It, Build It, Capture It!
In our small world and construction areas, the Reception children have been using their wonderful imaginations to plan and create their own ideas. Before they begin building, the children are encouraged to draw their designs on paper, thinking carefully about what they want to make. Once their creations come to life, they use the iPad to take a photo all by themselves, proudly capturing their work. It’s been lovely to see them using their independent skills with such confidence and creativity, turning their ideas into real life models and stories.
Story time
There’s something truly special about story time in Reception, especially when our beloved school dog, Mabel, comes to join us. The children love to gather close with their books, and Mabel listens so patiently as they read aloud, creating a calm and comforting space. For many of our little ones, knowing that Mabel is nearby brings a real sense of reassurance. Her gentle presence helps take their worries away. Whether they’re feeling a little anxious or simply needing a moment of quiet, Mabel offers a kind of comfort that only a dog can. As a special reward, the children are often delighted when Mabel comes to sit and enjoy a story with them, making those moments even more magical.
Baptism
This term, the children have been exploring the meaning of belonging through the beautiful sacrament of baptism. Together, we’ve looked at the special symbols and signs that show we are part of God’s family. The children proudly brought in photographs of their own baptisms, which sparked wonderful conversations and memories. Today, we were blessed with a very special visitor, Christine Ball from the parish church, who led a heartfelt and joyful role-play of a baptism with our Reception class. The children were fully engaged, sharing their understanding with such enthusiasm, and Christine was truly touched by their knowledge and warmth. It was a memorable experience filled with love and a deep sense of togetherness.
In RE, we completed role play as we found out about the sacrament of marriage.
Year 5 and 6 had a visit from PC Hazel about safety around Halloween and Bonfire night.
The Gingerbread Man
As part of our Literacy programme, the children in Reception have been reading The Gingerbread Man. Inspired by the story, the class discussed the ingredients needed to make their own gingerbread. The children worked together to weigh and mix the ingredients carefully, creating the perfect dough. The highlight of the day came during snack time, when everyone enjoyed a delicious treat — their very own freshly baked gingerbread creations!
Children voted for their end of day book in todays PSHE lesson about democracy.
A Special Morning with Sister Bridget
We had a gorgeous morning welcoming Sister Bridget into our classroom to meet our new Reception children. Together, we spoke about what we are thankful for and shared ideas on how we can show gratitude each morning to our friends and families.
It’s always so special to have Sister Bridget visit our class — her presence brings warmth and reflection to our mornings. Even Mabel joined in for the photograph, making the moment extra memorable!
