School’s newsletter 24/25 – term 6, newsletter 31

Hi all,

Just a quick update this week. Despite the hot weather, the children have coped brilliantly and made the most of their time playing in the shaded areas of the garden. Water play has been a big hit, the children have enjoyed pouring water down the guttering and making potions in the mud kitchen using water, mud, and chalk. A lively game of tug of war, in the shade, brought lots of laughter, and indoors, the children were fascinated by torches and exploring the shadows they could create using shapes and other toys.

Maths – Continuing and extending from last week (refer to ‘Update 30’).

Phonics – Again continuing and extending from last week (refer to ‘Update 30’).

STEM Activity – This week, the children had fun exploring lights and colours. They wore special glasses and used colourful torches to see rainbows appear. We also looked at shiny CDs to explore different patterns. The children learned keywords, and learnt light can bounce back (reflect) and bend (refract) to show the rainbow colours. It was a magical way to learn about light.

Core Song – ‘Tall and Small’  Tall and Small

Core Poem ‘The Thunderstorm’  Thunderstorm

Boom. Bang. Boom. Bang
Rumpety, lumpety, bump.
Zoom. Zam. Zoom. Zam.
Clipperty, clapperty, clump.
Rustles and bustles, and swishes and zings.
What wonderful noises a thunderstorm brings.

Hot weather / Suncream – Due to the hot weather, please remember to apply sun cream to your child before nursery and bring in a clearly labelled bottle for afternoon reapplication, this can be placed in the designated sun cream box. If it is not in the box or there is no name label on the suncream we won’t be able to apply it, as some children can only use specific types. We also ask that children come in with a named water bottle and sun hat each day to help keep them cool and protected

Photographs – As mentioned last week, remember to order your child’s photographs by the 26th of June if you would like to qualify for the free delivery to Nursery.

Independence – As mentioned last week, please continue to encourage your child’s independence at home with simple tasks like putting on their coat or tidying up, it really helps build their confidence for school.

Upcoming Reception Teacher Visits to Nursery School –
Great Rollright – Mon 23rd June (am)
Kingham – Thursday 26th June (am)

Hope you all have a nice weekend.

Kind regards,
Zoe