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17 September 2023

Our pebble families in Reception

We have been learning about our families in Reception and we created our own picture using different pebbles. The children decided what pebbles would be each family member due to size and shape. They even included their pets too.

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11 September 2023

Our first week in Reception

The children have settled in wonderfully this week and have been getting to know our class rules and routines. Well done Reception!
 

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19 July 2023

Reception at Lowther Castle

Reception went with Year 1 and 2 on our end of year trip to Lowther Castle. We played on slides, climbing frames, zip wires and even climbing nets. We wore our waterproofs as the weather was a little bit wet, but we still had a great time and even an outdoor picnic. 
 

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17 July 2023

Reception athletes

As part of our gymnastics and athletes sessions with our sports coach, the children have been learning how to throw, hit and catch a ball. They have been learning how to throw under arm and over arm and catch a ball with one hand and two hands. They also learnt how to hit a ball along the floor…

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5 July 2023

St Bee’s beach trip in Reception

Reception finished their topic of ‘Commotion in the Ocean’ with a visit to St Bee’s beach. We looked at what a beach looks like now compared to past photos we have been looking at. The children played on the beach, looked for shells and pebbles and even found some crabs in the crab pools. We then…

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30 June 2023

Problem solving in Reception

In Reception we have been learning how to problem solve including problems such as what material will build the longest bridge, which animals will not make the boat sink and how to build Mr Gumpy’s motor car. The children read the story, ‘Mr Gumpy’s motor car’ and planned and built it outside…

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23 June 2023

EYFS Sports Day 2023 Nur

Reception and Nursery took part in our EYFS Sports Day. They all took part in 5 races, a running race, jumping race, backwards race, hoop race and an egg and spoon race. The children made all the staff very proud and all had lots of fun! Thank you to everyone who came to watch, the weather even…

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23 June 2023

EYFS Sports Day 2023

Reception and Nursery took part in our EYFS Sports Day. They all took part in 5 races, a running race, jumping race, backwards race, hoop race and an egg and spoon race. The children made all the staff very proud and all had lots of fun! Thank you to everyone who came to watch, the weather even…

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20 June 2023

Gymnastics sessions with a coach

This half term Reception have gymnastics sessions with a coach. So far we have learnt how to do a forward roll, a long roll and different gymnastics poses such as tuck, straddle and star.  We have also been learning how to safely use apparatus. Lots of great skills to learn ready for Year 1. 

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7 June 2023

Our visit from an author

An author called Sean Perkins came to visit us in school and shared his book called, ‘Oscar and Ben and the Birthday Party’. He shared the story, sang a song and taught the children how to draw one of the cat characters. The children loved the story and some even bought a signed copy of the book. 

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22 May 2023

Threading and sewing in Reception

In Reception we have been learning the new skill of threading with a needle and cotton. The children were supported to thread the cotton onto the needle and they then made a pattern on the square by threading the needle in and out. They were very good at making sure the needle did not fall off the…

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22 May 2023

KIDZFIT in Reception

Our Reception class took part in a fitness session with KIDZFIT and learnt how we can stay fit and healthy and how important exercise it. We were learning how to use our muscles in different parts of our body and how we need to look after ourselves. The children did lots of exercise and learnt…

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