Reception

Reception have been practising their letters and sounds in the phonics area. They have also been working on writing their names using correct letter formation.

Reception enjoyed their first visit on the library bus this morning. They thoroughly enjoyed looking at all the books there were to choose from. They can’t wait to visit Egremont library later this term.

Reception have been working on counting objects with accuracy today. They iced biscuits then decorate them using a given number of sweets. They really enjoyed eating them afterwards.

We introduced mud to our new mud kitchen today. The children had great fun mixing water and mud to make mud pies.

Reception are learning about themselves in R.E. In their first lesson they have been thinking about their first and family names. They made paper bag puppets of themselves as well as making their name using playdough, paint, construction, magnetic letters and pencils. Some children chose to…

This week Reception are beginning to learn about Jesus during their daily prayer and liturgy time. They have been thinking about who Jesus is and how he is always with us. We thanked Jesus in prayer for this and asked Him to help us learn more about Him. They can’t wait to find out more about…

Reception made an excellent start to their Mile a Day Challenge. They showed great determination and spirit with all children running nonstop for five minutes. Let’s see how many miles they can do this school year!

Our new Reception children are settling well into school. They are thoroughly enjoying exploring all the equipment in the new outdoor play area.

Reception enjoyed their trip with Nursery on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway. They went on a diesel train to Dalegarth where they shopped, had lunch and played on the playground. A member of the railway staff commented, “All the children are impeccably behaved. It’s one of the best behaved…

Reception found out all about the Summer Reading Challenge then enjoyed a story from the librarian. Finally they chose a book to borrow and read through the Summer holidays.

Reception have had a fantastic time in Year 1 this afternoon.  They read the story Only One You and designed their own stone fish ready to paint in September.  They have also brought home a paper bag to fill with three items over the summer holiday and bring back on the first day of Year…

Reception were very excited by a visit from the trainee police dog this afternoon. They all gave him a stroke. Afterwards they had time to ask questions about the police dog and the job of a police officer.