Reception have returned from half term full of curiosity and excitement. From meeting a real guide dog and celebrating Chinese New Year, to solving number mysteries and learning about Ramadan, the children have enjoyed a fantastic week of discovery, kindness and fun.

Reception have been fully immersed in Christmas fun this week — from writing cards and delivering treats to rescuing Santa’s sleigh and helping the Head Elf recover stolen magic words. Plenty of teamwork, imagination and festive sparkle to end the term!

From acting out Room on the Broom to hammering pumpkins and phonics scavenger hunts, Reception have been learning through play! They’ve explored body parts, planted pumpkin seeds, and even taken turns role-playing as the teacher during Adventure Time.

Reception had a fantastic visit from Emma at the Wildheart Sanctuary, where they met Steve the white-tailed eagle and even a chick! From comparing wingspans to learning about sharp talons and beaks, it was an exciting, hands-on experience with these incredible apex predators.

This term, we are beginning to learn how to write a sentence using our phonics!

This week, our focus story has been 'Whatever Next' which is all about Baby Bear rocketing to the Moon!

Before our visit to the Donkey Sanctuary, we looked at some pictures of working donkeys around the world.

Last week, Reception visited the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, finding out about some of the endangered animals.

We have been feeding The Shush (our creature who lives under the carpet) some delicious words and phrases!