Week beginning 9th March 2026

This week EYFS had a wonderful time celebrating World Book Day. The children loved spending time outside in the warm weather reading with their Year 5 buddies. We spent time reading lots of lovely stories, talking about our favourite books and enjoying different activities linked to reading.

The children are excited for Science week next week. 

Worship theme of the week:

New Life - Science week 

John 14:6  Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” 

John 10:10  “I have come that they may have life and have it more abundantly.” 

Curriculum this week:  

Literacy
This week in Literacy, we will be exploring story openers.

Mathematics

In maths, children will investiage ways of making 7 with twoparts.

Phonics
We will be recapping the sounds in Phase 2/3 and looking at tricky words. 

Wider Curriculum
As part of our wider curriculum, we will be enjoying lots of science based activities as part of science week.

Word of the week:

Our Word of the Week for this week is 'Irreversible'. Please explore the word's meaning at home with your child. 

Homework:

Please see below for our homework. 

Reading:

We would love to see the children in EYFS using their extra time at home to read some brilliant books. If children read three times at home, they get a raffle ticket. Please, therefore, keep a quick record in reading logs – your children can write the title in to help! We would also like to encourage children to bring their reading records into school every day.

Coming up:

• Tuesday 24th March - Parent’s Evening – face to face in hall
• Wednesday 25th March - Parent’s Evening – face to face in hall
• Friday 27th March - Break up for Easter holidays @ 1:20pm
• Monday 13th April - Return for the summer term
• Friday 19th June 2026 - Sports Day at King’s Park Stadium
• Saturday 27th June - St. James’ Summer Fayre
   

Many thanks for all of your support,

Miss Daw & Miss Wingate

Additional Resources:

Recommended Book list for EYFS: https://www.booksfortopics.com/booklists/recommended-reads/reception/

Everywhere Bear - we have sent home the Everywhere Bear today. Please remember to share photos of your weekend on Tapestry and bring the bear back on Monday.

Class Cup - we have sent home the class cup and tie today. Please remember to bring back on Wednesday.

Reading Sketchbook - each week a new child will bring home the reading sketchbook. Please draw some pictures and write about your favourite story. We cannot wait to find out which is your favourite and why.

Purple Mash - You should now all have your Purple Mash login. Please explore Purple Mash at home. It has many activities you can have a go at. 

Healthy Teeth - we have attached a link below about the importance of children brushing their teeth. If you are struggling with this at home, please do let us know. https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-teeth-and-gums/taking-care-of-childrens-teeth/