Week Beginning 21st October 2024.

What a great week we've had in EYFS. We had so much fun at our Elmer Part on Friday and making Elmer milk cartons. 

Worship theme of the week:

Light – clocks go back Sunday 27th October 

“I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.” - John 8:12. 

Curriculum this week:  

Please note that our curriculum overview for this term is at the bottom of the page.

• Phonics: We will be learning the sounds 's as z', 'll','ff', and 'ss' sounds. 

• Literacy: We will look at caption writing. 

• Maths: We will be looking at fewer than/more than.

•  Topic: We will be recapping our learning this term. 

Word of the week:

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

Homework:

Please note that this term's project homework is at the bottom of this page. 

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:

• Last day of term- 25th October
• Half term- 28th October- 1st November. 
• Phonics workshops- 25th ,28th and 29th November

Science Award Ceremony...VOTE VOTE VOTE 

Last year, we had a number of winners in the National Science Competition ‘If you were an engineer what would you do?’ Well… Emily Jackson (now in year 4), who won the previous year and had her prototype for the ‘seed drone’ made up by the engineers at Southampton university, has been nominated for the prestigious MacRobert award in Glasgow! We are so proud of her and her wonderful achievements. You can vote for Emily’s prototype on the link below. Emily’s is the last one, under Southampton University. https://www.primaryengineer.com/primary-engineer-macrobert-medal-public-vote/ 

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 - 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/