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At the end-of-year celebrations and our wonderful Reception graduation, we gathered to reflect on the incredible journey our children have begun. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all the staff and parents whose dedication and support have given the children the very best start to their learning journey. The children proudly sang the inspirational songs ‘Superhero 2’ and ‘Reach for the Stars’, filling the room with joy and excitement. They also shared their hopes and dreams for the future—aspiring to become doctors, teachers, scientists, pilots, and so much more. It was a truly special day, filled with pride, promise, and celebration. Our Early Years children had a fantastic time on their trip to Southend beach! The sun was shining, spirits were high, and there was so much fun to be had. The splash park was a big hit, with lots of laughter and water play, and of course, no beach day would be complete without a delicious ice cream treat. It was a joyful day filled with smiles, sand, and sunshine — a perfect summer memory! Our Early Years children had a fantastic time making the most of the sunny weather on Splash Day! From colour mixing on our hands, painting on the ground to using their gross motor skills to lift and pour big jugs of water, the fun never stopped. The children worked together to adjust pipes and channels to help the water flow in different directions—what great teamwork! We ended the day with a joyful water balloon fight. It was a day full of laughter, learning, and splashes for both children and staff! Our whole school Sports Day was a fantastic event filled with energy, excitement, and community spirit! Held at the beautiful Weavers Fields Park, it was a joy to come together as a school — pupils, parents, and staff — to celebrate fun, fitness, and teamwork. The Early Years races were a real highlight, featuring the classic egg and spoon race, thrilling relays, speedy running races, and some fun challenges like throwing bean bags into hoops, and balancing a beanbag on their heads. The children showed great enthusiasm and determination in every activity! After the children’s events, the excitement continued with a special race for the parents. It was amazing to see so many mums and dads join in, cheering and laughing as they sprinted across the field. Their participation made the day feel even more special and memorable. Thank you to everyone who helped make the day such a success — from the organisers to the supportive families. We’re already looking forward to next year! Our Early Years Foundation Stage children enjoyed a memorable and enriching trip to the Central Mosque and Regent’s Park. At the mosque, Syeeda shared interesting facts about the mosque’s history, including when it was built. The children were captivated by the beautiful geometric patterns and Arabic verses from the Qur’an that decorated the mosque’s interior. During our visit, Sharmin told the story of Eid ul-Adha, focusing on the brave boy Ismail and his father Ibrahim’s strong belief and trust in Allah. The children learned why Muslims celebrate Eid ul-Adha and how it is connected to the pilgrimage of Hajj—one of the Five Pillars of Islam. This story helped bring the religious significance of the festival to life in a meaningful and age-appropriate way. Following our visit, we headed to nearby Regent’s Park, where the children and their families enjoyed a lovely picnic together. After lunch, the children had a fantastic time playing in the park’s playground, making the most of the sunshine and open space. It was a day filled with learning, storytelling, and shared joy—an experience we’ll all remember fondly. This week in Reception, the children have been reading Luna Loves Art by Joseph Coelho, a story about a young girl’s visit to an art gallery with her school. Luna explores different pieces of art and learns how they connect to her own feelings and experiences, highlighting the emotional power of creativity and the importance of empathy and friendship. In Nursery, the children have been enjoying The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, which tells the story of a girl named Vashti who discovers her artistic confidence after making a simple dot. The book encourages children to be brave, creative, and to “make their mark.” To build on both stories, the children visited Tate Britain, where they observed a variety of artworks with curiosity and enthusiasm. They made thoughtful connections to the stories, pointed out colours and shapes, and even created their own inspired drawings. The visit helped deepen their appreciation of art as a way to express feelings, tell stories, and understand the world around them. This week, our nursery children had an exciting hands-on experience inspired by the story Oliver’s Garden. After reading about Oliver’s adventures in the garden, the children decided to make their own vegetable soup! The little chefs got busy peeling, chopping, and preparing a variety of fresh vegetables. As they worked, we talked about how the vegetables felt and tasted before cooking. Some children were curious about what would happen once they were cooked, making predictions about the changes in texture and flavor. When the soup was ready, everyone gathered to enjoy it. Some children even dipped bagels into their bowls, making the experience even more fun and delicious! This activity was a wonderful way for the children to engage in hands-on learning, explore different textures and tastes, and develop their fine motor skills. Most importantly, they had a fantastic time working together and enjoying the fruits of their labor! Well done, little chefs Despite the rain and the cold our Nursery children and their parents had a fantastic visit to Spitalfields City Farm on Thursday! The children were so excited to see the animals up close, from fluffy sheep to clucking chickens. They also explored the beautiful gardens, spotting different plants and flowers. This trip linked perfectly with our learning at school. We have been exploring the signs of spring and discovering how things grow. The children have been busy planting beans and seeds in class and watching them sprout, just like the plants at the farm. We also had an amazing experience watching chicks hatch from eggs in the incubator, learning all about life cycles. Seeing real-life examples of what we’ve been learning made the trip even more special. Thank you to all the parents who joined us—we had a wonderful day of discovery, nature, and fun! “We also hope that this experience inspires the parents and children to keep exploring nature and growing their own plants at home!” This half-term, we have been learning about different life cycles. Last week, as part of a science experiment, Reception class explored the life cycle of a plant by planting seeds. We set up three different conditions: one dish of cress seeds was placed in a cupboard with water, another dish had cress seeds with sunlight but no water, and the final dish had seeds with both water and sunlight. Each day, we carefully observed the changes to see which seeds grow best. Our experiment showed that the seeds without water did not grow at all, while the seeds with water but no sunlight grew, but were a very pale green. The seeds that had both water and sunlight grew the best. This week, we put our cress to good use and enjoyed making egg and cress sandwiches, as well as cucumber and cress sandwiches! For World Book Day, we were very lucky to have author Sav Akyuz visit us. He has written books such as Big and Bear Moves. In Early Years, the children had the pleasure of learning from Sav as he taught them how to draw, showing how a simple circle can transform into various characters and animals. He also read his new story, Bear Moves, and the children had a fantastic time dancing along like the bear in the book! For World Book Day, we were inspired by The Word Collector by Peter H. Reynolds. Both children and staff dressed up as words! |
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