This afternoon, reception have been continuing our learning of On the Beach, by focusing on water safety! We have been discussing why it is important to stay safe in and around water, spotting dangers within water and what we can do to stay safe! 

What a fantastic way to kick off receptions new topic of On the Beach! The children visited Whitburn beach and explored rock pools with John from Durham Wildlife Trust. This was an amazing way to start our learning and the children LOVED it! We also has some well deserved park fun and lunch outside. What a gorgeous day we had! 

Reception loved being pirates for the morning. They started  by playing a game ‘Captain’s orders ‘ game before heading into Forest school to follow clues, using their phonic knowledge to hunt for treasure. After finding the treasure, they had to navigate their way back to their pirate ship, and finished their adventure by  bravely walking the plank!

Reception have started our new RE unit of special places this afternoon, Mrs Chalder asked us to discuss this with our parents and share a photo of us in our special places. We have discussed where makes us feel safe and happy, who we visit places with and what it feels like when we are there. Well done reception, a great start to our new learning 

This morning, reception and Y6 buddied up for our summer prayer space! This was focused on The Holy Trinity. Well done superstars, you worked so gorgeously together, Mrs Chalder and Mr Appleby were so impressed 

Wow what morning reception have had focused on all things Creep Crawl Wriggle! The children had a fantastic experience with Paul from Discovery Zoo, who told us all about different creepy crawlies and let us handle them if we were feeling brave! Well done superstars what a great way to finish our learning 

This morning, reception have the pleasure of starting our day with Toast Tuesday! We had a breakfast treat of toast with our friends! We discussed why it’s important to have breakfast and why it is important for our health. 

Yesterday afternoon, reception have been continuing their RE learning of belonging by focusing on the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan. This festival is traditionally celebrated between siblings but we have focused on our friends too. The children have made bracelets and tied them on each others wrists as a symbol of love and protection! 

This week in RE, reception class have been continuing their learning on belonging. We have been learning all about a traditional Christian baptism and the symbols of this special service.