We have finally reached the end of term 4. The children have earnt a well-deserved break. Whatever you have planned for the Easter holidays, we hope you have a wonderful time.

RWI

This week our children moved in to their new RWI groups. I am delighted to report that the children have settled in wonderfully, demonstrating both enthusiasm and impressive progress in their learning.

Currently, the children are engaging with and recapping Set 1 and Set 2 sounds. It's fantastic to witness their growing confidence and understanding as they connect sounds with letters. Their enthusiasm for reading is evident, and they are making remarkable strides as they transfer these skills into their writing also.

As we approach the Easter holidays, I kindly encourage you to continue reading with your child at home. Practice really is key, and your support at home can make a significant difference in reinforcing what they have learned in school. It would be wonderful if you could set aside a little time each day for shared reading; this can be both enjoyable and beneficial for your child’s development.

In your child’s reading record, you will find a target sticker that outlines what they are currently working on. This will give you a clear focus sounds to help guide your reading sessions. If you have any questions about how you can support their learning at home, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Maths

This week in maths we have recapped our learning about repeating patterns.

In our sessions, the children have been exploring how to identify the rule of a pattern – that is, the part of the pattern that repeats. They have been working hard to recognise different types of patterns, such as AB (e.g., red, blue, red, blue), ABC (e.g., red, blue, green, red, blue, green), and ABB (e.g., red, blue, blue, red, blue, blue). This foundational skill not only enhances their understanding of maths but also encourages creativity and critical thinking.

We have enjoyed plenty of hands-on activities where the children designed their own repeating patterns using various materials, such as coloured blocks, loose parts, and stickers and ball pit balls. This tactile approach has made the learning process both engaging and memorable for them.

When we return after Easter, we will be learning about sharing.

Thematic

This week children have continued their religious education, learning about the Christian celebration of Easter.

We had the pleasure of listening to a wonderful story about a boy named Luke, which helped us learn about Easter traditions and the message of Jesus rising from the dead. This pivotal moment in Christian belief conveys the importance of spreading love and kindness, a message that we aim to embody within our learning environment.

In our exploration, we discussed various Easter traditions, such as attending church services, decorating with colourful flowers, and the fun of painting Easter eggs. The children particularly enjoyed expressing their creativity as they designed their own Easter eggs. They took great care in replicating their designs onto real boiled eggs, allowing them to bring their artistic visions to life.

Furthermore, we expanded our understanding of Easter by learning about different traditions celebrated around the world. One highlight was our egg-rolling competition, inspired by the Scottish tradition. It was fantastic to see the children cheering each other on as they enjoyed this playful activity together!

As we return after the Easter break, children will begin their new topic about Growth, thank you to everyone who has sent their class teachers a baby photo of their child for this.

Home learning

Love to learn books were sent home last week. Please see details below.

Next term our topic will be ‘Growth’.  For your child’s love to learn challenge, we would like you and your child to plant a seed of your choice.  Please could you detail the changes that happen to the seed/plant as it grows. Also note what you need to do to the seed/plant in order to help it grow.  You could do this by taking photos or asking your child to draw a picture of the seed/plant at various stages of growth.  We ask that you return your child’s love to learn book by Wednesday 23^rd April. We understand your seed may not be fully grown by then but hopefully the children will have seen some changes. They are welcome to bring in their plant to show if they wish.   

Many Thanks 

From the Foundation Stage Team 

Important information

• Wow moments have been sent home today. Please record anything that your child does at home which is an achievement for them Then pass this back to your child’s class teacher

• Please continue to read and record reading in your child’s reading record

• PE kits should be worn to school on a Thursday, a reminder of the uniform expectations are as follows:

White t- shirt

Navy/  black shorts/ tracksuit

Trainers or plimsolls

Important dates

Tuesday 22nd April – School starts at the usual time

24th April – Reception Come dine with me picnic at 11.45am

24th April – Junior Leadership Team Visit Ramsgate Arts Primary

25th April – Year 1 Come dine with me picnic at 12pm

25th April – Year 1 phonics screen meeting with parents at 3pm

28th April – Year 2 Come dine with me picnic at 12.10pm

29th April – Year 3 Come dine with me picnic at 12.10pm

30th April – Year 4 Come dine with me picnic at 12.10pm

30th April – Year 5 class assembly 2.50-3.05

1st May – Year 5 Come dine with me picnic at 12.10pm

2nd May – Year 6 Come dine with me picnic at 12.10pm

5th May – Bank Holiday

6th May to 15th May – Year 6 invited into school for breakfast from 8am

6th May – Thrive Coffee Afternoon at 3.30pm

8th May – Reception to have vision and hearing checks

8th May – Year 3 class assembly 2.50-3.05

12th-15th May – Year 6 SATs week

15th May – Year 1 class assembly 2.50-3.05

16th May – Year 6 trip to London

19th May – Year 5 CAT tests this week

19th May – Year 6 to Elev8

20th May – Year 6 to Boonies

21st May – Year 6 to Ramsgate Tunnels

21st May – Reception Viking Games at RAPS

21st May – Year 4 class assembly 2.50-3.05

22nd May – Key Stage One Viking Games at Chilton

23rd May – Be here, Be you, Belong celebration. Children can come to school wearing anything they feel represents them as part of our ‘Dress to Express’ day. We will have a parade at 2pm on the field to celebrate this, to which our families are all invited.

 

Many thanks for your continued support.

From the reception team