Welcome to Nursery
Dear parents and carers, we hope you are all keeping well.
This week we have been reading the story ‘Stick Man’ and the children have enjoyed making their own Stick Man out of recyclable materials.
We compared ‘Stick Man’ with ‘Goldilocks and the three bears’, how they both got lost and we created wanted posters where the children drew a picture of Stick Man and then described him.
In Maths this week, we looked at number seven and its formation. The children enjoyed measuring different size sticks using the connecting blocks. They were able to identify which one was the tallest and which the shortest.
The children have been busy practicing for our nativity play, and we have sent home lines for you to practice with your children. See below the songs.
Boney M. – Mary’s Boy Child (Lyrics) – YouTube
Little Donkey [with lyrics for congregations] – YouTube (up to 1.08 mins and then in Greek)
Year 2 Nativity (2020); Knock Knock Knock! – YouTube
Dancing About In The Straw – YouTube
Something Happened To The Light – YouTube (we just dance but practice the lyrics if children want)
Makaton – WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS – Singing Hands – YouTube
We hope you have a lovely weekend.
Mrs Lowe & Mrs Bruno
P.S when doing the homework sheets please can you encourage the children to do it independently.
Dear parents and carers,
During R.E this week, we have been learning about Remembrance Day and why we celebrate it. The children made their own poppies, and we made a wreath as a class. We also watched a video about what it might have been like in wartime. CBeebies | Poppies animation – YouTube
The children also took part in Collective Worship with the whole school where we observed a two-minute silence.
This week we have looked deeper into ‘Goldilocks and the three bears’, talking about the bears being a family and how they share breakfast together. The children created pictures of their family member and shared why they are special to them.
In maths this week we looked at the number 6, using connecting blocks and numicon. The children practised number formation.
Mrs Bruno & Mrs Lowe
Lest we forget.
Welcome back! We hope you all enjoyed the half term break and are ready for a new term of learning!
We have been exploring the book “Goldilocks and the three bears”. We have been comparing big, medium and small. We incorporated the story into our PSHE lesson, talking about about staying safe and stranger danger. We discussed Goldilocks not being safe, going to the woods by herself and entering in a strange house.
We have learnt about Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder plot, the children enjoyed making fireworks with different resources. We also shared how to stay safe if you attend a fireworks display.
This week in Maths, we have been looking at size, big, medium and small; we also learn about number 5 by singing ‘Five current buns’ and children practised number formation.
We hope you enjoy your weekend and be safe during Bonfire Night!
Mrs Lowe & Mrs Bruno.
Dear parents\carers.
We enjoyed meeting with you all at the parents meeting.
This week the children enjoyed reading the story of, ‘The Leopard Drum’. We looked at the differences between forest and jungle animals. We spoke about the importance of sharing.
In maths the children looked at number formation for the number four. The children enjoyed tracing around the numicons and counting the circles to find the number.
The children enjoyed decorating bunting for pink breakfast, where they got to enjoy having breakfast with you.
During R.E we learnt about Diwali and the children really enjoyed molding and decorating their divas. We also explored what a church is, what we can see in a church and why the church is important to us.
After the half term we will be continuing our topic, ‘Into the woods’, sharing the story of, ‘Goldilocks and the three bears’.
If you get to go to the park with your children, we would love for them to collect leaves, twigs and conkers to share and discuss autumn.
We wish you a restful half term and look forward to welcoming you back rested and refreshed for a new term of learning.
Mrs Lowe and Mrs Bruno.
Dear parents\carers,
We hope you have had a good week.
English:
The children have been continuing to explore ‘We’re going on a bear hunt’. We looked at all the different animals that hibernate. We chose our favourite scene and drew it. We also coloured and talked about different bears.
Maths:
In maths we looked at the number 3. The children practiced the formation of the number and counted object up to 3 that they could find in the classroom.
PSHE:
In PSHE we talked about our feelings and emotions. We discussed why they are all important. We learnt a song all about how all of our feelings are important too. We draw pictures of what makes us feel happy, we also designed our bunting for the Pink Breakfast. We have included a link to our feelings song for the children to share it with you.
RE:
This week we looked at the Bible and discussed why the Bible is important. We talked about what we could see in it and drew a picture of something they saw in it. We also sang a song ‘Jesus loves me’, we have included a link to the song for you to share at home.
“Jesus Loves Me” by Listener Kids – YouTube
P.S The children will be bringing home homework sheets, if you would like to complete with your child and return them to school. The children will receive a sticker for their effort.
Have a lovely weekend,
Mrs Lowe & Mrs Bruno
Dear parents/carers,
We hope that we find you all well.
This week we have been reading the story, ‘We Are Going on a Bear Hunt’. The children have enjoyed exploring this book and looking at different animals that hibernate.
We learnt about Saint Cyprian, who he is and why he is important to our school. The children made flowers to celebrate.
Children were having fun, learning about the bear features, and forest animals. And next week, we will keep diving deeper into the story, ‘We Are Going on a Bear Hunt’, by exploring the different elements that the family experience.
Take care and enjoy your weekend!
P.S Please remember if you would like to order a Christmas card to return the form in an envelope with the money.
Kind regards Mrs Lowe & Mrs Bruno
Good afternoon parents/carers,
Evia team hopes that you are all well.
We have been learning and celebrating Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year). We have read the story ‘Apples and honey’, so children can understand what this festivity is about. We looked at the differences and similarities with other cultures.
We had our first cooking lesson, making honey biscuits to rejoice the Jewish New Year. Evia children helped making them by measuring the ingredients, mixing them and rolling the dough into balls. We really had fun!!
Apples symbolise hope for the sweet year ahead, therefore children have apples for their snack and made some apple printing.
We would like to wish you a lovely weekend and looking forward to seeing you next week.
Mrs Lowe & Mrs Bruno
P.S. You will find a sheet with “Proud Clouds” in your child’s bags. These are for you to write a little note, every week, telling us what amazing things your children do at home and why you feel proud of them.
Dear parents/carers,
Evia team would like to welcome you to the new academic year.
We have been busy settling the children into their new school environment.
Just to let you know, children have settled really nicely and we look forward to explore our topic: “Into the Woods” with Owl Babies as our first book.
Owl Babies Picture Book Animation – YouTube
We will keep you updated on your children progress.
This school year will be an amazing one for learning and exploring deep into new adventures.
Many thanks,
Mrs Lowe & Mrs Bruno.
Chicken Licken
This week we have been:
Reading the story ‘Chicken Licken’. We have had fun re-telling the story using the masks, making chickens using the playdough, counting chicks using the counting eggs and exploring farms in our small world area.
Wednesday we had our class trip to Battersea Park Zoo. The children had lots of fun learning about the animals, eating lunch together and playing together in the zoo play areas. Although the day was very warm the children had a great time.
Our Trip to Battersea Park Zoo photos
This week we also celebrated sports day! The children had lots of fun racing together and enjoying the day with our parents.
Next week we will be:
- Talking about summertime.
- Having lots of fun in our last 4 days together
Messages home
Today will be the last day for handing out reading books. We will be collecting the books in from Monday.
Wednesday 20th July will be our class parties. The children can come to school dressed in party clothes for the day and we will be providing the food.
Thank you for your ongoing support, Mrs Herne
Mrs Lowe and Mrs Bruno
Jim and the Beanstalk
This week we have been:
Reading the story ‘Jim and the Beanstalk’. Jim was very kind and helpful even when he thought he might get eaten by the giant. He measured the giants head and bought him some glasses, to measured his mouth and bought him some new teeth and then bought him some new hair! We have been making out own glasses and exploring teeth and toothbrushes. We have also been writing thank you notes/card for people we love.
In maths this week we have been thinking about numbers on a dice. We have been counting spots and ladybirds and matching dice faces.
In RE this week we read a bible story called ‘Jonah and the whale’. We learnt that Jonah should have listened to God and did what he asked. God was very angry with Jonah and he taught Jonah a lesson. Jonah was very sorry and God forgave him.
We have also continued our learning about Islam this week. Miss Ali came to visit us and she explained what she does when she goes to mosque to pray. She also told us what she does at home and when she is outside her home. Some of us wanted to see what it feels like to wear a hijab and she pretended we were praying like Miss Ali.
We have really enjoyed watching our beanstalks grow this week. We have been giving them water and lots of warmth.
Next week we will be:
- Reading the story Chicken Licken.
- Counting and solving number problems using chicks.
- Reading the story Daniel and the lions den.
- Exploring hot and cold.
- Going to the zoo.
- Taking part in sports day.
Messages home
Just a reminder about our trip to the zoo on Wednesday 13th July. Please ensure the children are in school on time, that they are wearing full school uniform and if they are bringing their own packed lunch please make sure it is in a plastic bag with your child’s name.
Thursday 14th July will be sports day. Please make sure the children are wearing suitable uniform. You are welcome to come and watch, it should start around 9:00am.
Thank you for your ongoing support, Mrs Herne
Mrs Lowe and Mrs Bruno