Today a very special lady paid a visit to Reception. Pauline Waters, author of ‘Stanley the Seagull’ came to talk to the children all about her job as an author. Pauline read the story ‘Stanley and the Great North Run’ to the children and talked about all of the stages involved in writing and publishing a book. The children asked some very interesting questions and have been inspired to write their own stories! Pauline left the children with one last important message, “everyone can be an author. You just need to start with an idea.”

Thank you Pauline for a wonderful afternoon.

A message from Pauline –

Dear Staff and children
I cannot describe how wonderful it was to talk and listen to you all on Friday. You are inspirational xxx I was just buzzing after my time with you.
Brought back so many happy memories of my teaching years with lovely children.

Thank you and write those stories xxx

Reception came into school today dressed up as their favourite book characters to mark World Book Day! They all made a fabulous effort and thoroughly enjoyed sharing their favourite stories.

Reception have been on a very exciting trip to the Discovery Museum to launch our ‘Toys Through Time’ topic. The children started the day by completing a toy trail around the museum and having great fun exploring the science exhibition. After lunch the children took part in a workshop where they solved clues to find missing toys, listened to a story called, ‘Lost in the Toy Museum’ and then looked at a range of toys to see whether they were from the past or the present.  The children were exceptionally well behaved and represented our school so beautifully. I would also like to say a big thank you to our parent helpers, we hope you enjoyed the day as much as the children did!

Today the children came into school wearing their own clothes to express themselves as part of Children’s Mental Health Week!

On Monday afternoon we had so much fun at our Christmas party! We got dressed up, danced, played party games and ate delicious party food!

On Friday morning the children walked to the Post Office to post the letters they had written to Santa.

Reception had a fantastic morning on Tuesday at the Urban Factory where they took part in an exciting coordination challenge. The children had to complete lots of challenges that put their balance, agility and coordination to the test! The children had so much fun and! Thank you to our lovely parent helpers who accompanied us on the trip, it is very much appreciated.