Reception

Laurel and Sycamore

What a busy, but wonderful term it has been for our EYFS children!

This term, we all went on our very first visit to the school library. At the library, we listened to some wonderful stories read by Mrs Smith the school’s reading lead and we were able to take out books. Later in the term we had a visit from the Trowbridge Library librarian, she read us some stories and talked about the Summer Reading challenge Lots of us felt inspired to read, and we can’t wait to start the Summer Reading Challenge!

This term we have been talking about what we want to be when we grow up. We learnt about some important roles, especially people who help us and keep us safe including, the police, medical services and vets. We learned that the police are here to keep everyone safe, and when it is the right time to call 999. We designed a new police car, made an ambulance out of junk and learnt how to bandage our pets (a teddy!)

This term has been very hot indeed! We have learnt all about sun safety and what to pack for a sunny holiday. We’ve had to adapt our play to avoid the afternoon sun, which has meant lots of water play and extra trips to the woods! Hopefully, we can use the sun safety knowledge we’ve learned at school to stay safe over the summer holidays.

One of our favourite woodland sessions this year was building dens in the woods. We used our expert teamwork skills to share the sheets, pegs, and string, and constructed the most wonderful shelters. This was so much fun, and we even got to enjoy a snack inside our dens.

The children really enjoyed practising for sports day and although we could not share the day with you we hope you enjoyed the videos and photos. The children were fantastic, taking part in every race, cheering each other on and leading themselves well whilst their friends ran their races – we were very proud of them!

The whole EYFS team is so proud of what the children have achieved in their first year of school. Every child has made huge progress — not only academically, but also socially and emotionally. It has been such a pleasure and a privilege to be your teachers this year. We know you’re going to have the best time in Year 1!

 Useful Information

• Child Protection Leaflet May 26 download_for_offline
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• Grove Handbook - May 26 download_for_offline
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• Parent Information Evening Presentation- 2025 download_for_offline
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• Peer on Peer Abuse download_for_offline
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• Stop and Drop Leaflet download_for_offline
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 Sounds Write Support - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCI2mu7URBc  

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