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JUNIOR DEPARTMENT NEWS
This week in Reception
Reception Red have been learning about positional language and used Harry the hedgehog to help them
Mrs Roxan gave each of the children an example of a positional word and they then took it in turns to place Harry in the correct position in relation to the direction given. Then, working in groups the children used a positional word and had to position themselves in the right place; on the table, under the table, next to the Autumn collection, in front of the door and outside the classroom etc.
The children had great fun placing our cuddle toy in a position and explaining to our friends what we had done.
Great work Reception Red!
PLEASE NOTE
A reminder that there will be no school for current Reception children on Friday, 19 November, as we will be carrying out assessments for those children registered for next September’s Reception Classes.
On Tuesday Year 2 packed their cases for a mini break to France! With our passports hot off the press, we boarded the ferry ensuring we had visited the bureau de change for our euros as a little shopping was planned for later in the day. The sun shone and we were able to choose from une glace à la fraise, à la vanille or au chocolat, not to forget a croissant in the café. Although we couldn’t visit the Eiffel Tower, we had great fun with the ‘Eiffel Tower Challenge’ where groups raced to build the highest structure. The day flew by experiencing so many different things to do with going on holiday to France. A massive ‘merci beaucoup’ to Madame Fairburn and her volunteers for giving freely of their time and ensuring the day was fantastique!
The Dragon with the Blazing Bottom is a rhyming delight, following Sir Wayne and his dragon who has lost his flame. Together they try to discover the source of the problem – perhaps his diet is to blame. Thankfully Sir Wayne has a plan with side-splitting consequences. Packed with funny, vibrant illustrations, this has the makings of a firm family favourite.