This week we have been having a fantastic time exploring some of Julia Donaldson’s wonderful stories in our Dance and Drama lessons. We enjoyed turning ourselves into the different jungle animals in Monkey Puzzle whilst playing our favourite game ‘magic rocks’, and experimenting with different ways of passing things on – just like Tiddler’s stories!
When the sun is shining there is no better place to be than outside in the fresh air digging away with your friends, planting lots of beautiful flowers. The enthusiasm is incredible with smiles to match, and this is only the beginning, we can’t wait to watch everything grow.
Year 2 have continued their maths work on capacity and measuring.
We hope that you enjoy looking at the photos of 2B’s practical investigation as much as they enjoyed taking part in it!
Year 2 planted wildflower seeds last week (linked to the Coronation Weekend’s community-focussed Big Help Out) and some have already germinated and started to appear. We all agreed that the rain has helped and we definitely have the sunniest spot. 2B and 2CW are waiting for the first signs of life. The Junior Department Courtyard is certainly starting to look more colourful and attractive with our beautiful bees and butterflies., and the pupils have done a great job weeding!
The children have been recording their Newsround Coronation bulletins that they wrote last week. We think that you will be impressed with Connie and Maya’s script, presentation skills and slides they chose for the background. We will share more once they are recorded so they can be kept as a memento.
You can watch Connie and Maya’s video here
Year 2 are working hard to learn and rehearse their dance to ‘Five – Keep On Movin’ for their Moving On Assembly at the end of term.
We thought parents might enjoy a sneak preview….. the children already have some great moves & cool freezes, take a look at the videos and photos below.
Max & Chaffy is the brand new series from Jamie Smart aimed at Junior Department children. It follows the same successful comic format that our Middle Department pupils love (Monkey vs Bunny & Looskin), making it a great option for reluctant new readers.
Max has just moved to Animal Island which he decides to explore. He is brilliant at finding things and helping people, one good deed leads to another. It also leads, with the help of the reader, to finding Chaffy. Max vows to help Chaffy find his home but each person they help is not the right one.
SUMMER TERM EVENTSOur next Open Morning will be held in the Autumn Term. Booking for this will open shortly.
For families looking for entry into Woodlands Nursery, we are also holding a Stay and Play Session on 22 June.
To reserve your place at either event, click here
Alternatively, please contact our Registrar, Liz Graham via email l.graham@beechwoodpark.com to arrange a personal tour.
We look forward to welcoming you to Beechwood soon!
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