Kung Hei Fat Choi!

Hello everyone
Kung Hei Fat Choi!
To those of you who do not speak Chinese that means Congratulations and best wishes for a prosperous New Year.
In case you hadn't noticed it has been Chinese new year in class this week.
We have had all sorts going on, amongst other things there has been.. a Chinese takeaway in the role play area, dragon catching with chopsticks in the water, ribbon & dragon dancing, Chinese writing & painting and the creative area has been a hive of activity with dragon masks, lanterns and cards. And that's not all! Parents activity day brought even more fun! Despite the chilly wind lots of the children (and grown ups) enjoyed hunting for Chinese numbers and animals from the Chinese calendar and the ones who stayed indoors had a fantastic time covering the class (& themselves) with glitter whilst making lots of creations. It was like Christmas all over again!

We have managed to maintain some normality amidst all this, there has been P.E. with the big equipment (and of course the P.E. Fairy visited), we've had our weekly ball skills class, our daily phonics and numeracy lessons, reading, writing and all the usual classroom activities so we have all been super duper busy! Oh and I can't mention this week without saying congratulations to this weeks superstar! Sadly there aren't any GOLDEN TICKET winners this week, please please keep reading at home so we can get some more of our children winning a book.
Next week looks like it is going to be another busy one with the focus on FOOD! We are going to be asking the children to bring a vegetable to school so we can make soup and there may be a few more tasty treats along the way too.... oooOOOOooooo

Talking tasty treats, class RL have had a fantastic week and have earned a whole jar of warm fuzzies which means one thing... CHOCOLATE BISCUITS!!! Yeeeaaaayyyy! You can see how happy the children were after their kit kat in the photos.. (Disclaimer..Other chocolate biscuits are available)

I think that just about covers this week so without further ado here are the photos..

Until next time
Miss Latham and Mrs Lewis

Half term holiday!

Hello everybody
Hope you have all had a lovely break!
There were a lot of bugs and viruses going around before the holiday so I hope everyone is well and was excited to return to school ;)
The last week was super busy with lots of chat and activities about pancakes and of course Valentine's Day. The children had lots of fun making cards and hearts for special people and we started some good discussions about Chinese New Year. We can't wait for the parents activity day! (Just in case you've forgotten, reminders will be going out)

There aren't many pictures from the last week I am afraid. Mrs Lewin and I were super busy trying to keep the children entertained and educated as Miss Latham was still poorly (Oh Miss Latham you were missed!!)
Here are a few pics of our winners.. There are two from the ball skills class and of course the weekly superstar. Well done!!!

just a weeny reminder, please keep reading with the children and writing in their reading diaries as it not only helps them immensely with their reading skills but we NEED some more GOLDEN TICKET winners!!

LOTS of winners and a whole lot of PE

Hello everybody
As you are probably aware Miss Latham has been poorly this week so the children have been stuck with me and the various teachers and helpers who have been in to give us a hand. Particular thanks go to Mrs Lewin from RB, the children have enjoyed having her in the class and surprisingly haven't got our names confused.. Well not very much anyway.
Although we have enjoyed having our visitors we all hope Miss Latham is feeling well enough to come back soon!

This week I have decided to focus on P.E. as the big equipment has all been introduced now and the children have been having a fantastic time exploring it.
There are also the photos I promised of the previous SUPERSTAR winners (sorry for the delay) alongside this weeks winner. If that wasn't enough winning for you there is also another GOLDEN TICKET winner AND the two winners from the ball skills lesson! I think that's about it, not bad though eh!

Oo and before I go please check your children's bags for parents evening letters, some haven't been returned yet and the time slots are rapidly filling so if you would like to pop in for a quick chat on the 7th please let us know. Just in case you haven't noticed yet there are letters in bags for those who have requested a slot.

Thats about it so I'll stop waffling & show you the pictures.

until next time
Miss Latham and Mrs Lewis