This term classes 1 and 2 are learning through an ‘under the sea’ theme. Today we began reading a story about the Blue Whale, the largest living creature on our planet. The Blue Whale can measure up to a staggering 30 metres in length. We discovered that it is the same length as a truck, a digger, a boat, a car, a bicycle, a motorcycle, a van and a tractor – all lined up. We’ve been outside this morning measuring this on the yard and couldn’t believe it was all of the children together holding hands!

Classes 1 and 2 have enjoyed their first session of PE for the Spring term. The children have practised many skills including throwing, catching and balancing.  They have been trying out our new PE socks to help with hygiene and safety.

The EYFS children from nursery and reception finished their nativity performances with a flurry of snow this afternoon. The children have been absolutely fantastic, having worked hard to learn songs, record their speaking parts and learn their stage directions. The staff are incredibly proud of their performances and we’re sure that you as parents are too. We would like to extend our thanks to the parents for your support in the build up and during the performances.

This week we have added some winter and Christmas themed items to our continuous provision. The children have been very busy writing letters to Santa, looking through catalogues and carefully cutting out the items they would like on their Christmas lists before labelling them. We have spent some time looking at a range of polar animals and sea creatures in our small world area. The children have enjoyed naming the animals and researching different types of whales and sharks for example.