This term we will have a focus on history. We will be looking back at our year at school and talking about all of the events that have happened, including our first day at school, nativity and our trip to the shop. We will also be learning about dinosaurs and the life of the famous palaeontologist Mary Anning.

Our PE days will alternate between Tuesday, Thursdays and Fridays so please ensure your child's PE kit is in school all of the time. We will be working on fundamental skills such as throwing and catching, as well as exploring the large scale equipment. 

Our topic this term focuses on Geography and learning all about the world around us. We will be looking at maps and landmarks both locally and around the world. We will be walking to visit the library and the shops in Royal Wotton Bassett and talking about the journeys we will take.

Our PE days will be Thursday and Friday, where we will be practising our Fundamental skills. Please ensure all of your child's PE kit is clearly labelled.

We will also be doing weekly Whole Class NELI sessions from the Nuffield Early Language Intervention. We will practise the skills that make us good listeners and also good talkers. We will be learning and practising new vocabulary and saying them in full sentences. Ted will be helping us along the way!

Don't forget to log all of your reading on Boom Reader so your child can earn their Rainbow Reading Certificates. There is also weekly updates on Tapestry for you to share with your children.

This term we will be learning about colours, patterns and the work of different artists. We will learn about the work of Mondrian and Jackson Pollock and make our own art work inspired by them. We will also learn some stories about colourful animals including Elmer the Elephant and the Very Hungry Caterpillar. We will also be trying to camoflauge our own chameleons. 

Our PE days will be Thursday and Friday this term. Please ensure your child's PE kit is always in school and that all items are labelled. 

Don't forget to log your child's reading on the Boom Reader app/website. If you need log in details please speak to a member of the team.

Welcome back!

This term our topic of Down in the Woods focuses on the changing season of Autumn and Winter, as well as the animals such as bears, bats and badgers who all hibernate over the Winter months.

We have a special day planned on Monday 13th November to learn about the festival of Diwali. We will be finding out how Hindu's celebrate the festival, learning an Indian dance, and exploring why it is the festival of light.

It will soon be time to start practising our Nativity performance. We will be in touch soon with the dates when we will welcome you in to watch our performance. Each of us will need a costume, details of these to follow. 

Our PE sessions this term will be on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. We will be focusing on Fundamental skills in travelling, developing our pre-writing skills by controlling our arms from our shoulders to our fingers, and for some of us small group work with our sports coach.

Please remember to log into Tapestry regularly to check what we have been up to. If you need help accessing your account please speak to a member of the Early Years team.

Welcome to Owls and Cygnets!

This term we will focus on the settling in of the children, learning routines and making friends. We will be thinking about what makes us unique and special and will be talking about similarities and differences between ourselves and others.

Our learning will be based around some lovely stories including ‘Only One You’ and ‘The Rainbow Fish’.

PE for Owls and Cygnets will take place on Tuesday and Friday. Please ensure your child always has their PE kit in school and that everything is named.

Please also ensure your child has a named water bottle each day.

We look forward to working with you and your children,

The EYFS team.