The children have finally been able to enjoy a little bit of sunshine towards the end of the week, as it was very cold at the beginning. We talked to the children about the changes in the weather and how it can stop our ‘magic beans’ from growing. In Science, the children enjoyed tasting peppers and cucumbers and voting which one they liked or disliked – some children enjoyed both! In Maths, the children learned about doubles up to 10, linking with a butterfly and showing the double patterns. In PE, the children have been loving the new gymnastic equipment and learning new balancing techniques.
Reception Early Learning Goals
The Early Learning Goals are not used as a curriculum or in anyway to limit the wide variety of rich experiences that are crucial to child development. The ELGs support us to make holistic, best-fit judgement about a child’s development at the end of EYFS and their readiness for Year 1. Our ELGs are set out below:
Key Notices
Attendance: Pupil Absences
If your child is absent, excess of 2 days, schools are required to complete a welfare check on the third day, this supports the safeguarding of the child. Ideally you will be contacted to arrange the visit, however, if school are unable to contact you, an unannounced visit will take place and a calling card provided. We have a statutory responsibility to safeguard all of our children and appreciate your support.
Uniform
Your child needs to wear school uniform so they feel part of the Newham Bridge family. This includes:
* Red jumper or cardigan * Grey skirt or trousers * White shirt or polo shirt * Black shoes (velcro).
A suitable coat (for all weathers)
Children are learning to put their cardigans and jumpers in trays independently if they don’t want to wear them and their coats on pegs, but it is really important that these items are labelled with your child’s full name.
PE Days
PE sessions have changed. PE will take place:
Monday – Ball skills – Rackets and balls
Thursday – Mrs Short – Gymnastics
Children need to come to school in their PE kits:
Black joggers / leggings, white polo shirt and black trainers
It is easier for girls to wear socks rather than tights so they can put on their socks and shoes easily. Please practise with your child putting their socks and shoes on independently.
Come and Read
Every Monday, parents are invited to join their child on a morning to come and read a book. When the doors open at 8.40am, parents can pop into reception and share a book with their child until doors close at 9.00am.
Pupil of the Week
In Rainbow group, Pupil of the Week goes to Amaya, or trying her best in phonics and developing her sounds.
In Sunshine group, Pupil of the Week goes to Sophia, for interacting in the areas with a big smile on her face even with a poorly leg.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
