The children started the week learning about the Jewish Festival of Light- Hanukkah. The word ‘Hanukkah’ means ‘Dedication’ in Hebrew. It celebrates a miracle that happened in Jerusalem over 2,000 years ago and is celebrated in November or December every year, lasting for eight days. Reception learnt that it is celebrated by playing games, eating food, […]
The whole school focus this week has centered around National Anti-Bullying Week and in Reception, the children have been thinking a lot about what makes a good friend. The class started off the week by listening to the story ‘The Rainbow Fish, a book well known for it’s message of selfishness, friendship and sharing. The […]
Reception Class have been very busy learning about Remembrance Day this week. The children made some beautiful poppies to wear, created poppy paintings, wreaths and medals and held a two minutes silence with the rest of the school on Wednesday, as part of the virtual Remembrance Day assembly. On Wednesday, the children were taught […]
Despite the shorter week, Reception have managed to squeeze in a lot of learning! This week, the children have been learning all about Diwali- the Hindu Festival of Lights. They listened to the story of Rama and Sita and learnt about how Hindu families prepare and celebrate this special celebration. Over the course of the […]
This week, Reception joined the rest of the school in celebrating One World Week. Sadly, we couldn’t visit Italy, our chosen country, so we brought Italy to us! The children learnt that Italy is actually shaped like a boot and that Rome is the capital city. They also found out about Pope Francis and St […]
Dear Parents, It was lovely to speak with you all this week at the parent consultations. Thank you so much for your positive responses and ongoing support. This week, Reception have been very busy thinking about how much they have grown, from the day that they were born until now. They have enjoyed sharing their […]
It has been another really busy week in Reception! On Monday, the children talked about who was in their family and what makes their family unique. The children then created family portraits, which will be displayed in the classroom. On Tuesday, Reception had a very special visitor to the classroom- Father Shaun. He came to […]
What another busy week Reception have had! The class started off the week by reading this week’s book, Stick Man by Julia Donaldson. Inspired by the story, Reception then went for a walk, exploring the grounds in the search for Stick Man and his family. Sadly, they didn’t find him, but they did manage to […]
The children have completed their first full week of school and it’s safe to say that we had some very tired children by hometime today! It has been a wonderful week of learning. The children have been very busy focussing on the story ‘Owl Babies’ by Martin Waddel. This lovely tale is about three baby […]
Welcome to Reception. It’s been a long time coming, but we are all finally together! The children have had a fantastic first week at Pope Paul School and have enjoyed exploring their new learning environment, learning new routines, getting to know staff and making new friends. The staff have been amazed at how well they […]
Reception Week Beginning 23.11.20
/0 Comments/in Reception, Reception Archive /by Margaret JoyceThe children started the week learning about the Jewish Festival of Light- Hanukkah. The word ‘Hanukkah’ means ‘Dedication’ in Hebrew. It celebrates a miracle that happened in Jerusalem over 2,000 years ago and is celebrated in November or December every year, lasting for eight days. Reception learnt that it is celebrated by playing games, eating food, […]
Reception Class Week Beginning 16.11.20
/1 Comment/in Reception, Reception Archive /by Margaret JoyceThe whole school focus this week has centered around National Anti-Bullying Week and in Reception, the children have been thinking a lot about what makes a good friend. The class started off the week by listening to the story ‘The Rainbow Fish, a book well known for it’s message of selfishness, friendship and sharing. The […]
Reception Week Beginning 9.11.20
/0 Comments/in Reception, Reception Archive /by Margaret JoyceReception Class have been very busy learning about Remembrance Day this week. The children made some beautiful poppies to wear, created poppy paintings, wreaths and medals and held a two minutes silence with the rest of the school on Wednesday, as part of the virtual Remembrance Day assembly. On Wednesday, the children were taught […]
Reception Week Beginning 2.11.20
/1 Comment/in Reception, Reception Archive /by Margaret JoyceDespite the shorter week, Reception have managed to squeeze in a lot of learning! This week, the children have been learning all about Diwali- the Hindu Festival of Lights. They listened to the story of Rama and Sita and learnt about how Hindu families prepare and celebrate this special celebration. Over the course of the […]
Reception Week Beginning 19.10.20
/1 Comment/in Reception, Reception Archive /by Margaret JoyceThis week, Reception joined the rest of the school in celebrating One World Week. Sadly, we couldn’t visit Italy, our chosen country, so we brought Italy to us! The children learnt that Italy is actually shaped like a boot and that Rome is the capital city. They also found out about Pope Francis and St […]
Reception Week Beginning 12/10/20
/0 Comments/in Reception, Reception Archive /by Margaret JoyceDear Parents, It was lovely to speak with you all this week at the parent consultations. Thank you so much for your positive responses and ongoing support. This week, Reception have been very busy thinking about how much they have grown, from the day that they were born until now. They have enjoyed sharing their […]
Reception Week Beginning 5.10.20
/1 Comment/in Reception, Reception Archive /by Margaret JoyceIt has been another really busy week in Reception! On Monday, the children talked about who was in their family and what makes their family unique. The children then created family portraits, which will be displayed in the classroom. On Tuesday, Reception had a very special visitor to the classroom- Father Shaun. He came to […]
Reception Class Week Beginning 28.9.20
/0 Comments/in Reception, Reception Archive /by Margaret JoyceWhat another busy week Reception have had! The class started off the week by reading this week’s book, Stick Man by Julia Donaldson. Inspired by the story, Reception then went for a walk, exploring the grounds in the search for Stick Man and his family. Sadly, they didn’t find him, but they did manage to […]
Week Beginning 21.9.20
/3 Comments/in Reception, Reception Archive /by Margaret JoyceThe children have completed their first full week of school and it’s safe to say that we had some very tired children by hometime today! It has been a wonderful week of learning. The children have been very busy focussing on the story ‘Owl Babies’ by Martin Waddel. This lovely tale is about three baby […]
Welcome to Reception
/6 Comments/in Reception, Reception Archive /by Margaret JoyceWelcome to Reception. It’s been a long time coming, but we are all finally together! The children have had a fantastic first week at Pope Paul School and have enjoyed exploring their new learning environment, learning new routines, getting to know staff and making new friends. The staff have been amazed at how well they […]