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Headteacher: Liz Heymoz
Baker Street,
Potters Bar,
Hertfordshire
EN6 2ES
Tel: 01707 659755
Fax: 01707 665431
Email: admin@popepaul.herts.sch.uk
Baker Street,
Potters Bar,
Hertfordshire
EN6 2ES
Tel: 01707 659755
Fax: 01707 665431
Email: admin@popepaul.herts.sch.uk
Week 3
/0 Comments/in Archives, Reception, Reception Archive /by Margaret JoyceWhat a busy week in Reception! The children have all started to learn the routines in the class. They remember that our day starts with our morning prayer and song and then a Wake and Shake dance. Our book this week was The Colour Monster By Anna Llenas. This book is all about feelings and […]
Week 2
/4 Comments/in Archives, Reception, Reception Archive /by Margaret JoyceI am sure you will have tired children this weekend after their first full week in school! The children have been a delight to have in the class and are all settling in extremely well. This week we have been thinking about our families. We read the story Owl Babies by Martin Waddell. This beautiful […]
Welcome to Reception!
/3 Comments/in Archives, Reception, Reception Archive /by Margaret JoyceIt has been lovely meeting you for lunch this week to begin the children’s journey at Pope Paul School. The children settled into the class well and have started to learn some of the class routines. It was wonderful to see the children getting to know each other and sharing their different interests. We have […]
Reception Final Week!
/1 Comment/in Reception, Reception Archive, Year 6, Year 6 Archive /by Liz HeymozWe have finally reached the last day in Reception, after a fun-filled week! Lots of our time has been spent with our very special Year 6 reading partners. On Tuesday, the class enjoyed a mini disco followed by a movie and popcorn with them. The highlight of the week was the School Summer Party Day, […]
Reception Week Beginning 10.7.23
/0 Comments/in Reception, Reception Archive /by Liz HeymozIt has been another very busy week in Reception! The children have been having lots of extra transition sessions with their new teachers, to prepare them for their move into Year One in September. As a result, the class now seem really excited and less anxious about the changes ahead of them. The main learning […]
Reception Week Beginning 3.7. 23
/1 Comment/in Reception, Reception Archive /by Liz HeymozThis week has been all about the trip to London Zoo! On Tuesday, the children were shown video clips about London Zoo and were given maps to look at. In small groups, the children discussed and planned what animals they would like to see. They recorded the information on large pieces of paper and presented […]
Reception Week Beginning 26.6.23
/0 Comments/in Reception, Reception Archive /by Liz HeymozAnother busy week has flown by! This week, the children have been researching lots about spiders and learning about their habitats and the many different ways that they catch their prey. The class enjoyed listening to the story Aaaarrgghh Spider! by Lydia Monks. You can hear the story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5df388jmToo Reception discussed whether or not […]
Reception Week Beginning 19.6.23
/0 Comments/in Reception, Reception Archive /by Liz HeymozThis week, the children have continued to learn about the importance of loving neighbours, through the story of The Good Samaritan. Love of neighbour involves the whole of creation. It means working for a just society. It includes love for the poor which results in active support of our neighbours locally and globally. Love of […]
Reception Week Beginning 12.6.23
/1 Comment/in Reception, Reception Archive /by Liz HeymozAnother week has flown by! This week, Reception have taken part in the national Healthy Eating Week, alongside the rest of the school. This year’s Healthy Eating Week had five themes to help everyone eat well: focus on fibre, get at least five day, vary your protein, stay hydrated and reduce food waste! The children […]
Welcome back! We hope you have had a restful half term break. This week, the children began their new topic, The Hidden World in our Garden, starting with a focus on the life cycle of a butterfly. In English, the children heard the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and had lots of fun creating […]