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28/11/24

An amazing game from our Year Six boys this week against and - brilliant sportsmanship and an excellent performance! Thank you Churchfields for hosting us! pic.twitter.com/NkRZSQp4mi

28/11/24

Snapchat has been available for almost 14 years now 📷💬 It’s expanded plenty in that time – adding new features, and with them, new risks ⚠️ Download & listen here >> https://t.co/R05kCQvWnQ pic.twitter.com/WWACY7ZlYc

26/11/24

Today in DT, Y5 children learned three different chopping techniques to add different textures to their soups next week. They learned to roughly chop, dice and julienne their carrots. pic.twitter.com/tB0EBdshqV

25/11/24

We are so excited to be hosting the very first rehearsal of the brand new Harris Primary Orchestra! They are sounding superb! 🎼🎻🎺 pic.twitter.com/p0ZFcW65mC

20/11/24

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20/11/24

This week, Year 5 went on a school trip to the Tate Modern to build on their learning in Art this term. The children had the opportunity to walk about and view different styles of art. They even had a go at being artists with published work on the wall! pic.twitter.com/ekO9zLkfpu

19/11/24

In Year 6, we are learning about the impact of the British Empire on the lives of people in the 19th century. Children have created amazing 3D projects and answered questions from their peers. It has been a brilliant introduction to our history unit! pic.twitter.com/cJAMH1rYjx

19/11/24

Even as adults, it can be tricky to handle disappointments and setbacks😞 and to move on from difficult emotions. That’s why we should do all we can to nurture that skill from an early age. Download here >> https://t.co/YpXLnjWnr6Listen here >> https://t.co/fgTApdV8F0 pic.twitter.com/yQUMqvYlBv

18/11/24

This year we are taking part in the Bromley Christmas Card Project again - we are encouraging children to create Christmas Cards for those in Bromley who may be lonely over the Christmas period 🎄 pic.twitter.com/fmwV3DEFOx

18/11/24

In year 3 we were learning about protecting our local environment and different types of pollution so did a litter walk around school! Great work Year 3! pic.twitter.com/tOQvnYemXz

14/11/24

Teaching cycle safety to children empowers them to ride responsibly, reducing risks while out on the road 🚴 In advance of Road Safety Week, let us explain how to keep kids safe when they set out on two wheels!Download & listen here >> https://t.co/ClyjHb8xJs pic.twitter.com/OpOkq0MjJA

08/11/24

Our brilliant scientists in Year 3 have been dissecting flowers this week, looking at the petals, stamen, stigma and ovaries! 👩🌷‍🔬👨‍🔬 pic.twitter.com/NMrkEETNYs

08/11/24

We have been so overwhelmed with donations for our community hub, helping us to help each other! Prams, Books, Uniforms, Coats, Nappies, and much more! Thank you for your generosity! pic.twitter.com/dGa7ZqQuqs

07/11/24

Year 3s have been learning about Stop Animation in Computing, creating their own post-it-note flip-books! pic.twitter.com/Xjw0ATWCj0

07/11/24

The children got to see parts of performance from the Nutcracker and Swan Lake. They even had a go at learning different moves like the arabesque! pic.twitter.com/bRN4A9PeE7

07/11/24

Our Year 5s are lucky enough to have a live lesson in ballet with the Royal Opera House! pic.twitter.com/NcJbVhTzFA

06/11/24

Anti-Bullying Week is right around the corner, and this year’s theme is “Choose Respect” 🫡 When disputes arise among children, insults and rudeness can sometimes follow 🤬 and it’s vital for us to show them a better way. https://t.co/SyhZ7WqGQLhttps://t.co/1wUFOQzaow pic.twitter.com/BfnWqhegPz

18/10/24

Our Year 5s had a brilliant time at the Greenwich Observatory, consolidating some of their learning on Planets, Time and Time Zones! pic.twitter.com/fbm3FAiMGR

17/10/24

It was brilliant to have a Police Offier speak to our year 5 and 6 children about cyber crime and staying safe! pic.twitter.com/448587oYFR

16/10/24

Today Year 5 and Year 6 were inspired to write unique stories by the award-winning author, Benjamin Dean! pic.twitter.com/eS0KQIH3or

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Reception

Autumn 2
Welcome to Reception!
Daisy and Bluebell class  

Welcome to Autumn Term 2! 

While your child’s class teacher is your first point of contact for any information about your child and their learning, information will also be shared via SchoolComms, letters in your child’s book bag and the EvidenceMe app.   

 Staff Team

Bluebell Class

Miss Zanna Kellett - Class Teacher and Early Years Phase Leader

Miss Hannah Lane – Teacher

Mrs Rachel Tadman – Early Years Teaching Assistant

Daisy Class

Miss Eva Diaz – Class Teacher

Ms Mariam Tomukunde - Early Years Teaching Assistant 

 

Key Times   

 

  • Children start school at 8.30am and finish at 3.30pm. It’s imperative that your child is on time for school, especially because our first lesson is Read Write Inc. Phonics.  

 

  • Reception have PE on Wednesday but should leave their PE kit in school for the whole half term. Label everything with your child’s name and please include spare socks and underwear.  

 

Key dates 

Christmas performance:  Thursday 12th December 9:30 

 

Curriculum Overview   

 

In Reception, we follow the Early Years Statutory Framework, and our full Early Years curriculum overview can be found in the curriculum section of our website. Children have maths, literacy, and phonics lessons every day, as well as small group teaching sessions. Children also have access to an exceptional indoor and outdoor learning environment with carefully planned and objective driven activities, so they are always learning as they play.   

 

This is what we are learning in each area this half term:  

Communication and Language 

The children will be learning to communicate their immediate needs and to speak in simple sentences mainly using the correct sentences. Through reading and conversation, they will also learn what makes a good listener and speaker.  

 

Personal, Social and Emotional Development 

Children will continue learning to follow instructions and class rules. They will also learn to take turns and share and will develop their resilience by exploring activities and trying new things. 

Physical development 

The children will continue developing their gross motor skills, learning they can adapt their movements depending on their goal and will move with confidence in the environment. PE will include movement skills such as catching and throwing, climbing and balancing. The children  will also develop their fine motor skills using small tools such as tweezer and scissors. 

Literacy 

The children will recall characters and events from familiar stories and songs. They will start writing words and labels using some correct letters.  They will also learn that we can get information from non-fiction books and digital devices.  

We will be reading:  

  • Elmer 

  • Elephants 

  • The rainbow fish 

  • Stick Man 

 

In RWI, children will be in different groups and will fill gaps they might have or learn new sounds.   

Maths 

Children will be learning to represent and compose numbers to 5. They will learn about shapes and some of their qualities. They will also learn spatial language.  

Understanding the World 

The children will be learning about their local community, talking about places of importance for them and local spaces that people might go to. The children will also develop technology skills by using different devices such as beebops or apps in the Ipads. They will also learn about safety online.  

Expressive arts and design 

Children will use lines and shapes in their art and will give them meaning. They will learn to make rubbings and paint. They will mix colours, identifying the primary colours and what colour comes out when they mix them. When in the creating area, children will learn to consider design choices and will be able to explain their choice.  

 

    

How to Help at Home   

 

  • Give your child a healthy breakfast – or if you’d like to book breakfast club, speak to the school office  

  • Come to school promptly at 8.30am every day  

  • Walk, scoot or cycle to school, or if you live too far away, consider getting off the bus or parking the car a few minutes away – exercise is a great way to wake up and feel energised and focused, ready for learning  

  • Talk with your child about your day, about their interests, and about their learning  

  • Consider how much screen time your child has, and make sure what they are accessing online is appropriate for their age   

  • Read to your child every day  

  • Check their book bag for homework   

  • Practise writing their name using a capital letter followed by lower case letters e.g. Amir, and as the term progresses, the sounds they have learnt in phonics   

  • Practise counting in real-life contexts e.g. counting the plates while you set the table   

  • Set a bedtime so your child gets a good night’s sleep  

 

Getting in Touch  

 

If you’d like more information or have any questions about your child or the school, please come and speak to your child’s teacher, or if you need a longer conversation, call or email the school office to arrange a meeting.   

Throughout the year, we would love for you to get involved in your child’s learning by attending events, volunteering on trips, or coming into school for story time once all the children are settled. Please keep an eye on your emails from the school to find out about these opportunities.   

 

Thank you and all the best,   

 

The EYFS Team