It was joyful to welcome the children back to school this week for our Summer term. Time in Reception is going by so quickly and I continue to reflect on the children’s journey in school since September. They have come SO far and they continue to amaze us all with their growing maturity, resilience and kindness.
Our Learning
Look at what we have been learning this week! Our theme in Reception was St George’s Day:
Phonics - we have recapped our Phase 1 and Phase 2 sounds and tricky words. The children now work in groups daily with myself or Mrs Debowska to progress their reading skills. We hope you can see the progress they are making through their reading at home. Please continue to be patient and help your child to sound out the words as they work through their books at home.
Maths - this week the children have been comparing numbers and using words such as ‘more’, ‘greater’, ‘less’ and ‘fewer’.
Writing - the children are now practicing their sentence writing daily in their Phonics groups. We also have lots of mark making activities in our classroom to encourage the children to pick up a writing tool as often as possible.
Fine motor skills - this week the children decorated crowns with gems.
Expressive Art & Design - the children have been busy creating spring art with Mrs Debowska. They have created some wonderful mini beasts as well as some rainbows and clouds.
Understanding the world - the children learnt all about St George.
Communication and Language - the children have learnt a spring song with Mrs Debowska which they performed in assembly on Friday.
Computing - the children learnt how to investigate whether information they read online is factual or an opinion.
P.E - this week the children started their sessions with Erin from BFC. She will be helping the children to develop their Fundamental Movement Skills.
RE - we learnt how we can look after our bodies such as brushing our teeth and doing exercise.
Our theme next week is Beans/Jack and the Beanstalk.
Award winners
Each week during our school celebration assembly I will be handing out three certificates - Maths, Writing and a Golden award. Here are our winners for this week:
Maths - Philip
Writing - Edie
Golden - Roman
Being a Parent Workshops
Please find attached details of the Being a Parent groups running next term. There will be two 9 week groups starting on Tuesday 25th April
10.00am-12.00pm The HealthWorks, 1 Clifton Street, FY1 1JD
6.00pm-8.00pm Online using Google Meet.
The group is suitable for parents of children aged 18 months – 11 years (priority is given to parents with children under 4 years) and is led by parents. It looks at communication, behaviour management and listening techniques. The group is free and childcare can be paid for to attend the group.
Parents can book their place by contacting Blackpool Learning Rooms on 01253 478131 or learning.rooms@blackpool.gov.uk
The Coronation
To celebrate King Charles’ Coronation Our Lady’s will hold a ‘Celebration Afternoon’ on FRIDAY 5TH MAY. On that day we are inviting the children to come dressed in red, white and blue and KS1 can bring a teddy for the day for our afternoon tea party! More details to follow….
PE Days
This term our PE days are Tuesday and Wednesday.
PTA Race Night
The PTA race night on Friday was a huge success (and lots of fun!). We raised a HUGE £676 for PTA funds which is amazing! Thank you for your support for this event and to our wonderful parishioners for their support.
Wednesday Word
We are delighted to be able to share with you the Good News Gospel readings for families. Please follow the link to share the Gospel at home with your family. These are really child-friendly resources to share at home. https://www.paperturn-view.com/uk/wednesday-word/faithfulness?pid=MTA101634&v=74.6
Please take a look at these Ten Ten resources to support prayer and worship at home.
http://www.tentenresources.co.uk/prayers-for-home/parent-newsletter/
We hope you have all had a lovely weekend,
Miss Heim-Sarac, Mrs Debowska and Miss Murray
