July 7

Friday 7th July 2023

Hello and Happy Friday

 

We had a great day at the farm!

        

 

This week, we have had a great time learning all about year 1 and gettting to know our new teacher, Miss Mcgill.

 

Have a lovely weekend

 

The Sapphire Team

June 30

Friday 30th June 2023

Hello and happy Friday

This week we have been making our own minibeast books.

In Maths, we have been recapping our knowledge of patterns including doubles.

In RE, we have been learning about parables. This week we explored The Parable of Leaven.  We compared bread and looked at how important yeast is to making bread.

We had a great afternoon at St Paul’s for our EYFS federation sports day.

 

Monday – school trip to Godstone farm- Please ensure they have a hat, suncream applied and lunch in a backpack.

We have a box in the classroom for any finished library books, so please return when finished.

Next week is transition week – children will spend time in year 1 with their new teacher.  (pick up and drop off from Sapphire)

 

Have a lovely weekend

 

The Sapphire Team

 

June 26

Friday 23rd June 2023

Hello and happy Friday,

 

This week, we have been super busy in many areas.

 

We have continued to learn about minibeasts.

Lots of practice counting to 20, we need some help on our teen numbers.

In English, we concluded with some writing about the animals.

In RE, we learnt about the parable. The lost sheep.

 

Thursday – PE kit needed.

Friday – PE kit needed – Please ensure they have a plain white t-shirt. Plus a packed lunch as we are spending the afternoon at St Pauls.

 

June 9

Friday 9th June 23

Hello and happy Friday,

 

This week we have begun our new story ‘ What the ladybird heard’

 

In Maths, we have begun to use rekenreks to help us with subtracting.

 

We have made treasure maps, made pirate ships and lots more

Book bags in school every day.

Please sign when you have read.

Homework for this term has been sent home.

Thursday – Class Photos please ensure children are in full uniform.

 

Have a lovely weekend

 

The Sapphire Team

 

June 6

End of term ( Summer 1)

Happy Friday and happy Half term,

We’ve had a great last week of the term.

We concluded our power of reading work with our water Day and lots of fun was had by all.

 

 

In Maths, we have been exploring 2d shapes and identifying the properties of these shapes.

 

In RE, we concluded our unit on Stories from Different faiths. Today, we listened to the story …….

 

We hope you have a restful half term break and looking forward to the final term of the year.

Next term, we will be looking at animals and minibeasts.

Sapphire Team

May 19

Friday 19th May 2023

Hello and happy Friday,

 

We’ve had a lovely week in the sun. We’ve explored mini-beasts, played in the water, climbed trees and so much more.

 

In English, we wrote messages to Anna from our class text. In Maths, we have been ordering the numbers 1-10 and playing some number track games.

In RE, we learnt about the story of Rama and Sita and made our own bridges.

We learnt all about Africa and learnt a new song.

 

In RWI, we have split into our RWI groups and practicing lots of independent writing.

Thank you for attending Parents evening, it was lovely to speak to you all.

 

Wednesday – Beach day at school. Please bring in shorts and t shirts for water play and a towel. Plus shoes you don’t mind getting wet.

Thursday-PE, please come to school in PE Kit ( Plain black top and bottoms)

Blazers should be worn with maroon summer dresses and if warm they do not need their cardigans.

Can all Home-work be sent in for Wednesday, so we can mark it and be ready for next terms homework.

 

Have a lovely weekend.

 

The Sapphire Team

May 12

Friday 12th May 2023

Hello and happy Friday,

 

This week, we have continued our story and wrote about how Anna could make friends at the beach.

 

In Maths, we have explored how to make 10.  We have been practicing writing our numbers.

 

In RE, we explored the story of The thirsty Camel.

 

Lots of great independent learning, and lots of fun in the rain and the sun.

The weather is very un-predictable, please can a coat be brought to  school everyday.

Please can all children have a change of uniform ( trousers, socks and underwear ) on their peg.

Blazers should be worn to school over summer uniform. (Jumpers are optional if its warm)

 

Home-learning has been set.

Please sign when you have read.

Have a lovely ( hopefully warmer) weekend.

 

The Sapphire Team