Week beginning 1st December 2025

We’ve had such a fantastic week in EYFS as we continue to practise our Nativity performance! The children are growing in confidence each day, learning their lines, songs, and actions so beautifully. We can’t wait to share their hard work with you soon.

We’ve also been busy writing our Christmas lists in preparation for our exciting trip to the Post Office next week. 

Worship theme of the week:

Advent 

1st Sunday of Advent 30th November 

2nd Sunday of Advent 7th December 

3rd Sunday of Advent 14th December 

4th Sunday of Advent  21st December 

“For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 

Curriculum this week:  

Literacy
This week in Literacy, we will write captions about what The Gruffalo would say.

Mathematics

In maths, children will explore the concept of capacity. 

Phonics
We will be introducing the phonics sounds: ai, ee, igh, and oa. Children will begin to identify these sounds and use them in early reading and writing activities.

Wider Curriculum
As part of our wider curriculum, we will be taking part in our Difference programme. 

Word of the week:

Our Word of the Week for this week is 'nocturnal'. Please explore the word's meaning at home with your child. 

Homework:

Please see below for our homework. 

Reading:

We would love to see the children in EYFS using their extra time at home to read some brilliant books. If children read three times at home, they get a raffle ticket. Please, therefore, keep a quick record in reading logs – your children can write the title in to help! We would also like to encourage children to bring their reading records into school every day.

Coming up:

• Monday 1st/ Thursdy 4th Decemeber- Post Office Trip. Please ensure your child has a warm coat for both these days. 
• Friday 5th December – Christmas Jumper Day – chocolate donations for the Winter Wonderland
• Friday 5th December - PSA Quiz Night - 7pm - 10pm in the hall
• Monday 8th December - Early Years Nativity - 2pm and 5pm performances in the hall
• Tuesday 9th December - Year 1 and 2 Nativity - 2pm and 5pm performances in the hall
• Friday 12th December - PSA Winter Wonderland – 3:20pm - 5:30pm in school
• Friday 19th December - Break up at 1:20pm for Christmas Holidays
  
   

Many thanks for all of your support,

Miss Daw & Miss Wingate

Additional Resources:

Recommended Book list for EYFS: https://www.booksfortopics.com/booklists/recommended-reads/reception/

Everywhere Bear - we have sent home the Everywhere Bear today. Please remember to share photos of your weekend on Tapestry and bring the bear back on Monday.

Class Cup - we have sent home the class cup and tie today. Please remember to bring back on Wednesday.

Reading Sketchbook - each week a new child will bring home the reading sketchbook. Please draw some pictures and write about your favourite story. We cannot wait to find out which is your favourite and why.

Purple Mash - You should now all have your Purple Mash login. Please explore Purple Mash at home. It has many activities you can have a go at. 

Healthy Teeth - we have attached a link below about the importance of children brushing their teeth. If you are struggling with this at home, please do let us know. https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-teeth-and-gums/taking-care-of-childrens-teeth/