Week beginning 11th May 2026

Tadpoles and Ducklings Class have had a fantastic week! We have been very busy learning all about plants in our science topic. We enjoyed planting cress seeds, and we look forward to watching them begin to grow each day. We talked about what plants need to help them grow strong and healthy.

We also really enjoyed Mr Brown’s Worship celebrating the 100th birthday of David Attenborough. The children loved learning about the amazing animals and nature he has helped people discover around the world.   

Worship theme of the week:

Giving and Receiving  

Hebrews 13:16 

Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. 

Curriculum this week:  

Literacy
This week in Literacy, we will be writing a fact file all about doctors. 

Mathematics

In maths, the children will reason about the position of numbers on a number track.

Phonics
We will be starting our Phase 4 phonics, which moves onto children learning to read and spell words with adjacent consonants and also polysyllabic words. 

Wider Curriculum

As part of our wider curriculum, we will be looking at how plants help people and animals. 

Word of the week:

Our Word of the Week for this week is 'materials'. 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:

• Friday 22nd May - Break up for half term @ 3pm
• Monday 1st June - Staff INSET day
• Tuesday 2nd June - Children return for term 6
• Friday 19th June 2026 - Sports Day at King’s Park Stadium
• Saturday 27th June - St. James’ Summer Fayre
   

Many thanks for all of your support,

Miss Wingate & Mrs Ford

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/