Week beginning 20th October 2025

This week in EYFS, we’ve had so much fun exploring floating and sinking as part of our science focus. The children designed and made their own boats using different junk modelling materials.

We also had a special musical treat in the hall – a live cello performance! The children listened beautifully. It was a wonderful opportunity to experience live music and learn about a new instrument.

Worship theme of the week:

CHALLENGES 

Joshua 1:9 Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. 

Curriculum this week:  

Literacy
This week in Literacy, we will be focusing on our letter formation. 

Mathematics

In maths, children will be noticing changes to amounts.  

Phonics
We will be introducing the phonics sounds: h, b, f, and l. 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 exploring Diwali.

Word of the week:

Our Word of the Week for this week is 'construct'. 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! (EYFS children will receive these in the upcoming weeks) We would also like to encourage children to bring their reading records into school every day.

Coming up:

• Half-term 27th-31st October. 
• Monday 3rd November - Children return for the final half of Autumn Term
• Saturday 8th November - School Open Morning 10am -12pm
• Tuesday 18th November - School Nurse Drop-in Session - from 8:45am in church annexe (book with office)
   

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/