Week beginning 24th November 2025

We’ve had such a fantastic week in EYFS! The children have been working hard practising for our Nativity performance, and their enthusiasm has been shining through. They are learning the songs and actions brilliantly, and we can’t wait to share the final performance with you soon.

To end the week, we had an amazing time at the school disco on Friday. The children loved dancing with their friends and showing off their best moves.

Worship theme of the week:

Spirituality 

“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” 

 2 Corinthians 3:17 

Curriculum this week:  

Literacy
This week in Literacy, we will innovate our own Gruffalo description. 

Mathematics

In maths, children will explore the idea that different parts can make the same whole. 

Phonics
We will be introducing the phonics sounds: sh, th (voiced), th (unvoiced), and ng. 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 continuing to explore Andy Goldsworthy. 

Word of the week:

Our Word of the Week for this week is 'healthy diet'. 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 24th November - Open Afternoon and Book Look - 3:20pm - 4:20pm
• Wednesday 26th November - Online Parents’ Evening - 4pm - 7pm
• Thursday 27th November - Online Parents’ Evening - 3:30pm - 6pm
• 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/