The Reception children have thoroughly enjoyed their final topic of the year, 'Marvellous Me'. As part of this topic, they explored the story Izzy Gizmo, following the journey of a young inventor whose creations did not always go to plan. The story inspired lots of discussions about perseverance, resilience and problem-solving, and the children designed their own inventions to help animals in need.
As part of our transition unit, based around chocolate, the children designed their own chocolate bars, created eye-catching wrappers and wrote persuasive leaflets to advertise them. Their fantastic work is proudly displayed in the corridor and truly showcases the incredible progress they have made in their writing throughout the year.
The summer term is always a busy and exciting time, filled with memorable experiences. The children have loved spending time outdoors, making imaginative ice creams in the role-play area, travelling on the role-play bus and enjoying a wide range of outdoor learning opportunities. Despite this being one of the hottest summers we have experienced and the disappointment of having to cancel Sports Day, the children thoroughly enjoyed Activities Week, particularly the balance bikes and the many exciting challenges they took part in.
We are incredibly proud of everything our Reception children have achieved this year. They demonstrated fantastic resilience, confidence and independence during their move-up day in Year 1 and embraced the experience with enthusiasm. It has been a privilege to watch them grow over the past year, and we wish them every success as they begin the next stage of their learning journey.