Caterpillars Week 1


We have five wriggly caterpillars in nursery. We are very excited to watch them grow and change.
We have five wriggly caterpillars in nursery. We are very excited to watch them grow and change.
This morning we have been learning how to glide on our balance bikes and played stop and start games.
The Eco Leaders did a fantastic job when they went litter picking at Gorse Hall. With the help of Mr Pickles from the Friends of Gorse Hall and Mr Moon from Tameside Rotary and we collected 4 big bags full of litter. All of the children worked really hard even in the pouring rain. Well done everyone for helping to improve our local environment which will help our wildlife to grow and thrive.
Hedgehog Awareness Week runs from 30th April to 6th May 2023 is organised by the British Hedgehog Preservation Society and takes place every year. It aims to highlight the problems hedgehogs face and how you can help them. Please see the link below.
This morning we have learning how to control our ball around the cones using little touches. Great skills everyone!
Well done to our Spring 2 handwriting winners! You have been awarded with your handwritng pencil and certificate for your amazing, neat presentation or for great effort and improvement in your handwriting.
Our winners are: Nursery- Maddison, Reception- Henry, Y1- Aliza, Y2- Tilly, Y3- Millie, Y4- Matthew, Y5- Evie, Y6- Seth
All of their wonderful handwriting has been proudly displayed outside Mrs Parker's room.
Hello Nursery,
This half term we will be learning all about minibeasts and sharing the story of 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'.
Please find attached a copy of this half term's medium term plan and home learning grid for anyone wanting to do some additional learning.
Mrs Tennant
Make the most of everyday opportunities to chat with your baby or toddler while you are out and about. It will help them to develop their speech and communication skills.
Use the walk and talk trail to discover tips and activities to help you chat to your baby - https://wordsforlife.org.uk/activities/talking-to-your-child-when-out-an...
There are free, family activities at Tameside Libraries during the upcoming Easter holiday, all with the theme of In the Garden. These are open to all, although aimed at children aged 4-11, and are drop in. There are also workshops available run by Explore Learning for 7-9 year olds at Ashton and Droylsden libraries which need to be booked in advance.
Please see the attached posters for more details.
Well done to everyone who entered the British Science Week poster competition about connections.
I met with Mrs Blomeley and the Pupil Leaders this week to choose our school winners which was a very difficult decision.
Our KS1 winner is Nora!
Our KS2 winners are Matilda in Y5 and Sam G, Harriet, Thomas O and Boyd in Y6.
Well done to you all :)
Miss Harvey