Reception have been reflecting with a memory box this week

The Reception children got as close as they could to Australia this week with a video call from a past pupil!

The children had so many questions about life in Australia and were thrilled to find out that Kookaburras wake people up in the mornings and that he has spotted snakes and sharks at the beach! We were also surprised to discover that they are in Winter at the moment, a not-too-chilly 18 degrees! (three degrees hotter than we are today in ‘sunny’ Somerset). It was such a wonderful learning experience for the children; we are on a quest to find some Lamingtons and Anzac biscuits!

As we come to the end of this academic year there is much excitement about the summer holidays, but it has also been a time for reflection in class. The children created a memory box, in which they placed pictures of their favourite memories from this year. This has promoted discussion around what we have enjoyed in Reception and what we are looking forward to in Year 1. Using trays every day in the dining hall is the cause of much excitement, as well as starting French lessons and going to the theatre for drama!

It has been the most wonderful year and we wish you all a fabulous summer. We look forward to seeing the children across the playground as they skip into Year 1 in September.

Mrs Sheldon and Mrs Manchorova