Review Of The Week
What a wonderful week we have had in school! It has been lovely to see the children jumping into new learning adventures, embracing new experiences and growing in confidence as they settle into the new school year.
Our Reception children enjoyed their very first yoga session this week. They practised the sun salutation and learnt a new breathing technique to help them feel calm and ready to learn. It was fantastic to see them having a go and discovering new ways to support their wellbeing.
In Year 1, the children have been developing their physical skills during Multi-Skills. They have been practising balancing on one leg and on different parts of their bodies, showing great concentration, determination and resilience as they challenged themselves.
Our Year 2 children have been exploring the story of Abraham and Sarah in RE. They have been sequencing the story and asking and answering questions about the morals and messages within it. It has been wonderful to hear the children sharing their ideas and thinking carefully about what they can learn from the story.
This week, the children have also been busy completing their phonics baseline assessments. A reminder to families that reading is a lifelong skill, and regular practice makes such an important difference. Spending a little time reading and practising phonics every day really helps children to build their confidence, fluency and independence. Teachers are also sharing videos on Seesaw to support children with practising their phonics sounds and skills at home, so please do take a few minutes to watch these together.
We also held our first Reception Phonics Workshop this week. A huge thank you to all the parents and carers who attended. We hope you found the session useful and that it has given you some helpful ideas for supporting your child as they begin their phonics and reading journey.
Another fantastic week of learning at Falconer's Hill — keep jumping into those new learning adventures, everyone! 🌟
