Our Reception Diary – Spring Term

We have had a very exciting and memorable Spring Term in EYFS, full of learning, creativity and wonderful shared experiences. The children have shown fantastic enthusiasm and teamwork, and we are so proud of everything they have achieved. Here is a snapshot of what we have been up to this term.

Celebrations and Understanding the World

We were delighted to welcome visitors from St Mary’s Church, who shared a meaningful experience of the Christian celebration of Easter with the children. This helped them learn about different beliefs and celebrations in a hands‑on and engaging way.

We also learned about Lunar New Year. Parents kindly came in to share their knowledge and experiences, which the children thoroughly enjoyed. Working together in teams, we created colourful dragon models and took part in a lively dragon dance around the school.

Later in the term, we celebrated Eid, learning about how families mark this special occasion. The children enjoyed discussions, stories and activities that helped them understand and respect different cultures and traditions.

Stories, Literacy and Performing

The children loved learning the story of The Little Red Hen. They explored the characters, retold the story and worked together to perform it for parents—showing great confidence and communication skills. To bring the story to life, we even baked bread, just like the little red hen, which was a fantastic hands‑on learning experience.

We also explored the traditional tale The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Working as teams, the children designed and built bridges to help the goats reach the luscious grass on the other side, developing their problem‑solving, teamwork and creativity.

Growing and Change

As part of our learning about growing, we were thrilled to welcome baby and toddler visitors. This helped the children understand how people grow and change over time, and encouraged thoughtful discussions and gentle care.

Music, Creativity and Fun

The children enjoyed learning and singing Easter songs, which built confidence and joy in music. We finished our Easter celebrations with a fantastic Easter Bonnet Parade, filled with colour, creativity and big smiles.

Working Together

Throughout the term, a strong focus has been on teamwork, sharing ideas and supporting one another. Whether baking, building, performing or creating, the children have shown excellent collaboration and growing independence.

Thank you for your continued support and for joining us during so many special moments this term. We look forward to another exciting term of learning ahead.

Our Reception Diary - Autumn 2025

The Autumn term in EYFS has been full of exciting experiences, community visits, and creative learning opportunities that have kept our youngest learners engaged and inspired.

The children were thrilled to meet a police officer and explore a real police car. We even got to set off the siren! We were then followed by an unforgettable visit from the fire service, complete with a fire engine! These visits helped the children learn about safety and the important roles these community heroes play.

Adding a furry twist to the term, guinea pigs came to visit, giving the children hands-on experience in caring for animals. Cultural learning was also a highlight, as EYFS welcomed Diwali visitors who shared traditions of the festival of lights. The children explored how Diwali is celebrated and even joined in with traditional dancing.

EYFS also ventured out into the community, enjoying nature walks in Bluebell Woods and a special trip to BomBom Café, where the children bought cookies and practised real-life skills. Just before the Christmas holidays, the class visited The Curve Theatre in Leicester to watch Aliens Love Pantasaurus, a magical experience for all.

The term was filled with festive fun, too! Parents joined us for a Christmas Craft Day, helping the children create beautiful decorations. EYFS sang Christmas songs at the school fayre, spreading holiday cheer, and took part in the school poetry competition. To celebrate Bonfire Night and to learn more about fire safety, the children toasted marshmallows around a campfire—a cosy and memorable moment.

In the spirit of giving, EYFS raised money for Children in Need by baking and selling cookies, showing kindness and community spirit.