Blog Author: Mrs Garvey

This half term the children are exploring finger painting. They are talking about the different colours and describing textures and shapes. Some children are creating their own images such as "my mummy", "a rainbow" and "hearts". 

This morning the children went on an adventure! After finding a treasure map in class, they followed the instructions in search of a treasure chest. On their way they collected bags of coins until they finally found the chest. Inside they discovered their new text 'The Pirates Are Coming!' with…

One of the children began to build an obstacle course in our outdoor area. The other children wanted to join in so began to gather blocks and planks to extend the obstacle course. They talked to one another about the different possibilities and took turns adding to the paths. Then together they…

This week the children have been using their counting skills to make ‘magic potions’. They have been using the different resources to take three items and place them in the cauldron. The children continued with this counting activity in continuous provision with their…

This week we are learning about our different senses and how our senses help us to explore the world around us. Today the children used their sense of smell to guess what was in the container. They were able to describe the different smells using words such as sweet, strong, nice. 

The children have been learning about Chinese New Year and how 2025 is the Year of the Snake. This week they have made dragons and lanterns, enjoyed noodles and prawn crackers for snack and learned how to say 'Happy New Year' in Chinese. 

Well done to our Year 6 children who took part in the South Sefton Sporthall Athletics today. They all gave 100% effort in the different track and field events, showing positive attitudes and encouraging one another.  

Today the children in Nursery B visited Kingsley's & Co in Bootle Strand. They had a wonderful morning listening to stories, dressing up, playing with puppets and exploring the different themes inside the book shop. They sat in the cafe area for a drink and snack and chose a book to take home too.…

This week the children have been exploring colour mixing with paints. We have been learning about the primary colours red, yellow and blue and seeing what happens when we mix them together. We have also painted our own crocodile as we continue to read ‘Let’s All Creep Through Crocodile Creek’.…

Today the children made their own pizzas to eat at snack time. They listened carefully and followed the instructions to make delicious pitta bread pizzas. We used our senses to feel, taste and smell the ingredients and focused on the words first, next, finally. 

Well done children!

The children in nursery are reading 'Let's All Creep Through Crocodile Creek' and other stories about animals going on a journey. The children wanted to go on their own adventure through a forest or a jungle so we created our own jungle in the classroom. The children are enjoying reading stories…

Today the children wrapped up warm and put on their wellies to explore the cold outdoors. We listened to the noise of our footprints and described what the ice and snow felt like using words such as freezing, frosty, crunchy and squelchy.

The children then collected some ice to bring into class…