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Reception 01 Monster painting
02 Yule log baking
Reception has had a truly magical and action- 03 Icecream shop
packed year, beginning with a sliding entrance into 04 Forest School
school inspired by a former pupil’s memory. The 05 Rope swing
06 Messy play
children dived into a dinosaur-themed autumn,
complete with fossil investigations, erupting
volcanoes, and even a mysterious hatching
spider egg that led to weeks of learning about
arachnids. Seasonal celebrations like Halloween
and Remembrance Day added richness to the
term, with pumpkin-based activities and poppy
crafts. The festive season included a nativity
performance, a visit to a care home, a theatre trip,
and a surprise visit from Father Christmas in
a helicopter! 05

Spring and summer brought castles, superheroes,
and travel adventures. A class-created castle
inspired dressing-up days, dragon spotting, and a
trip to the Bishop’s Palace. The children celebrated
Lunar New Year, NSPCC Number Day, World
Book Day, and Pancake Day with creative and
delicious activities. Outdoor learning thrived in
the summer sunshine, from local map hunts to a
global journey visiting Italy, South Africa, India,
Indonesia, Australia, and Jamaica through food,
crafts, and stories. With curiosity and joy leading
the way, the children had an unforgettable year full
of imagination, discovery, and growth.
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