27 June 2025
ATW Reception News – Patridges, butterflies and spiders
We have had yet another busy week in Reception. The nine partridges that hatched last week got bigger and stronger over the weekend.
For those parents who will be applying for a reception place for their child for September 2026 we have arranged a series of visits so that they can look around the schools with senior staff.
If you wish to view a school please see here for the available dates. Obviously we have to limit numbers so only parents/carers who have booked will be able to attend.
We have had yet another busy week in Reception. The nine partridges that hatched last week got bigger and stronger over the weekend.
On Monday 23rd June at the Whitehorse Manor Junior School hall, 16 nervous, excited finalists took to the stage for the first ever Spelling Bee at the Trust.
Phonics: Our initial sound in phonics this week has been ‘Z’.
What a nature-filled week it has been in Reception! Our resident tadpoles have all started to develop into froglets.
This week, the sun came out and temperatures soared but through it all, the children were still focused on their learning.
Last week, Year 3 took part in a wonderful Stone Age workshop in a tent on the field.
We had a fantastic day celebrating poetry and we couldn’t be prouder of our children!
The week has been jam-packed with visits and visitors. Children have been to the farm and to London and we’ve had snakes, spiders cockroaches and even cavemen come to see us in school.
What a week we have had in Reception! We started the week with a trip to Godstone Farm.
On Monday, Year 3 took part in a special Buddhism workshop to help us learn more about this peaceful religion.
The children have returned from their break refreshed and raring to go.
Phonics: Our initial sound in Phonics this week has been ‘w’.
Reception is looking at the topic, ‘Beastly Beasties,’ this half term.
The half term has flashed by and we are already at the holidays.
Phonics: Our initial sound in Phonics this week has been ‘V’.