News Whitehorse Manor Infant School

What a busy and exciting week we’ve had in Reception! Here is a little glimpse into what we’ve been up to: This week, we have been reading the wonderful story ‘So Much’ by Trish Cooke.

We have had a lovely few weeks settling into nursery. A lot of the focus has been on personal, social and emotional development which has helped the children feel comfortable in their new surroundings, start to make friends and become more independent in their self care.

This term, our topic is ‘All About Me’, where we are learning about ourselves and our local area, including important landmarks.

What a fantastic start to the term! Our Reception children have had a brilliant couple of weeks settling into school life, making new friends and getting to grips with our daily rules and routines.

Following a fantastic response to the online safety questionnaire sent out earlier this year, we are pleased to be able to offer you a recorded workshop. 

We have had a busy few weeks in Nursery with our new topic about water.

Children in Year 2 from both the main site and Brigstock came together this week to experience the magic of carnival.

Over the last few weeks Year 2 classes have visited the Centre for Wildlife Gardening in Dulwich.

Our recent trip to Crystal Palace Park was a brilliant day out for everyone.

Last Thursday, our Brigstock site hosted Emergency Life Support training organised by the Thornton Heath Business and Community Action group. 

Our schools and pupils have coped very well with the recent hot weather, which looks set to continue for the rest of this week. 

Last week in Nursery we started our new book ‘The River’ by Patricia Hegarty which tells us all about the epic journey of a fish to the sea.

This week Year 2 have become habitat detectives. We have found out what a habitat is and that there are different types of habitat.

In literacy these last two week we used Jack and the Beanstalk as part of our learning.

Over the last few weeks Year 2 have been learning how to tell the time in maths.