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FS2 and Nursery Winter Sing-a-Long!

Get ready for some festive fun! FS2 and Nursery are thrilled to present our Winter Sing-a-Long! πŸŽ‰

🎟️ Tickets are on sale for just £1 each, and you can grab yours now in the school office!

πŸ“… Mark your calendars for December 15th, with two performances to choose from: 9:30 AM or 2:30 PM.

And here’s the fun part – each ticket will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win some awesome prizes! 🎁

Come and join us for a heartwarming celebration filled with song and joy! We can’t wait to see you there! πŸ’–

FS2 and Nursery Winter Sing-a-Long!

 


πŸŽ‰πŸŽ„ Christmas Lunch & Christmas Jumper Day! πŸŽ„πŸŽ‰

On 10th December, we’re keeping it simple and sweet—there's no need for donations, just wear your most fabulous Christmas jumper to school!

And don’t forget, a delicious Christmas Dinner will be served in the Dining Room! 🌟

Can’t wait to see everyone’s jumpers and enjoy some great food together!

πŸŽ‰πŸŽ„ Christmas Lunch & Christmas Jumper Day! πŸŽ„πŸŽ‰

 


Exploring Penguins after reading Lost and Found!

This week in Nursery, we are reading Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers. The children loved the story of the little boy and the penguin and we decided to learn more about these amazing animals!

We created our very own penguins using different shapes and materials — adding beaks, wings, and feet just like in the story. 🧑

We also explored ice and light to see where penguins might live and talked about what makes them special.

We loved seeing the children’s creativity and curiosity come to life through play and storytelling! πŸ’™πŸ§πŸ“š

Exploring Penguins after reading Lost and Found!

 


🌟 Parent Play, Chat and Learn Workshop! 🌟

Yesterday we welcomed the Sheffield Family Hub into our nursery for a wonderful Play, Chat and Learn workshop πŸ’¬πŸŽ¨πŸ§©

Children and parents explored lots of exciting activities together — from creating colourful artwork and sorting woodland animals, to exploring textures, leaves, and storytelling inspired by We’re Going on a Bear Hunt! πŸ»πŸ‚

It was lovely to see so many shared moments of learning through play. A big thank you to the Family Hub team and to all our families who joined us! πŸ’›

🌟 Parent Play, Chat and Learn Workshop! 🌟

 


OPAL Playtime Donations

Good morning, families!

We’re excited to share that our children are having a blast during playtime, and the OPAL project is really taking off! This week, we’re on the lookout for any old musical instruments, wellies and kitchen utensils you no longer use. If you've got any spare items lying around, we’d be absolutely thrilled to give them a new life in our play sessions!

Also, don’t forget to check out some fun snapshots of the kids enjoying their lunchtime activities from last week! πŸ“Έ

Thank you so much for your ongoing support! You truly make our community awesome! πŸ’–

#OPALPlaytime Read more

OPAL Playtime Donations

 


🟑🟑Children in Need - Spotty Day Fun!🟑🟑

On Friday, November 14th, 2025, we’re rolling out the fun and inviting all children to wear something spotty in support of Children in Need! 🐾🎈

Let’s brighten up the day with spots and make a difference together! Get creative with your outfits—polka dots, stripes, or anything with spots! Can’t wait to see all those fabulous looks! πŸ“Έ

#ChildrenInNeed #SpottyDay #FunForACause

🟑🟑Children in Need - Spotty Day Fun!🟑🟑

 


πŸ’ͺ🫡Fine Motor SkillsπŸ’ͺ🫡

Our nursery children have been busy building their fine motor skills through a variety of exciting autumn themed activities this week! From threading and tweezing to cutting and tracing, they’ve been strengthening those little hand muscles πŸ’ͺ🎨

These hands-on experiences help prepare children for early writing, self-care skills, and so much more — all while boosting confidence and independence. 🌟

πŸ’ͺ🫡Fine Motor SkillsπŸ’ͺ🫡

 


Lantern Parade Fun

🌟 A massive thank you to everyone who joined us for the lantern parade yesterday! πŸŽ‰ What a brilliant afternoon it was, filled with singing, dancing, and a fabulous fire show! πŸ”₯ Plus, there were so many delicious treats for all to enjoy! 🍰🍿 Congratulations to our lantern winners too! 🎊 Another fantastic community event that brought us all together! Can't wait for the next one! ❀️ #LanternParade

Lantern Parade Fun

 


πŸŽƒπŸ‚Autumn Fun πŸŽƒπŸ‚

FS1 had so much fun exploring our Autumn-themed water tray! Using sponges, scoops, and lots of imagination, they discovered pumpkins, pinecones, and other autumn treasures hidden in the bubbly water. πŸŽƒπŸ

This sensory play activity encouraged teamwork, language development, and fine motor skills — all while celebrating the wonderful colours and textures of the autumn season. πŸ‚βœ¨

πŸŽƒπŸ‚Autumn Fun πŸŽƒπŸ‚

 


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