St Oswald's Catholic Primary SchoolFoundation Stage- Reception: Blog items
Reception Friday 21st January 2022
Date: 21st Jan 2022 @ 10:35am
This week we have been learning about Pirates.
We have been learning facts about Pirates, making treasure maps and dressing up as them.
In Maths, we have been making teen numbers practically using 10 and some more.
Date: 7th Jan 2022 @ 10:33am
We have made a great return to school this week!
This half term we are learning all about Julia Donaldson, our story this week is Zog. We have enjoyed playing in our dragon hut and writing what we would learn at dragon school.
In Maths, we have been exporing numbers to 10 in different ways, using dominoes, counters, numicon and dice. We have also been using the lanuage of 'more or fewer' when comparing amounts.
In Art this half term we will be looking at different textures. We had an experiment in Science - who could keep their ice cube frozen for the longest, exploring the season of winter.
Date: 5th Jan 2022 @ 11:44am
Too often, children can run rings around their parents when it comes to online safety, but guardians must stay clued up, warns Elizabeth Kitto (prevent education officer for Barking and Dagenham)
While there are a number of important areas of Online Safety, these are the big four.
Filters
Filters are amazing and can set healthy, age-appropriate boundaries for free on any device connected to the home WiFi. These can be set through a phone call to any internet provider and updated as children grow. Updates are incredibly important to gradually increase exposure and allow young people to build resilience as they mature.
Make sure that you are aware that any devices with their own data sets, like phones, will need their filters set separately. And remember that you can set passwords to override the filter system so you don't miss out on any of the film releases that would be less suitable for your 10-year-old.
Safe search engines
For under 10s, setting the homepage to a safe search engine is an excellent way to overcome mishaps. We have all had a seemingly innocent image search go awry, and by using child-friendly sites like Smiggle, YouTube Kids and KidRex, we can reduce that risk substantially. Some large web search providers do have safe search options but, be aware, these are very easy to switch off.
As for older children (year 6), it's all about reinforcing the importance of responsibility. Leaning over a child's shoulder at all times or attempting to monitor their screens using apps is less likely to create a healthy relationship and more likely to teach them how to creatively sneak past you.
Algorithms
Have you ever bought a pair of jeans and then been bombarded with ads for jeans for the next three months? That's an algorithm. They collect information and send us materials that will make us tick. While this may be great for our wardrobe, it can create problems regarding echo chambers and fake news.
Reinforce the importance of learning about the world from mainstream media channels rather than stories from social media or news suggestions from their phones. This can build a more balanced knowledge of the world within the home and help you recognise when you or your children are straying into conspiracy theories and bias debates, and instead form healthy informational environments.
Social media
Social media is often the centre of a young person's world and while many parents may have a Facebook account, they may be less au fait with the newer, young models.
For younger children, play around on social media sites alongside your child, learn together how to block and apply appropriate privacy settings to form a positive online space.
For older children, reinforce the message of accountability. What happens on the internet can be difficult to erase. Many young people have no interest in "friending" their parents, and respect of space can build trust, but if you have any concerns, ensure that the parents feel they can have an open a supportive dialogue to air out any worries.
National Online Safety Training Hub
Continue to access all information on the National Online Safety website. You will get access to all videos and guides by clicking the link below and joining free to our school online safety hub.
http://nationalonlinesafety.com/enrol/st-oswald-s-catholic-primary-school-pr45eb
We have set up a watchlist which includes some videos and training we think you will find beneficial.
Date: 17th Dec 2021 @ 12:38pm
Reception have had an amazing first term in school. We would like to say a big 'Well Done' to them all.
This week we have been learning all about the Jolly Postman at Christmas and seeing where a letter goes after we have put it in the postbox.
In Maths, we have been finding missing numbers and ordering them.
In Science, we were using our balloons to make static eletricity.
In the afternoon, we have been making our Christmas cards, calenders and tree decorations.
Date: 10th Dec 2021 @ 12:45pm
We have had a great christmas jumper and christmas lunch day!
The children have been amazing in their first nativity and have really enjoyed taking part, the video is on St Oswalds TV so make sure to watch it :)
Date: 3rd Dec 2021 @ 8:18am
This week in Reception we have been on a frosty walk to our school pond, spotting all the different signs of Winter. We found lots of frozen icicles on the trees and we were drawing marks in the snow.
We have been learning all about different materials in literacy, investigating which need recycling and which do not. We have enjoyed learning about different ways to help our planet.
We had a special visitor on Tuesday, he was a bulider and we asked him lots of question about how he helps people around him.
Date: 26th Nov 2021 @ 8:07am
We have really enjoyed learning all about doctors and nurses this week.
We had two special visitors this week!
A real life nurse and paramedic, came along to talk to the children all about the different ways they help people. We had lots of questions for them!
We have also been counting out amounts using pennies and measuring how tall we are in maths.
In Literacy we have been learning with Ninja-Nan. We have been practising different circus skills and predicting what we think would happen next in the story. :)
Date: 19th Nov 2021 @ 3:53pm
This week we had a special Zoom call with PSDA Vets. We turned our role play into a vets and we have been looking after lots of different animals.
We have been looking at measuring how long and short our hands and bodies are in Maths and having a go at simple addition.
Date: 16th Nov 2021 @ 4:21pm
This week we have finally caught Evil Pea. We had a video call from the Police to write wanted posters describing to them what he looked like. Our Dinner lady Mrs Speight found him hiding in the flour and froze him for the children to see.
We have also celebrated Judaism this week, we have watched videos of how they celebrate Hanukkah and we made our own Potato Latkes to try. We have also been outside making our own 'Stars of David'.
Have a look at some of our busy learning this week
Date: 5th Nov 2021 @ 4:22pm
What a great week back we have had!
Supertato was delivered into our class on Monday morning with lots of vegetables for us to peel to make some potato and carrot soup.
We have been busy making our own Supertatos and thinking of our own adventures, by drawing out the story maps.
In maths, we have been counting out different amounts and ordering our numbers to 10.
We have learned all about the Diwali festival in Art, making our own rangoli patterns using coloured rice and our own diya's.
We have enjoyed our 'Tots on tyres' programme this week and trip to the park :)
Date: 4th Nov 2021 @ 12:31pm
Keeping our children safe in the online space is of ever growing importance. From phones to consoles, our children are exposed to more online risk than ever and it is important that we adults keep up to date to ensure our children are prepared for all they meet online.
This term our classes have been learning about privacy and security as part of their Online Safety lessons. Below we have attached a guide for settting up new devices that your children may use. This incluses tips for security and password protection.
Please continue to access all information on the National Online Safety website. You will get access to all videos and guides by clicking the link below and joining free to our school online safety hub.
http://nationalonlinesafety.com/enrol/st-oswald-s-catholic-primary-school-pr45eb
Date: 21st Oct 2021 @ 4:25pm
What a great end to the half term.
We have been bakng and decorating cakes for 'Kippers Birthday'.
Making numberlines outside and jumping forward and backwards to find one more or less than a given number.
We have been practising our fundamental skills in PE and learning all about a baptism in RE.
We ended the week we a super halloween day and Year 4 read us some lovely kindness stories to finish the day!
Date: 15th Oct 2021 @ 3:33pm
This week we have been learning all about our families.
We have been drawing the family members that live in our house and looking at differnet types of houses and homes. Some of us had a go at constructing houses using the lego and duplo.
We have been on our first trip to Longton library this week too, the children were all amazing and enjoyed listening to the stories that Tom read to us.
In Understanding the World, we have been sorting toys that we used to play with as a baby to toys that we play with now. Thinking about the similiarities and differences we can spot.
In Art, we have been looking at Kandinsky's artwork and trying to make our own circle patterns with pastels and cutting out coloured paper.
We have nearly finished our first half term at St Oswald's! We would like to say a huge 'Well Done' to all of Reception, who have settled into school life really well.
Date: 8th Oct 2021 @ 3:46pm
We have had a great week learning about Autumn in our investigation station. We have drawn pictures and had a go at writing the sounds we could hear. We listened to the story 'You and Me Little Bear' by Martin Waddell.
In Maths, we have been on a number hunt around our outdoor area and made numbers to 5 in different ways.
In RE, we have started our new topic 'Welcome' - we thought about how we greet people and make them feel welcome. We have continued investigating colour mixing in art using skittles this week and making our own class rainbow.
Our woodland session this week was all about team games and listening skills. We also had a go at hitting the leaves with different objects to see what patterns they would make on our materials.
Have a look at some of our amazing learning!
Date: 1st Oct 2021 @ 3:57pm
What a super week we have had!
This week we have been reading 'The Three Little Pigs'. During literacy, we have drawn story maps, sequenced the story with pictures, acted out our own version of the story and followed instructions to make piggy biscuits.
We have been looking at the numbers 1-5 in maths and have loved watching the numberblock stories to help us understand the amounts. We have loved looking back at our baby pictures thinking about the differences from then to now.
We took our first visit up to the school pond, it was amazing to listen and look at all the different things we could see up there. The children really enjoyed themselves.
Reception Meet the Teacher 2021
Date: 30th Sep 2021 @ 3:33pm
Reception Friday 24th September
Date: 24th Sep 2021 @ 9:54am
This week we have been reading lots of different Elmer stories. We have enjoyed thinking about all the ways we are all different to each other.
We have discussed how to be a lovely friend in PSHE. In Understanding the World, we have been talking about the changes we go through from when we are babies to what we can do now.
Our focus numbers this week in Maths have been the numbers 1 and 2. We have also been having a go at lots of counting songs and investigating making the numbers.
In Art, we have explored colour mixing, focusing on the primary colours, Red, Yellow and Blue.
We introduced Phonics to the children this week, learning the sounds s ,a, t - all the children have been amazing with their sounds and joining in the different games we play.
Another super week Reception, Well done to all of you :)
Date: 17th Sep 2021 @ 2:12pm
We have enjoyed our second week at school. We introduced morning jobs with lots of funky finger activities.
We have explored being outside making nature faces. We have been reading the colour monster goes to school this week and thinking about all our different feelings.
Mrs Wood was shocked how amazing we were in our first Golden Assembly too.
Well done Reception.
Date: 10th Sep 2021 @ 3:36pm
Wow! We have all settled into school really well and have completed our first week of school.
Well done to all the children in Reception for coming into school by themselves, making new friends and joining in all the new routines.
Have a look at some of the things we have been up to.
Date: 3rd Sep 2021 @ 5:32pm
We are very excited to welcome our new Reception class to St Oswald's. Here is a sneak peak of our Reception classroom. Have a look around and see some of the lovely learning areas we have ready for all your super learning.
Date: 16th Jul 2021 @ 11:58am
Wow! What a fantastic year we have had!
All of Reception have been amazing, all year round and we will miss you all a lot!
We hope you have a lovely summer holidays and continue your love for learning into Year 1.
We have enjoyed a wonderful final week together in Reception and here are some photographs to remember it. :)
The Seesaw accounts will continue to work over the weekend and will be deactivated at 12noon on Monday.
If you wish to download any pictures you can by using the 3 dots icon in the bottom left of all posts and selecting the share or save option. Your child's account will continue next year in school and their learning posts will be shared through our school website.
Thank you for all our lovely gifts and contiuned support over the whole year.
From Miss Collinson, Mrs Robinson. Mrs Maguire-Dorr and Mrs Cliffe
Date: 12th Jul 2021 @ 7:59am
Reception really enjoyed their first trip to our local park. As part of our topic 'Journeys' - We made road maps, drew out our own journeys to school and spotted any local shops we could see along the way.
What a fabulous way to end our week.
Date: 2nd Jul 2021 @ 3:42pm
This week we have had our very first sports day. It was amazing, all the children took part and crossed over the finish line in each race! WELL DONE RECEPTION - Watch the video below for all the action!
We have been reading Rosie's Walk in literacy this week and we have had a go at writing the whole stroy by ourselves. In Maths, we have been learning about capcity. Thinking about full, half full and empty containers.
We have started to paint our clay models and we will hopefully bring them home next week when they are complete.
Date: 25th Jun 2021 @ 12:45pm
We have had a busy week this week in Reception, starting with our performance for World Music Day. Then we had a mindfulness session, where we learnt different animal breathing techniques and created our own leaves.
We have written lists about different animals from our story, Hattie Peck and we have written about what animal we would be. From this we have started to investigate different bird feathers, sorting them by size and pattern. We have had some peacock feathers in class, so we sketched them too. We also got to decorate our own eggs!
In RE we have started our new topic of our wonderful world and we went for a walk around our school to see what we could, see. hear, smell and touch.
We have looked at the country France and we built our own Eiffel Towers and decorated our own flags.
We have also had another sports day practice, fingers crossed the weather is much better next week!
Have a lovely weekend everyone!
Date: 18th Jun 2021 @ 3:43pm
This week we have had a special visitor with us. He has been showing us how to use clay. Our theme was the ocean and we all made our own clay tile with sea creatures. We are just waiting for it to dry, then we can paint it!
