Foundation Stage

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March 8, 2010

Bike It @ Windy Nook

Click this link to see some of the happy (and cold) faces from Class 1 & 2 as they battled to cycle without stabilisers for the first time!


I'll have to get Mr Hawdon to show me the flashy trick to paste the Animoto image straight in... for now... just click the link and leave a comment!

Mr Firth

February 6, 2010

Like to find out more about Ouseburn

 

Especially for Victoria! (always wanted to say that, does that mean I am an author?)

 

If you would like to more about the area and history around Ouseburn please click on the links below. Please remember to let us know what you think.

http://www.newcastle.gov.uk/

http://www.ouseburntrust.org.uk/

February 3, 2010

Lighting up the room!


You MUST have a look at this Animoto video!

It shows the 'big switch on' in Class1 today.
 

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AMAZING ADAM!

November 30, 2009

Can you make a home for an animal?

Reception children are learning about houses and homes this term. They used things they could find around the school grounds to make cosy homes for their animals. Great work Sophie and Josh, your animals look really snug.

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Fee Fi Fo Fum

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Class 1 Motor their way into Windy Nook

Everyone in Reception at Windy Nook is now settled into school.

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They are learning about life at school. They are finding out about taking turns and sharing with their friends. "It's good fun," says Daniel.

Look at the fun things we do in Nursery!

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We love using the dressing up clothes, especially the Santa outfit. 

 

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Everyday we get to choose what we would like to do. Look at some of the brilliant things we have been making!

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We also enjoy playing in the different areas. Come and see what we have been doing!

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We also love to play in our Nursery garden.

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Class 2's outdoor learning

Class 2 have been measuring and counting outdoors. They have made towers taller than the decking fence. They think they're better than Bob!

 

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March 23, 2009

A day in the life of Nursery!

We love to dress up and play in the role play area.

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We have painted beautiful butterflies and used paintbrushes to draw outside.

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We love playing in our den!

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July 17, 2008

Inspired Art!

During the last two months all children have been taking a look at the improvements we have made to our school grounds. Digital photography has been used to make slide shows of what we are most proud of and what we would like to address next.

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This FANTASTIC piece of art work was done by Ellie in Class 1, to show people what she liked best about our new school dipping platform. Can you spot what she saw?

June 9, 2008

Shiver Me Timbers!

Scavenger hunting, dressing up, eating pirate jelly and ice cream, rescuing friends from the crocodiles, walking the plank and singing were all part of our special day. It was enjoyed by the pirate crew and captains too! Thank you to all those who helped to make the day such fun.
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June 3, 2008

Pirate Day Songbook

Arrgh! welcome to foundation stage pirate day me hearties! Get ready for a sing along with the crew. Download our song book and practise some sea shanties at home.
Look out for photos of the festivities on the site soon.
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Busy Bees in class 2

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Class 2 is buzzing with fun this week. We all like to be active in our learning.

May 2, 2008

Reception use laptops too!

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Reception children have fun using our laptops regularly as part of their learning. Using a laptop brings a smile to everyone's face. It's good to get an early start with computers!

October 15, 2007

Nursery Newsletter October 2007

Find out more about Nursery rules, routines and forthcoming events.
Download Nursery newsletter

Nursery Welcomes New Starters

We have had a happy and settled start to the new school year with all children successfully completing their induction into Nursery. The children have enjoyed taking part in exciting activities and making new friends. Our topic this term is houses and homes and we have already been learning about the different types of homes people live in. We listened to the story of the Three Little Pigs and have been making models and pictures of houses for a display in our classroom. You can find out more about Nursery by accessing our latest newsletter and photographs of our activities which will be published soon.

May 21, 2007

Day of Dance

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The children in Foundation Stage took part in a Day of Dance.

Continue reading "Day of Dance" »

February 28, 2007

Chinese New Year Celebrations

Classes 1 and 2 celebrated the Chinese New Year together. They made good luck envelopes to exchange with their friends. Everyone practised Chinese writing, made colourful lanterns and listen to some traditional Chinese music. They all tasted some Chinese noodles and prawn crackers. Yum yum!

November 6, 2006

Tree for life

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Part of our work to help develop good social behaviour is to reward children who are behaving well both in class, and around school.

In each Foundation Stage classroom there is a picture of a tree with apple badges. Children are rewarded with a badge if they do any of the following things;
• co-operating with others
• taking turns with toys/equipment
• being kind and thoughtful
• working with others as a team
• listening carefully
• trying hard
• tidying up
• getting dressed by themselves
• trying hard with reading or writing
• being brave
• going to the toilet alone
• putting their hand up to answer questions
• doing as they were asked

Children wear badges given through the day, and when the badge is returned to the tree, they are given a sticky label badge to keep.

We have found this system motivates young children well, and parents find out what their child has succeeded at that day!

Parents can help by continuing to praise their child for their efforts when they come home.

Foundation Stage: Nursery - Miss Calum

November 3, 2006

Foundation Stage: Curriculum

In Foundation Stage classes follow their own curriculum.

The children work on 6 areas of learning.
- mathematical development
- creative development
- knowledge and understanding of the world
- physical development
- communication, language and literacy
- personal, social and emotional development

These are designed to provide a balanced introduction to school life and they provide opportunities for all children do well. All the children work towards achieving the Early Learning Goals at the end of their reception year.

Nursery and Reception classrooms are laid out to provide a stimulating and fun environment where children can work independently and with adults. Learning is organised into topics so children can explore themes over a number of weeks.

Autumn term

Spring term

Summer term

Year A

Book

Change and Growth

Be Safe and Healthy

Year B

Homes and Families

Colour and Light

Water

October 28, 2006

Special Days

Last year the children participated in a number of special days when their learning had that extra ingredient... fun!

Saltwell Park
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Adventure Day

World book day Parents’ workshop
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Water fun

Science week

Arts week

July 6, 2006

Foundation Stage - Class 1: Mrs Hopkins

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Mrs Hopkins: Foundation Stage Phase Leader

What the children say…
Mrs Hopkins has a gentle voice. She is a very nice person and everyone likes her. She’s sensitive and helps you if you’re hurt in any way. Reception children love her.

Foundation Stage - Class 2: Mrs Greaves

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Mrs Greaves

What the children say…
Mrs Greaves is fun! She has a great personality. Mrs Greaves is always happy and she cares about everyone. She loves to have a part in the school pantomime.

July 5, 2006

About the Foundation Stage

The Foundation Phase includes the Nursery and two, small reception classes.