Spring 2 : Week 3
The children have done an amazing job performing in our class assembly this week. They spoke and sang with confidence-well done reception.
During literacy we have been reading The Hundred Decker Bus. The children have been discussing where they would like to go on their bus and what they would have on their deck.
We have been enjoying developing our gross motor skills on the equipment.
Math
This week we have been looking at more than and less than. We were looking at what numbers fit inside each other (less than) and which number don’t (more than) for example, 4 fits in 5 so it is less than.
Remember: to read the online school books at home. Some of these have not been downloaded which means you won’t be able to read them. Please download them.
Next week on the 18th is our Math stay and learn 9-9:30. You will watch a lesson and then have time in the areas with the children completing math’s challenges.
I have spoken to the children about the new teachers that are replacing me -Mrs Wood Mon-Thu Mrs Brown(Friday). Today Mrs Brown has been in class.
Reminder: stay and learn
Stay and learn will take place next week.
Number 2 – 18.03.25 9-9:30am
It would be great to see you all there. It is a fantastic opportunity for you to learn how we deliver our lessons and the content that is covered.
Spring 2: Week 2 World Book Day
This week has been a very busy week in reception.
We had a fantastic time on our trip looking at all of the trains. The children were excited about finding the trains we had seen on the museum’s website and in ore of how big the trains were up close. We compared trains from the past to modern day trains.
Thank you to all those parents that joined us for World Book Day morning. The children enjoyed sharing their favourite stories and listening to you read. The children also enjoyed becoming authors themselves by creating their very own book.
Help at home: by sharing stories with your child.
Math
During this week’s number, we have been looking at what number comes next and counting accurately.
Help at home: by asking your child what number comes next with 10.
Remember: next week is our class assembly.
Leeds Rhinos healthy lifestyle assembly and ticket offer
This week, we welcomed Luke from Leeds Rhinos to deliver a healthy lifestyle assembly.
We thought about different aspects of keeping a healthy lifestyle including food and nutrition, sleep, exercise, hydration and hygiene.
Luke also spoke about the ticket offer available for families for one of the upcoming Leeds Rhinos home games.
As part of our partnership, and as a reward for all the great work that the children have been doing this year, Leeds Rhinos would like to offer children and their families an amazing opportunity to attend a match at AMT Headingley Stadium (LS6 3BR) at a special discounted schools rate.
Date – Saturday 22nd March 2025
Kick off – 5:30pm
Opposition – Wigan Warriors
Standing tickets can be booked now through the school via School Gateway. Please note that tickets will be on sale until 10am on Tuesday 18th March.
Reminder: World Book Day
World Book Day- 06.03.24
Spring 2: week 1
Math
This week we have been comparing weight using the language heavier and lighter. The children have enjoyed using the scales to compare a variety of objects.
English
This week our focus book has been The Train Ride. The children enjoyed discussing where they would like to go on a train ride and what they might see.
Living and Learning
This week’s statement has been about recognising emotions in both themselves and others. The children worked together to portray and identify different emotions.
We have been talking about the sunshine coming out more and the flowers growing this week – the start of spring.
Help at home: by discussing the seasonal changes that are taking place.
Reminder: next week is a busy week.
Tuesday 4th is our trip. Please send a packed lunch for your child.
Thursday 6th is World Book Day. We are NOT dressing up this year but would like to invite you into our class 9-9:30 to share a book with your child.
Reminder: World Book Day
World book day will take place on 06.03.24 .
Leeds Beckett tennis
This week, Nic and Sky, tennis coaches from Beckett Sport Juniors, came to deliver a tennis themed assembly.
Here are the details of a special offer they are offering for Moortown pupils.
Spring 1 : Week 6 Internet Safety day
We have had a very exciting week in reception. Every half term we have a zoom meeting with famer Verity. She shows us around her farm so we can see how it changes throughout the year. This week, we got to see lots of lambs. Two had just been born and we got to name them. We chose to name them Moortown and Reception.
Math
During maths this week we have been looking at measure. The children have been exploring different ways to measure the length of things.
Internet safety
During internet safety day, we shared a story about a child called Mog who was watching a video they liked that then changed to a video that they didn’t like. The children were great at suggesting what Mog should do. The suggestions included tell a grown up and go do something that makes her happy. We also shared a story called Chicken Clicking. The chicken was going on someone else’s laptop and ordering lots of things without permission. We discussed the importance of always asking our grown up before going online.
There will be no phonic or poem sheet sent home this week however there will be a Wow moment sheet and two math challenge sponsership sheets.
Have a lovely half term and we look forward to seeing you refreshed after a week off.
New school meal menu
After February half term, we start our new menu which runs to the end of the year. It can be viewed here. Please review this with your child to help with their selection at the start of the day. We continue to offer meat free Mondays.
The cost of a school meal is £2.75, which should be paid in advance on the School Gateway app. We’re happy to accept payment for the week, month, half term or term. We prefer two weeks’ notice to change lunch arrangements.
All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 receive free school meals. If your child is in Year 3 to Year 6, and you are on benefits or a low income, your child may be eligible for free school meals.
Some people like to choose a mix of school dinners and packed lunch for their child – that’s absolutely fine, as long as it’s a the same pattern of school dinners and packed lunches every week. Just let office staff know which days you’d like to opt in for a school meal in the week, and which days you’d prefer to provide your child with a packed lunch.
We continue to gather feedback from children on our school meals. Shortly, we will be reviewing our vegetable choices to help to eliminate waste.
If you have any feedback. please do get in touch.