Welcome to Beech Class

The teacher in Beech class is Mrs Green.

 

We are supported each day by Miss Griffiths, Mrs Bowler, Mrs Chamberlain and Mrs Bates.

A few reminders...

• Beech class go out for Forest Schools on a Monday Morning and we will do PE on a Friday afternoon.  We will be going out whatever the weather (including rain and snow) so children need to be dressed in appropriate clothing; a warm coat and accessories in cold weather and a sun hat and suncream in hot weather.   Children need to come to school wearing their PE kit with warm, waterproof coats over the top.  Please can children arrive in their trainers and bring wellies in a separate bag to change into for Forest Schools.  
• Children need their book bags in school every day.  We read with your children throughout the week and it is very important that this is recorded in their reading diaries.  Please remember to support your child with reading their reading book at home.  We ask that children read with an adult at least 3 times per week.  Reading books are changed once a week however you can read anything additional with your child - magazines, recipes, picture books etc!
• Please send your child with a labelled water bottle to use in class.
• Please make sure all school uniform, pe kit, lunch box, bags, book bags and water bottles are clearly labelled with your child's name.

Take a look at our learning environment

Websites to help our learning

Maths    https://www.topmarks.co.uk/interactive.aspx?cat=1

Maths    www.numbots.com

 

Phonics  https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/freeIndex.htm

Welcome to our classroom

 

Spring 2 2025 - Nurturing Nature

We can't wait for Spring to arrive in Reception and this half term we are thinking about all the different changes in the environment that we will see in Spring time.  We will also be welcoming an incubator of eggs in week 1 and will be watching the chicks hatch and looking after them for the following two weeks.  We will be learning about farming and the new baby animals that might be born at this time of the year.  We will also be looking at farms that don't have any animals and we are really excited for our trip to 'The Old Barn at Field Farm' to find out more about vegetables that grow and how corn is turned into flour.  At the end of the half term we will also be learning about Easter.  Please see below for more information...

 

Spring 1 2025- Imagine...

This half term our learning will be all about exploring the new school behaviour rules and learning about the different emotions that we might experience.  We will also be looking at colour and colour mixing.  Finally, we will be finding out about China and how Chinese New Year is celebrated.

 

Autumn 2 2024 - I Wonder...

This half term our learning will be all about the celebrations that happen at this time of the year for example Bonfire Night, Remembrance Day, Diwali & Christmas.  We will also be learning about our new season winter.

Please have a look below at some of our super learning from Autumn 2...

 

 

Autumn 1 2024 - Where Will I Go?

In our first half term at school we will be making friends and learning all about our new school rules and routines.  Our topic is 'Where Will I Go' and we will be thinking about ourselves and our families as well as learning about Autumn.

 

Please have a look below at some of our super learning from Autumn 1...

 

 

Summer 2 2024 - Hidden Treasures

This half term our learning will be centred around pirates, mermaids and the ocean.  We will be learning about Noah's ark and all about seaside's have changed over the years.  Below is an overview of our learning for our final half term in Reception...

Summer 1 2024 - Who Will I Be?

This half term we will be thinking about the different jobs that grown ups have and what how people with these jobs can help us.  We will be learning about vets, dentists, postal workers, doctors, police officers and more!  I you have a job please speak to your child about what you do when you go to work and why this is important!  Have a look below for more information about our learning for this half term!

Well done Ash Class, another super half term!  We have absolutely loved learning about the different jobs that people can do and how lots of these people can help us.  Have a look at some of our learning from Summer 1...

Spring 2 2024 - Let's Explore!

This term our learning is centred around minibeasts, lifecycles and spring!  We will be studying how our local environment is changing with the new season and looking for signs of Spring at Forest Schools.  We will also be exploring minibeasts and learning about the lifecycle of a butterfly and a from.  Please have a look below for more information...

Spring 1 2024 - Curious Characters!

This term we are thinking all about the fairytale characters in traditional tales.  As well as studying the characters we will be exploring the morals of each story.  We will be linking these to our school's Rainbow Rules and reinforcing why it is important that everyone in school follows them!  Please have a look an a more in depth overview below...

This half term has flown by!  The children in Beech Class have worked their socks off this half term making brilliant progress in all areas of learning.  We have thought very hard about the Rainbow Rules and loved linking these to fairytale characters, some naughty and some nice!  We finished the half term learning about China and how Chinese New Year was celebrated!  Have a look below at some of our learning from Spring 1...

Autumn 2 2023 - I wonder...

This half term is all about celebrations!  We will be finding out about the meanings behind Bonfire Night, Diwali, Remembrance Day, Birthdays and Christmas!  We will be doing a Geography study on India, looking at the similarities and differences with the country and celebrations and comparing them to our own.  Please see the overview below for more information...

We've had a really busy term learning all different celebrations and getting ready for Christmas!  Have a look below at some of our learning from Autumn 2...

Autumn 1 2023 - What Makes Me Unique?

This half term we will be settling into our new classroom, making new friends and learning the rules and routines of school life!  We will be asking the question, 'what makes me unique?' by exploring our similarities and differences, our likes and dislikes and thinking about what we know about our local community.  Below is an overview of this terms learning

We've had a great first half term in Beech class.  Have a look through our photos to see some of our amazing learning...

Parents notice - 18.9.2023

The Reception Baseline Assessment (RBA) has been a statutory assessment from September 2021 onwards. It provides a snapshot of where pupils are when they arrive at school. It will provide a starting point to measure the progress schools make with their pupils between reception and the end of primary school.  Over the next few weeks the children in our class will be completing a baseline assessment with an adult.  You can read more about this via the links below.  Please let us know if you have any questions.

• Reception Baseline Assessment - information for parents

My First Day at School photos!

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