Welcome!

We hope you have had a lovely summer and are very excited for a new school year to begin. We are very much looking forward to welcoming our new class on Thursday and cannot wait to see you all in your uniform. We know it is a big transition for the new children as well as parents so please speak to us if there are any questions or concerns.

Mrs Turner and Mrs Smith

Hawkstone running races

As so many missed Sports day this year due to chicken pox, Hawkstone class took part in their very own running races today. They happily cheered each other on and all came home with a medal. A lovely way to end the year.

Carnival of the animals

The children have made some beautiful animal masks which we have proudly displayed in our classroom. Parents are welcome to pop in for a closer look.

Healthy Heroes

Hawkstone Class enjoyed a visit from the School Nurses today to talk to us about being healthy. They learnt the importance of  eating the correct foods, getting enough sleep, brushing their teeth, washing their hands and exercising. They also talked about being kind. The children sang songs and played an exercise game. A great morning!

Letter formation support

We are working really hard in Hawkstone on our letter formation. Please help your child to form their letters correctly and support them with any sheets they bring home. Letter formation needs frequent practice in Reception and as they move into Year 1 and 2, it needs to be regularly revisited. I have attached some videos to help your child to form them correctly. We will inform you through Tapestry of the letters we are practising each week.

Reading Challenge

The children are trying very hard with their reading and many are reading regularly at home. Please remember to write in their diary when you have heard them read. They will be receive a prize if they have read three times in a week. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

New Advice for Parents on Screen Time

Screens are part of everyday life for young families. With 98% of two-year-olds watching screens daily, avoiding them altogether isn’t realistic — but managing them well can make a difference to how young children grow and develop. Here’s what you need to know about the government’s new free guidance for parents..

https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/screen-time-under-5s/

Easter fun

We had great fun today taking part in the Easter bonnet parade. The standard this year was incredible and the children enjoyed looking at all of the fantastic bonnets from the other classes. Hawkstone class have also taken part in an Easter egg hunt this week and had a visit from some adorable lambs. They have had a lovely week to finish off a fantastic term. Happy Easter!