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Croeso i bwrdd hysbysfawr dosbarth Derbyn

Reception Weekly Round-Up!

What a fantastic and action-packed week it has been for our wonderful Reception children!

We kicked off the week with two very important celebrations—Shwmae Day and Show Racism the Red Card. These special events gave the children an opportunity to learn about respect, kindness, and the importance of celebrating diversity within our community. It was heart-warming to see the children so engaged and enthusiastic about these important messages.

One of the highlights of the week was the children’s very first year group performance as Reception pupils in front of their parents and buddies! Our little stars took to the stage with confidence and joy, showcasing what they have been learning in class through songs and story telling. It was a proud moment for everyone involved and a fantastic milestone for the children to remember.

In class, the children have been busy using their imaginations in Drawing Class to support their Literacy skills. They were challenged to create their own unique mud monsters, and then used descriptive adjectives to bring their characters to life with vivid details. This activity helped to build their vocabulary and storytelling skills in a fun and creative way.

In Maths, the children continued to build a solid foundation by strengthening their number facts. They have been exploring the concepts of numbers being larger or smaller, which is an important step in understanding number relationships. This hands-on learning helps them to develop confidence and fluency with numbers.

The outdoors has been a big part of our learning this week as well. The children took part in lots of outdoor exploration, including investigating different types of pumpkins. This not only tied in beautifully with the autumn season but also allowed them to observe, compare, and talk about what they saw, stimulating their curiosity and language development.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the parents and carers who attended Parents’ Evening. It was a pleasure to meet with you and discuss how well the children have settled into Reception and the wonderful progress they have made so far. Your support at home really makes a difference and we look forward to continuing this partnership.

With just one more week to go until half term, we’re excited to see what the next week holds for our Reception class. Thank you, as always, for your continued support and encouragement.

Stay tuned for more updates and celebrations from our Reception team!

Diolch!

A few reminders, please could you...

1. Label children's clothes clearly, especially jumpers and coats.
2. Label water bottles.
3. Supply a spare set of clothes in a separate bag to leave in school in case of accidents. Please could the bag be labelled, carrier bags are fine. 
4. Bring a pair of labelled wellies that you are happy to leave in school.
 

Week beginning 13.10.2025

Weekly Achievements

Each week during assembly, we present certificates for Good work, Positive Values and speaking Welsh. The children give compliments to the Pupil of the Week. 

This week's award winners:

Important Dates

Please visit the school calendar here and subscribe to 'Reception' and 'Whole School' events.

Below are some of the upcoming events:

• Fairtrade fortnight (22.9.25)
• Parent Evening (WK/B 13.10.25)
• Shwmae Day (15.10.25)
• Class Assembly (15.10.25)