Welcome to the Reception Noticeboard

Croeso i bwrdd hysbysfawr dosbarth Derbyn

Welcome to our Reception weekly round-up! We’ve had a wonderfully busy and exciting week filled with creativity, kindness and lots of learning across all our areas of the curriculum.

Week beginning 17.11.25

⭐ Language, Literacy and Communication

This week in Drawing Club, the children stepped into the magical world of Frozen. They created their very own kindness potions, thinking carefully about what ingredients might help people feel loved, calm, or brave. The children also wrote detailed packing lists for Anna and Olaf as they prepared for their journey to rescue Elsa. We were so impressed with the imaginative ideas and emerging writing skills on display!

🔢 Mathematics – Winning with Numbers

In maths, the children took part in a range of Winning with Numbers activities. They practised counting, recognising numerals, comparing quantities, and using mathematical language during playful challenges. Their confidence with numbers is growing beautifully.

💚 Health and Well-being

We’ve loved getting active this week! The children enjoyed SKIP sessions, developing coordination, balance and gross-motor skills. We also spent time in the school forest, playing outdoor games, exploring nature, and working together as a team.

🔬 Science and Technology

Throughout the week, the children have been exploring and investigating through hands-on activities, developing their curiosity and early scientific thinking skills. They are beginning to ask fantastic questions and use simple tools to support their discoveries.

🎨 Expressive Arts

The excitement is building as we continue practising for our Christmas Sharing. The children have been learning songs, actions, and performance skills, and we can’t wait for you to see their hard work shine on stage.

🌍 Humanities – Kindness Week

As part of Kindness Week, we explored what it means to be kind and how small actions can make a big difference. The children shared thoughtful ideas, took part in kindness challenges, and showed wonderful care for one another throughout the week.

 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:

• Shwmae Day (15.10.25)
• Class Assembly (15.10.25)
• Mr X appeal sponsor walk (4.12.25)
• Christmas sharing (11.12.25)