Welcome back to this last term of this school year. This terms topic is 'going on a journey, where shall will we go?'

This week the children have been very busy in all areas of the nursery developing their skills and interactions.

We have played cooperative games, taking turns, listening to instructions and waited for our go. This has helped to develop our personal, social and emotional development.

In the garden we used big brushes to paint the tyres encouraging large muscle movement, concentration, and hand and eye coordination. 

We have been practicing our cutting skills and during snack time we have been pouring our own drinks from a jug into our cups. We haven't spilt much. 

We have read the book 'The Journey home from Grandpa's' and the children have picked up on the repeated refrains and are starting to join in.  We talked about going on holiday and what you might pack in your suitcase, the children then independently packed clothes from the home corner into the suitcase, and told each other where they would like to go. This all building on their communication, language and listening skills. 

We have been exploring the treasure baskets that were given a revamp over the holidays, the children particularly enjoyed posting the wooden pegs down the tubes and watching them fall out the other end. 

Where will our journey take us next week?

A few dates for your diaries: 

We are delighted to invite you to our Windrush Celebration Exhibition on Monday, 23rd June, from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM at St Frideswide Primary School, Cricket Road, Oxford, OX4 3DR.

This special event honours the legacy of the Windrush Generation and showcases the incredible creativity and learning of our pupils. You will experience:

• Children’s Art Displays inspired by Windrush stories and heritage

• Singing Performances from our talented students

• Community Contributions, including photos, stories, and words from local voices

This is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a school community and celebrate the rich cultural history that has helped shape our society.

The exhibition is held in collaboration with the Eyukamba Foundation and The Parish of Cowley and St John.

We warmly encourage all parents and carers to attend and support the children’s work. We look forward to seeing you there!