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We’ve been travelling through time this week, learning about Bronze Age life where we learnt about Bronze Age casting and embossing and had a go at embossing our own metal (foil) crown.
Islands explored making their own cave art just like ‘cave baby’.
Another busy week has been had by all, enjoying the outdoors in all weathers. From making muddy breakfasts to building a plane and flying around the world! It has been a great week of fun and learning.
Lessons build on what children already know and missing one may make tomorrows lessons more difficult.
Yesterday the children discovered that someone had been in our home corner over the weekend and made such a mess!
We have been timetravellers this week, travelling from the Paelaeolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Bronze Age, all the way to the Roman Age.
It has been another busy week in Reception. We started our daily phonics lessons and the children have been keen to learn a new sound each day and have worked hard to form the letters correctly. Thank you for helping your child to practise at home too!
It’s been another busy week in the Anemones class as we focused on our circus skills! The children worked hard to develop their gross and fine motor skills using a range of resources.
This week Islands have continued their work as experts in the Ice Age. They have travelled back in time to search for Ice Age creatures and worked to protect the woolly mammoths.
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- 05 Jan 2026
Free SEND workshops for Parents and Carers from SENSE LearningDear Parents and Carers,
Happy new year to you all.
I wanted to let you know about upcoming Parent Workshops, taking place throughout the Spring Term as part of our ongoing parenting offer.
This term we will be running six workshops, designed to support parents and carers with practical guidance, up-to-date information, and strategies that can be used at home. The sessions are a great way to learn, build understanding, and gain confidence in supporting your child’s development and wellbeing.
Workshop topics include:
Emotional development and its link to behaviour
Parenting styles and attachment
Brain development in children and young people
Self-regulation and sleep
Online safety
Understanding young people’s mental health
Booking information
All workshops are free to attend
Tickets can be booked via Eventbrite
Places are limited, so we encourage early booking
Full details of each session, including dates and times, are available on the Eventbrite booking page which is on the attachment in the email.
We hope you will be able to join us and take advantage of this valuable opportunity to learn more and connect with other parents and carers in a supportive environment.
If you have any questions please get in touch and I will be happy to answer these.
Kind regards,
Amy Attoe (SENSE Learning)
Session 1: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1976443579952?aff=oddtdtcreator
Session 2: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1976444403415?aff=oddtdtcreator
Session 3: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1976444636111?aff=oddtdtcreator
Session 4: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1976446116539?aff=oddtdtcreator
Session 5: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1976446495673?aff=oddtdtcreator
Session 6: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1976446584940?aff=oddtdtcreator
- 09 Dec 2025
Christmas lunchPlease find attached the Christmas Lunch Menu.
- 14 Nov 2025
School admissionsSchool admissions for September 2026 intake has now opened. If your child turns 4 yrs old by 31st August 2026, you will need to apply for a school place. The deadline for admissions is 15th January 2026. If you need any help in applying for a place please come and see Sarah in the Pod and she will be more than happy to help.
- 12 Nov 2025
Community News: Free Community Christmas Pantomime at St Mary & John’s ChurchPanto: 7 Days to Save Christmas!
Date: Saturday 29th November, 4:00pm
Venue: St Mary & John’s Church, Cowley Road
Join us for a festive afternoon of fun, free hot chocolate, marshmallows, and laughter, as we enjoy a professional pantomime for all ages — a wonderful way to get into the Christmas spirit!
Everyone is warmly welcome.
For more information, please contact admin@cowleystjohn.co.uk
Digital leaflet attached.
- 22 Oct 2025
Community News: Pumpkin Patch SEND Session
