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Ladybirds (Reception)

Welcome to Ladybirds 

Our teacher is Miss Byrne, who is accompanied by Mrs Cole. 

Our PE day is a Friday – Children should wear their PE kit to school on Friday’s. 

If you have any questions or queries, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s class teacher. 

Click on the link below to access information about the year or should you require a paper version then just ask the class teacher or at the office. 

Reception-class-parent-Information

Early Reading and Phonics at Windy Nook Primary School 

Early Reading and Phonics Policy Windy Nook Primary School 

At Windy Nook Primary School, we teach phonics using the RWInc Phonics Program. 

For information about phonics please visit the Read write Inc website  or click on the link below or scan the QR code to watch videos that support parents with understanding phonics and supporting children with phonics at home.  

RWI Parent Information Videos    

We host a Early Reading / Phonics meeting for parents every year in the Autumn Term. Click on the link below for a copy of the Reading Meeting Power point. Current Reception parents will have received a copy of this document via ping in the Autumn term. 

Phonics and early reading parents meeting

Other resources that you may wish to download to use and support your child at home. 

rwi phonics formation mat updated

rwi-set-1 flashcards – letter and rhyme hook 

rwi-set-2 flashcards – letter and rhyme hook 

Simple & Complex Speed Sounds   

Phonics websites for games to help support your child with phonics. 

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/5-7-years/letters-and-sounds 

https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/Phase3Menu.htm 

http://www.letters-and-sounds.com/phase-2-games.html 

http://www.ictgames.com/literacy.html 

For further information about supporting your child with Early Reading and Phonics,  please contact a member of the Early Years or Key Stage 1 Staff. 

Resources: 

Early Years Book List 

Phonics websites for games to help support your child with phonics. 

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/5-7-years/letters-and-sounds 

https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/Phase3Menu.htm 

http://www.letters-and-sounds.com/phase-2-games.html 

http://www.ictgames.com/literacy.html 

For more information about helping your child with phonics please refer to the following websites. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYx1CyDMZSc 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3gcv_zLWwk 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R16KrypGtuU 

Developing our motor skills and co-ordination

Developing our motor skills and co-ordination

Other the past half term, the children have been working with Mr Mawson in their PE lessons. Mr Mawson has helped the children develop their gross motor skills through playing fun games. The children have also developed their listening and attention, and their ability...

Information for EYFS parents and carers

Information for EYFS parents and carers

The documents below just contains some information for parents and carers e.g structure of the school day and staffing etc. Please click on the link below to access it or should you require a paper version then just ask at reception: Nursery class parent Information...

Phonics and reading meeting for Reception class parents

Phonics and reading meeting for Reception class parents

Further to the Reception class parent reading meeting in school this week, please find attached information about phonics and reading information. You can download the presentation as a PDF, where there are QR codes signposting you to different areas of support from...

Windy Winners!

Windy Winners!

This week our two awards were for a Top Attitude and also a Top Historian. Well done to al of our winners. Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go to school to the highest level you can. Class Top Attitude Top...

Super maths in Reception

Super maths in Reception

This week, we have been looking at subitising and counting numbers accurately. We created counting wands which helped us count larger objects and things that cannot be moved. During group time, we looked for patterns of subitising and drew around conkers to show...

Walk to School Month

Walk to School Month

October is national walk to school month and as part of that we are asking children to try and travel in an active way more often. This can be walking, biking, or scooting from home to school or even just parking a little bit further away and walking the final part to...

Windy Winners!

Windy Winners!

Last week the children had the opportunity to receive our Value of the month award 'Dedication' as well as for a Top Effort and Top Reader too! Well done to all of our winners! Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go...

European Day of Languages

European Day of Languages

On Wednesday, children from Nursery to Year 6 looked at different languages across Europe. There were a variety of activities that took place such as guess the country and tongue twisters. The younger children then learnt to say hello in different languages whilst the...

Bringing our ‘Mojo’ in Reception

Bringing our ‘Mojo’ in Reception

In the Ladybirds and the Dragonflies we have been discussing and carrying out our agreed class charters. We have chosen 3 main goals; kind actions, kind words and kind thoughts. All of the children have been working so hard to remember and use these while they are...

Windy Winners!

Windy Winners!

This week our two awards were for a Top Geographer (KS2) and Top Growth Mindset. A huge well done to all of our winners! Windy Winners 23.9.22  Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go to school to the highest level...

A fantastic start for the Dragonflies and Ladybirds!

A fantastic start for the Dragonflies and Ladybirds!

The children in the Dragonflies and Ladybirds class have had a great start to the term. They have settled very well and are enjoying all the activities offered. The children are learning how to make new friends and enjoying playing with old friends too. Article:28:...

PTFA Summer Fun Day

PTFA Summer Fun Day

At the end of the last school year, the PTFA hosted a Summer Fun Day for the school community. The children had loads of fun breaking rules, splatting staff, trying their luck on the tombola and scoring goals at the penalty shoot out. With your help, a massive £660...