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Orchard Infant School

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Year R

Welcome to Year R

Roots, Shoots and Muddy Boots

The Year R classes have had a very strange delivery! A big box arrived in the classroom with a message which read 'please look after me'. The children thought hard and made predictions about what might be inside the box which needed caring for, making lots of great suggestions. After that, the box was opened to reveal a plant. The teachers were flummoxed because they didn't know how to take care of a plant. They set about finding things to care for the plant including a blanket, a coat, a handful of pasta and a milkshake. The children quickly set the adults right, explaining that plants do not need any of those things and shared their knowledge of what plants really need to grow and be healthy. Over the course of this project, the children will be finding out about plants and trees, looking closely at the changes they see during Autumn and finding out about how some local animals prepare for Winter.

Roots, Shoots and Muddy Boots Gallery

 

 

Forest School

Cherries class have been enjoying their forest school sessions so far this term. Take a look at what we have been up to, learning and exploring out in our wonderful wooded area.

Cherries Forest School Gallery

 

 

Take a Look at Me

Our first project this half term in Year R is called 'Take a Look at Me'. This project will help children become familiar with their new classrooms, routines and school life. They will learn about our Golden Rules which help to make everyone at school feel welcome and keep us safe. The children will begin to make new friends and celebrate their similarities and differences when sharing their All About Me books from home. The children will begin to think about what makes them each special and unique such as our favourite things, our families and any special talents.

Take a Look at Me Gallery

 

 

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