Our Trip to the Woods
We had a lovely time at the woods on Thursday 4th October. The weather could not have been better. We spent the morning in and near the walled garden where we explored different trees, collected interesting items and examined some interesting mini-beasts.
We had a well deserved lunch in our hut followed by bit of a sing song before going on a very long and interesting walk. On the walk we found lots of fungi, a very old dinosaur tree and lots of squirrels. Unfortunately a big tree had blocked the path to the ruined house so we had to do some extra walking on a different path to find it. We found a beautiful view where we could see the country side for miles and miles and the towns in the distance.
We enjoyed our bus ride back to school. We were glad to change our wellies for our shoes and rest our aching feet.
Thank you to all the helpers on the trip. We are very grateful for your time and expertise. You really enabled all the children to have an exciting and special time.
Woodland Sorting
Reception children had lots of fun after the trip to the woods sorting the woodland collections. The children chose things that they found interesting and shared their knowledge. The teachers started to make some sets. The children added to the sets and then made some of their own.
We had some fun guessing what was the same for all the things in a certain set. Amongst others there was a set of prickly things, a set of things that grew on trees, a set of conkers and a set of big leaves.
Here are our Woodland Stories
Autumn Term 2007
Hello from the Reception team: Mrs Green, Mrs May, Miss Mantle and Mrs Ellis.
Our first children have settled into school well. They are now familiar with the play areas and are practising being independent. Everyone seems very happy. We are enjoying getting to know the children through the topics Ourselves and Autumn.
The children are still becoming familiar with routines at the moment but they will soon be having fun learning through experiences in all six areas of learning: Personal, Social and Emotional; Communication, Language and Literacy; Mathematical; Knowledge and Understanding; Physical and Creative.
On 4th October we will explore Beaudesert woods. This will be a time when teachers, children and helpers bond together. We collect items of interest, look closely at the similarities and differences between different types of trees and walk a long way.
We are looking forward to meeting the remainder of our children on Monday.
Holly Grove Wedding of the Year!
On Friday 6th July Olly and Megan tied the knot, celebrating the end of the Reception R.E topic about 'Signs and Symbols, Actions and Gestures'.
The day began with the excitement of wedding preparations. Everyone dressed up for the occasion. The weather held as the wedding party departed for St. John's Church where the moving ceremony took place conducted by Reverend Duncan Leak.
The children exchanged vows and rings before signing the marriage register whilst their friends sang their favourite hymns. The wedding service was followed by a reception which included a special dinner, a toast to the Bride and Groom and the cutting of the cake.
The happy couple began the disco with a romantic first dance. Then a good time was had by all. During a brief interval wedding cake was served. Slow dances continued until the Bride threw her bouquet which Lola caught, so watch out boys!
On returning to school Olly and Megan opened their wedding presents. They were thrilled to receive a microwave, ironing board and cutlery set. They wish to thank all their guests for their generosity.
Thank You Section!
Reception Staff and children would like to thank the following people
for all their hard work. They made the day special for our children.
• Mrs Heap, kitchen staff and helpers for providing a beautiful roast dinner
and dessert.
• Mr. Andy Howard, Children's Minister for liaising between school and church,
making the order of service, place cards and seating plans, and providing
Andy's Disco.
• Duncan and Pam Leake for conducting the ceremony.
• Ken Whinray for videoing the ceremony.
• Mrs Derry, Mrs Wilkinson, Mrs Edwards, Mrs Hollingshead, Mrs Furnival,
Mrs Walker, Mrs Breakwell, Mrs Mustard, Mrs Dickson, Mrs Chiles, Mrs Heath,
Mrs Clarke, Mrs Richards and Nanny Richards for decorating the hall, looking
after the children and serving the meal.
• Mrs Wright for writing and practising Alex's best man speech.
Further thanks to:
• Nina Dickson Hair Design for making over the wedding party.
• Mrs Edwards for her floristry skills and Mrs Chiles for playing keyboard.
• Mrs Jones for her generosity with the school fund.
• Mrs Moore for allowing Reception to highjack hymn practise.
Wedding Organiser was Mrs May with help from Mrs Ellis and Mrs Morris. Mrs Green made the wonderful wedding cake.
A Big Thank You to all the parents who made a special effort to enter into the spirit of the day. Your children really looked the part!