What a busy and exciting week we have had in Shell Class!

We have continued our learning about celebrations and have been finding out more about Diwali, the Festival of Light. We explored some beautiful henna patterns and had a go at creating our own designs on hands. We also got creative making our very own diva lamps!

On Wednesday, we talked about Remembrance Day and why people wear poppies. The children listened carefully and shared their ideas about remembering people who have helped us. We practised drawing careful circles and developing our cutting skills to make our very own poppies to wear.

We have also been busy creating a collaborative piece of artwork for our classroom door. We took inspiration from two artists, Jadé Fadojutimi, who creates colourful abstract art, and Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, who campaigns for cleaner air. We combined these ideas to create a beautiful piece of art filled with trees and flowers. We are very proud of our finished creation, which is now proudly displayed outside our classroom. Do take a look when you come to visit!

In phonics, we have learnt the new sounds m, d and g. Please continue to practise these sounds at home and share books together as often as possible. Little and often is best! Remember to encourage the children to recognise the sounds and have a go at saying them.

We also had a visit from the NHS this week, who came to check that everyone is growing well. The children had their height and weight measured.

Parents’ Evening

Please make sure you have signed up for a parents’ evening appointment. This is a lovely opportunity for us to sit down together, celebrate your child’s progress and discuss how they have settled into school life so far.

Stay and Play

On Thursday 19th November, we will be holding our second Stay and Play session. This time, our talk will focus on behaviours that challenge. We hope you will be able to join us!

Have a lovely weekend, Shell Class!

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