Welcome back

 Welcome back! 

Apart from the very exciting arrival of our swimming pool we have been learning about St George.

 We went on a magical adventure back in time to learn about a very brave man named St George. He’s a very special hero who is remembered every year on St George’s Day, which we celebrate on April 23rd. Let’s find out why he’s so famous!

🛡️ Who Was St George?

St George lived a long, long time ago — so long ago that there were castles, knights, and even stories of dragons! He was a kind and courageous knight who helped people and stood up for what was right.

People all around the world remember St George for being brave and strong. He is also the patron saint of England, which means he is like a special protector of our country.

🐉 The Story of St George and the Dragon

One of the most exciting stories about St George is the tale of the dragon! 🐲

A long time ago, there was a town that was very scared because a huge, scary dragon was living nearby. The dragon was causing lots of trouble, and the people didn’t know what to do.

Then came St George! 💪 He rode on his white horse, held up his shiny shield, and used his courage to fight the dragon. He didn’t run away — he stood tall and brave! And guess what? St George saved the town and the people were very happy.

(It’s just a story — but it teaches us about being brave, kind, and helping others.)

We learned that being brave doesn’t mean you’re not scared — it means doing the right thing even when you feel a little bit scared. We also talked about helping friends, standing up for others, and being proud of where we come from.

St George’s Day is a wonderful time to remember to be kind, brave, and helpful — just like our hero! 🏇🌈

Please speak to us if you have any concerns about swimming. We are looking forward to an exciting 4 weeks of fun in the pool. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE LABEL ALL SWIMWEAR AND EQUIPMENT.

Have a great weekend.

Mrs Robinson🏊🏊🏊🏊🏊🏊

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 Exploring Shapes in Our Environment – Including 3D Shapes!

This week, the children have been exploring shapes in their environment. Through interactive games and hands-on activities, they have been learning to recognise both 2D and 3D shapes around them. We have discussed familiar shapes like circles, squares, and triangles, but we have also introduced 3D shapes such as cubes, spheres, cylinders, and cones.

The children have been excited to find shapes in everyday objects—like noticing that a clock looks like a circle, a book resembles a rectangle, or that a cereal box is shaped like a cuboid!

We encourage you to support this learning at home by pointing out shapes around your house and when you're out and about. You can make it a fun game by asking:

•  "Can you find something shaped like a sphere?" (e.g., a football or an orange)
•  "What in our kitchen looks like a cylinder?" (e.g., a can of food or a rolling pin)
•  "What shape is the roof of that house?" (e.g., a triangular prism)

It's amazing what children notice when they start looking carefully at the world around them! This activity not only strengthens their shape recognition skills but also helps develop their observation and problem-solving abilities.

Thank you for your continued support in making learning fun and meaningful for your child!

I hope you all have a wonderful Easter and we look forward to seeing you all after the break.

Mrs Robinson:)