Reception Weekly Blog 17.7.26 - "The roots of learning may begin in Reception, but the journey of discovery lasts a lifetime."

July 17, 2026 Danielle Drummond

What a lovely final week we have had together in Reception!
We started the week by watching the Year 5 and 6 performance of Robin Hood, and it was a huge hit with the children.

Reception Weekly Blog 10.7.26 - "Life is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved."

July 10, 2026 Danielle Drummond

In RE this week, we continued to explore how people around the world see and celebrate Jesus in different ways. We revisited the idea that Jesus came for everyone, no matter where they live or what their background may be.

Reception Weekly Blog 3.7.26 - “Don’t be afraid to fly - you never know how far you can go.”

July 3, 2026 Danielle Drummond

This week in RE, we spent time thinking about an important idea: that Jesus came for everyone, all around the world.

Reception Weekly Blog 26.6.26 - “Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.”

June 26, 2026 Danielle Drummond

This week in RE, we have been exploring what it means to be part of God’s family. We talked lots about how being a Christian means belonging to a loving community, just like a big family.

Reception Weekly Blog 19.6.26 - “Use whatever gift you have received to serve others.”

June 19, 2026 Danielle Drummond

This week in RE, we have been learning about the lives of St Peter and St Paul. We heard how they were ordinary people who chose to follow Jesus, even when it felt a little bit difficult or uncertain.

Reception Weekly Blog 12.6.26 - “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

June 12, 2026 Danielle Drummond

Welcome back to our final term in Reception! We hope you had a lovely half term and enjoyed some special family time together.

Reception Weekly Blog 22.5.26 - “We are living in a culture where everything is fast… but God is found in stillness, not in a rush.”

May 22, 2026 Danielle Drummond

This term has absolutely flown by, and I can’t believe that when the children return after the holidays, it will be for their final weeks in Reception.

STAR CHARTER - SUNFLOWER GROWING CHALLENGE set by Year 2

May 18, 2026 Lesley Hotchkiss

You will find a packet of seeds in your child’s bag - please read this blog to find out more!

Reception Weekly Blog 15.5.26 - “Go and make disciples of all nations…”

May 15, 2026 Danielle Drummond

This week in RE, we have been learning about the very first Christians and how they shared the Good News of Jesus. We listened to a story from the Bible about the early Christian community and talked about what it might have been like to be part of that group.

Reception Weekly Blog 8.5.26 - “Let all that you do be done in love"

May 8, 2026 Danielle Drummond

The bank holiday meant that this week we have had a shorter, but still jam packed week of learning! In RE, we have continued to learn about the story of Pentecost and why it is such a special celebration for the Church.

Reception Weekly Blog 1.5.26 - “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”

May 1, 2026 Danielle Drummond

It’s hard to believe that we’re in May already … time is just flying by!
This week in RE, we have been learning about Pentecost and a very special moment for Jesus’ friends.

Reception Weekly Blog 24.4.26 - “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift I told you about, the gift my Father promised.”

April 24, 2026 Danielle Drummond

This week in Reception, we’ve been learning about a very special promise Jesus made – He promised a ‘special friend’ to help and support us, called the Holy Spirit.

Reception Weekly Blog 17.4.26 "And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.”

April 17, 2026 Danielle Drummond

Reception Blog - It was lovely to welcome the children back after the Easter break on Monday - I hope you managed to enjoy some special family time together.