Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery

This week our learning theme is 'Squirrels becoming Hedgehogs'

Welcome to Squirrels Class (EYFS Unit)

 

Teachers:

 

 

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA):


Learning Support Assistants:

 

Miss Oliver

Miss Davis

 

Mrs Fitzgerald

 

Mrs Clarke

Ms Gardener



Week beginning: 15th July 2024

This week our theme is: Squirrels becoming Hedgehogs

 

This time of year always comes with very mixed emotions in school. We are proud of the children for all they have achieved and for how far they've come, we're happy to spend the last week in school celebrating successes but sadness comes when it is time for us to say goodbye to our little Squirrels family. 

What a fantastic bunch of Squirrels they have been - funny, enthusiastic, hard working, joyous, excitable, engaged and not to mention happy :) Thank you for allowing us to teach your children this year, for trusting us with them each and every day and for working alongside us to gain the very best outcomes for each individual.

We really do cherish every single one of them, and nurture and care for them as individuals. We hope that you have seen this too.

Us teachers had a tear in our eyes when our latest phonics assessment data came back in last week, we are so proud of what they have achieved, and they've shown us that they really are ready for Year 1. 

Thank you for joining us along the way this year, for turning up to assemblies, shared reading, class trips and coming in to share different things with us. We could not have achieved what we have without your support at home. 

We wish you a very happy Summer break, spent with family and loved ones and look forward to seeing our darling Squirrels in Hedgehogs class next year. They are always welcome back for a chat and a Swing Gate hug anytime.

With love,

Miss Oliver, Miss Davis, Mrs Fitzgerald, Mrs Clarke and Ms Gardener. 

 

 

Phonics Sounds of the Week

Poem of the Week

Word(s) of the Week Song of the Week

Phase 4 words ending in:
–s /s/, –s /z/, –es
longer words

Under a stone

Persevere, practise, challenge

We are the champions

 

Our termly Class letter is viewable here

 

What the children say... 

In our EYFS unit we plan according to the children's interests. We spend time talking to the children, asking them what they already know and what they would like to find out.

 Our weekly themes are led by the children. Each week we share ideas and then pick a theme for the coming week.

Our PE days are:

  • Wednesday (am) 
  • Friday (am) Specialist coaching

 

RE learning 

In Religious Education, we will be learning about different celebrations and festivals which link to the heritage of some of the children. 

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