Early Years

WELCOME TO EARLY YEARS

Silver Class - Ms Patel

Gold Class - Miss Malcomber

Apple Class - Mrs Ruso

Mulberry Class - Miss Gray

Parent Volunteers

We value the contribution of our parent volunteers at Downderry Primary School, they enhance the learning opportunities for our children as well as the support they can give to enhancing the environment. 

If you are interested in working with the children at Downderry Primary School please contact our school office for more information.

Healthy Schools

Full time nursery and reception children can be provided with a hot lunch or bring in a packed lunch from home. Healthy snacks are provided throughout the day, as well as milk and water for all children.

Nursery lunch begins at 11:20am with reception following at 11:30am.

Star of the week

As you may have seen, our class bears go home on Thursdays, to someone who we feel has been a super star throughout the week. The book is filled with their adventures and returned for the next star. 

Nursery

Our topic this term is 'Heroes and Villains'.

Nursery - Important Information

Nursery give out homework every Friday. The homework is always based on topics that we cover in class. Parents are invited to change their child's book from the class library. We encourage this to happen at least once a week.

Every Thursday children are selected from Gold and Silver class to be the 'Stars of the Week'.

They have the opportunity to take home the class bears and write what they do with them inside the class 'Star of the week' book.

PE:

Nursery have PE on Fridays.

Please ensure your child's name is on all items of clothing.

Our Journey So Far...

The children have been super busy over the last two terms, fully engrossing themselves in our wonderful topics. Most recently, we have learnt about the people who help us, finding out about the important jobs adults do and what we would like to do when we grow up. Scroll down to see our exciting visit from our local Police officers! 

Early Years also celebrated 'Health and Social Skills Week'. We learnt about the importance of keeping ourselves healthy, both in body and mind. Activities included; practising the correct handwashing technique, finding out about healthy and unhealthy foods, yoga and a special visit from the dentist! At the end of this page you can see some pictures. 

Children's Yoga and Mindfulness

Why not try some yoga and mindfulness at home. Here is an example of Cosmic Kids Yoga on YouTube. There are lots to choose from. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAT5NiWHFIU&t=602s

Reception

Our topic this term is 'Paws and Claws'.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Homework:

Every child has a home learning folder that will be given out every Friday. Inside will be an overview of what we have learnt this week and what we will be learning next week. There will also be a maths or literacy challenge for your child to complete. This folder needs to be returned by Wednesday. The children also are given two reading books that should be shared each evening. These books are changed once a week. 

PE:

Reception have PE on Mondays.
 

Children need to wear black shorts, a red t-shirt and a pair of plimsolls or trainers. Please ensure your child has no earrings in and that long hair is tied back on this day.

Please ensure your child's name is on all items of clothing.

Spare Clothing

In the event of spoilt clothing, please ensure that children have spare labelled clothing kept at school at all times.