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EYFS Newsletter

07.09.2020

Term: Autumn 1

Welcome to Early Years! We hope you have all had a relaxing and enjoyable summer and are ready to start the new year which promises to bring many exciting learning opportunities and experiences for all of our EYFS pupils to achieve their personal goals.
As always at Whitegate End Primary we value and appreciate your continued support in meeting the needs and aspirations of our pupils to enable every child to be the best they can be.

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Topic
During this half term in Early Years our topic is ‘Mr Men and Little Miss’ based on the high quality texts. This focuses on chil-ren’s feelings and behaviour. The topic will concentrate on children's personal, social and emotional development and speak-ing and listening skills.
Outdoor Area -Learning
As you know, outdoor learning is an essential element of the Early Years Curriculum. Once again, we ask you to ensure your child has a warm thick coat (preferably with a hood) and labelled wellington boots all of which can withstand the robust nature of outdoor play. As the weather becomes colder you may chose to bring labelled hats, scarves and gloves to school.
Arriving at School
Whilst your child getting familiar with starting school and with their wellbeing in mind, it has been agreed that one adult will be able to drop off at the main door of the Early Years building for the first week or so. As your child becomes more confident we will begin to encourage drop off at the main red gate entrance. You will be kept well informed of any changes to drop off times.
Reading
This half term the Reception children will be split into two groups; Book Worms and Reading Owls. Each child will be given a reading book and a list of keywords to learn. Each group will read their reading book and keywords with an adult twice a week. Please ensure your child has their reading book and keywords in school everyday.
Please enquire about purchasing a book bag at the school office.
Nursery children will have access to a lending library and each child will be able to swap their book once a week. Therefor, we kindly ask that your child brings their book bag to school every Monday.
Tatty Teddy
A child will be chosen from Nursery and Reception each week to take Tatty Teddy home. Please record your adventures in his diary and return him on a Monday ready for the next child.

Important Dates:
All other dates and times for up coming events will be sent home via text or website messages or email.
In addition, please keep checking your child’s book bag for letters and information.