End of Term and Happy Christmas to you all

Well done Reception on completing a very successful first term. Your teachers are very proud of the way you have all settled in now. You have learnt our routines and your confidence has grown enormously. This week we have learnt all about how children in Sweden celebrate Christmas from Leah's mum, eaten our first Luckwell Christmas School dinner and had fun at the party where we even had a special visit from Father Christmas who broke off from his busy work load to come and answer questions about his reindeer and his life at the North Pole. Finally, we would like to say Thank you for our fantastic gifts from you all and to wish you a lovely holiday. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year.

Stars and Glitter

What stars Reception have been this week! The performances of the Nativity went extremely well and all your teachers are very proud of the way you danced, sang and behaved during the rehearsals and the concerts themselves. After the excitement of the shows, it was a relief to end the week relatively normally and to be able to enjoy playing outside again! Thanks to Isobel's mum who came and made angels with the children - our carpet is awash with glitter! The children were very excited to hear that Santa was on his way on Friday and after visiting him in his grotto, they told us all what they had asked for. Fingers crossed!

Keeping warm!

It's been a challenge this week to keep warm! Ice and icicles everywhere - even the sand would appear to have frozen! Practising our star dance has helped us stay warm and it's looking really good now, already for our performances next week. Special thank you to our Parent Helpers who have helped get our costumes ready in time too. The teddy hats have come flooding in and have been put up for all to admire in the classroom. Mrs Roberts came in for a sneak preview on Friday, but photos will be taken on Monday and then the competition to find the best hat will begin! Looking forward to seeing a full house at the Xmas play next Tuesday afternoon/Wednesday evening!