Class News

Spring 2- Springing into Space with Reception

Receptions learning has been ‘out of this world’ as they have travelled through space. Their learning has focused on astronauts, rockets, aliens, planets and stars. Reception enjoyed an extra ‘Muddy Faces’ session, beginning with a game of VANISH, then they made aliens out of natural materials and finally they turned our parachute into Torki planet.

The children loved celebrating World Book Day and inviting their lovely ladies into school for the morning.

They became super investigators on science day, exploring jiggling jellies and making marvellous moths that had to adapt and camouflage to their surroundings.

Finally, Reception have learnt about different religions and their celebrations, starting with Ramadan, then the Iranian and Persian New Year called Nowruz and Easter. The children have discussed the importance of this learning and how we need to be respectful and kind to everyone, because its exciting that we are all unique. To finish off another busy half term, Reception made Easter cards and had fun on their Easter egg hunt.

 Summer 1 - Reception News

Reception have had a great half term, learning all about plants and animals. They enjoyed taking part in a minibeast hunt, experimenting with plants to discover if they would still grow if they removed certain conditions. They planted fruit and vegetables in their very own green house and we are hopeful for a yummy harvest in summer 2. Reception have taken great care of their minibeast visitors such as snails, caterpillars and even a cheeky frog!

We were so proud of their performance in their first-class assembly, they performed with confidence and joy. They represented Torkington at the One Education music event, where they demonstrated wonderful behaviours and really enjoyed singing and playing along to the professional musicians.

Finally, we ended our half term with a trip to Gruff Outdoor Learning Centre. They had great fun sampling their homemade apple juice, meeting the goats and chickens and exploring the fantastic outdoor provisions on offer.