Autumn Term

At William Davies, we learn about and respect all faiths and religions. Children are taught that some people celebrate the same events as they do, while others celebrate different ones. 

In Reception, we recognise that people in our community have different beliefs and celebrate special times in a variety of ways. This term, the children have learned about Diwali and Christmas.

P.E. is when we learn about how to move our bodies so we can be fit and healthy.

In P.E. we learn about Gymnastics because it is important to learn how to move our bodies safely. 

Our class enjoyed their very first movie night at school with their parents. While munching on popcorn, they watched 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea' and had a wonderful time sharing the experience together. A big thank you to the PTA and Ms Akhtar for organising such a special event. 

During this term, we focused on the Autumn season and weather. The children visited the local park, where they collected a variety of Autumn objects and explored the outdoor environment. They discussed the changes they observed and used their senses to experience the season in many different ways.

When exploring the concept of whole and parts, the children enjoyed creating fruit kebabs. They used different pieces of fruit to represent the parts that make up a whole. The best part was getting to eat their creations at the end, yummy!

In maths, the children develop their understanding of more and fewer through hands-on activities. They explore these concepts in a variety of ways, using practical equipment to compare, count and explain their thinking. 

As part of our Autumn topic, All About Me, the children have been sharing their family pictures and talking about their likes and dislikes. It’s been wonderful to see them open up and learn more about one another, helping to build a strong sense of community in the classroom. We’ve also been learning how to keep our bodies healthy and explore their five senses through fun, hands-on activities, helping them to understand how we experience and explore the world around us.

This week the children have been looking at patterns and have even created some of their own using multilink. 

The children have been busy exploring the number 3 in lots of fun and creative ways, both inside and outside the classroom. This hands-on learning helps build a strong foundation in early maths, while encouraging problem solving, collaboration, and curiosity. 

This week, the children enjoyed a special moment, their very first school lunch in our dining hall! With big smiles and eager faces, they picked up their trays, carefully chose their meals, and sat down together as a class to eat. It is a lovely opportunity for them to practise independence, make choices, and enjoy mealtime in a calm, social setting. 

The children have made a fantastic start to the year! They’ve quickly settled into their new class, building positive relationships with their peers and teachers. It’s been great to see their confidence grow as they learn new routines and adapt to spending the full day at school.