Weekly News from Pre-Prep 01.05.26

This week in Pre-Prep has been full of exploration, creativity and exciting new learning across all year groups.

Nursery have enjoyed a busy, hands-on week in Forest School. The children developed their hand strength by cutting clay using knives and forks, and practised fire-lighting skills by safely handling fire rods. They took part in listening games, hiding and responding to different whistle instructions, and showed great responsibility by lining up carefully on the safety line before gathering around the fire to enjoy hot chocolate. The children demonstrated excellent teamwork when tidying up, following the golden rules by being helpful and taking care of their belongings. There was also plenty of imaginative play, with the children exploring water, creating mud and leaf potions, and enjoying time outdoors with their friends.

Reception have been inspired by their focus book The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch. This week, they have been learning fascinating facts about lighthouses and practising turning these into clear, well-structured sentences. In maths, the children have been developing their understanding of fractions, learning how to split amounts into halves, thirds and quarters through practical activities and problem-solving.

Year 1 have begun an exciting new topic in literacy, learning about Ann Glanville and her achievements in rowing. They are exploring the key features of news articles in preparation for writing their own reports. In science, the class has been learning about the life cycle of bees, building their understanding of how these important insects grow and change.

Year 2 have been focusing on making their writing even more engaging by using onomatopoeia and similes to add detail and interest. In maths, the children have been learning how to find one half, one quarter and one third of shapes. In science, they have been exploring microhabitats and minibeasts, and have enjoyed creating their own food chains.