Early Years: Olympus

Welcome to Olympus

 

Autumn 1 Projects

Let's Explore: 

This project teaches children about the environments that they share with others, including their homes, school and places in the local community.

 

 

Build it Up:

This project teaches children about structures and materials and gives them the opportunity to work in groups to create collaborative models including representations of our local community.

 

 

Memorable experience: We will plan a route together that takes you to visit all the classes, offices and outdoor areas at school. We will introduce the children to the adults who help at school and encourage the children to talk about the areas in school and their uses. 

 

Our open sessions for Olympus families will be every half term and are an opportunity for you to come in to share your child's learning, share activities including art and share a song or some music.

 

P.E. takes place on Wednesday afternoons this half term - the children come in wearing their sports kit and school jumper or cardigan.

Forest School is an incredible session and enables children to develop their core strength and motor skills, be creative, learn about nature and the environment and a wealth of other opportunities. Forest School takes place on Monday mornings. The children need comfortable warm clothes that may get muddy. If you have a pair of boots please name them and send in. We have waterproof trousers.

Tapestry: Please check in regularly to access observations made in class and to see activities to support your child at home. We share Ruth Miskin videos linked to individual Read Write Inc. groups.

Learning With Parents: links are sent out weekly for home learning opportunities to share. Simply click on the link sent out by text or email - no passwords and very user friendly. You can watch the topic video with your child and then share a hands on practical activity that is always fun. The children read five times per week at home. We have a celebration board in class and add photographs and comments regularly.

 

If you have any questions, please speak to Mrs Wavish (class teacher, assistant school leader) or Mrs Olive (nursery nurse).

Workshops:

We hold regular workshops regarding your child's learning this year. These may be whole class, small groups or individual sessions. Details are shared on Tapestry and you will be invited in at a mutually convenient time. Upcoming sessions include: maths and targeted phonic workshops and open sessions linked to our new projects. Recent events will include an autumn Harvest celebrations where the children make artwork, explore autumn playdough and sing Dingle Dangle Scarecrow and Big Red Combine Harvester to their families.

Useful websites to support maths learning at home:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b08bzfnh/numberblocks

https://www.ncetm.org.uk/classroom-resources/ey-numberblocks-at-home/

https://www.learningblocks.tv/numberblocks/apps

Information for parents regarding 'Helicopter Stories':

https://helicopterstories.co.uk/helicopter-at-home/