Here we have a few more of the lovely autumn tree pictures made on the computer by Class RJ. #Reception #Computing

More Autumn trees from Class RJ today made on the computer. Using the mouse to draw on a computer is harder than you think! Well done everyone. #Reception #EYFS #Computing

Some children from Class RJ had their first computing lesson today and made some superb Autumn trees using the Mini Mash program. #Reception #Computing

This week in reception we have been retelling our class story 'We're going on a Treasure Hunt', we've been becoming more familiar with our Numicon pieces and trying to order them. We started guided reading in class and are enjoying looking at new books. #Reception

Class RRT had their first visit to the computer suite today and used mini mash to paint some pirate themed pictures. #Reception #Computing

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Another busy week in Reception, we have been learning and recognising some new letter sounds, s,a,t,p,i. We have been painting ourselves as pirates. We have been looking at some special Numicon shapes that will help us with our maths. We have also enjoyed making pirate ships in the outdoor area. #Reception

We've had a fantastic week in Reception the children are really getting to grips with the new routines and rules. We went to our first whole school celebration assembly today and crowned our very first stars of the week. Some children shared their achievements from home,a swimming certificate, a running medal and a dance trophy. Everyone was very brave and stood at the front to collect their awards. #Reception

We started the day with a Wake and Shake and we looked at our class timetable to see which activities we would be doing. We all now have a carpet spot and during the morning session we played musical spots to see if we could remember where these were. We started to learn the Phase 2 alphabet sounds. Today, we were introduced to the letter Ss and we discussed words that begin with that sound. We also had a visit from Mrs Speakman, who works in our computer room. For lunch toda

It's been another fun filled day in Reception with children choosing their own activities and exploring together. They have been sharing stories, painting, being crafty and many other things. Lunch today was minced beef and dumplings or cheese swirl. #Reception

Our children have enjoyed exploring their new classrooms and playing with their new friends. Lunch choices today were chicken and vegetable pie or vegetable ravioli. #Reception

Today in reception we have been getting to know each other and making new friends. In the morning we went on a walk around school to look at the different rooms. We followed a map and talked about what happens in each room and who works there. We all went to the dinner hall for lunch. For lunch today it was pizza or burritos. In the afternoon we welcomed another 17 pupils to reception. Well done everyone – see you all tomorrow! #Reception

10 reception class pupils enjoyed lots of activities at the BRFC Community Trust Tots 2 Tyres festival today. #Reception #Sport

Reception classes had a wonderful time at Mrs Dowson's farm on Wednesday and even got to help feed the animals. #Reception

Reception classes are going on a trip to a farm soon and today have been using an online program to create their own farm scenes. They have added animals, buildings and other things and labelled their pictures. http://ngfl.langeroo.com/farm/sceneMaker.html #Reception #Computing

Reception class are learning all about Spring this term and have created some beautiful flowers on the computer. #Reception #Computing

It's been Miss Ritson's last day in RRT. We've had some nice activities planned for her including a farm treasure hunt where the children had to find animals around the school and Miss Ritson had to find presents hidden behind them. Miss Ritson has enjoyed the last eight years at Avondale school and is sad to say goodbye. A big thank you to everyone who sent much appreciated gifts. #Reception

Yesterday Reception Class completed their work on the Gingerbread Man story by designing and making their own gingerbread men. #Reception #Literacy

Class RJ had fun this morning on the Class IPads. They used an app called Draw & Tell to create pictures and record their voices to tell a story! #Reception #Computing

Reception children improving their physical development on the balance bikes. #Reception