This week, Reception to Year 2 have been learning about their senses and the importance of these, beginning with a focus on hearing. The learners went on a sound hunt around the school grounds, working in groups to record their journey with drawings and labels. Today, they ventured further afield on a welly walk to Harley Valley, identifying a variety of sounds along the way, such as leaves rustling, dogs barking, water babbling in the stream, mud squelching, and stones splashing. Next, the learners will collaborate in groups to create a composition of their welly walk journey, choosing their own resources to represent each sound they have chosen, and perform it to the class.

Reception to Year 2 learners had a fantastic experience with ‘Corner Exotics’ today! Simon introduced a range of fascinating animals, giving the learners a chance to learn about and even hold them. He shared lots of interesting facts, and the learners showed great care and bravery handling the animals. It was an enjoyable afternoon for everyone! 

Thank you to the learners and Mrs Lingard who represented Radnor Valley School at the Remembrance Service in New Radnor on Sunday. 

Our younger learners within the school have also been learning about the significance of Remembrance Day. They have created beautiful poppy-themed art and crafts, learning the meaning behind the poppies and why they’re sold as symbols of remembrance.

Reception to Year 2 had a great time today moving onto creating their own Diwali patterns with chalk. The learners carefully chose colours, shapes, and symmetrical designs to make their patterns vibrant and full of life. Bendigedig pawb!

Reception to Year 2 have also been exploring the significance of rangoli patterns in Diwali celebrations. With creativity and care, the learners created their own beautiful rangoli patterns, using practical materials such as pasta and lentils, as well as chalk. They thoughtfully selected colours, shapes, and symmetrical designs to bring their patterns to life. Bendigedig pawb!

Reception to Year 2 have been learning about the vibrant festival of Diwali. As part of this, the learners have been exploring the importance of light and decorations in Diwali celebrations and have created some beautiful and colourful Diya lamps of their own. Don’t they look brilliant! 

This week in our Health and Well-being sessions, Reception learners have been exploring the concept of responsibility. Through a practical activity with ‘Jigsaw Jenie,’ the learners have taken responsibility for planting and growing cress. Everyone has worked hard to ensure the cress receives everything it needs to grow healthily. 

Learners from Reception to Year Two have been learning about self-portraits in their Expressive Arts lessons. Some learners experimented with different media and chose the one they felt worked best to create their self-portrait, while others learnt new sketching techniques. All the learners demonstrated impressive attention to detail, carefully considering colour, shape, and size in their artwork. 

Some of our younger learners have been busy exploring pattern in their Mathematics and Numeracy lessons. They have engaged in a range of experiences, including creating patterns with music, natural materials, body movements, and concrete resources.

Dosbarth Miss Burgoyne have been having fun with the Bee-Bots, Sphero’s and coding on the computer this week. Some learners had to direct the Bee-Bot to order the planets while avoiding the aliens along the way. Another group had to direct the Sphero with control through a maze to order the planets, and other learners had to program the rocket on the computer to reach each planet. The learners showed excellent perseverance, concentration and determination throughout. Well done Dosbarth Miss Burgoyne!