Little Phoenix The Newsletter of Yarm Pre-Prep

Number 221

24th November 2017 Mrs Speight‟s message ...

Pre-Prep days ensure there are never 2 days the same! May I take the time to thank you all for attending our

recent Parents' Evenings, I'm sure you are all as proud of your children as we are. The children's love of learning is

always apparent when they want to find out more, asking many questions about what is going to happen next and

what are they doing today. Nursery and Reception enjoyed their Woodland sessions, Reception measured sticks and

compared lengths, whilst Nursery had a ball making minibeast houses. Year 1 have been enjoying the story, The Owl

Who Was Afraid of the Dark - I'm sure many of our children are going to be authors when they are older.

Observing a French lesson with Miss Goodfellow and an Art lesson with Mrs McCormack in Year 2 was a joy, the

children are so lucky to be taught by specialist teachers. I wonder if the children can remember about the

French version of Goldilocks and the giant picture of a lion inspired by the work of Rousseau? It would be rude not

to mention Christmas, don't forget the Craft Fair on Saturday. The children love seeing Santa and visiting him in

his grotto. It's perfect for getting you in the mood and feeling festive. I have to mention the wonderful team, they

are busy behind the scenes making sure the costumes, scenery and props are all ready for our nativities. The

children have delighted me with their wonderful singing and learning their lines so quickly, this always amazes me

when they are so little. I'm looking forward to seeing many of you tomorrow, have a super weekend.

Warmest wishes,

Twitta Woo! 1P have been writing lovely independent stories about „The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark!‟ We have used leaves to make autumnal squirrel pictures and have

been learning the names of colours in French. What fun we have had!

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Liquids and Solids

A visit from Poppy Nursery have been learning how to care for our pets. We were very lucky to have a visit from Mrs Honeyman‟s gorgeous dog, Poppy. Poppy is a two year old Cockapoo who was not phased by all of the excitement! The children asked about her diet,

toys and how to brush her fur. We wouldn‟t be surprised if a puppy has been added to many a Christmas list!

In science, Year 2 have been investigating liquids and solids.

We played a sorting game and then went on to explore a mixture called „oobleck‟.

This is cornflour mixed with water. The children experimented using a

variety of equipment and found that the oobleck is a liquid and a solid. After a

little bit of research, we found that this is called a „non-Newtonian‟ fluid!

Super scientists!

“Queens run quickly … qu, qu, qu” We have been introducing the „qu‟ sound in Reception. We have made afternoon tea for the Queen, including writing and posting very polite invitations and created sparkly crown jewels. Inspired by the wonderful Steve

Anthony book „The Queen‟s Hat‟, we have also designed

and made our own royal headwear.

Truly fit for the Queen.

Who Am I? We have been learning all kinds of fascinating facts about night animals in 1D. The

boys and girls have been using these to create some very tricky riddles...can you guess what kind of night animal they are describing?

Birthdays!!

Bizzy Allison 26th November

Laurel Goodall 28th November

Lolwa Soliman 28th November

Congratulations! We hope you have a fabulous

birthday!

Safe Parking

Parking for the Pre-Prep and Prep is provided at the Senior School. Please park your

car and use the crossing. There have been a number of instances of parents walking between

parked cars which does not set a very good example to the

children.

Dates for your diary:

Christmas Craft Fair - Saturday 25th November

Located at the Senior School from 10am - 4pm Adults £1 entry, children free entry

A Snappy Christmas - Thursday 30th November

(Singing Sensation members only) A Snappy Christmas Performance, Thornaby

Pavilion at 1pm. Christmas Ball - Saturday 2nd December

Yarm School Social Committee Christmas Ball - 7pm until late.

Pre-Prep Nativity - Wednesday 6th December Super Star Nativity in the Princess Alexandra

Auditorium, 6pm Nursery and Reception Nativity -

13th & 14th December Follow the Star Nativity in the Pre-Prep Studio

Hall at 2.30pm, refreshments from 2pm

Christmas Pudding

Yarm School Social Committee have a small number of individual

Christmas puddings available to purchase from Pre-Prep reception area, priced £2

each or 6 for £10

School Day

A reminder to parents that the school day starts when the bell is rung at 8.35am. Children not outside, should be taken

straight to their classroom. Many thanks for your co-operation.

Singing Sensations

Come along and watch our Pre-Prep Singing Sensations at Thornaby Pavilion

on Thursday 30th November at 1pm. Tickets available from Miss Atterton.

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