The Queen's birthday

5th June.
Dear Parents,
Welcome back to the 2nd half of the summer term. one of many changes for the children (and parents!) as they prepare for their next big step.
However a busy half term to come, and one which we hope the children will enjoy, with lots of activities and play outside to enjoy.
This week we will be celebrating the Queen's 90th birthday. We will be re visiting the book 'The Queen's Hat' and looking at the new book in the series called 'The Queen's Handbag'. The books will remind the children of the landmarks in London and some new ones around the country, such as Windsor Castle.
 The children will be making a  poster about the Queen as a group, and within mathematics  we will be looking at big numbers and numerals.
We will be singing songs such as the grand old duke of York, and they're changing guards at Buckingham Palace.
The children will have opportunities to build castles and play with small world knights and princesses.
One morning all pre school will be replicating a street party at snack time, a decision on which morning will be made according to the weather forecast.
The children in on Friday will be enjoying a morning with reception class, and in the afternoon will be taking part in a whole school picnic to celebrate the Queen's birthday.

STAY AND PLAY this half term will be;
wed 8th June.
thurs 16th June
fri   24th June
wed 29th June
thurs  7th Jul
Fri 15th July.

REMEMBER! this time of year the children often get very wet and messy outside, so check your child's changing bag has summer clothes in that they haven't grown out of !

Don't forget to bring any pictures, stamps, coins or anything else you have found with the Queen's picture on.

AG