'The nicest thing about teamwork is that you always have others by your side.'

On your marks, get set, GO… for another event filled and exciting week in Reception!

This week began with our annual Gym Jam Jog event and the children had so much fun running as many laps of the field as they could. This was followed by our EYFS sports day in which both Nursery and Reception competed like champions and made all of us feel very proud! These events have helped us to raise money for two very important causes, both of which are very close to our hearts and our community.

Thank you so much for your support.


Fylde Rangers

During the next half term, Reception will be taking part in Ranger activities which will be led by the Fylde Rangers. This is a brilliant opportunity to learn more about the wildlife and habitats in our local area and to explore exciting new skills.

This week, Reception explored local habitats and played some ecology games. We had great fun working in teams to explore our wonderful school gardens in order to see if we could find any bugs and insects hiding in the habitats that we had discussed earlier in the morning. Reception had a great time and there were some brilliant scientific discussions happening.

Each Thursday children can come to school in their PE kits as these is more comfortable and practical for the activities. For safety, hair should be tied up.

Next week, we will be upcycling plastic in order to create recycled bird feeders or planters that help the animals in our local area. Please see the important information section below regarding the recycled plastic that children need to bring in to school on Monday ready for next weeks ranger school!

Thank you!


Stay and Play

Thank you very much for all of the responses that have been received so far!

Unfortunately, there have been a few responses with no name. These appear as anonymous and I have no way of knowing who it might be from. Please check the list below, if you notice that your child’s name is missing and you have filled in the form please email Mrs Hartley. If you would still like to attend but haven’t filled in the form, please click the button link below. Many thanks.

We are looking forward to welcoming you back into class next week!


Let’s Celebrate…

Enthusiastic Bobby Bee: Kian!
K:ian, it’s always wonderful to see how enthusiastic you are towards your learning. You genuinely enjoy growing your brain and this love of learning will be a fabulous quality for you to hold on to throughout your school journey. During our Summer term, we have been particularly impressed with your enthusiasm towards your reading and writing. You have never been deterred by a tricky task and a challenge has never stopped your proud smile. The progress you have made it amazing and you have inspired us all to try and be as enthusiastic as you! Well done Kian!

Brave Tommy Turtle: Izabelle!
Izabelle, this week you have tried to be a Tommy Turtle during our writing tasks and you have seen how much being brave and having a go has helped you to grow your brain. You have all the knowledge and sounds you need to write your sentences, you just need to remember to believe in yourself; you can achieve so much when you do. Keep it up, well done Izabelle! 


Whole School Virtues - Generous and Grateful: Sydney!
Sydney, this week we have seen you showing acts of generosity and gratitude during phonics. You worked so well as a learning partner, being generous towards your partner by helping them to focus and positively encouraging them with their reading. You also spoke about how being a focused learning partner made you feel good because you recognised that you had helped someone else and you said that they had helped you too which showed how grateful you had been for them. This was such a lovely act Sydney and we are really proud of you. Well done Sydney!

Lunch Time Awards:

We also have lunch time certificates which are awarded by the lunch time team to those children who they see being wonderful role models and using marvelous manors:

This weeks role model: Sophia!

This weeks marvelous manners: Kira!

Thank you both for being such wonderful role models and for remembering those acts of kindness everyday!


Important Information and Upcoming Events:

  • Reception Stay and Plays:
    Monday 24th June 2024 9:10 - 10:00
    Wednesday 26th June 2024 14:10 - 15:00

  • Reception Dental Survey Monday 24th June 2024
    A letter can be found in your child’s reading packet which contains further information regarding the NHS dental survey. Thank you for all of the forms which have been returned. If you give consent for your child to participate in the dental check, please complete and return the form to school as soon as possible.


  • Fylde Rangers - Resources for next week:
    Next week we will be upcycling plastic containers and transforming them into either a recycled bird feeder or a recycled planter that the children can bring home. For this activity please can children bring a small yoghurt pot (small e.g. petits filous size) or small plastic bottle (must be less than 500ml) to school on Monday 24th June.
    Thank you


  • Reception Fylde Ranger Trip to Fairhaven Lake
    Thursday 11th July 2024
    Reception will be travelling to Fairhaven Lake by coach and will enjoy activities led by the Fylde Rangers as part of our Ranger experience. We will be continuing to learn about local animals and their habitats, rivers and estuaries.

    School will provide a packed lunch for children to take (choice of sandwich, fruit, crisps and water). Packed lunches from home are not necessary; however, if your child usually brings a lunch from home and you would prefer that they brought a one for the trip, please email Mrs Hartley.

    On this day children will need:
    - PE kit
    - Suitable footwear (trainers)
    - Suitable coat (weather dependent)
    - A small backpack to carry their lunch in
    - Hair tied back & Earrings removed
    - Gloves and wellies (these should be in school and will be taken with us)

    The Fylde Ranger visits and activities have been paid for by school however; we kindly ask for a small payment towards transport for our trip. This will be shared on Parent Pay.

    Thank you for your support.


    If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Mrs Hartley
    s.hartley@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

Have a lovely weekend,
God Bless,
The Reception team