by Miss Maddy Wiblin | Nov 17, 2024 | Art, Reception
In art this term Reception are looking at the works of artist Claude Monet. Today the children used flat ended paint brushes to paint in the style of an impressionist artist, using small brush strokes to paint the background of Monet’s Water Lily Pond! What a...
by Miss Maddy Wiblin | Nov 17, 2024 | Catholic Life, History, Reception
After a Celebration of the Word for Remembrance Day this morning the Reception children continued to learn, and think about how important it is to remember all those who lost their lives, and how we show our respect by wearing poppies. The children joined the whole...
by Miss Maddy Wiblin | Nov 17, 2024 | Reception, Science
Reception have loved their afternoon with Captain Chemistry learning all about seasons and why animals that live in the snow are white. They even investigated which material would need to make the best snow suit we could wear to go and see them!
by Miss Maddy Wiblin | Nov 17, 2024 | eco-committee, Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
The children really enjoyed visiting our Autumnal festive gazebo this morning. They all spent time wondering around the display of scarecrows and each cast one vote for their favourite entry. It was lovely to see so many different ideas on display. Thank you to the...
by Miss Maddy Wiblin | Nov 17, 2024 | PTA, Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
A huge thank you to our FOSM – Friends of St Matthew’s Jarrow, who organised and ran our two Autumn discos. The children had a great time. A special thank you to those who helped set up, run the music and games and provided the prizes. What a great...
by Miss Maddy Wiblin | Nov 17, 2024 | Reception, RSE
Reception were visited yesterday by nurses from the School Nursing Team. We listened to some stories about brushing our teeth and washing our hands. We sang songs and played some games, our favourite was showing how germs are spread using a glittery ball.