This week in KG 1 the children have been thinking about two very different festivals. The Festival of Diwali takes place this weekend. It is a Festival of light and is celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs across the world. The children enjoyed making Diwali lamps with clay, listening to Diwali stories and making Diwali cards....
It was lovely to see the children back at school after the half term holidays. It was Halloween and the children have enjoyed listening to lots of ‘Spooky stories’. One of their favourite stories was Funnybones and the children enjoyed painting their own skeletons. Continuing the spooky theme, the children made magic wands, witches broomsticks...
Autumn adventures were highlights for KG1. The children had a super time being scientists, using the magnifying glasses to take a closer look at the different types of leaves they had collected on their Autumn walk. They used their motor skills to do some leaf rubbings with wax crayons and were...
This week KG 1 have been learning all about Harvest. The children have enjoyed making Harvest baskets and doing fruit and vegetable printing with a variety of different foods. They also worked hard with scissor skills to decorate the baskets with wool. The children have enjoyed listening to the story of The Little Red Hen,...
KG1 have had a very happy and busy week at Branwood. Everyone was together for the first time and all the children have enjoyed seeing all their friends. The children have begun their Phase 1 Phonics and have enjoyed using the Interactive board to support their learning. This week the children have been learning about...
KG1 have had a super start to their time at Branwood. This week many of the children stayed for lunch for the first time and really enjoyed Mr Pattinson’s delicious lunches. The children have been getting used to the school routines and have enjoyed ‘loving to learn’ with their new friends. They have been learning...
It was lovely to welcome our new children to KG1 this week as they start their Branwood journey. I was lucky enough to join them in class where they were all having a lovely time. Mrs Coffey and the team in KG1 are very proud of how well the children are doing.
KG1 have been having lots of fun in the sun this week. We have explored water play, made creative designs on the playground with the large chalks and one day enjoyed ice pops sitting in the sun. Best of all KG1 have been very lucky. The children were so happy because lots of new bikes...
The year has gone so fast and it’s hard to believe the children will soon be moving on to KG2. This week KG1 have had a lovely first week back in school. They thoroughly enjoyed Forest School, this week they were having a bird tea party, making an extra large bird’s nest that they could...
What a super week it was to finish the half term for KG1. The children thoroughly enjoyed Forest school with its outdoor camping theme and it was a beautiful day too. The children have been working hard with all their classwork this week and have also painted beautiful pictures demonstrating their artistic talents. The highlight...
