Early Years
Parents join their children for EYFS Maths Workshop
We were delighted to see parents join their children at the EYFS Maths Workshop earlier this week, especially as the second part of the workshop provided parents with a really valuable opportunity to work with their child on actual activities. Many subsequently downloaded the White Rose app for one minute maths specifically for subitising. “A…
It’s been a busy week for our youngest pupils!
Our youngest pupils enjoyed a busy week making Diwali cards, buddy reading and taking part in some fun maths activities. We wish all our families a very happy Diwali.
Reception Bakes Bread!
Reception finished off their week of The Little Red Hen story and harvest by making their own bread. They helped to measure the ingredients, learnt how to knead dough and observed the difference in size after proving and adding yeast. They also learnt about the importance of hand washing and hygiene. They really enjoyed eating…
ICT for Little Elms
This week our Little Elms were back to school and wasted no time jumping straight into their learning. During their ICT class, they eagerly explored new skills using laptops, from interactive games to basic keyboard practice. It’s wonderful to see them so excited and confident with technology, setting a strong foundation for their future learning….
Little Elms Expands
“The new nursery room has provided a lovely and calming space for the children” Little Elms is excited to announce the opening of an additional room designed to accommodate the growing demand for nursery placements. This new space is thoughtfully crafted to enhance sensory play, featuring an array of wooden toys and equipment that stimulate…
Giving Our Boys a Great Start to Phonics Learning
It was great to see lots of parents attend our annual EYFS Phonics and Reading Workshop. Phonics is such an important part of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. Parents were given information about the importance of Phonics and how we teach the boys at Elmhurst using the Read, Write Inc. Phonics programme. They also…
Buddies Are Back at Elmhurst
At Elmhurst, we run a buddy system that pairs the oldest pupils in Year 6 with the youngest pupils in Reception and Little Elms. Due to Covid restrictions placed on schools, we have regretfully not been able to do this for the past two years. However, I am very pleased to inform you that this…
