Category Archives: Foundation Stage

Stars of the week

Posted on March 17, 2014 by officedickens

Well done to our stars and friends of the week!

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Charles’ Creepy Crawlies

Posted on June 22, 2012 by officedickens

Charles Dickens has some new residents – Painted Lady caterpillars! The caterpillars are currently feeding off a special nutrient rich mixture which will make them grow large enough to then turn into a chrysalis. Once these have hatched into beautiful … Continue reading →

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We have new baby chickens! Aaah!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by officedickens

Yesterday our new eggs arrived at the school and are hatching in Gargery class.  10 eggs  arrived and we hope they will all hatch.  First of all, the chicks started to peck their way out of their shells and they didn’t … Continue reading →

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A Visit From The Bug Man!

Posted on April 19, 2012 by officedickens

A big welcome back to all our children and their families. The summer term has got off to a flying ( and creepy crawly) start with a visit from The Bug Man. Years 1 and 2 and The Foundation Stage … Continue reading →

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Early Years celebrate Chinese New Year

Posted on January 28, 2012 by officedickens

Gung Hay Fat Choy! Or Xin Nian Kuai Le! Little Dorrit, Gargery and Trotwood classes have been learning all about Chinese New Year. They have made an enormous dragon (and smaller ones) for their ‘Year of the Dragon’ parade as … Continue reading →

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Pictures from the KS1 and Early Years Nativity – Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2011 by officedickens

A late holiday treat for all the parents and carers of children in KS1 and Early Years – some photographs of their winter production. Lots of lovely smiley faces and a few funny/interesting expressions for you all to enjoy – … Continue reading →

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Winter Decorations

Posted on December 9, 2011 by officedickens

The school hall came to life with a sky of decorations, made by each class, on the theme of snow and ice. Children, can you spot the one you made?          

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“the best kept classroom and the richest cupboard are roofed only by the sky” Margaret McMillan (c1925)

Posted on September 30, 2011 by officedickens

It was a happy concidence that the blazing and somewhat unseasonal sunshine coincided with Gargery and Little Dorrit classes finally being able to enjoy their first day outside in the new canopied play area on the Lant Street Playground. It … Continue reading →

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