<![CDATA[William Ransom Primary School News Feed - Oak & Ash Reception]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D43%26amp%3Bnid%3D15 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Tue, 4 Mar 2025 19:47:55 GMT Tue, 4 Mar 2025 19:47:55 GMT <![CDATA[ Pancakes! ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/pancakes Marking Pancake Day

]]> Tue, 4 Mar 2025 19:47:55 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/pancakes <![CDATA[ The Smartest Giant in Town ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/the-smartest-giant-in-town The children had an amazing time at the Gordon Craig Theatre watching 'The Smartest Giant in Town'. 

They caught the train from Hitchin Station and remembered all the rules they had learnt about staying safe near railways. 

After the show, they enjoyed a packed lunch picnic in the classrooms! 

]]> Sun, 2 Mar 2025 22:20:18 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/the-smartest-giant-in-town <![CDATA[ Discover and Do ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/discover-and-do The children have been making the most of the different areas in Discover and Do. 

They have been looking for opportunities to keep fit, practise new skills and reinforce previous learning. They also enjoy times to play imaginatively, look at books and mark make. 

]]> Sun, 2 Mar 2025 23:29:44 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/discover-and-do <![CDATA[ Staying Safe ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/staying-safe This week the children have learnt all about the importance of being safe at railway stations in preparation for their trip to Stevenage on the train. 

Later in the week, they had an online story and talked with Chi Ming Lai, the Active and Safer Travel Officer from Herts County Council. They learnt all about safe behaviour when travelling in a car. 

]]> Sun, 2 Mar 2025 22:58:24 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/staying-safe <![CDATA[ Creating and Constructing ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/creating-and-constructing The children have lots of opportunities to design, create and evaluate during their daily Discover and Do sessions. They can design and make in the 'Junk Modelling Area', build and design in the 'Indoor Construction Area' or go big and design and build on a larger scale in the 'Outdoor Construction Area'. Then it's time to reflect on the job.

Just look at how creative they have been! 

]]> Mon, 3 Mar 2025 09:51:59 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/creating-and-constructing <![CDATA[ Homes and Paul Horton ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/homes-and-paul-horton The children spent time learning about all the different homes that exist around the local area and around the world. They also compared old houses to new houses and how homes have changed over time. This included going out for a walk in the local area. 

They then looked at the artist, Paul Horton, and investigated the use of watercolours to paint houses using techniques and colours similar to his. 

All the children got to have a go at making a 'home' using resources in the 'Junk Modelling' and 'Creative Area'. 

]]> Mon, 3 Mar 2025 16:28:57 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/homes-and-paul-horton <![CDATA[ Diwali ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/diwali The children had a wonderful time learning all about Diwali. It was so nice to have a parent come in and talk to the children about what it was like for their family during this Festival of Light. 

The children explored Divas and coloured in bright Rangoli patterns. 

]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:35:32 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/diwali <![CDATA[ Learning all about Paul Cezanne and Still Life Art ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/learning-all-about-paul-cezanne-and-still-life-art Oak and Ash spend time learning about their first focus artist.

]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:09:22 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/learning-all-about-paul-cezanne-and-still-life-art <![CDATA[ Festival of Languages Day ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/festival-of-languages-day The children had a visit from one of our Reception families who have links to Italy! 

The children heard all about the country and were taught some words and phrases. 

They learnt about Italian food and even got to watch pasta being made! 

]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:04:48 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/festival-of-languages-day <![CDATA[ A Visit from Hitchin Library ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/a-visit-from-hitchin-library The children were visited today by Sarah Mullins the library manager at Hitchin Library. 

She came to talk to the children all about the promotion 'My First Library Adventure'. She also spoke to the children about the library and all that it offers. 

We look forward to visiting next year!

]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:36:27 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/a-visit-from-hitchin-library <![CDATA[ Welcome to our new Reception children! ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/welcome-to-our-new-reception-children Just a week in and the children have been spending time getting to know each other and their teachers

]]> Wed, 9 Oct 2024 10:33:53 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/welcome-to-our-new-reception-children <![CDATA[ Firefighters Visit ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/firefighters-visit Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:19:33 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/firefighters-visit <![CDATA[ Herrings Green Farm ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/herrings-green-farm Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:26:31 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/herrings-green-farm <![CDATA[ World Book Day in Reception ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/world-book-day-in-reception Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:28:30 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/world-book-day-in-reception <![CDATA[ Happy St David’s Day! ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/happy-st-davids-day Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:31:16 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/happy-st-davids-day <![CDATA[ A Busy Half Term ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/a-busy-half-term Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:38:39 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/a-busy-half-term <![CDATA[ Lunar New Year ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/lunar-new-year Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:42:15 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/lunar-new-year <![CDATA[ Huffing and Puffing in Discover & Do! ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/huffing-and-puffing-in-discover-and-do Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:54:59 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/huffing-and-puffing-in-discover-and-do <![CDATA[ A busy Autumn Term comes to an end! ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/a-busy-autumn-term-comes-to-an-end Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:03:09 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/a-busy-autumn-term-comes-to-an-end <![CDATA[ Transient Art in Reception ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/transient-art-in-reception Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:06:11 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/transient-art-in-reception <![CDATA[ We made it! ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/we-made-it Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:11:13 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/we-made-it <![CDATA[ Autumn Discover & Do ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/autumn-discover-and-do Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:21:52 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/autumn-discover-and-do <![CDATA[ Welcome to William Ransom! ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/welcome-to-william-ransom Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:27:51 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/class-pages/oak-and-ash-reception/welcome-to-william-ransom