As we come to the end of the term, we would like to wish all of our Tregantle families a very merry Christmas!

It has been an incredible first term in Tregantle class, and we are so proud of everything the children have achieved. From learning their sounds and writing their names to making lots of new friends, the progress they have made in such a short time has been wonderful to see. It has truly been a privilege to get to know each and every child and to support them on their learning journey.

We have already shared so many memorable moments together, from exciting school trips to our fantastic Christmas production. These experiences have helped to make this term extra special and full of enjoyment.

We hope you all enjoy a wonderful Christmas break, filled with happiness, rest, and special time with loved ones. We are very much looking forward to welcoming everyone back in the spring term for more fun, learning, and new adventures. Best wishes and festive cheer, Team Tregantle

What an unforgettable week it has been for Tregantle class! We took part in our very first nativity performance, joining children from Years 1, 2 and 3 to bring this year's show, "Fleece Force," to life.

This wonderfully creative performance told the Christmas story from a brand-new angle - through the eyes of the sheep, who just so happened to be.. police officers! With flashing badges, important missions, and plenty of woolly humour, it was a show to remember.

Tregantle's role was to bring the angels to the stage, and they certainly did not disappoint. Dressed in halos, wings, and just the right amount of sparkle, the children looked heavenly as they took their places. Their performance of the song "Good News, Great News" was absolutely brilliant - sung with confidence, energy, and huge smiles that lit up the hall. Their dance moves were perfectly in time too, showing just how hard they had worked in rehearsals.

Every single child shone brightly, and we could not be more proud of how they handled their first performance. From their enthusiasm to their teamwork, Tregantle proved they are true stars.

Well done, Tregantle class-you were amazing!

Tregantle Class Blog - What an Exciting Week!

This week has been full of festive fun and magical moments for Tregantle Class!

On Tuesday, we went on our class trip to Plymouth Theatre Royal to watch the 'Father Christmas' show. We travelled by train from Saltash to Plymouth, which was an adventure in itself! The children had a wonderful time-enjoying the journey, the enchanting performance, and even a special picnic inside the theatre.

On Thursday, we visited St Nicholas and Faith Church to explore the Christmas Tree Festival. The children loved taking part in a treasure hunt around the church and were thrilled to spot our very own Brunel Christmas tree on display!

To add to the excitement, we also had our first school disco this week. There was plenty of dancing, popcorn, and Christmas cheer to go around.

We've also been busy practicing our singing for our upcoming performance of 'Fleece Force,' which will take place next week. The children are working hard and sounding fantastic!

What a wonderful and exciting week it has been for Tregantle Class!

Embracing Nature

What a wonderful week we've had in Tregantle Class!

At Forest School, we embraced the beauty of autumn by making our own nature necklaces. The children carefully selected colourful leaves and threaded them to create unique pieces of natural art. This activity was fantastic for strengthening fine motor skills and encouraging creativity in an outdoor setting. It was lovely to see everyone so absorbed in the magic of nature.

Back in the classroom, we got into the festive spirit by making gingerbread ready for the Christmas season. The children practised weighing and mixing the ingredients, using all their senses to explore the spices and textures. The room was filled with excitement-and the delicious smell of ginger!

We've also been getting stuck into books! Tregantle Class have shown a real enthusiasm for reading this week, spending time in our cosy book corner and enjoying story times with both old favourites and brand-new reads. Their love of books is truly shining.

One of the highlights of our week was our trip to Saltash Cinema-our very first trip out of school together! The children walked beautifully to our local cinema and were thrilled to watch The Wild Robot as part of National Cinema Week. It was a memorable and exciting experience for everyone.

Well done for another fantastic week, Tregantle Class! Your curiosity, enthusiasm, and teamwork continue to make us proud.

A fun filled week! 

What a wonderful week we've had in Tregantle Class!

On Friday, we enjoyed a fantastic trip to Saltash Library. Visiting the library is a great way to nurture our love of books and reading, and the children were so excited to explore a new space filled with stories. We listened to a brand-new story and learned how to use the special machine to check out a book-this was definitely a highlight! Every child was able to borrow a book to take home for the week, and we're already looking forward to returning on Friday to choose new ones.

In PE, we had lots of fun playing with the parachute. We worked together to bounce and catch balls, and even turned the parachute into a cosy little den that we could all sit inside. There was plenty of giggling and teamwork!

Outdoors, the children have been busy in the large sandpit, where lots of imaginative construction has been taking place. It has been lovely to see everyone working collaboratively, building, digging, and creating.

During Forest School, we linked our activities to our class story Room on the Broom. The children gathered natural materials to create their very own magic wands. Each wand was unique, and the children were very proud of their enchanting creations.

It's been a fun, active, and creative week of learning. Well done, Tregantle!

Remembrance

What a wonderful week we've had in Tregantle Class! Our learning has been full of creativity, kindness, and music.

This week, we explored a poppy theme for Remembrance Day. The children showed such thoughtfulness and respect during our special service on Tuesday. It was lovely to see everyone creating poppies in so many different and imaginative ways - our classroom looked beautiful and meaningful.

In music, we had a super fun lesson using the xylophones! The children explored how sounds can move from low to high and high to low, and they did a brilliant job following the conductor to create loud and quiet sounds.

During maths, we've been investigating shapes with four sides. Using lots of different equipment, the children made squares and rectangles - it was fantastic to see their problem-solving skills in action.

Our writing skills are also going from strength to strength! The children have been using amazing firework words such as pop, bang, and whizz to make their writing sparkle.

To celebrate National Kindness Day on Wednesday, the children made heartfelt thank-you cards for all the wonderful people who help us in school - from our cooks to our caretaker. It was a lovely way to show appreciation and spread kindness.

Well done, Tregantle Class - what a brilliant week of learning, creativity, and kindness!

Let's Celebrate! 

This week in Tregantle Class, we have been getting creative with the theme of celebrations and festivals. The children had a fantastic time making firework art, splatting coloured paint onto paper to create bright, explosive patterns that lit up our classroom!

We've also been busy crafting poppies in preparation for Remembrance Day next week. The children showed great thoughtfulness as we talked about the importance of remembering and honouring others. What a lovely way to think about special times of the year.

Our learning through play has continued to shine this week, too. In our music area, we've been linking music with phonics. The children were set the challenge of finding different sounds on the xylophone to create their own tunes - a wonderful way to explore sound and rhythm!

Over in maths, the children have been working hard to become experts at ordering numbers and matching Numicon shapes to the correct numerals.

Their confidence is growing every day, and it's been fantastic to see their enthusiasm and teamwork. What a fun, creative and inspiring week it has been in Tregantle Class! Well done, everyone!

Tregantle Class Blog - A Fantastic First Half Term!

What a wonderful first half term it has been in Tregantle Class!

This week, we found out all about Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Light. The children loved listening to the story of Rama and Sita and learning how Diwali is celebrated around the world. We had lots of fun making our own diva lamps from clay, retelling the story with puppets, and creating colourful Diwali decorations to brighten up our classroom.

We've also been enjoying lots of autumnal activities. The children worked together to make delicious pumpkin soup - scraping out the pumpkins, adding onion, sweet potato and herbs, and of course, tasting their tasty creation!

During our Forest School session, we became potion-makers! Using natural materials and a sprinkle of sparkly dust, the children created imaginative potions and thought carefully about what their magic spells could do - complete with their own special magic words.

To celebrate Black History Month, we took part in an exciting African dance workshop. The children were amazing at learning the moves and dancing to the lively rhythms.

It's been a busy and brilliant start to the year, full of fun, creativity and learning. We can't wait to see what adventures await us next half term!

Another Fantastic Week of Fun and Learning!

What a busy and exciting week it's been in Tregantle Class!

The children have been fully immersed in our class story "Whatever Next!" by Jill Murphy. We've been learning lots of new words from the story, acting out Baby Bear's wonderful adventure to the moon, and sequencing the key parts to help us remember what happens first, next, and last. Everyone has shown amazing enthusiasm and imagination!

In our Wild Tribe session, we took inspiration from our rhyme of the week, "Dingle Dangle Scarecrow." The children worked brilliantly together, drawing around each other and using natural materials to create giant scarecrows! There were some very creative designs and plenty of teamwork on show.

Over in our Exploration Area, the children have been busy investigating bugs and soil. They've shown fantastic curiosity as they've dug, discovered, and talked about all the little creatures they found living underground.

We finished the week with a fun skipping workshop, where everyone had a go at learning new skipping techniques. The hall was full of smiles, laughter, and lots of jumping feet!

Another brilliant week in Tregantle Class - full of fun, learning, and adventure!

Keen Learners

What a busy and exciting time it's been in Tregantle Class!

The children have been absolutely brilliant at practicing their sounds - both in reading and writing. It's wonderful to see their growing confidence as they spot sounds in words and use them in their own writing.

In maths, we've been busy sorting all sorts of items into groups and comparing different sets of objects. The children have also become real experts at ordering numbers to 5 - such careful counting and number work happening every day!

This week, Tregantle were thrilled to take part in their very first Brunel Harvest Festival. Everyone listened beautifully and sang our song "Big Red Combine Harvester" with great enthusiasm - we were so proud of them all!

Our focus for outside learning has been The Gingerbread Man. After listening to the story, the children used natural materials to create their very own gingerbread men outdoors. Back in the classroom, they got creative again by decorating their own gingerbread men at the craft table - such imagination and care went into every design!

To finish the week, we joined together to support World Mental Health Day by wearing something yellow. The children took part in some lovely relaxing and calming activities, helping us all to think about how we can look after our minds as well as our bodies.

What a fantastic week, Tregantle - we're so proud of all your hard work and enthusiasm!