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Trip to Tanglewood
Reception has THE BEST day visiting Tanglewood, Cannock Chase last Friday. They enjoyed making sustainable Christmas tree decorations, worked as a team to decorate two trees, went on a robin hunt, toasted marshmallows on a fire and had hot chocolate, and even got to meet the main man himself! What a fantastic trip!

Edward the Elder
Dec 12


Nursery Rhyme Week
Reception took part in Nursery Rhyme week last week and had lots of fun exploring Nursery rhymes which can help to develop early language and literacy skills, numeracy skills, social, physical and emotional skills . They met up on a Teams meeting with the other EYFS classes in the Trust and shared their nominated song, 'Sing A Song Of Sixpence'. They also baked (and ate) fairy cakes, made crowns, put Humpty back together again and most importantly, spent the week exploring rh

Edward the Elder
Nov 21


Bonfire Celebrations!
Bonfire celebration day went with off with a bang for EYFS this week. We used our imaginations and senses in the morning and then Reception finished the celebrations by toasting marshmallows on a real fire. We had the best day!

Edward the Elder
Nov 5


Penn Puppets!
Nursery, Reception and Year 1 have enjoyed a wonderful puppet show delivered by Penn Puppets. They told the Aesop’s Fable -The Boy Who Cried Wolf through song and a Parable from the Bible -The Lost Sheep. What a wonderful time had by all!
elouca9
Oct 17


First Week in Reception!
Reception have ha a fantastic first full week in Reception class and have settled into their new routines beautifully! They have had lots...

Edward the Elder
Sep 12


Nut-Free School
Edward the Elder Primary School aims to be a Nut-Free school. The school aims to protect children who have allergies to nuts while also...

Edward the Elder
Sep 9


Summer Reading Challenge
The Story Garden Summer Reading Challenge launches on Saturday 5th July 2025 in England and Wales. Children can sign up at their local...

Edward the Elder
May 22


Police Visit Reception
Reception loved learning about the job of a police officer today. Sergeant Beards brought a big police car for the children to explore...

Edward the Elder
Jan 21


A Baaarmy Bethlehem
EYFS performed their Christmas play' A Baaarmy Bethlehem to both the school and to parents and got everyone into the Christmas spirit!...

Edward the Elder
Dec 17, 2024


Tanglewood Cannock Chase
Reception has the best day out on their first school trip to Tanglewood at Cannock Chase. The children fully embraced the outdoors and...

Edward the Elder
Dec 12, 2024


Bonfire Celebrations in Early Years!
Children in Reception launched their new topic ‘Come and Join the Celebration’ with a bang by having a inspiration day. They dance, sang,...

Edward the Elder
Nov 5, 2024


Animal Man Visit!
We were so excited to have a visit from the ‘Animal Man’! We got to see lots of animals close up and were able to hold and touch a...

Edward the Elder
Oct 10, 2024


Autumn Walk
Reception enjoyed learning about all things Autumn. They explored the school grounds and searched for signs of Autumn, they also had fun...

Edward the Elder
Oct 6, 2024


Beach Day for Early Years!
Nursery and Reception thoroughly enjoyed their day at the beach! They had the perfect weather for it and were able to spend all day...

Edward the Elder
Jul 18, 2024


Christmas Wishes at Cannock Chase Museum
Reception have had the most wonderful day making memories on their 'Christmas Wishes' trip. They met Mother Christmas, posted their...

Edward the Elder
Dec 22, 2023


The Twinkly Nativity!
EYFS put on a sparkly Nativity' The Twinkly Nativity'. They sang and danced and had lots of fun performing to the school and their...

Edward the Elder
Dec 21, 2023


Reception Visit to Drayton Farm
Reception had lots of fun visiting Lower Drayton Farm this week. They had a bumpy ride on a trailer to visit some sheep, planted some...

Edward the Elder
Mar 21, 2023


Chicks in Reception
Reception have been lucky to have watched 9 chicks hatch this week, they were amazed to see how the chicks pecked their way out of their...

Edward the Elder
Mar 15, 2023


Mother's Day Event
EYFS celebrated their wonderful Mums during a Mother's Day event this half-term. They made crafts, decorated biscuits and enjoyed some...

Edward the Elder
Mar 14, 2023
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