Al Sedra | Early Years Spotlight | Week 20

Dear Parents,

For the safety of all students, we kindly remind parents that siblings collecting students should be secondary school students. This policy ensures that students are accompanied by responsible individuals when leaving the campus, especially when crossing the busy road outside. The safety of our students is a top priority and having secondary school students help with pick-up ensures they can navigate t raffic and make informed decisions while walking. We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to this guideline, as it helps us maintain a safe environment for all children at the school. Thank you for your continued support.

Yours faithfully,

Pamela Abbas,  Head of Infants

Preschool

Students were excited to continue their exploration of the imaginative world of art, where they focused on the renowned artist Paul Klee. His use of shapes and abstract forms offered a perfect opportunity for the students to express themselves through their own artwork where they used bold shapes and bright colours. Additionally, the students learned about Paul Klee's representation of animals, particularly his bird and cat paintings, which provided a fun and engaging starting point for them to create their own versions of these creatures. In keeping with the theme of creativity, physical activity was also incorporated into the day by encouraging the students to use their gross motor skills. The weather had been lovely, so the students took the opportunity to go outside and ride bicycles. This outdoor activity not only allowed the students to enjoy the beautiful weather but also provided a great way to develop coordination and balance while engaging in active play.

Reception

This week in Reception, the students explored dragons, linking the learning to the story Zogby Julia Donaldson. The students enjoyed discussing dragon characteristics, creating their own dragon artwork, and engaging in imaginative play. In Maths, the learners focused on finding one more and one less, using practical activities to reinforce understanding. They also began learning number bonds to 10 through games, and hands-on resources. Throughout the week, the students developed their creativity, problem-solving skills, and confidence in number work. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm and engagement in all areas of learning!

Year 1

This week, students have been learning about equal groups, a key concept that supports their understanding of multiplication and division. They've explored practical examples to strengthen their grasp of grouping objects into equal sets, which helps in developing their mathematical skills. In English, the students began writing their innovated text maps based on the story 'Wild', allowing them to adapt the narrative and write creatively. Additionally, the IPC topic has focused on animal groups, such as mammals, reptiles, and birds. Students have enjoyed classifying animals and exploring their characteristics, enhancing their understanding of the natural world.

Year 2

In Year 2 this week, the students have transitioned to whole-class learning to further develop their independence. In IPC, the students explored their sense of hearing, investigating how sounds are created, how they travel, and how they are absorbed by different materials. Using their enquiry skills, they conducted a fun experiment to observe these processes in action. In English, the students have been practising their narrative writing and innovating their very own text maps. They incorporated similes, onomatopoeia, alliteration, sentence openers, and other descriptive devices. In Maths, the students have been measuring mass in grams and kilograms. They have been using key vocabulary such as 'heavier' and 'lighter' to compare mass through word problems. They know that when masses are equivalent, the scales balance. They have also been estimating to the nearest gram/kilogram and learning how to read intervals on scales.