High Crags EYFS

Ofsted rated our early years provision, including our nursery, as ‘outstanding’ and said that our children do ‘very well’! Read more on our website here: highcragsprimary.com/school-judged-… #WeAreStar

A great afternoon at Nell bank in the water play, pond dipping and mini beast areas. The children have learnt and experienced so much in the outdoors today. Thank you @nell_bank. 💦🪳🐻🌳 😊 @HighCragsPLA

We had a great FS2 sports day today. The children really enjoyed it! Thanks to all the parents that came to support and all the volunteers and helpers! @HighCragsPLA

FS2 have been creating some amazing mandalas during Writedance. This has really helped us to develop our fine motor skills and pencil control this year. They are beautiful...well done FS2! @HighCragsPLA

We marked Thank a Teacher Day by sharing delicious biscuits to say thanks for all of the great things our teachers do each and every day. #ThankATeacherDay

FS2 are having a great time in the sunshine looking for bears! @HighCragsPLA @nell_bank

Remember to travel to school actively. 🚶‍♂️🛴🚴‍♀️ We have our great new bike and scooter storage available for parking at school. @HighCragsPLA

FS1 have been having a fantastic time outside in the sunshine. We have been busy cooking pizzas, cakes and soups in our mud kitchen. @HighCragsPLA

'Stay and Play' for 0-2's is on again this afternoon and the outdoor environment will be open too for your little ones to explore. Everyone welcome .....1.15pm-2.15pm. @HighCragsPLA

Last week we planted our own bean seeds. We have been looking after them each day and recording any changes in our bean diaries. Today we measured our beans to see whose was the tallest! @HighCragsPLA

A very successful and busy first 'Stay and Play' session today for families with children aged 0-2years! Come and spend time in our outstanding EYFS setting. Runs every Monday during term time 1.15pm-2.15pm. @HighCragsPLA

At this fabulous conference hearing about #schoolstreetsnorth It’s great to hear we are doing so many things right at @HighCragsPLA and hearing the positive messages directly from the children today. Don’t forget this week is Jump to school week! @JoinUsMovePlay @landor_links

EYFS have a range of story sacks for EYFS children to borrow. These can be taken home and shared at home. If you would like to borrow one please speak to a member of the EYFS team. @HighCragsPLA

We look forward to seeing all our children back in school tomorrow. Here are some pictures of our new provision in FS2. Can you guess what our new core story is this week? @HighCragsPLA

Thank you to everyone who attended our 'Easter Breakfast' this morning. It was lovely to see so many parents in school. @HighCragsPLA

Tonight was a celebration of our opening schools facilities clubs. Parents came and enjoyed the activities alongside their children. It was great to see so many children and parents working together. Thanks to all the staff who supported the event. 🏓🕺👯@HighCragsPLA

Last week some of our FS2 children helped to plant 'Bee Bombs' on one of our grass banks. This will help create a beautiful wildflower meadow!🌹🪻🌸🌺🌷🌼 @HighCragsPLA

FS2 is all ready for another exciting week of learning next week! We are moving onto the core story 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'. Take a look at some of our key areas of provision🐛 🦋 @HighCragsPLA

The year 3/4 children took part in a basketball competition on Monday and had a great time improving their skills and getting to grips with the game. Well done! Thank you to all the staff who supported the children. @HighCragsPLA 🏀⛹️