Author: All Pupils

A huge, warm welcome to all our wonderful new Foundation children joining the Laceby Stanford Primary Academy family! We've been eagerly awaiting your arrival and hope you've had the most amazing summer break, filled with fun, laughter, and perhaps a little bit of sunshine!
We're absolutely thrilled to have you here and can't wait to embark on an incredible learning adventure together this term. Get ready for fantastic learning opportunities that are just bursting with exciting discoveries, curiosity, creativity and so much fun! We've been busy
planning lots of wonderful activities and can't wait to share them all with you.
Learning Focus Autumn 1
Our first main theme this Autumn 1 is all about Marvellous Me. We're embarking on a wonderful journey of discovery, exploring what makes each of our children so wonderfully unique.
Throughout this theme, we'll be looking at different families, the amazing people who care for us, the places we live, and all the things we love to do. We'll be sharing photos of our homes and ourselves, and even looking at children and homes from around the world! It's a fantastic way to learn about our similarities and differences.
A big part of "Marvellous Me" will be learning to respect everyone as individuals and celebrating their unique strengths. We'll also be becoming "feeling detectives," understanding our emotions and discovering helpful strategies to navigate them.
We're so excited for all the learning and fun ahead with your children!
Learning Focus Autumn 2
Our main theme in Autumn 2 is Celebrations and we cant wait to dive into the joy, colour, and wonder of festivals from around the world!
Well be exploring exciting events like Bonfire Night, Halloween, Diwali and Christmas and discovering how different cultures celebrate in their own special ways.
There will be plenty of magical learning moments, hands-on-activities and chances to get involved with our wider community. We’re so excited to share these experiences with you and will keep you posted on all the ways you can join in the fun!
Hook Day—My Favourite Things
Our first Hook day this year is on Wednesday 10th September.
On this day we will be celebrating what we love! Children will be asked to come to school in their favourite outfit—this could be a fancy dress outfit, a hobby uniform, a loved pair of leggings or a much liked T shirt.
They will also be asked to bring a photograph of their favourite toy at home and to bring in their best loved book to share with their friends.

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Other Key Dates:
10th September – Hook Day – My favourite things
29th September - Early Reading Parent workshop
19th September – Jeans for Genes – Wear denim to school for a special fundraising event to support families impacted by genetic conditions
25th September – MacMillan Cake Sale
13th October - Early maths Parent workshop
6th October– Harvest
10th October – World Mental Health Day
TBC October – Autumn Craft Event more details to follow
16th October —Reading Breakfast (9.00-9.30)
21st November – Children in Need more details to follow
3rd December- Christmas Fayre
10th December– EYFS Christmas Big Sing
Reading Books
All students will now have the chance to borrow a fantastic school book to enjoy and share with their family at home! Don’t forget to use your reading journal to keep track of all the fun reading moments you share together! And if you ever need any support or advice, your child’s teacher is here to help! Plus, your child will also get the chance to visit the Stanford Library and bring home even more books to be read aloud to them. For all the details, make sure to check out our additional reading newsletters. Let the reading adventures begin!
PE
Please ensure that your child has a full P.E. kit, clearly named. Also make sure that long hair is tied back and earrings are removed. Drawstring bags may be left in the cloakroom throughout the week/term. No rucksacks please as we are very limited with space.
Home Learning
Home Learning activities are in your child’s home learning book. Home learning can be handed into the basket on any day, however they are checked each Thursday. Children are expected to read to an adult a minimum of 3 times per week and record this in their reading record.
School Web-Site/ Facebook Page
We like to keep everyone informed of what is happening in our school, so we ensure photos, blogs and work are sent to our school website and Facebook page weekly. Please keep checking our website & blog page.
Miss Wilson and Mrs Groves
Miss Wilson and Mrs Groves