<![CDATA[The Hills Academy Blog Feed - EYFS Blog - Fuji and K2]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk%2Fblog%2F%3Fpid%3D25%26amp%3Bnid%3D2 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:12:50 GMT Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:12:50 GMT <![CDATA[ OUR FINAL TWO WEEKS IN RECEPTION! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=1010 Last week we read the story ‘The Day the Crayons Quit’ and spoke about what quitting means and the importance of not giving up.

]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:31:46 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=1010 <![CDATA[ Welcome to Reception! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=1023 Our First few weeks at The Hills! 

]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:12:50 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=1023 <![CDATA[ IN THE WOODS ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=1006 Reception enjoyed our first school trip to Bromham Woods.

]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:29:16 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=1006 <![CDATA[ EYFS OUTDOOR LEARNING ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=995 We started our first week back after the Easter break with outdoor learning in school in preparation for going to Bromham woods later on in the term. We took part in lots of fun activities and we really enjoyed our first experience in the Robin’s garden.

]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:40:03 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=995 <![CDATA[ FOXS AND HEDGEHOGS ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=984 Last week we learnt all about foxes and were introduced to new vocabulary such as ‘vixen’ and ‘den’.

]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:06:17 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=984 <![CDATA[ CHINESE NEW YEAR ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=978 We have been learning about the Chinese Zodiac story and we learnt that twelve animals who won the race each had a year named after them. We discovered that 2025 is the year of the snake and most of us were born in the year of the rat or pig.

]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:59:34 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=978 <![CDATA[ THE NATIVITY ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=969 Reception have been working so hard over the last half term learning all the songs and actions for the Nativity performance.

]]> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:21:49 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=969 <![CDATA[ ON THE WAY HOME ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=963 This week in Reception we have started ‘Talk for Writing’. 

]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:17:03 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=963 <![CDATA[ HOUSES AND HOMES ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=957 In Early Years we have been learning about different types of houses and homes.

]]> Mon, 2 Dec 2024 11:51:43 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=957 <![CDATA[ MARVELLOUS ME! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=946 We have had an amazing first few weeks at school. Our topic is Marvellous Me. We have been spending time getting to know each other by sharing our All about Me bags and playing and making new friends!

]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:30:57 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=946 <![CDATA[ AROUND THE WORLD ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=922 Last week Reception learnt about different countries.

]]> Tue, 9 Jul 2024 13:28:43 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=922 <![CDATA[ SUPERHEROES! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=913 This term our topic is ‘The wonderful World of Books!’ Our favourite book so far has been ‘Supertato’ by Sue Hendra.

]]> Wed, 3 Jul 2024 09:45:29 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=913 <![CDATA[ SCIENCE WEEK AND THE GRUFFALO ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=900 This term we have continued reading stories that are set in the woods.

]]> Fri, 17 May 2024 08:53:19 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=900 <![CDATA[ CHINESE NEW YEAR ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=888 We have been learning about the Lunar Celebration – Chinese New Year.

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:15:01 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=888 <![CDATA[ INTO THE WOODS ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=878 To start off our new topic this term, we have been learning about different woodland animals. Last week we learnt about owls.

]]> Wed, 14 Feb 2024 09:51:01 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=878 <![CDATA[ WRIGGLY NATIVITY ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=865 The Reception children have been working very hard over the last half term to learn all the songs, dances and words for their Nativity performance.

]]> Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:17:35 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=865 <![CDATA[ COMPARING OLD AND NEW TOYS ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=855 In Reception, we have been learning about and exploring toys from the past and the present.

]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2023 09:29:21 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=855 <![CDATA[ HEALTHY EATING ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=840 As part of our Marvellous Me topic we have been learning about different ways we can stay healthy.

]]> Fri, 6 Oct 2023 12:58:37 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=840 <![CDATA[ MARVELLOUS ME! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=829 The children have had a fantastic first few weeks in Reception. They have started to form friendships and learn all the classroom rules and routines.        

   

]]> Fri, 6 Oct 2023 12:56:21 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=829 <![CDATA[ END OF TERM FUN! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=812 Early Years were very lucky to have the opportunity to experience playing the steel pan drums! We learned that this music originated from the Caribbean

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:28:52 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=812 <![CDATA[ OUR COLOURFUL WEEK ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=804 In Reception this term, our topic has been 'The Wonderful world of Books!'

]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 09:26:27 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=804 <![CDATA[ OUTDOOR ADVENTURES ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=801 Last week both reception classes enjoyed three mornings of outdoor learning at school.  Lots of activities were planned and the sun even came out for us!

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 13:15:55 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=801 <![CDATA[ SCIENCE WEEK ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=785 Last week we celebrated Science Week. We took part in two exciting experiments – exploring ice and building bridges. 

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 08:54:04 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=785 <![CDATA[ LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=773 This half-term, we will be continuing with our topic ‘Into the Woods’. We have learnt so many facts about animals.

]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:54:41 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=773 <![CDATA[ HEDGEHOGS AND MYSTERY READERS :) ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=764 This term our new topic is 'Into the Woods'. Each week we have been learning about a different woodland animal.

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2023 10:59:59 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=764 <![CDATA[ Higgledy Piggeldy Nativity ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=746 This week the early years children performed their first Christmas production called Higgeldy Piggeldy Nativity to the school and their families

]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2023 10:34:14 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=746 <![CDATA[ TOYS ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=737 To continue our topic of Marvellous Me, Reception have been learning about toys from the past and toys the children have at home.

]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2022 10:51:26 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=737 <![CDATA[ HOUSES AND HOMES! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=732 To carry on our topic of Marvellous Me, Reception have been learning about different houses and homes around the world.

]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:12:09 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=732 <![CDATA[ MARVELLOUS ME! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=721 The children have all settled well during their first week in Reception.

]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:31:29 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=721 <![CDATA[ DINOLAND ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=714 This week, both Reception classes went out on a trip to Gillivers Dinosaur and Farm Park in Milton Keynes. We had the best day!

]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2022 15:48:04 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=714 <![CDATA[ DINOSAURS! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=694 In Reception, we have been enjoying our topic, ‘The Wonderful World of Books.’ Over these last few weeks, we have been reading lots of stories about dinosaurs....a topic which so many of the children love!

]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:28:13 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=694 <![CDATA[ BROMHAM WOODS! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=688 Last week, both reception classes spent three days in the woods at Bromham. We had the best time, and the weather was beautiful! The children loved exploring the woods, building dens, climbing trees and hunting for characters such as the Gruffalo and the Big Bad Wolf!

]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:13:57 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=688 <![CDATA[ THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF BOOKS ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=679 This term in Reception, our new topic is 'The wonderful world of Books! We will be having a new key text each week to base our learning around. Our first book was the popular children's story, 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'. 

]]> Wed, 25 May 2022 16:08:41 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=679 <![CDATA[ OUTDOOR LEARNING ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=667 Last week, Reception enjoyed their very first outdoor learning experience. Even the weather was kind to us for most of the three days!

The children took part in a variety of different activities each morning. 

]]> Fri, 29 Apr 2022 11:10:43 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=667 <![CDATA[ HEDGHOGS ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=660 This half term we have been reading non-fiction texts about animals that live in the woods. So far, we have learned about owls, foxes and bats. Last week we learned all about hedgehogs! We found out so many interesting facts about these cute little creatures. We even found out that they can swim!

]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:36:27 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=660 <![CDATA[ BATS! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=653 This term, our topic in Reception is 'Into the Woods'. This half term we are learning about animals that live in the woods.

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2022 08:40:42 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=653 <![CDATA[ SNOWMAN FUN! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=644 We have had a fun filled snowman themed week this week!

]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2022 11:20:17 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=644 <![CDATA[ PUDSEY FUN IN RECEPTION! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=635 Last Friday was Children in Need day. The children in reception enjoyed coming to school in their 'Strictly Come Dancing' themed outfit. There was certainly lots of sparkles - even on some of the children's faces!

]]> Thu, 16 Dec 2021 15:58:05 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=635 <![CDATA[ MARVELLOUS ME: TEETH ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=626 We have been learning all about how to keep our bodies healthy. Last week, we focused on learning about the importance of cleaning our teeth.

]]> Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:46:24 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=626 <![CDATA[ MARVELLOUS ME! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=620 In Reception the children have had a super start to their school journey!

]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2021 15:17:16 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=620 <![CDATA[ GETTING ARTY! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=605 In Reception this term, our topic has been 'The Wonderful world of Books!'

]]> Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:11:46 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=605 <![CDATA[ TENNIS! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=592 This week we had a tennis coach in to visit us. We were so lucky with the weather and the rain managed to hold off until we had finished! Each class took it in turns to have a lesson with the coach.

]]> Fri, 16 Jul 2021 10:51:58 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=592 <![CDATA[ THE HUNGRY CATERPILLAR! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=581 This term in Reception, our topic is 'The Wonderful World of Books!' We will be using a key text each week during the summer term from a variety of different authors to base our learning around.

]]> Thu, 27 May 2021 08:26:38 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=581 <![CDATA[ OUTDOOR LEARNING WEEK! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=569 This week,  reception have enjoyed learning outside for three mornings. We were so proud of all the children as they were able to adapt their routine and enjoyed every moment, even when the weather wasn't that kind to us and we found ourselves out in the rain!

]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2021 10:45:34 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=569 <![CDATA[ HEDGEHOGS! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=557 This half term we have been reading non fiction text about animals that live in the woods. Last week was about hedgehogs! We learned lots of amazing facts about these cute little creatures. We even found out that they can swim!

]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:45:48 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=557 <![CDATA[ OWLS! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=545 This half term, Reception is learning all about the woods and the animals that live there. This week, we have been learning all about owls. We have learned lots of amazing facts about owls. We enjoyed listening to the story 'Owl babies'. We found out that owl babies are called 'owlets.' 

]]> Tue, 9 Feb 2021 14:18:15 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=545 <![CDATA[ DO YOU WANNA BUILD A SNOWMAN !?! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=537 We have had a fun filled snowman themed week this week!

]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:05:00 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=537 <![CDATA[ OUT AND ABOUT! ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=527 In Early Years our topic is 'Marvellous Me!' We have been learning all about our local environment. The weather had been kind to us, so we have managed to get out and about for a couple of walks.

]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2020 08:34:27 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=527 <![CDATA[ MARVELLOUS ME - HEALTHY EATING ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=518 This term our topic is 'Marvellous Me!' and we have been learning all about ourselves. Our focus over the last two weeks has been how we keep healthy through exercise and through making the right food choices. 

]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2020 16:08:18 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=518 <![CDATA[ BUSY BEES IN RECEPTION ]]> https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=508 We have had a very busy first two weeks in reception. We spent the first week exploring our learning environments and we enjoyed making new friends. 

]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2020 14:03:10 GMT https://www.thehillslowerschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=2&storyid=508