Welcome to Kestrels

We are a mixed Foundation and Year One class of 18 children. Mrs Anne Noon and Mrs Gilly Clark are the teachers and are extremely well supported by our teaching assistants Mrs Maddie Beer, Mrs Sandra Paul, Miss Rachael Powell and Mrs Stephanie Mabbutt.

Our topic for the beginning of the Spring term was called ‘Once upon a time’. The children listened to a variety of traditional stories and explored materials to investigate their properties. They then had great fun using their understanding to construct different homes.

 This half term we are learning about wild animals and plants. We are preparing our raised bed to grow vegetables and we will be visiting Paignton Zoo to learn about animals from the Rain Forest.

Ukulele Workshop with Colin Bentley

What our children say about Kestrels:

Finley – I like making things out of lego. I made a flying car.

Nicholas – We put hedge cutters on the tractors to cut the grass outside (imaginary play).

Jessica – We do letters in phonics. We do the actions and the sounds and I know quite a few now.

Aleisha – We do painting. I like painting flowers.

Dominic – I play with my friends. We’re nice and kind in Kestrels.

Charlie – I made a rocket out of card and selotape.

Jake – We can use the bikes outside.

Lyla – I like using the popoids because you can make stuff.

Louise – I like making little story books.

Kyle – I like making models.

Ben – I enjoy doing writing.

Hannah – In Kestrels we made things. I like making things.

Rowena – I like riding the bikes.

Benjamin – I like playing outside with my friends.