SEPTEMBER
WELCOME BACK
Sneak peak of our new Early Years unit! We can’t wait to welcome you in- remember you can come for a look around at 12.45-2:45pm tomorrow!
And we’re back!!
Well done to everyone that completed their Summer Challenge over the Summer break, your creations and ideas are fantastic!
Fabulous allotment trip today, we found alot of potatoes, tomatoes and pumpkins!!! 
We are very fortunate our allotment is a 2 minute walk!
Roald Dahl Week 
How many roald dahl books can you name?
As well as settling in we have been looking at one of the children’s favourites authors!
Roald Dahl Week
Look what we have been up to this….
The Dream Catchers are from the BFG. Did you know Native Americans believed that at night the air was filled with dreams, both good and bad. They would hang the dream catcher over their beds. They had to be careful that daylight could reach it. As its name suggests, it attracts and then catches in its web all kinds of dreams and thoughts. 
We performed our own theatre shows using characters from all of Roald Dahl Books. 
We made peach / ‘plum’ from James and the Giant peach!
We had a treasure hunt to find the golden tickets from Charlie and The Chocolate Factory 
We are so pleased our Nursery and Reception children have settled in so well, we are very aware that some of the children are tired after a full day of school so we ensure that the children are engaged and we are following their lead with activities. The children have been learning a new routine and following new instructions and have all done very well 
This week in the Infants we have been looking at Well being and children’s mental health.
We have found this website a really useful tool for strategies to support children’s health. https://www.unicef.org.uk/…/UnderstandingAndSupportingM…
Why don’t you try turning negative phrases into positives and see how empowering the child feels. Instead of ‘stop running inside’ use ‘walking feet now’ instead of ‘don’t pour your drink on the floor’ use ‘I would really like to see you keep the drink in your cup’
We have been celebrating how wonderful the children are and all unique in their own way 
On Wednesday we took some Junior children for a little trip to the Reuse shop on Dark Lane as we had surplus toys. We walked through the allotment and dropped our donations off! Abby let us buy £5 worth of toys and we chose some old technology for our spy box and a skateboard to practice risky play and balancing! 
Rosh Hashanah – this week we have been been celebrating Rosh Hashanah 
We made a delicious apple cake – tried a pomegranate, played Jewish bingo!
This week we have really enhanced opportunities for children’s risky play.
Risky play offers benefits like physical development, helping children develop strength, balance, and coordination, while also fostering mental and emotional growth, building confidence, resilience, and self-esteem.
Through managing the uncertainty of risky situations, children enhance their risk assessment and decision-making skills, leading to better problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
Risky play supports social development by teaching negotiation and collaboration, and helps develop brain health and a stronger sense of competence and master
Happy World Peace day 
‘Where we have peace, we have hope. Families unite, communities rebuild, children learn and play’
Wellness Wednesdays! 
Did you know… Promoting children’s and young people’s wellbeing is a key part of keeping them safe, helping them develop and ensuring they have positive outcomes into adulthood (Public Health England, 2021)
Black History Month!
Throughout October we are looking at Black History Month and influential people in history!
We believe it provides a crucial opportunity to celebrate Black culture, correct misrepresentations of history, and equip children with the knowledge to challenge racism and understand the world’s complexities.
Spooky Halloween activities at fusion! 
Did you know Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which celebrated the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter and is now celebrated with traditions like trick-or-treating and costumes. The word “Halloween” comes from “All Hallows’ Eve,” the night before the Christian holiday All Saints’ Day.
Did you know Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which celebrated the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter and is now celebrated with traditions like trick-or-treating and costumes. The word “Halloween” comes from “All Hallows’ Eve,” the night before the Christian holiday All Saints’ Day.
Happy Halloween (for next week)
This week has been spooktacular! We have been busy creating Halloween crafts, carved our pumpkin and tried some roasted pumpkin which was delicious
This week has been spooktacular! We have been busy creating Halloween crafts, carved our pumpkin and tried some roasted pumpkin which was delicious
Happy Diwali to all our families who celebrate.
Today and tomorrow we are learning about the festival of light.
Did you know – The word Diwali (or Deepavali as it’s sometimes called) means “row of lights” in an Ancient language of India, called Sanskrit. During this festival, people decorate their homes with lights and oil lamps, called diyas.
Today and tomorrow we are learning about the festival of light.
Did you know – The word Diwali (or Deepavali as it’s sometimes called) means “row of lights” in an Ancient language of India, called Sanskrit. During this festival, people decorate their homes with lights and oil lamps, called diyas.
Bonfire Night
Bonfire Night 
Did you know – Until 1959 it was against the law not to celebrate Bonfire Night. King Henry VII was the first person to ever have a fireworks display in 1486 for his wedding
Did you know – Until 1959 it was against the law not to celebrate Bonfire Night. King Henry VII was the first person to ever have a fireworks display in 1486 for his wedding
Bonfire activities today at fusion! We did sparklers and made them too!
How to stay safe- https://www.wmfs.net/safety/sparklers/
How to stay safe- https://www.wmfs.net/safety/sparklers/
Anti bullying week.
100% of the children at Fusion know what to do if someone is being unkind to them. #speakout
100% of the children at Fusion know what to do if someone is being unkind to them. #speakout
Remembrance Day-
Do you know why we use poppies as a symbol? – Poppies are used for Remembrance Day because they grew in the devastated battlefields of World War I after the fighting ended. A Canadian doctor, Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, was inspired by the sight of these bright red flowers to write the poem “In Flanders Fields,” which then led to the poppy becoming a symbol of remembrance for those lost in conflict.
Do you know why we use poppies as a symbol? – Poppies are used for Remembrance Day because they grew in the devastated battlefields of World War I after the fighting ended. A Canadian doctor, Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, was inspired by the sight of these bright red flowers to write the poem “In Flanders Fields,” which then led to the poppy becoming a symbol of remembrance for those lost in conflict.
Remembrance Day-
Do you know why we use poppies as a symbol? – Poppies are used for Remembrance Day because they grew in the devastated battlefields of World War I after the fighting ended. A Canadian doctor, Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, was inspired by the sight of these bright red flowers to write the poem “In Flanders Fields,” which then led to the poppy becoming a symbol of remembrance for those lost in conflict.
Do you know why we use poppies as a symbol? – Poppies are used for Remembrance Day because they grew in the devastated battlefields of World War I after the fighting ended. A Canadian doctor, Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, was inspired by the sight of these bright red flowers to write the poem “In Flanders Fields,” which then led to the poppy becoming a symbol of remembrance for those lost in conflict.
Happy Thanksgiving 
Thanksgiving is a holiday where people gather with family and friends to eat a big meal and be thankful for the good things in their lives, like family, health, and fun. It’s a time to show gratitude for the year’s blessings, with traditions like sharing what you’re thankful for and enjoying special foods like turkey and pumpkin pie.
Universal Children’s Day
This week the children have been in charge! They chose custard for pudding, cooking for activities, we made a Punjabi dish, litter picking and longer play times!
World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children’s Day and is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare
We have been getting in the Christmas spirit early this year!
Reminder it’s the grove PTA fete, pop along and see us in the secret room 2-4pm 
