The Reception children have had a wonderful time in our role play areas over the last few weeks. Last half term we had ‘Marland Hill Clothes and Shoe Shop.’ Some of the children loved working on the cash desk and serving customers, whilst others loved dressing up and putting together their own outfits. As you can see some of our children have a real eye for fashion!

To link in with our new topic ‘All Around the World’ the role play area has now transformed into ‘Marland Hill Travel Agents.’ The children have enjoyed looking at the maps and holiday brochures and booking their summer holidays. Our travel agents have been very helpful with their holiday advice and have demonstrated a good awareness of the world and some of it’s countries. So far this topic we have looked at the country of Pakistan as a contrasting location to the United Kingdom. This week we are looking at the country of Kenya to link in with our story ‘Handa’s Hen’ by the author Eileen Brown. Next week we will look at Australia to link in with our story ‘The Koala Who could’ by the author Rachel Bright.

Just before the half term break the children in Year 6 came down to share the traditional tales they had written with the Reception children. The Reception children listened really well to the stories and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with the older children in school. Some of the children got to listen to stories read by their older siblings and cousins. It was a lovely experience for all the children involved.