Nursery Spring 1

Mount Carmel
Catholic School

NURSERY - spring 1

The Power of Learning

'I have come so that they may have life and have it to the full.'
Mark 10:10

Mount Carmel Values

Our aim is for every child to leave here an Ambassador of Christ.
Our values are deeply rooted in the high expectations that we have of each child in the school. Our Values permeate across the school through children's learning, friendships, behaviour and leadership.
Our values come from the Church.

C - consideration
H - helpfulness
U - unity
R - respect
C - commitment
H - honesty

Our British Values

Our children learn about our British Values through 5 areas. These are discussed at whole school liturgies and during lunch times. We are committed to serving our community, with the strong belief that we are one school for all.

Our Power Values

Our aim is for every child to leave with the power to make a positive change in the world. Through our subjects there are five themes that we believe are integral with teaching children how to become powerful adults.

We ensure that these themes run through our subjects. Children learn about 5 areas of power - Education, Religion, Resources, People and Legacy.

Our Religious Education Curriculum.

•The Magi’s Journey

•Prayer Table – Change

•Celebrating – Chinese New Year

•Gathering together – learning about going to Church

Church, Priest, pray, visit, journey, gold, frankincense, myrrh, star, community,

This half term we will be learning ...

Traditional Tales

Through books, we will be learning about stories from the past.

The Power of Learning

EYFS - Statutory Framework

- Listen attentively and respond to what they hear with relevant questions,
comments and actions when being read to and during whole class discussions and small group interactions;
- Offer explanations for why things might happen, making use of recently
introduced vocabulary from stories, non-fiction, rhymes and poems when
appropriate;

Communication and Language

Key Vocabulary

clapping, syllables, story, beginning, middle, end, characters, queen, king, animals, choices, listen

•Rhyme

•Body Percussion

•Clapping syllables within words

•Listening for initial sounds within
words

•Joining in with learning new songs

•Listen to longer stories and recall
what happens

•Listening stories

The Power of Learning

EYFS - Statutory Framework

- Give focused attention to what the teacher says, responding appropriately
even when engaged in activity, and show an ability to follow instructions
involving several ideas or actions.
- Explain the reasons for rules, know right from wrong and try to behave
accordingly;
- Show sensitivity to their own and to others’ needs.

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

Key Vocabulary

Win, lose, feeling, emotion, happy, sad, angry, rules, race,

•Emotions – happy, sad

•Understanding how others may be
feeling

•Reinforce Class Rules

•Making predictions – Who will win
the Race? Which animal do you think will win?

•Which is your favourite story?