--- title: "Reception" url: "https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/category/reception-1" school: "Boarshaw Primary School" --- # Reception [![Image of Reception Visit the Farm](https://files.schudio.com/boarshawprimary/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2293.JPG)](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2018-05-03-16-30-00-reception-visit-the-farm) 3 May 2018 #### [Reception Visit the Farm](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2018-05-03-16-30-00-reception-visit-the-farm) #### Smithills Farm ##### Reception were very excited as they set off on the caoch to the farm. We talked about the cars we saw and even played I-Spy. ![](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/images/ReceptionBT/IMG_2281.JPG) ![](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/images/ReceptionBT/IMG_2284.JPG) ![](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/images/ReceptionBT/IMG_2282.JPG) ##### When we go to the farm we had to listen to the safety instructions and then we went to feed the animals. We overcame our fears and helped… [Continue reading](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2018-05-03-16-30-00-reception-visit-the-farm) 4 July 2016 #### [Olympic Games 2016](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2016-07-04-20-58-09-olympic-games-2016) Foundation Stage held their very own Olympic Games this morning! ![](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/images/Foundation%20Stage/Summer/Olympic%20Games/IMG_2662.JPG) To kick off our Olympic themed learning, we started with a memorable moment and created our very own Olympic Opening Ceremony and held our own games. We began by learning about what the Olympic games are, where they… [Continue reading](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2016-07-04-20-58-09-olympic-games-2016) [![Image of Are we there yet?](https://files.schudio.com/boarshawprimary/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_4452.JPG)](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2016-06-17-21-45-00-are-we-there-yet) 17 June 2016 #### [Are we there yet?](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2016-06-17-21-45-00-are-we-there-yet) ### **Are we there yet?** Foundation Stage were introduced to their new topic with an aeroplane adventure to different countries. They recieved their ticket in the post inviting them to board Boarshaw Airways. They brought their favourite teddy along for the ride too. Foundation Stage listened to the… [Continue reading](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2016-06-17-21-45-00-are-we-there-yet) [![Image of Foundation Stage visit the Farm](https://files.schudio.com/boarshawprimary/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Foundation%20blog/DSCF7103.JPG)](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2016-05-23-19-30-00-foundation-stage-visit-the-farm) 23 May 2016 #### [Foundation Stage visit the Farm](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2016-05-23-19-30-00-foundation-stage-visit-the-farm) # Smithills Open Day Farm Nursery and Reception have been learning all about the farm. To end the topic we went to Smithills Open Day Farm. We were very excited as we climbed aboard the coach. We took part in lots of activities at the farm. The tractor ride was very bumpy....... ![](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/images/Foundation%20Stage/Summer/DSCF7041.JPG) #### but we… [Continue reading](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2016-05-23-19-30-00-foundation-stage-visit-the-farm) 20 May 2016 #### [Jamie's Food Revolution Day](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2016-05-20-13-25-54-jamie-s-food-revolution-day) Foundation Stage have enjoyed celebrating Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution Day. We began the day by talking about foods that we can make and eat for breakfast that are good for our bodies. The children came up with lots of ideas such as toast, fruit and porridge! We then selected a variety of… [Continue reading](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2016-05-20-13-25-54-jamie-s-food-revolution-day) 22 April 2016 #### [St George's Day](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2016-04-22-13-49-36-st-george-s-day) Foundation Stage have really enjoyed learning about St Geroge's Day today. ![](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/images/Foundation%20Stage/Spring%202/St%20George's%20Day/P1040126.JPG) We started the day by learning about who Saint George was and the famous story about him slaying the evil dragon. We then learned some interesting facts about why we celebrate St George's Day and enjoyed making lots… [Continue reading](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2016-04-22-13-49-36-st-george-s-day) [![Image of Chick, chick, chick, chick chicken](https://files.schudio.com/boarshawprimary/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/P1040020.JPG)](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2016-04-18-22-35-57-chick-chick-chick-chick-chicken) 18 April 2016 #### [Chick, chick, chick, chick chicken](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2016-04-18-22-35-57-chick-chick-chick-chick-chicken) ### Last week we had a very special delivery. 7 eggs arrived in foundation stage. We watched and watched then finally on Wednesday morning we saw a little crack and at 9:05 we had our first chick which was quickly named 'Flash'. Later that afternoon we had our second little crack and saw the birth of… [Continue reading](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2016-04-18-22-35-57-chick-chick-chick-chick-chicken) [![Image of We're learning about the farm](https://files.schudio.com/boarshawprimary/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/atrocity-clipart-farmer-clip-art-4.gif)](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2016-04-10-12-00-57-we-re-learning-about-the-farm) 10 April 2016 #### [We're learning about the farm](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2016-04-10-12-00-57-we-re-learning-about-the-farm) ### This term Foundation Stage will be learning all about life on the farm. We will start our topic thinking about the different animals that live on the farm where they live. We will learn about the busy job that a farmer has and the different foods we get from farms. We will be learning to describe… [Continue reading](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2016-04-10-12-00-57-we-re-learning-about-the-farm) [![Image of Easter Egg Hunt](https://files.schudio.com/boarshawprimary/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1652%5B1%5D.JPG)](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2016-03-24-11-45-00-easter-egg-hunt) 24 March 2016 #### [Easter Egg Hunt](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2016-03-24-11-45-00-easter-egg-hunt) # On the last day of the Spring Term the Easter Bunny visited Foundation. ### The children enjoyed searching for all the eggs he had left hidden on the playground. The children worked together in teams to collect eggs and we counted them at the end to find out who had collected the most. The… [Continue reading](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2016-03-24-11-45-00-easter-egg-hunt) [![Image of Stem Week in Foundation Stage](https://files.schudio.com/boarshawprimary/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2876.JPG)](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2016-03-18-09-30-00-stem-week-in-foundation-stage) 18 March 2016 #### [Stem Week in Foundation Stage](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2016-03-18-09-30-00-stem-week-in-foundation-stage) Wow, what a fantastic week Foundation have had. We have been learning all about how to keep ourselves healthy by deciding which food we should have in our packed lunch. ![](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/images/Foundation%20Stage/IMG_2746.JPG) ![](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/images/Foundation%20Stage/IMG_2738.JPG) We decided that fruit and vegetables were healthy and we should eat lots of these… [Continue reading](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2016-03-18-09-30-00-stem-week-in-foundation-stage) [![Image of Measuring in STEM Week](https://files.schudio.com/boarshawprimary/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2788.JPG)](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2016-03-15-10-15-00-measuring-in-stem-week) 15 March 2016 #### [Measuring in STEM Week](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2016-03-15-10-15-00-measuring-in-stem-week) Foundation Stage have started STEM week with a BANG! We have been launching rockets, using the foot pump, and investigating which rocket has gone the furthest? ![](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/images/Foundation%20Stage/IMG_2704.JPG) After we had launched the rockets we used the… [Continue reading](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2016-03-15-10-15-00-measuring-in-stem-week) [![Image of Fairtrade in Foundation Stage](https://files.schudio.com/boarshawprimary/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1533.JPG)](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2016-03-14-14-31-19-fairtrade-in-foundation-stage) 14 March 2016 #### [Fairtrade in Foundation Stage](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2016-03-14-14-31-19-fairtrade-in-foundation-stage) ## On Friday Foundation Stage had a wonderful time with their parents at the Fairtrade breakfast. ![](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/images/Foundation%20Stage/Spring%202/IMG_2685.JPG) ![](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/images/Foundation%20Stage/Spring%202/IMG_2668.JPG) ![](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/images/Foundation%20Stage/Spring%202/IMG_2670.JPG) Children learnt about where diffferent foods come from and the difference between fairtrade and non-fairtrade. We watched a video about Pablo's Banana's and found out about where bananas… [Continue reading](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/2016-03-14-14-31-19-fairtrade-in-foundation-stage) ### Blog - [Nursery Sea Turtles Blog](http://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/category/nursery-sea-turtles) - [Reception Clown Fish](http://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/category/reception-clown-fish) - [Reception Blue Tang](http://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/category/reception-blue-tang) - [Year 1 Sharks](http://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/category/year-1-sharks) - [Year 1 Dolphins](http://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/category/year-1-dolphin) - [Year 1/2 Penguins](http://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/category/year-2-penguin) - [Year 2 Lobsters](http://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/category/year-2-lobster) - [Year 3 Seahorses](http://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/category/year-3-sea-horses) - [Year 4 Star Fish](http://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/category/year-4-star-fish) - [Year 5 Lion Fish](http://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/category/year-5-lionfish) - [Year 6 Stingray](http://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/blog/category/year-6-stingray) **Boarshaw Primary School** Stanycliffe lane Middleton Manchester M24 2PB Tel: 0161 653 9536 ## Useful Links: [Term Dates](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/parents/termdates) [Contact Us](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/contact) [Admissions](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/our-school/admissions) [Policies](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/our-school/school-policies) © Copyright 2025–2026 Boarshaw Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.boarshawprimary.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)