Year R

Welcome to Year R at Endeavour Primary—your child’s first year at school. We’re excited to support you and your child as they settle into a new routine, build confidence, and begin learning through play. Our caring team focuses on creating a calm, welcoming environment where children feel safe, valued, and ready to explore.

In Year R, children develop essential early skills across the curriculum, including communication, early maths, physical development, and understanding the world around them. Lessons are planned to be engaging and age-appropriate, with lots of opportunities for practical activities, stories, songs, and hands-on learning. We also encourage independence, helping children manage their belongings, follow class routines, and try new tasks with support.

We know that starting school can bring questions and emotions for both children and parents. We will share clear information about expectations, key dates, and how you can help at home. If you ever have concerns, our team is here to listen and work with you to ensure your child’s wellbeing and progress throughout the year.

Week Commencing 2nd November

This week, we have continued our Autumn Leaves project and have been exploring our environment. The children have enjoyed creating autumn-themed artwork using paint, as well as taking part in an autumn walk around the school grounds to observe the seasonal changes around us. We have also been developing our mathematical skills by learning how to match numerals to the correct quantities, helping the children build their understanding of number and amount.

Week Commencing 12th October

This week, the children have enjoyed learning about the seasons, exploring how trees and the environment change throughout the year. We have also been investigating different types of weather and discussing what we might see, hear and feel during different weather conditions.

In Maths, we have been exploring 2D and 3D shapes, identifying and naming them, describing their properties, and finding shapes within our environment. It has been wonderful to see the children growing in confidence and using their mathematical vocabulary independently.

Week Commencing 5th October 2026

This week, we have started our new topic, Autumn Leaves, and have kicked it off by exploring our environment using all five senses. The children have been investigating different textures through activities such as playing in the mud kitchen and mixing paints. They have also enjoyed guessing different smells and testing their taste buds by sampling a variety of foods. These hands-on experiences have encouraged curiosity, exploration, and discussion as we learn more about the world around us.