Celebrating Black History Month: Simone Biles

Date: 23rd Oct 2025 @ 7:55am

Reception have been learning about Simone Biles, the Olypic gymnast. They listened to the 'Little People Big Dreams' book about Simone Biles and we watched a video of her performing her routine on the balance beam. In PE, the children practised their balancing skills by walking along a bench. If they needed help with their balancing, they stretched out their arms and jumped safely onto the mat, ensuring they bent their legs as they jumped. We watched how Simone Biles finished her routine by stretching her arms up in the air and looking at the audience. She is a real inspiration to us and the children learnt that through hard work and determination success follows

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