Our Teachers
Miss C Burns
Class 3
Year Leader
EYFS Phase Lead
Miss Y Dyke
Class 3
Mrs J Dell
Class 1
Mrs F Jones
Class 1
Miss S Hyde
Class 2
Learning Support Staff:
Miss S Caine,
Mrs G Jones
Mrs N Athwal
We hope that you and your children are well, and we would like to welcome everyone back after the Christmas break.
The children had a very busy Autumn term, settling into their learning, building new friendships and developing new skills. We are certain that the Spring term will be filled with just as much fun and learning, where your children will continue to thrive and make excellent progress.
Thematic
We are continuing with our thematic approach to learning through the Dimensions curriculum. This enables all children to make meaningful connections across the seven Areas of Learning within the EYFS framework and to consolidate their skills.
This term, our topics will be ‘Let Us Play’ and ‘Jurassic Park’.
PSHE, R.E. and Music will continue to be taught discreetly.
We will continue to develop communication, understanding, exploration, and design skills through a wide range of activities, including role-play, creative tasks, outdoor learning, and circle time. Throughout the year, children will be taught through a balance of teacher-led and child-initiated learning, both indoors and outdoors.
As outdoor learning is a large part of our curriculum, we ask that your child brings a suitable coat every day, regardless of the weather.
Wild Tribe
Your child will also take part in a weekly Wild Tribe session, where they will explore the outdoors through exciting woodland-based activities. On Wild Tribe days, please send your child in with additional clothing that is suitable for climbing trees and getting muddy. This should include waterproofs and layers during colder weather. Children are encouraged to dress independently for Wild Tribe, so please practise this at home.
Monday – Class 1
Tuesday – Class 3
Thursday – Class 2
Phonics and Reading
We will also continue to teach reading through our Floppy’s Phonics programme. Phonics remains an important part of our daily learning, and children will have multiple opportunities throughout the day to practise and apply their skills. As always, children are expected to read regularly at home; we recommend a minimum of 2–3 times per week. We kindly ask that reading packs are kept in children’s book bags every day.
Please ensure your child brings a named water bottle to school each day. We ask that bottles are not made of metal, as they can be heavy. Water bottles should be filled with water only.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your class teacher, who will usually be available at the end of each day. We are looking forward to a busy and exciting term ahead, and we thank you in advance for your continued support.
The Reception Team
P.E
Your child will have 2 PE lessons each week. On these days, they should come to school wearing their full PE kit (as outlined in the uniform guidelines shared in your induction pack and here.
We would like to remind parents and carers that no jewellery should be worn in school, except for stud earrings. In line with Health and Safety guidelines, earrings should not be worn on PE days, and children may be asked to remove them before sessions. Reception PE sessions take place on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Rception Art Gallery - Starry Night
Reception children have been learning about Vincent van Gogh and have enjoyed looking at his artwork, particularly his Starry Night art. Children worked collaboratively to create a large class Starry Night and then children created their own Starry Night artwork.
