Our Teachers
Miss C Burns
Class 3
Year Leader
EYFS Phase Lead
Miss Y Dyke
Class 3
Mrs J Dell
Class 1
Miss A Allen
Class 1
Miss S Hyde
Class 2
Learning Support Staff:
Miss S Caine,
Mrs G Jones
Mrs N Athwal
Welcome back after the Easter break, we hope that you all had an enjoyable holiday!
Thematic
During the summer term in Reception, our learning will be centred around the themes ‘What on Earth’ where we will be exploring different concepts such as bg and small things, what unique means to us as well as pollution and recycling. We will then move on to our new topic ‘Under the Sea’ where we will learn about what we may find in the ocean from dolphins and sharks to fish and crustaceans. We will also learn about exciting events occurring during the term such as the World Cup.
Throughout our learning, we will begin our learning with a story, which will allow our theme to flow between our 7 Areas of Learning. Our learning continues to take place through a mix of adult-led and child-initiated sessions 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.
Our ‘Wild Tribe’ sessions are:
Class 1 - Monday
Class 2 – Thursday
Class 3 – Tuesday
Phonics and Reading
Phonics will continue to be an important part of our children’s learning where they will have the opportunity to practise and apply their phonic knowledge. As we spend two weeks learning 3 new phonemes, children will have 1 reading book linked to the sounds they are learning in class. This book is to be read over and over again to help build your child’s fluency in reading along with their comprehension. Therefore, your child may remain on the same reading book for 2 weeks.
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.
All items of clothing should be clearly labelled with your child’s name and class.
We would like to remind parents that, in line with the school’s uniform policy, no jewellery should be worn in school except for stud earrings. However, for health and safety reasons, earrings must not be worn on PE days. If your child is unable to remove their earrings independently, please ensure they are taken out before school on PE days.
Reception PE sessions are:
Wednesday and Friday
We are continually in need of ‘spare uniform’. If you have any that your child no longer needs, we would be very grateful of any donations! Thank you to those parents who have returned any borrowed items or already donated uniform items already this year.
Please can we remind you that children should arrive at school in their uniform with their outdoor learning clothes in a bag. Please ensure the children have appropriate clothing as we will be outdoors for the majority of the afternoon for our Wild Tribe sessions
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 anticipate a busy and exciting term ahead and we thank you in anticipation of your continued support.
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.
