Welcome Welcome to to

ReceptionReceptionMapleMaplePlanePlane

Maple ClassMaple Class

Miss Bonnar – Class TeacherMiss Bonnar – Class Teacher

Mrs Monahan – TAMrs Monahan – TA

Plane ClassPlane Class

Miss Griffiths – Class TeacherMiss Griffiths – Class Teacher

Mrs Pounds - TAMrs Pounds - TA

Other AdultsOther Adults

Mrs Wellock – TeacherMrs Wellock – Teacher

Mrs Beaumont - Teacher Mrs Beaumont - Teacher

Mrs Kanji – TAMrs Kanji – TAMrs Freeman – Reception Midday SupervisorMrs Freeman – Reception Midday Supervisor

Mrs Wozniak – Mrs Wozniak – Reception Midday SupervisorReception Midday Supervisor

CurriculumCurriculum

We have lots of great topics to teach in Reception We have lots of great topics to teach in Reception and we look forward to planning a fun and and we look forward to planning a fun and stimulating curriculum for your children, which will stimulating curriculum for your children, which will cover both Prime and Specific areas.cover both Prime and Specific areas.

We will also look to plan extra curricular We will also look to plan extra curricular opportunities for outdoor learning in the local area, opportunities for outdoor learning in the local area, e.g. walks and trips.e.g. walks and trips.

CurriculumCurriculum

Autumn 1Autumn 1 Magical Me (Ourselves)Magical Me (Ourselves)

Autumn 2Autumn 2 Our Local AreaOur Local Area

Spring 1Spring 1 Fantasy Fantasy (Superheroes, Space, Traditional Tales, People (Superheroes, Space, Traditional Tales, People

Who Help Us)Who Help Us)

Spring 2Spring 2 MinibeastsMinibeasts

Summer 1Summer 1 AnimalsAnimals

Summer 2 Summer 2 All Around the WorldAll Around the World

Our Topic themes for each half term are:

P.E.P.E.P.E. kits should be kept in school.P.E. kits should be kept in school.

PE DaysMaple – Monday & Friday

Plane – Wednesday & Friday

Indoor PEIndoor PE

Plimsolls, Plimsolls, Shorts Shorts T-shirtT-shirt

Outdoor PEOutdoor PE

TrainersTrainersJogging bottomsJogging bottomsT-shirtT-shirtJumperJumper

Being Independent!Being Independent!We changed into PE kits for the first time this week!We changed into PE kits for the first time this week!

It took nearly 30 minutes with 3 adults It took nearly 30 minutes with 3 adults

helping them!helping them!

Please practise the following with your child:Please practise the following with your child:• Putting clothes that are inside out the Putting clothes that are inside out the

correct way (sleeves)correct way (sleeves)• Putting a coat on and doing it up (zips)Putting a coat on and doing it up (zips)

• Dressing and undressingDressing and undressing

ReadingReadingEach child will be bringing home a reading Each child will be bringing home a reading record.record.

We will record which book your child We will record which book your child is bringing home.is bringing home.

Please add your own comments Please add your own comments when you read at home with your when you read at home with your child.child.

ReadingReading

Time and supportTime and support Not just school booksNot just school books Read longer books to Read longer books to

develop languagedevelop language Visit the LibraryVisit the Library

Your child will be given a reading book on their set Your child will be given a reading book on their set reading day. reading day.

They will bring home a ‘shared book’ on a Friday. They will bring home a ‘shared book’ on a Friday. This is a story book your child has chosen for you to This is a story book your child has chosen for you to read to them.read to them.

They will also have ‘Quick as a Click’ words to They will also have ‘Quick as a Click’ words to practise. These will be checked on your child’s practise. These will be checked on your child’s reading day.reading day.

Homework is used to consolidate the pupils learning. Each half term, we will be sending home a ‘Homework Grid.’ It will include activities linked to our topic theme and different subject areas.

We expect that our parents will support their child in the completion

of homework activities.

They can be completed in any order.

A quiet, learning environment is encouraged.

Sent home: Friday

Collected: Thursday

The children have daily phonics sessions in Reception. During these sessions the children practise reading and writing new sounds (phonemes).

We will be sending home information about the sounds covered each week and activities linked to this.

Uniform, jewellery, Uniform, jewellery, valuablesvaluables

Correct school uniform.Correct school uniform. Hair should be tied back.Hair should be tied back. Clothing and equipment should Clothing and equipment should

be clearly named. be clearly named. Jewellery/ valuables should not Jewellery/ valuables should not

be brought to school.be brought to school. We go outside in all weather so We go outside in all weather so

please make sure your child please make sure your child has appropriate clothing.has appropriate clothing.

Lost Property!Lost Property!

CommunicationCommunication

After schoolAfter school Mornings in an emergency!Mornings in an emergency! Make an appointment Make an appointment

through the school officethrough the school office Parent consultation evening Parent consultation evening

Communication is a two way process. Please do not hesitate to talk Communication is a two way process. Please do not hesitate to talk to us if you have any queries or concerns and we will do our best to to us if you have any queries or concerns and we will do our best to help in any way we can. You can also inform us in writing.help in any way we can. You can also inform us in writing.

And vice-versa, we will contact you if we have any queries or And vice-versa, we will contact you if we have any queries or concerns regarding your child’s learning or behaviour.concerns regarding your child’s learning or behaviour.

E - SafetyE - SafetyPlease visit the school website to access the link.Please visit the school website to access the link.

REMEMBER to keep your children safe when REMEMBER to keep your children safe when using the Internet.using the Internet.

Magic MomentsMagic Moments

We want to celebrate We want to celebrate the successes your the successes your child has at school child has at school and at home.and at home.

If your child has a If your child has a ‘magic moment’ at ‘magic moment’ at home please send in home please send in a photo for our board.a photo for our board.

CertificiatesCertificiatesAttending special Attending special

eventseventsCompleting a Completing a

challenge e.g. riding a challenge e.g. riding a bike with two wheelsbike with two wheels

Parental Parental SupportSupport

We welcome offers of parental support within the classroom or school.

If you would like to volunteer some time to help out in class on a regular basis, please contact Mrs Allnutt in the School Office to complete a DBS form.

Questions?Questions?