Information for New Reception Parents June 2017

Who we are... Mrs Bibby (Mondays) Ms Cronin (Tuesdays-Fridays)

The school day starts... at 8.55am (gates open earlier) line up in Reception playground named peg spot for named water bottled sit down on carpet for registration *be prompt and encourage independence

Our Curriculum... PRIME AREAS SPECIFIC AREAS Communication & Language Physical Development Personal, Social & Emotional development PRIME AREAS SPECIFIC AREAS Literacy Numeracy Understanding the World Expressive arts & design

How we learn... Carpet time: frequent, short, fast-paced learning sessions Activity time: free-choice of table top activities both inside and outside which support and extend children's learning from carpet time Focused groups: small group activities led by adult Freeflow (or mix-up): further access to outdoor learning (in Nursery playground) & table top activities in both Reception and Nursery classes Assembly: whole school and half school singing and worship

Our Class Blog… Check out our current class blog to get more of an idea of what we do in Reception! http://st-matthews-cofe-primary- school11.j2bloggy.com/Reception-2017/

At mid-morning we break... for a healthy snack nut free/peanut butter free named water bottle Reception playground

Lunch Midday Reception children eat together Closely supervised by lunchtime staff Check menu Outdoor play until 1pm

The school day ends... at 3.15pm pick up from the classroom door please inform us of changes to the regular pick up person provide us with pick-up details (in Sept) named tray – check regularly for letters *please be aware of long days and tiredness!

Book Bags Child's choice of 4 books to bring home Return bag on book bag day each week Yellow book

What does your child need for school? school uniform (label, label, label!!) and velcro shoes a school hat (label for recognition) P.E. kit in a drawstring bag (sent home at each of each half term) – no plimsoles until Easter healthy snack water bottle lunchbox (if having packed lunch) book bag

Support your child's development in the Prime Areas. How you can help... Support your child's development in the Prime Areas. Encourage your child's communication skills by asking them what they think? Ask why and how? Encourage independence and healthy self-care skills (e.g. when dressing and with personal hygiene, i.e. toileting and handwashing) Check your child's understanding by asking “do you know what that means” and provide explanations where necessary. Your child may revert to more 'baby-like' behaviour when starting Reception, be patient, they need the chance to relax and unwind after school. Support the development of your child's interpersonal skills (e.g. check they know what to do and say in tricky situations with their peers)

Any Concerns.... very important to tell us straight away after school is best