Welcome to Reception Maple Plane

Maple Class Miss Bonnar – Class Teacher Mrs Monahan – TA

Plane Class Miss Griffiths – Class Teacher Mrs Pounds - TA

Other Adults Mrs Wellock – Teacher Mrs Beaumont - Teacher Mrs Kanji – TA Mrs Freeman – Reception Midday Supervisor Mrs Wozniak – Reception Midday Supervisor

Curriculum We have lots of great topics to teach in Reception and we look forward to planning a fun and stimulating curriculum for your children, which will cover both Prime and Specific areas. We have lots of great topics to teach in Reception and we look forward to planning a fun and stimulating curriculum for your children, which will cover both Prime and Specific areas. We will also look to plan extra curricular opportunities for outdoor learning in the local area, e.g. walks and trips. We will also look to plan extra curricular opportunities for outdoor learning in the local area, e.g. walks and trips.

Curriculum Autumn 1 Magical Me (Ourselves) Autumn 2 Our Local Area Spring 1 Fantasy (Superheroes, Space, Traditional Tales, People Who Help Us) Spring 2 Minibeasts Summer 1 Animals Summer 2 All Around the World Our Topic themes for each half term are:

P.E. P.E. kits should be kept in school. PE Days Maple – Monday & Friday Plane – Wednesday & Friday Indoor PE Plimsolls,ShortsT-shirt Outdoor PE Trainers Jogging bottoms T-shirtJumper

Being Independent! We changed into PE kits for the first time this week! It took nearly 30 minutes with 3 adults helping them! Please practise the following with your child: Putting clothes that are inside out thePutting clothes that are inside out the 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

Reading Each child will be bringing home a reading record. We will record which book your child is bringing home. Please add your own comments when you read at home with your child.

Reading  Time and support  Not just school books  Read longer books to develop language  Visit the Library Your child will be given a reading book on their set reading day. Your child will be given a reading book on their set reading day. They will bring home a ‘shared book’ on a Friday. This is a story book your child has chosen for you to read to them. They will bring home a ‘shared book’ on a Friday. This is a story book your child has chosen for you to read to them. They will also have ‘Quick as a Click’ words to practise. These will be checked on your child’s reading day. They will also have ‘Quick as a Click’ words to practise. These will be checked on your child’s 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, valuables  Correct school uniform.  Hair should be tied back.  Clothing and equipment should be clearly named.  Jewellery/ valuables should not be brought to school.  We go outside in all weather so please make sure your child has appropriate clothing. Lost Property!

Communication  After school  Mornings in an emergency!  Make an appointment through the school office  Parent consultation evening 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 help in any way we can. You can also inform us in writing. 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 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 concerns regarding your child’s learning or behaviour. And vice-versa, we will contact you if we have any queries or concerns regarding your child’s learning or behaviour.

E - Safety Please visit the school website to access the link. REMEMBER to keep your children safe when using the Internet.

Magic Moments  We want to celebrate the successes your child has at school and at home.  If your child has a ‘magic moment’ at home please send in a photo for our board.  Certificiates  Attending special events  Completing a challenge e.g. riding a bike with two wheels

Parental Support 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?