Reception

Teacher: Mrs E McCarthy and Mrs Burrell

Teacher: Miss L Stringer

Teaching Assistant: Miss L Jaggs

Our Reception

At Glory Farm Primary, we are very fortunate to be able to offer our Reception children a fantastic open plan space with a large outdoor learning environment in which to start their first year in school.

Children enter our Reception classes in the September after their 4th birthday.

We run our Reception classes as a unit, using the skills and expertise of all of our experienced EYFS staff to ensure the very best outcomes for all children. We encourage independence from the very first day as we believe this paves the way for a successful learning journey for your child.

Our exploration and learning provision is planned for using on-going observations and assessments of children’s interests, knowledge and skills in each of the 7 areas of the EYFS Curriculum. No two days look the same in our unit, as we are continuously reflecting, reviewing and adapting our provision to suit the needs of all children.

We pride ourselves on working very closely with our families and welcome you to get as involved as you can in your child’s experience of Reception with us here at Glory Farm Primary School.

If you would like to meet the team and see the wonderful provision we can offer your child, please get in touch with the school office on 01869 244050 to arrange a visit.

Current Topic - "I Wonder Who Lives There?"

In Reception this term, our current topic is 'I Wonder Who Lives There.' This engaging theme will allow the children to explore various locations around the globe, discover the unique styles of homes people live in, and learn about the different habitats animals inhabit. Our art sessions will focus on the work of the artist Romero Britto, where the children will dive into the vibrant colours and create the playful patterns he is known for. In Design Technology, the children will have the exciting opportunity to design and create their own pizzas to enjoy. During our daily phonics sessions, we will reinforce our understanding of the basics 2 and 3 sounds. The children will practice blending and segmenting CVC words and will begin to work on blending CVVC words. In Maths, this term, the children will be exploring 3-D shapes and working with numbers up to 10.

My Learning This Week in Reception - What did it look like?

Please follow this link to view "My Learning This Week" in Reception.

PE days - Term 4

Our PE Days will be Tuesday and Thursday. Children should come into school in their PE Kit on these days each week.

Reminders and Routine

Children should be provided with a healthy snack and water bottle everyday.
Please ensure all personal items are named.
Children should be encouraged to develop their independence by doing as much for themselves as possible. This can include putting on their own coat, changing their shoes, tidying away their belongings and toys and helping their grown-ups at home.
To ensure the safety of all children we request that they are wearing appropriate footwear - this means children should be able to put their own shoes on and be able to tie their own laces if wearing laced shoes.
Please provide your child with a named raincoat, spare clothes and a pair of wellies