Reception
Welcome to our Reception class. Reception is the start of a child’s school journey. It is where the foundations for future learning are laid. We aim to spark curiosity and expand the imagination so the possibilities of learning are endless. Through play, children begin to explore the world around them, make connections and forge significant relationships. Every child deserves the best start in life and by creating a nurturing, positive and enriching environment, we provide the opportunity for each child to reach their full potential and become lifelong learners.
Staff In Reception Class
Reception Class Teacher - Ms Victor
Reception Teaching Assistants - Mrs P
Learning In Reception
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Reception Class Blog
Autumn 1
The children in Reception have had a fantastic start and it’s been such a joy to see them settling into their new class with confidence, curiosity, and lots of smiles! It’s been heartwarming to watch the children form lovely new friendships as they learn to play and share together.
Over the past few weeks, the children have been exploring all the exciting areas both inside and outside the classroom. From imaginative play in the home corner and Pumpkin Café to getting messy in the creative area, they've been eager to discover and try new things. Outdoors, the climbing frame and bikes have been a big hit, helping the children develop their gross motor skills while having lots of fun with their new friends.
In maths the children have been counting, sorting, matching, and creating repeated patterns with a wide range of colourful resources. These early maths experiences are helping to build strong foundations in number and problem-solving skills.
Our phonics learning is also well underway. The children have been introduced to new sounds and are learning how to say and form them correctly. Through a mix of games and hands-on activities, they’re building strong early literacy skills. We’ve also been supporting fine motor development through activities such as drawing, painting, threading, and writing.
We’ve had lots of exciting opportunities to learn about the world around us. The children have been observing the signs of autumn, collecting leaves, talking about the changes in the weather, and enjoying seasonal stories and crafts. We also learnt about the festival of Diwali, using stories, music, dance, and art to help the children understand the Festival of Lights. Another highlight has been learning about our class champion, Marcus Rashford, and the inspiring work he has done to support children and families in need.
Music and movement have been a big part of our daily routine. We've enjoyed learning lots of new songs and dances — bringing energy and rhythm into our learning and giving the children opportunities to express themselves in fun and creative ways.
It’s been a busy, exciting, and joyful start to Reception. We are so proud of how well the children have settled in, and we can’t wait to see all the wonderful learning and adventures that lie ahead!
Forest School
Every Wednesday for the second half of the Summer term, Reception spend time at Forest School in Highgate Woods. The ethos of Forest School allows children the time and space to develop skills, interests and understanding through practical, hands-on experiences. It also allows teachers to step back and observe the children in order to then encourage and inspire individuals to achieve.
The children will be taking part in all sorts of activities that are linked to parts of our curriculum such as Geography or Science and they include: games; storytelling; natural art activities; exploring, nature watching and bug hunting; climbing, rolling; practical woodland skills (e.g. willow weaving); building dens; time to be quiet, reflect or talk.
