Reception – Owls

Welcome to Reception!

Where learning is child’s play! 

In Owls we want children to develop a real love for learning. We will provide exciting and inspiring opportunities that allow children to explore, create, develop, grow and thrive. We want the children to become independent learners who think critically and challenge themselves. But most of all we want the children to have lots of fun and enjoy the start to their school life! 

Term 1

Our topic this term is 'Marvellous Me'. Our main focus is on settling in, making connections and forming strong bonds with peers and grownups. We will be talking about our feelings and emotions, how they might affect our actions and how to self-regulate. We will be thinking about ourselves, what makes us special and what is special to us. The children will be encouraged to bring their baby photos and discover how they have changed since being a baby. We will also be learning to name main body parts and some of our bones. Our learning will be based on books "Once we were giants", "The Colour Monster" and "Funnybones" to name a few. As it's an Autumn term, the children will have an opportunity to explore the changing seasons through our wellie walk, and we will celebrate Harvest Festival with the rest of the school.

Parents as partners 

We encourage parents to talk to their child about the learning they have been doing and you will receive regular emails and letters to keep you informed of the learning focus and key information. We also love to hear about what your child has done at home so please share their achievements using a 'WOW' moment sheet. We will then be able to display them in the class and then add these to the learning journeys. 

Useful information: 

Teachers –   Mrs Roberts            

TA – Miss Knight  

PE – Mr Eaton on Thursday afternoon 

Newsletters

Here are some websites that you and your child might enjoy looking at together: