Welcome to our Reception year group page which includes all the details to help you and your child at the start of their school journey.
Below is a short welcome and introduction to the team and you can follow the tabs below to find out about the curriculum, key information and more.
Mrs Smith is their class teacher this year and she will be supported by Mrs Deakin and Miss Arnold.
P.E
P.E days this half term are Tuesday (Outdoor) and Thursday (Indoor). Please remember to name all of your child's belongings, including all of their uniform, indoor and outdoor P.E kit and shoes.
P.E KITS
Outdoor P.E
Children should wear their outdoor kit; trainers (come to school wearing trainers - school shoes are not required on these days) P.E t-shirt, navy blue jogging pants and a navy blue sweatshirt / school fleece (not a hoodie or a zipped jacket as these are dangerous for P.E).
Indoor P.E
Children should wear shorts, a P.E t-shirt and come into school wearing their trainers. During the Autumn and Spring Term the children should wear jogging pants and jumper / school fleece over this kit so they do not get cold during the school day.
On our class page you will be able to see what topics we are covering during the year. You will be able to access the class timetable and other useful information. Keep checking the Class Dojo page too for other information.
Snack
Please can you send your child in with a labelled water bottle (filled) everyday. Water bottles will be sent home every night to be washed.
There will also be fruit available for all children at the morning break time. If you wish your child to bring an additional snack then this must be a healthy option- we do not allow crisps or chocolate at snack time.
Please ensure that you order your child's school dinner each day via parent pay.
Additional Notes
Please ensure your child has a waterproof coat in school or brought in daily as our weather is very unpredictable and the children will be accessing fresh air in all weathers.
If you have any concerns or questions about your child's education then please contact Mrs Smith.
Our Reception children at Culcheth Community Primary school are encouraged to be confident, inquisitive, independent individuals. Children who are not afraid to explore the unknown and seek answers to their endless questions.
Our Children have an indoor room, a covered outdoor learning area and their own gated outdoor area in which they can choose to learn:
Little Wandle
Please find the Parent Guide to our new Phonics programme below.
Our School Day in Reception...
A Whole Class Phonics Session
Catch-up Phonics Groups
Daily English and Maths Lessons
Mastering Number Sessions
Independent Learning Opportunities Indoors and Outdoors
Directed Challenge Activities
Storytime
Throughout The Week..
PE Sessions
Guided English and Maths Sessions
Guided Art/Craft Activities
Weekly Yoga Sessions
Endless Speaking and Listening Opportunities
Skills Builder Sessions
Music Sessions
Investigative Activities
Helpful Hints
Below are some publications to help you understand more about the Early Years framework and outcomes for your child. Please feel free to download and read them. If you have any questions please call school and we will be more than happy to answer any of your questions.
Reading/Homework
The children will have their reading books changed twice a week on designated days and we would would ask that they bring their reading folder in to school with them each day.
Along with reading books they may also bring home key words on cards that they need to learn or letter sounds that they are struggling with. These will be accompanied with a list of suggested games/activities for you to do with them.
Please can you sign their Reading Diary each time that you read with your child, along with any comments that you wish to make about their efforts/achievements.
In order to give your child the best possible start to their Reading Journey we ask that you read with them at least three times a week for 15 minutes, the time that you invest is invaluable to your child becoming a confident, independent reader and we really appreciate your support.
Maths
Beginning at the start of the Spring Term, your child will be set a weekly maths activity to complete within their Maths homework book.
Class Dojo
Here is the link to invite you to join our class Dojo.
During your child's First Half Term at Culcheth...
The children will complete both a statutory and school based 'Baseline Assessment'.
This will enable us to create a comprehensive profile of the exact stages of your child's development and learning so far, and will set out for us the necessary 'Next Steps' in their learning journey.
These assessments will be done alongside activities aimed at settling the children into our Reception class as quickly and smoothly as possible.
We will work hard to develop speaking and listening skills alongside personal and social skills too, in order to give the children as many early, positive learning experiences as possible.
Our Spring Term 1st Half Term
Our 'Key Texts' throughout this half term are 'Rocketmole' and 'Elmer's Rainbow. Through these texts the children will continue to be given opportunities to develop and apply their phonic knowledge within their independent writing.
The children will continue to develop their understanding of 'full sentences' and correct letter formation.
There will also be lots of opportunities to build upon their vocabulary too.
Within our Maths sessions this half term, the children will continue to develop their knowledge of number bonds to 5 and continue to secure their knowledge of numbers up to 10, including, counting, ordering and comparing groups.
The children will also be introduced to the 'Whole/Part' model, as they begin to look at addition to 10.
