Reception Weekly Round-Up

Hello Reception friends and Families!

What a wonderful week we’ve had in Reception! The children have been full of excitement returning to school and we couldn't have been prouder of their hard work and how well all children have settled back in to our busy routine. 

Throughout the week, we’ve been busy in Maths, practising our counting skills and learning about ordinality and cardinality — the children are becoming brilliant little mathematicians! And a big thank you to all that attended the Maths Mastery workshop this week, we appreciate all you do for children at home and hope they enjoy the activities in their new home learning packs. 

In Literacy, we’ve been writing and labelling simple CVC words (like cat, dog, hat), helping the children to build confidence in hearing and writing sounds. They’ve worked so hard — we’re so proud of their growing independence.

Our Understanding the World activities have been full of creativity and curiosity! We learned all about Bonfire Night safety and have have made lots of firework themed art! 

Forest School this week was a big adventure. We explored our site boundaries, learned about staying safe outdoors, and talked about how people celebrate Bonfire Night. The children loved the fresh air and freedom to explore nature.

In PE, we had great fun trying some alternative sports! The children practised running, balancing, and coordination skills through games that encouraged teamwork and movement. It was wonderful to see everyone joining in enthusiastically and cheering each other on — a fantastic way to build confidence and cooperation.

To finish our days, we came together for singing, stories, and even some family reading time — it was so lovely to see the children sharing their love of books with you all!

It’s been a truly wonderful start to our half term — full of fun, friendship, and learning. Thank you for your continued support, and we hope you had a lovely weekend enjoying the fireworks safely with your families.

Miss Godden and the Reception Team

Message for Reception Parents

Dear Reception Parents,

We are thrilled to share that tomorrow marks an exciting milestone for our Reception children – their very first PE lesson! To make the most of this special day, we warmly encourage all children to come to school dressed in their PE kits.

Please rest assured that every child will be able to participate, even if they arrive in their school uniform, as long as they are wearing appropriate footwear. We want to make sure everyone can join in the fun and enjoy the activities safely.

With the cooler, wetter weather upon us, we kindly ask that you consider having your child wear trousers and layers to keep them warm and comfortable during outdoor activities. This will help ensure they can fully enjoy their PE session, rain or shine!

Reception PE Kit:

• T-shirt: A plain or school-branded t-shirt, ideally short-sleeved.

• Shorts or joggers: Depending on the weather. Trousers/joggers are recommended for colder days.

• Footwear: Comfortable, secure trainers (we suggest no laces as they can come undone easily for younger children). Socks should be worn.

• Optional: School sweatshirt or jumper for outdoor PE in cooler weather.

• Hair & accessories: Long hair tied back and no jewelry to ensure safety during activity.

Tips:

• Label all items with your child’s name.

• Avoid loose clothing that could cause trips or get caught during activities.

• A lightweight jacket can be useful for outdoor lessons in colder or wet weather.

We can’t wait to see the children get moving, exploring new skills, and having fun with their friends. Thank you for your support in helping make this first PE experience a positive and memorable one.

Warm regards,

Miss Godden and the Reception Team