Welcome to Sun Bear Class!

Reception Class at St Joseph's is a fun, multi-sensory, hands-on learning environment which supports each child in making their next step of learning. We have a large, purpose built Reception Class and a wonderful wide open space dedicated to the Reception children to explore and enjoy including trikes, large sandpit and plenty of room to run around. 

We engage in all areas of the Early Years Curriculum in our outdoor and indoor classrooms.  We plan and assess using the 7 areas of Learning and the Characteristics of Effective learning identified in the Early Years Curriculum.

When children join St Joseph's we ensure: 

• A smooth transition from Nursery to Reception and Reception to Year One.
• Strong links with parents from the earliest opportunity.
• A start to school appropriate to the developmental needs of all our children.
• An environment where all our children are safe, happy and secure.

Each child will receive a Home Visit from our Class Teacher before they start school. This helps us to get to know you and your child and offers you an opportunity to share any concerns or ask any questions you may have about this important time in your child's life.  The children will also be invited to a short classroom visit to meet the Sun Bear Team in the Summer Term before September and to get to know other children that will be in their class and the layout of their classroom.

 

 

Term 5

Welcome to Term 5. 

Now that the weather is starting to become warmer, children should wear a sun hat outside. We are able to provide all children with their own sun hat that will stay in school. You are welcome to send your own sun hat to school but please ensure that they are named clearly. Please also check all cardigans and jumpers are still named. 

PE day is still a Thursday. Please wear your PE Kit on this day. 

Home Learning will be added to your child's Learning Log each week. Please ensure that spellings are learnt across the week and that reading takes place each day. There are also some practical activities to complete to support your child's development across the Early Years Curriculum. 

 If you require further support with reading or home learning, please speak to Mrs Handford. 

 

Ready steady grow

 This term we will take part in practical activities to explore where food comes from. We will learn what seeds and plants need to grow and grow a variety of plants. We will explore what constitutes a healthy lifestyle, including eating fruit and vegetables, exercise and teeth brushing. We will explore farm life and learn about baby animals.