Welcome to Reception
Expectations
- Our door opening times are 8.25am – 8.35am in the morning and our first lesson begins at 8.40am so please be on time. Our doors open at 3pm at the end of the day.
- It is essential that your child’s uniform is clearly labelled with their full name.
- Your child will bring home a reading book, we appreciate your support in reading and talking about the book. Can your child retell the story? Please read with your child as often as you can.
- Our PE day is on a Friday, please ensure your child comes to school in their full PE kit with any earrings removed.
If you have any questions, please speak to any member of the Reception team on the door either before or after school, or contact us on Class Dojo.
Useful links:
You can see what your child is learning each half term by viewing the curriculum maps here:
To enhance our curriculum, we use the ‘Alexandra Promise’, a series of enrichment opportunities for all children to experience whilst with us.
Here are the ‘Alexandra Promises’ for the Reception classes, as well as the educational visits planned for the year:
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
| Paint a self portraitTake a photographLook up where you live on a mapTrip to Bearstone Fruit Farm |
Post a letter to SantaPlant some bulbs and watch them grow |
Visit a libraryVisit a local place of worship – St James’ ChurchGo on a winter walk and play in the snow | Visit a local place of worship – local Mosque |
Hatch a chickRetell a story to an audience Dress up as a superhero |
Trip to Peak Wildlife park |