Welcome to Reception!

Autumn Term 2

Welcome back.  We hope you have had a lovely, restful half term.  We have got a very busy half term ahead.

In R.E. our next branch is called ‘Prophecy and Promise.’  In this branch, pupils will explore the Christian understanding of the teaching of the prophets as they point to the fulfilment of God’s promise in a messiah, Jesus Christ. They will explore the expectant waiting for the Messiah through the Advent season and how this speaks to Christians today as they wait for Christ. Pupils will encounter the story of the nativity of Jesus and the mystery of the incarnation.

In Literacy our first focus book of the half term is called ‘I’m Going To Eat This Ant.’  This is a very funny book in which a  hungry ant-eater is determined to eat an ant but has trouble deciding which delicious method he will use to prepare his snack. Meanwhile, the ants have ideas of their own!

Our Maths learning this half term will continue to focus on developing a deep understanding of the numbers to 10 and to begin to recall some number bonds.  We will also be looking at simple 2D and 3D shapes.

P.E. will continue to be on Mondays and Wednesdays so children should come into school in their P.E. kits on these days.

Your child will bring home their reading book.  Reading books will be changed weekly on a set day for each child.  If reading books and reading records are kept in book bags this makes it easier to change the books as there is less chance of them being left at home accidentally.  Please make a comment in their reading record to let us know how they have found reading their book at home that week. 

A quick reminder that all children have access to BugClub on www.activelearnprimary.co.uk.  Usernames and passwords are in their reading record books.  BugClub gives your child access to more reading books and there are also comprehension questions you can talk through with your child.

We will continue to work hard with our phonics.  Please see the flashcards in the attached file if required.  We will continue to send home links to the phonics sounds we have covered.

We have lots planned for this half term as always.  Please continue to check the class page for updates.  Gallery items are put onto the class page to give you an insight into what the children have been doing.  The ‘Word of the Week’ is also put onto the class page weekly as a news item.  This is displayed in the class window too.

We ask for a voluntary contribution of £10 for snack and craft for this half term.  This can be sent into school in a named envelope.

If you ever have any queries or anything you wish to speak to us about then please do not hesitate to speak to us at the door.  Alternatively there is the class email which is [email protected].  The email is checked very regularly.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support.  It is much appreciated.

Mrs Symes and Mrs Williams

Active Learn Login

Purple Mash

Music Links

Mini Music Makers

RNSO music challenges

Stomp Style Body Percussion

Mental Health links:

• Children's Mental Health resources - for parents
• 5 minutes of fun
• Partnership for Children
• Family Togetherness
• Relax with Hollie
• Cbeebies Mindful Garden

Please also visit the school's dedicated mental health and well-being page for more information on where to get support.

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