Welcome to Reception Class 

Contacts:

Mrs Saunders          ssaunders@redhill.worcs.sch.uk 

Mrs Butcher            sbutcher@redhill.worcs.sch.uk 

Welcome to Reception!

We are delighted to welcome you and your children to our Reception class! Starting a new school is such a special time, and we are incredibly excited to get to know all the children over the coming weeks. Together, we will embark on a journey filled with learning, exploration, and fun!

To help everyone settle in smoothly, we have a few important reminders:

• Please ensure your child brings a water bottle to school every day to stay refreshed and hydrated.
• Label all items your child brings to school, including clothing, lunch boxes, and water bottles, to avoid any confusion.
• Keep us informed about who will be collecting your child at the end of each day, especially if there are any changes to the usual routine.
• Read our weekly newsletter sent out every Friday. It will provide you with valuable information about our school life, the learning your child has been doing, and any important upcoming dates.
• Wellington Boots to be brought into school. These will be kept in school as the children will go outdoors in all weathers. Please make sure they are named. 

In the first week, your child will bring home a "Marvellous Me" bag, along with instructions on what they can put inside. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to learn more about your child and what makes them unique.

Finally, please remember to return to our class webpage regularly over the next few weeks. We'll be sharing updates on the exciting learning and activities your children have been engaged in.

We look forward to a fantastic year ahead and are here to support you and your child every step of the way.

Autumn 2 

We’re excited to step into this new half term filled with engaging learning experiences and seasonal celebrations. Starting this term, children will have PE lessons every Tuesday, which is something we’re all looking forward to. To make it easier for the children to manage independently, please send them to school in their PE kit and, ideally, in velcro trainers.

This half term, our focus texts will be Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Owl Babies, and The Gruffalo. These stories will enrich our learning, inspire creativity, and help the children develop language and storytelling skills.

In Maths, we’ll be exploring shapes and focusing on numbers up to 5, laying a solid foundation in early numeracy. Additionally, we’ll be learning about wonderful celebrations including Fireworks Night, Diwali, and Christmas, and we’ll start preparing for our much-anticipated Nativity performance.

Here’s to a joyful and enriching term together!