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Reception

Welcome to the Reception Class page!

Please visit this page for regular updates across the year. A selection of photos will be uploaded alongside a written description explaining the learning the children have encountered.

Additionally, please see below the Reception Curriculum Overview for the year ahead, which shows the units of work that will be covered across the academic year.

Curriculum Overview

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  • We have been observing and learning about the life cycle of a butterfly...

    Published 30/04/26, by Clare Maksymczuk

    The children have used their phonic knowledge to read facts about butterflies and have used this new knowledge to sequencing the life cycle of a butterfly.

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  • Happy Saint George's Day...

    Published 25/04/26, by Clare Maksymczuk

    The children enjoyed a wide range of creative activities linked to Saint George.

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  • In science we have been learning about living and non-living things...

    Published 25/04/26, by Clare Maksymczuk

    Can you identify some living and non-living things whilst on your way home?

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  • In RE, we have been exploring our 'Special Places' at school and at home...

    Published 25/04/26, by Clare Maksymczuk

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  • Lovely Mother's Day messages on JIT

    Published 22/03/26, by Clare Maksymczuk

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  • Science week...

    Published 22/03/26, by Clare Maksymczuk

    The children have been discussing how their daffodil, tulip and iris bulbs have changed since autumn, and have drawn and labelled their daffodil plants. They have also planted radishes and lettuce seeds and have been learning what plants need to grow.

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  • Adjectives...

    Published 24/02/26, by Clare Maksymczuk

    The children are learning about adjectives (describing words) this week. 

    Can you describe your favourite toy using at least 5 adjectives?

    How many adjectives can you think of to describe yourself?

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  • Computing Unplugged...

    Published 24/02/26, by Clare Maksymczuk

    Learning Outcomes (building models)

    Children will be able to:

    • I can follow simple instructions
    • I can give instructions for my friend to follow
    • I know instructions must be clear and precise

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  • Geography - Aeriel Views...

    Published 24/02/26, by Clare Maksymczuk

    Exploring Our School and Local Area with The Gruffalo (Linked Text: The Gruffalo)

    Learning Intentions

    • To understand that places can be seen from above
    • To recognise our school in an aerial photograph
    • To talk about what we notice in different places

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  • Wellbeing Spa Day...

    Published 24/02/26, by Clare Maksymczuk

    Relaxing music, soaking our feet with our choice of fragrance and cucumbers on our eyes...

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  • NSPCC Number Day

    Published 07/02/26, by Clare Maksymczuk

    Writing numerals, subitising, counting, ordering numerals, adding, Numberblocks craft, number songs and many more fun mathematical activities...

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  • A wonderful experience at Perry Common Library. Anansi the Spider Performance...

    Published 07/02/26, by Clare Maksymczuk

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