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Here in Reception we follow the EYFS curriculum which is a play based curriculum that allows us to link our themes and topics throughout the year to the different interests of our children. We are passionate about providing enabling environments within our classrooms that allow our children to become independent learners during their time with us, preparing them for the rest of their school lives! We aim to ensure children learn, develop and grow in a safe, creative and purposeful way while building relationships, growing in confidence, making friends and having lots and lots of fun!
We are looking forward to getting to know you and working together. Although the transition to Reception has been very different this year, it was a great opportunity for our staff to make home visits and say hello to you and your child prior to starting school. Please keep up to date with our learning journey through the year by following us on Twitter Receptiontwitter@oakwoodavenue.co.uk
Important things to know!
Water Bottles
Please can you make sure your child brings in a water bottle every day, which is to be taken home every evening to be cleaned. Please do not send juice in the bottle - only water. Water bottles should be clearly labelled with child’s name.
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Bookbags & Uniform
It's good practice to get into the habit of bringing your child's book bag in school every day. Could all items of school uniform be labelled please-this is to try and stop cardigans/jumpers etc being mixed up or sent home with the wrong child.
PE Day
PE is on a Friday every week. Children should come to school in their PE kits. Please ensure correct PE kits are worn (black joggers, white polo shirt or school PE top, school hoodie or school jumper and trainers or pumps-preferably with velcro, unless children are able to tie their own shoelaces already). School uniforms do not need to be brought in to school on a Friday and book bags can be left at home too.
Forest School
We will be starting Forest school this half term. Could all children bring in a pair of wellies to leave in school for this and for outdoor play. Please ensure that wellies are clearly labelled with child’s name.
Snack
Children no longer need to bring their own snacks to school. Fruit is provided each day along with water. If your child would like milk, then a small charge will be added to your parent pay account - most parents prefer to pay for this termly.
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The Oaky Way – Staying Connected
As you will know from the Parent Handbook, although we are having to limit physical contact during drop off and pick up times. At drop off, teachers will be waiting for your child with a smile, but please do not be offended by the rules in place, as teachers won’t be able to have a discussion about your child on the playground. You will still have the channels to be able to communicate with us. Please continue to use the Senior Leadership and year group emails to communicate non-urgent messages, for example, up and coming appointments your child may have.
If you require a more lengthy conversation, then please email or ring for an appointment with the class teacher.
For safeguarding and welfare concerns, please continue to use Option 4 on the school phone line and ask to speak to Mrs Frank
As you will have seen from the first few days of term, members of the senior leadership team will be visible at drop off and pick up times. The senior leadership team are still available with an open door policy, albeit a different way of virtually communicating and keeping socially distant.
We can still smile, laugh and show warmth at a distance!
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