Reception pupils will have a staggered start to allow us to help settle pupils. You will have 2 set dates during the first fortnight and then come to school every day from Friday 11th September.

 

8:45 am to 3:15 pm  

LFP M – Gate 4 

LFP R – Gate 3 

Miss Maliphant groups:

Class Booklet 1

Class Booklet 2

Class Booklet 3

Class Booklet 4

You will have received the details of which day on a message through Class Dojo. If you have not received this, please message the teacher or contact the school office.

Mrs Roach’s groups:

Booklets to follow.

 

 

LFP- Once Upon a Time Range Map

 

In the Spring Term we will be covering the following Whole school projects:

*Internet Safety Day: 11^th February, theme – Together for a better Internet.

*Welsh and Outdoor Learning. *British Science. *Spring Festivals.

As a Lower Foundation Phase, we will be covering the topic of ‘Once Upon a Time’ focusing on traditional tales.

How can I help my child at home?

Any research in these areas of learning would be beneficial to your child.

If you have any items (e.g. books, leaflets, etc.) that you believe might be linked to this topic and would support learning, then please send them into class.

Encouraging your child to draw, write, count, share books, notice words, letters and numbers around them as well as playing and talking is hugely beneficial.

Tedi Twt Sacks

We have enjoyed using Tedi Twt sacks in our classes. Tedi Twt will continue to go home with a different child each week and we love seeing what he’s been up to in the accompanying book. They will have the opportunity to share what they did with him with the rest of the class. Please ensure all items are in the sack when it comes back to school.

Reading

Please can reading books be returned at least once a week. Pupils are involved in a range of other reading activities in class but it is important that pupils can practice at home. We encourage that all pupils enjoy reading and listening to stories at home.

PE day for Reception

Miss Maliphant: Wednesdays

Mrs Roach: Fridays

No special kit is required, please send your child in suitable clothing and avoid shoes with laces if possible so children can be encouraged to take them on and off themselves.

Assembly Themes

Growth Mindset: Learning from our mistakes, Perseverance and focus, Taking on a challenge, Taking risks, Practice makes perfect.

Chinese New Year. Awe and wonder of nature. St David’s Day. Relationships. Easter.

Miss Maliphant’s Reception and morning Nursery will be performing in the St David’s Day concert – Friday 28^th February for parents.

Mrs Roach’s Reception and morning Nursery class assembly – Friday 3^rd April

Rights of the Child

January:  Your right to be the best that we can be. Article 29

February:  All children have rights.  Article 2

March: Your right to a name and nationality. Article 7

April: Your right to food, water and medical care. Article 24

 

In the Autumn Term we will be covering the following Whole school projects:

*Diversity. *Expressive arts. *Anti Bullying

As a Lower Foundation Phase, we will be covering the topic of Light and Dark and we will also have a 2 week project following the interests of the children in class.

 

How can I help my child at home?

Any research in these areas of learning would be beneficial to your child.

If you have any items (e.g. books, leaflets, etc.) that you believe might be linked to this topic and would support learning, then please send them into class.

Encouraging your child to draw, write, count, share books, notice words, letters and numbers around them as well as playing and talking is hugely beneficial. J

 

Tedi Twt Sacks

We have a Tedi Twt sack in each class. Tedi Twt will be coming home with your child with some fun Welsh activities to do at home. The children will take turns to bring these home and will have the opportunity to share what they did with him with the rest of the class. Please ensure all items are in the sack when it comes back to school.

 

Snack Time

All Nursery and Reception pupils are welcome to bring a healthy snack for snack time. If your child has packed lunch, it is useful it is in a separate pot / bag. We encourage fruit / vegetables. Please note we do not take part in the school fruit tuck shop so no fruit money is required.

 

Reading

Reading books will be sent home before half term. Please can these be returned at least once a week. Pupils are involved in a range of other reading activities in class but it is important that they can practice at home. We encourage enjoyment of reading at home, especially listening to stories.

 

PE Day for Reception pupils LFPM – Wednesday. LFPR – Friday.

No separate PE kit is required, but on these days, please send your child in suitable clothing and footwear for the PE lesson.

Please avoid shoes with laces if possible. J

 

Assembly Themes

Diversity. New beginning. Learning from mistakes. Sukkot.

Harvest. Anti bullying. Remembrance. Forgiveness. Christmas.

 

Rights of the Child

September. Your right to an education. Article 28.

October. You right to a good standard of living.  Article 27.

November. Your right to be safe. Article 19.

December. Your right to follow your own religion.  Article 14.

In the Summer Term we will be covering the following Whole school projects:

*Enterprise *Well-being*

As a Lower Foundation Phase, we will be covering the topic of ‘Scrumptious’ and we will also have a 2 week project following the interests of the children in class.

How can I help my child at home?

Any research in these areas of learning would be beneficial to your child.

If you have any items (e.g. books, leaflets, etc.) that you believe might be linked to this topic and would support learning, then please send them into class.

Encouraging your child to draw, write, count, share books, notice words, letters and numbers around them as well as playing and talking is hugely beneficial.

Tedi Twt Sacks

We have enjoyed using Tedi Twt sacks in our classes. Tedi Twt will continue to go home with a different child each week and we love seeing what he’s been up to in the accompanying book. They will have the opportunity to share what they did with him with the rest of the class. Please ensure all items are in the sack when it comes back to school.

Reading

Please can reading books be returned at least once a week. Pupils are involved in a range of other reading activities in class but it is important that pupils can practice at home. We encourage that all pupils enjoy reading and listening to stories at home.

PE Day for Reception

Miss Maliphant: Wednesdays

Mrs Roach: Fridays

No special kit is required, please send your child in suitable clothing and avoid shoes with laces if possible so children can be encouraged to take them on and off themselves.

Assembly Themes

Charity, Special places and celebrations, Special books, Healthy, body, Healthy mind, Here comes Summer, Changes.

Class Assemblies

Miss Maliphant’s Reception & Morning Nursery: Friday 24^th May

Mrs Roach’s Reception & Morning Nursery: Friday 28^th June

(parents/ family welcome – main hall at 9am)

Rights of the Child

May: Article 13 – right to find out things and share what you think with others

June:  Article 6 – right to life and to be healthy

July: Article 31 – right to relax and play

 

We voted to learn about ‘Dinosaurs’ for our latest class project.

We enjoyed finding out about PC Harry’s job and trying on some uniform!

During Science Week, we explored the theme of ‘Journeys’ and investigated materials.

 

In the Spring Term we will be covering the following Whole school projects:

*Internet Safety Week. *Welsh Week. *Science Week. *Outdoors. *Spring Festivals. *World Maths Day.

As a Lower Foundation Phase, we will be covering the topic of ‘Pitter Patter’ and we will also have a 2 week project following the interests of the children in class.

 

How can I help my child at home?

Any research in these areas of learning would be beneficial to your child.

If you have any items (e.g. books, leaflets, etc.) that you believe might be linked to this topic and would support learning, then please send them into class.

Encouraging your child to draw, write, count, share books, notice words, letters and numbers around them as well as playing and talking is hugely beneficial.

 

Tedi Twt Sacks

We have enjoyed using Tedi Twt sacks in our classes. Tedi Twt will continue to go home with a different child each week and we love seeing what he’s been up to in the accompanying book. They will have the opportunity to share what they did with him with the rest of the class. Please ensure all items are in the sack when it comes back to school.

 

Reading

Please can reading books be returned at least once a week. Pupils are involved in a range of other reading activities in class but it is important that pupils can practice at home. We encourage that all pupils enjoy reading and listening to stories at home.

 

PE Day for Reception

Miss Maliphant: Wednesdays

Mrs Roach: Fridays

No special kit is required, please send your child in suitable clothing and avoid shoes with laces if possible so children can be encouraged to take them on and off themselves.

 

Assembly Themes

Going for Goals. Growth Mindset. Chinese New Year. Awe and

Wonder. St David’s Day. Relationships. Easter.

 

Rights of the Child

January.  Your right to be the best that we can be. Article 29

February.  All children have rights.  Article 2

March / April.  Your right to a name and nationality. Article 7