Reception 2025 - 2026
Mrs Thomas
Mrs Preston
Hello and welcome to Reception at St. John's Church of England Primary School
Welcome to our Reception class page! This term we will be focusing on getting to know the children, helping them to settle into school life, make new friends and enjoy all of the wonderful learning experiences here at St. John's. We will be talking about simple feelings including happy, sad, angry and scared and encouraging the children to talk about themselves and their families.
Key Information
Class Teacher: Mrs Preston (M, T, W, Th morning) Mrs Thomas (M, T, W, Th afternoon and full day Friday)
Teaching Assistant: Mrs Hawthorn
Reading
The children will take part in structured daily phonics sessions for half an hour each day. If you would like to check how to pronounce some of the phonemes we have been learning in phonics, please click on the link below. This will take you to our phonics scheme, 'Little Wandle Letters and Sounds' parents' page. Scroll down to see three different videos for our phases.
https://www.littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk/resources/for-parents/
There are also lots of additional opportunities for reading throughout our day for your child to take part in.
This term your child will bring home 3 books, one which will be matched to your child's phonics stage, guided reading book and one shared book that is for you to read and enjoy with your child. Please encourage your child to read at home to promot a love for reading. Don't forget to sign your reading record!
Thank you for all of your continued support!
Reception's book change day: Wednesday
Please see below for top tips for supporting your child with reading at home!
Home Learning books will be updated each Monday with a new task to complete . We will then share this activity with our friends during our group time.
P.E Day
Reception P.E day is Tuesday. Children can come into school dressed in their P.E kit. Children can wear dark joggers or leggings if the weather is cold as well as pumps or trainers.
Snack
In Reception we enjoy a healthy daily snack. If you would like your child to have a snack during the morning the cost is £12 per term.
Other information
Below in 'files' are important documents for you to read and explore that will tell you about Reception in St John's.
To support your child's learning at home you may find the following websites useful:
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/resources/phase/2
https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/reading/free-ebooks/
