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Let my Lifesong sing to you

Welcome to Reception class

Welcome to our Reception class page – this is where the fun begins!

This page will provide some helpful tips and it will help you to keep on top of our class routines and expectations, but remember, if you have any questions, you can always get in touch through the school office.

Mrs. P. Hatherley – Early Years’ Lead

Life Skills

In Reception Class we would like you to try to become more and more independent.

Can you:

  • Get dressed into your uniform?
  • Put on your own shoes?
  • Put on your own coat and zip it up?

In Reception, children learn to read in a story-rich environment.  We share books every day and learn about the world through a range of fiction and non-fiction books. Children learn to read through daily phonics sessions and learn cued articulation to support their understanding of the 44 sounds of the English language.  Children are encouraged to develop their writing skills through extensive imaginative play and exploration of the environment.  We endeavour to provide many real-life experiences for children in their learning which will include cooking, baking, gardening and visiting local places of interest such as the park and the library.

Alongside our children’s interests we will also be exploring these themes of learning: The Great Outdoors, Frozen Planet, Its a Bug’s Life and Sensational Seaside.

P.E. is on Tuesday each week.   Your child can come into school in his/her P.E. kit. Please support us by fostering a culture of independence at home. 

 
 
 
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  • St Matthew’s Catholic Primary School Highfield Lane Prudhoe, Northumberland NE42 6EY
  • 01661 835 484
  • info@smp.bwcet.com
  • School Administrator - Mrs. Claire Roberts
  • Chair of Governors - Mrs Elizabeth Burgess governance@bwcet.com
  • Northumberland Schools' Business Manager - Helen McCall - info@smp.bwcet.com

Our school is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust which is a company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales under company registration number 0780590. The Company is an exempt charity. The registered office is Barmston Court, Nissan Way, Turbine Business Park, Washington, SR5 3NY. Telephone (0191) 8239333