Welcome to Reception at Buckstones Community Primary School

Buckstones Primary is an OUTSTANDING school ‘Achievement is outstanding in this happy school. Pupil’s love of learning and eagerness to succeed shine through, ’ Ofsted 2014.

School Day • • • Doors open at 8. 50 am Morning play 10. 30 am Lunchtime 12. 00 pm Afternoon starts 1. 15 pm School finishes at 3. 15 pm Children are provided with a piece of fruit and carton of milk during the day.

Free School Meals All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are eligible for a free school meal. Your child will be automatically opted into the scheme. Please notify the school in writing, before September, if you do not wish your child to have a school meal.

Reception Class

In Reception we love to learn through play. We have lots of fun!

We give the children as many ‘hands on’ experiences as possible…

The Early Years Foundation Stage

Early Years Curriculum Prime Areas of Learning: • • • Personal, Social and Emotional Development Communication and Language Physical Development Specific Areas of Learning: • Literacy • Mathematics • Understanding the World • Expressive Arts and Design

Uniform • Blue jumper / cardigan • Yellow or white polo shirt • Grey trousers, shorts or skirt • Blue or yellow checked Summer dress (optional) • Grey socks or tights • Black velcro shoes

P. E Uniform • Yellow t-shirt • Black shorts • Black velcro pumps. • Draw string pump bag

FOREST SCHOOL

FOREST FUN

FOREST CLOTHING • Full set of waterproof clothing – we will get wet and very muddy! • Wellington boots • Hat & gloves • Please ensure all clothing is clearly labelled with your child’s name

Home School Partnership Open events in school throughout the year for parents to come in and join their children. Parents Evenings in the Autumn and Spring terms School report in the Summer term

School Absence Illness • Telephone the school on first day of your child’s absence • Send a letter in on their return. Holidays • Holidays taken during term time will not be authorised.