Wynyard Church of England Primary School Reception Parents

Wynyard Church of England Primary School Reception Parents Meeting June 2018

Staff Mr Ward- Headteacher Miss Mc. Cabe- Early Years leader Miss Jemmeson- Reception Class 1 Teacher Mrs Fawcett- Reception Class 2 Teacher Miss Whitton- Teaching Assistant Mrs Hails- Finance and Administration Manager Mrs Hall- Admin Apprentice Liz Harmison-Breakfast and Tea Club Supervisor

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New Site Lower Level

New Site Upper Level

Friends of Wynyard Primary

What is it like in Reception? Busy! Friendly! Exciting! Noisy! Happy! Fun! Challenging!

What is it like in Reception?

What is it like in Reception?

The Early Years Curriculum The Early Years curriculum is a curriculum designed specifically for children from birth to 5 years of age which covers several key aspects of learning: • Personal, Social and Emotional Development • Communication and Language • Physical Development • Literacy • Mathematics • Understanding the World • Expressive Arts and Design

• The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of young children and ensures that all learning is based on practical and experiential activity. • Children will be given opportunities to work under teacher direction using focused groups and also independently within a highly structured environment.

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

Physical Development

Communication and Language

Literacy

Mathematics

Understanding the World

Expressive Arts and Design

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A Typical Day in Reception • 8. 30 -9. 00 - Registration and Challenge Activities • 9. 00 -10. 15 - Phonics & Literacy • 10. 15 -10. 45 - Breaktime & Snack • 10. 45 -11. 45 - Maths • 11. 45 -12. 15 - Worship • 12. 15 -1. 15 - Lunch • 1. 15 -3. 00 - Plan and Play (Indoors and Outdoors) • 3. 00 -3. 15 - Dough Disco

Phonics • Phonics is an integral part of teaching children to read and write. • In school, we follow the Read, Write Inc. phonics scheme. • In September, we will hold a Phonics meeting for you to find out more.

Assessment • Teachers closely monitor and observe children within the setting. • Assessment of progress is completed regularly and is based on observation of independent activity and outcomes from focussed adult-led activities.

Working together • Observations sent home weekly, using 2 simple, for parents to comment upon. • Parents have the ability to send teachers significant learning experiences from home via email. • More information on this to be shared in September.

Outdoor Learning

Transition into Reception • 2 transition visits • Thursday 28 th June- 12. 45 pm until 2. 45 pm • Tuesday 10 th July- 8. 30 am-9. 00 am until 1. 15 pm (including lunch) • Please ensure you complete a Reception Transition Visit form for your child, if you have not already done so.

Nursery Visits • Visits to the nurseries children currently attend will take place in the Summer term. • These visits allow us to meet many of the children and find out more about them from Nursery staff. • Please indicate your child’s current nursery on the Reception transition form so we can ensure we visit as many of the nurseries as possible.

At the start of the day… • Classroom doors will be opened at 8. 30 am. The door will be closed at 9. 00 am to ensure the children’s safety. • Children are encouraged to enter the classroom independently, put away their things and follow the morning routine. • Each child has a personalised tray and coat peg to store their belongings. • Once the classroom doors are closed, late entry to school is through the school office only.

During Lunchtime. . . • Currently, all children in Reception all receive a free school lunch as part of the Universal Free School Meals program. Each morning, children choose their own lunch from a range of choices. • Lunchtime is 12. 15 pm – 1. 15 pm. • Children may choose to bring a healthy packed lunch in an appropriate container clearly labelled with their name (no sweets, chocolate bars or fizzy drinks allowed).

At the end of the day… • Reception door will be opened at 3. 15 pm. • All children must be collected by a familiar adult (over the age of 16 years). • Children will be prepared for home-time in the classroom prior to the end of the day and are then brought out under direct teacher supervision – please be patient as it can take a little while for everyone to be ready and to match children up with their parents!

Parking • Please park considerately when dropping off and picking up. • Please avoid blocking paths and driveways.

Reception School Uniform • • • Grey trousers, pinafore or skirt; White polo shirt; Red checked dress (Summer Term); Red school jumper/cardigan; Black school shoes (preferably Velcro fastening). Please ensure all items of clothing are clearly labelled with your child’s name.

Other equipment for purchase • All children will need a school bag to carry home their reading book, homework and letters etc. • P. E. Drawstring bags are available • Raincoats • Hats

P. E. Kit • • Navy shorts Red t-shirt Tracksuit Black plimsolls All items clearly labelled with your child’s name in a drawstring bag All P. E. Kits should be sent into school at the start of each half term and will be returned home during each school holiday.

School uniform - purchase • Our school uniform supplier is Emblematic. • All uniform can be ordered online through our school website or by completing an order form this evening.

What does my child need? • School uniform all clearly labelled with your child’s name. • School bag (available from Emblematic). • Water bottle • P. E. kit in a drawstring bag

Snack and Milk • Children will receive a healthy snack of fruit each day. • All children aged 4 will receive a free drink of milk each day as part of the Cool Milk scheme. If you wish for your child to continue receiving milk once they are five, you can register online.

Curriculum Enrichment

Extra-curricular Activities Yoga ics t s a n Gym Film Club Football Huff & Pu ff Creative C l ub Dance Music

RRSA

School Council

Events in School ics t s a n Gym

Our extended school services • Breakfast Club- 7. 30 am-8. 30 am – £ 3 for children arriving between 7. 30 am-8. 00 am. – £ 2 for children arriving from 8. 00 am onwards. • Tea Club- 3. 15 pm-6. 00 pm – £ 1. 50 per half hour attended.

Keeping You Informed • Weekly school newsletter- sent out via email. • Termly class newsletter • Text messaging service • Parent Pay

What next? • Each child has a school admissions pack, which is available this evening. • It contains – a Reception Brochure, our school data pack and other useful information. • These forms are an important part of our admission procedure and need to be returned as soon as possible.

How can I help my child? • Practise putting on and fastening their coat independently. • Practise dressing and undressing without help. • Encourage children to recognise and write their own name. • Encourage children with toileting, including washing their hands.

Thank You Any Questions?