Welcome to Reception's Class Page

Mrs North & Mrs Morton's  class

Hello everyone,

Welcome to our class webpage. Here you will find useful information about life in Reception at Meadgate such as our PE and swimming days as well as advice and support about children's learning and development in the Early Years. Remember to check Class Dojo for regular updates on our class learning :)

If you ever have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us or one of the school team. 

The Reception Team

Important dates for the diary:

• Friday 4th October 2024 - Harvest assembly, 9:45am
• Friday 25th October 2024 - Friday 1st November 2024 - Half Term
• Tues 5th, Wed 6th, Thurs 7th November - Parent Consultations
• Monday 2nd December - Book Look, 3:30pm
• Friday 13th December 2024 - Nativity, 9:15am
• Thursday 19th December 2024 - Panto
• Monday 23rd December 2024 - Monday 6th January 2025 - Christmas Holidays
• Tues 11th, Wed 12th Thurs 13th January 2025 - Parent Consultations
• Monday 17th February -Friday 21st February 2025-Half Term
• WB 3rd March 2025 - Book Week
• Monday 31st March 2025 - Book Look, 3:30pm
• Monday 7th April - Monday 21st April 2025, Easter Holidays
• WB Monday 23rd June 2025 - Sports Week
• Monday 21st July 2025 - Summer Holidays 

Important Information About Our Class

PE

Our PE day is Friday. Children should bring their PE kit to school at the beginning of each half term; it will be kept safely in the classroom. PE kit should include a white t-shirt or polo, black shorts or jogging bottoms and black plimsolls. Please also consider packing a dark coloured sweatshirt or hoodie, especially when the weather is cold. Please make sure everything is labelled clearly with your child's name. 

PLEASE ensure that all earrings are removed on PE days and long hair is tied up.

PE kits will be sent home each holiday for a good wash!

Swimming

Our swimming lessons will start form January. Please ensure children bring a swimming costume, hat, towel and goggles in a separate bag each week. Earrings should be removed and hair should be styled with a swimming hat in mind! Please ensure everything is labelled clearly with your child's name. 

We love to cook

In Reception, we provide the children with regular cooking and tasting activities. The children love these times and there are so many learning opportunities within them. To ensure your child's safety, it is vital that you keep the office informed of any allergies or dietary requirements that your children have. Thank you.

Photographs are a great way to capture your child's learning

Many of these will appear on your child's Class Dojo profile, the Class Story on Class Dojo and around the school. We may also upload photographs of the children onto our school website for you to enjoy. (Please let us know if you would prefer us not to).

Phonics is taught daily in Reception and Key Stage 1 with enjoyable lessons of approximately 20 minutes. Phonics is a vital part of our timetable as it teaches children about letters, the sounds they make and how to use them for reading and writing.