Lots happening in Reception

We have a lovely pond and nature garden in Pontyclun Primary which we can visit at any time! We went in groups to see what we could find and also to think about what we need to remember to stay safe around water. Even when it had rained and was more muddy we could go as we put on our wellies that are staying in school!

We also went to the nature garden by Year 2 to explore the wobbly log trails and see what else we could find! It was great fun!

SPOT THE WELLIES!!! 

Green library form

Today (Friday) we gave out green library forms. Please would you complete, sign and return them to school a.s.a.p so that the library can issue cards for each of the children. Even if your child has a library card that you use from home this green form has to be completed as the library issues separate cards for school use.

Many thanks,

Mrs Abel & Mrs Carter

Images of the first week in Reception

Jolly Phonics information evening

F.A.O Reception Parents

Jolly Phonics Information Evening

Your children are now following the full 'Jolly Phonics' scheme.  Jolly phonics will be further explained in a presentation on Tuesday 17^th September at 6pm in the main hall. We would greatly encourage you to attend this meeting as we have found that parental support is essential to help your child make continuous progress throughout their Reception year. From now on at the end of each week a sound pack will be sent home. We would appreciate it if you would encourage your child to begin recognising these sounds and practise correct formation.  Games such as eye spy will also encourage your child to think of the sounds in relation to words.  Every two weeks your child will also bring home a word list. This will contain words that can be blended from the sounds covered in school. Appropriate reading books to share with your child will be sent home weekly. We would be grateful if you would read them to your child and encourage him/her to talk about the pictures/story and point out any sounds they have covered in school. Please feel free to include comments on how your child is reading at home as this helps us to encourage and support them in school.

topic continued

You will have already received a paper copy of our topic overview which includes more detailed information of the curriculum areas. Technical difficulties mean that this information is not available on the blog. If you have not received a paper copy please see a member of Reception staff.
Many thanks
Mrs Carter & Mrs Abel

Autumn topic

Dear Reception Parents/Guardians,

The children have settled in really well in their first week of Reception. All of the staff have been very pleased with their enthusiasm and behaviour. As of next week we will be starting our Autumn term topic ‘Pitter Patter Puddle Play’. Below is an overview of the main areas that we will cover from now until Christmas

The main focus of this topic is ‘knowledge and understanding of the world’ and enables children to explore water in its many different forms using their senses in a range of first hand sensory experiences. Through this topic the seven areas of learning will be covered and the skills for your child’s stage and age will be catered for.

The children will learn about:

·       How we use water at home

·       Water safety

·       Water in different forms

·       Weather

·       Animals and their habitats (water based)

·       Volume and measures

·       The children will use emergent writing, mark making and drawing to express their findings

·       Plant growth (necessity for water)

·       Respond to music and use their bodies for creative dance

·       Welsh words and phrases based on topic

Please remember to encourage your child to talk about experiences both in school and at home that relate to ‘Pitter Patter Puddle Play’.

Many thanks for your continued support

Mrs Carter & Mrs Abel