Reception

To the outgoing Reception Class

Mrs Long & I would like to thank all the children, parents and families for your best wishes, cards and gifts you gave us at the end of the year. They are all very much appreciated. Thank you also for your support in helping the children reach their full potential. The children really have been truly amazing this year and have risen to every challenge given to them. 

Have a great summer break and see you in Year One!

To the incoming Reception Class

Welcome to Reception! I hope you feel prepared for the year ahead and are armed with all the information you need to support your child's transition into Reception. The documents from the New Parent Meetings have been uploaded to the 'Meet the Teacher & General Information for Parents' webpage. My email notifications will be switched off during the holiday period and will be switched back on in September. Mrs Long & I can't wait to welcome you all to Reception.

See you in September for a wonderful year together!

Mrs Turley

Welcome

Welcome to Reception's class webpage. I hope it gives you the information you require to support your child in school. Please use the icons above to navigate through the webpages pertinent to Reception. 

The new Curriculum Planner has been uploaded to the webpage to help you support your child at home. 

PE

PE Day = TBA

PE lesson take place every Thursday. Children should come to school in uniform and change into their PE kits from their PE Bags. These PE bags stay in school and are sent home at the end of every half term to be washed and returned on the first day after the holiday.

PE kit should include:

• Black shorts
• White t-shirt with the school logo
• Trainers with Velcro – no laces please
• A pair of white socks for girls in case they wear tights later in winter months
• Reception children do not need a black track suit or football shin pads – even if reminders come to you via ParentMail.

Please make sure that all PE kit and PE bags are clearly labelled on the outside with your child’s name and if it is a navy PE bag with a school logo then please ensure it has some sort of feature such as a key ring, ribbon etc. to help the children identify theirs.

For safety, please ensure children do not wear earrings on PE days.

Please ensure you return your child’s PE bag after a holiday

Woodlands Forest School

Woodlands Forest School = Friday's once children are settled into Reception. I will inform you when to start sending in Woodlands School Clothing.

Children should come to school dressed in their Woodlands Forest School clothing for the whole day (clothing you don’t mind getting dirty such as leggings, t-shirt, fleece etc) wearing sensible Velcro footwear such as school shoes or trainers. Children do not need a change uniform on Friday's.

Please provide outer clothing in a named bag every Friday - sorry we don't have space to store them in school all week:

• waterproof all-in-one playsuit
• wellington boots (inside their own carrier bag to help stop the spread of mud through school and on clothing)
• spare socks in case theirs get wet
• a hat (winter / summer)

I will inform you if Woodlands Forest School is not taking place. If Friday happens to be a themed dress up day such as St Anne's World Book Day or Journey through Time Day, we will not visit Woodlands School. Once we have registered the children and said prayers in the morning, we will put our outer clothing on. In colder weather, we will put your child’s school coat underneath their playsuit if needed to help keep them warm and once back in class the children will have hot chocolate. On the hotter and dryer days towards the end of the year we might have ice pops. 

Streetly Library Visits

We will visit Streetly Library regularly for a story session on alternate Friday afternoons. I will inform you when this starts.

PTA

St Anne's has an active PTA who are always looking for new members and supporters. If you would like to join the committee, then please join us for the PTA meetings. If you don't want to join the committee, then please support the PTA by attending events, buying raffle tickets, merchandise, donating raffle prizes, business/company match funding, buying name stampers using Easy to Name or name tags using Stikins and the easiest way when shopping online by registering and using EasyFundraising.

More information about our PTA can be found on the St Anne's PTA Webpage.

New members are always welcome to join us.

Mrs Turley - Class Teacher     Mrs Long - Teaching Assistant      

                               Mrs D'Arcy - EYFS Support Teaching Assistants

                                   Mrs Swann - KKDC Dance Teacher

                                    Mrs Leach & Mrs O'Reilly - Dinner Supervisors

General Reminders / Information

• Please make sure that uniform, PE kits, coats and drinking flasks are clearly named (if it moves or can be taken of - name it!) especially if your child has new uniform. Please do not use pen to write a name things as it will come off after a wash or become rubbed off. Don't forget to put your child's name on the outside of their reading packet and pump bag too. It is especially helpful to add a key ring onto the reading packet and pump bag to help your child identify it
• Travelling Ted will go home regularly with his travel bag with a child who the staff are particularly proud of that day
• The 'Prayer Bag' will go home every day on a rota basis
• The 'PE Bag' will go home every day on a rota basis
• PE lessons - Thursday (& Monday when taking part in KKDC Dance lessons with Miss Charlie & Mrs Swann) 
• Library Visits - Alternate Friday's 
• Woodlands School - Friday -  see above for information
• Please check and clear your child's reading packet every evening. Reading Packets will be filled with letters, fliers, party invites, children's pictures etc. Please also have a look through your child's Links Book to check for messages.
• Please make sure your child's reading record and reading book is in school every day
• Please make sure your child's 1000 Stories is in school every day if you have shared their story at home
• Please ensure that earrings are of a small stud style and removed for PE & Woodlands School days 
• Please ensure that children are not wearing nail varnish or visible tattoos to school
• Please make sure hair is tied up completely in ponytails or plaits and not in a half up / half down style to help stop the spread of head lice and is out of their face for play and work
• Please make sure that packed lunches include healthy choices and are not too big - Children should not be bringing nuts to school
• Please make sure that you always order your child's school dinner (especially after a weekend or holiday). Please inform the office if you have any problems
• If your child is late (after 8.50am) in the morning, please take them directly to the main office
• If you want to give the class a treat  on your child's birthday, then please provide a small packet of sweets or chocolate bar. We do not have the facilities for sharing big birthday cakes and anything larger can make some parents and children feel uncomfortable. 

*Please note, that dates and times are subject to change. Please keep your eye on Mrs Johnston's weekly Headlines Parent Mail*

SUMMER HOLIDAY

Monday 2nd September - INSET DAY SCHOOL CLOSED TO PUPILS

Tuesday 3rd September - INSET DAY SCHOOL CLOSED TO PUPILS

Wednesday 4th September - First day of school for pupils

HALF TERM

Thursday 21st November - Parent Meetings

Thursday 19th December - School closes for Christmas at 3.15pm

Friday 20th December - INSET DAY SCHOOL CLOSED TO PUPILS

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY

HALF TERM

Thursday 11th April - Parent Meetings

Friday 12th April - INSET DAY SCHOOL CLOSED TO PUPILS

EASTER HOLIDAY

HALF TERM

Friday 18th July - Last Day of Term

Monday 21st July - INSET DAY SCHOOL CLOSED TO PUPILS