Author: Mrs Wood

We’ve had a fantastic first week getting to know each other and becoming familiar with our new routines. The classroom has certainly been busy now that we have a full class of 30 children exploring and learning in our areas of provision. We also enjoyed a little tour of our new school.
Morning Drop-Off
Our cloakroom is very small and can feel quite overwhelming, particularly at the start of the day. We want to make sure all our children feel safe and have a happy and healthy start to their school day.
Therefore, from Monday 21st September, your child will line up in the playground and come into the classroom independently. This will also allow us to make a prompt start to learning and encourage the children to develop their independence.
Please wait with your child in the playground until a member of the Reception team opens the gate.

To help your child develop their independence, please continue to use the morning routine sheet that we sent home on Tuesday.
Snack
Every day, we have a morning snack. School provides a healthy snack of either fruit or vegetables for the children to enjoy with their friends.
If you would prefer to provide your child with their own snack, please ensure that this is fruit or vegetables only. If you send your child with grapes, please remember that these must be quartered lengthways from stem to bottom.
Reception Email
Learning doesn’t just happen in school! We love hearing about the wonderful things the children are doing at home. Please feel free to send us any ‘WOW’ moments. If you have any photos you would like to share with us, please use our Reception email: [email protected]

Reminders
Don’t forget to attend our Welcome to Reception meeting at 6pm next Monday. This will give you some basic ‘need to knows’ about life in Reception. They’ll also be an opportunity to ask any questions.

Finally, please make sure your child’s water bottle is clearly labelled and filled with water before they come to school. We can refill bottles throughout the day if necessary.

We’re so proud of how well the children have settled and are looking forward to another exciting week together! Have a happy and healthy weekend.

We’re delighted to welcome all of our new Reception families to our school. We hope you’re looking forward to an exciting year ahead as your child begins their learning journey with us.

To help you prepare for the year ahead,  please make a note of the following important dates:
We’ll share reminders and updates each half-term. In the meantime, if you’ve any questions, please speak to one of the Reception team.

We’re so excited to welcome you to our wonderful classroom. The room is ready, the resources are waiting and and there are lots of exciting areas for you to explore. From creative activities to imaginative play, there are lots of  learning opportunities waiting for you.

Here’s a sneak peek of the classroom!

 

 

 

 

 

We look forward to welcoming all of our children and families and starting a fantastic year ahead!

As we come to the end of the school year, I just want to say what a pleasure it’s been to be your teacher. You’ve all achieved such wonderful things during your very first year at Moortown Primary school.
We’ve shared so many special memories together — lots of laughter, smiles and happy times that I’ll always remember. It’s been amazing to watch you grow in confidence, make new friends and learn so many new things.

I’ve no doubt that you’ll make Miss Birch very proud when you move into Year 1. I’m already looking forward to popping my head into your new classroom to see how you’re all getting on!
A huge thank you as well to all the parents and carers for your support throughout the year. Have a wonderful summer, whatever you get up to. Stay safe, be healthy and be happy.

Best wishes
Mrs Wood

It’s hard to believe that this is the penultimate web post of the year!

This week, the children have thoroughly enjoyed making the most of our provision areas with their friends. They’ve been busy exploring, creating, building, role-playing and collaborating together.
On Tuesday, the children spent some time reflecting on their favourite memories from their Reception year. They used their phonics knowledge to write independent sentences about a special moment they enjoyed.
Here’s a selection of their fantastic writing:
Phonics
This week, we consolidated all of our Phase 4 phonics learning. The progress the children have made throughout the year has been truly remarkable.
Help at home: Over the holidays, it would be really helpful to continue practising blending and segmenting skills.

Have a happy and healthy weekend!

Yesterday, Reception had a wonderful time in their new Year 1 classroom. They were excited to meet their new class teacher, explore their new learning environment and experience what life in Year 1 will be like.

I even managed to capture a sneaky class photo of everyone doing such an amazing job listening carefully! I’m so proud of them all and can’t wait to see them continue to flourish in Year 1.

Our Reception children were absolutely amazing at Sports Day! It was lovely to watch their fantastic participation, enthusiasm, and engagement throughout the afternoon. They approached every race and activity with big smiles and determination. They truly smashed it!

A huge thank you to all the families who came along to support and encourage the children. What a wonderful afternoon we all had!

Maypole season has arrived! As many of you know, it’s a long-standing tradition at Moortown Primary School for Reception children to open the Summer Fair with a maypole dance. This week, we’ve been busy practising and are looking forward to performing on Friday 10 July at 3:15pm. We can’t wait to see you there!
Outdoor snack
With the lovely warm weather, we’ve been enjoying our morning snack outside on The Green. It’s been a wonderful opportunity for the children to chat with friends, share stories and appreciate our beautiful outdoor space. Spending time together in the fresh air has made snack time even more enjoyable.
Art
This half-term, our featured artist is Alexander Calder. Calder was most well known for his sculptures and mobiles.  We explored photographs of his artwork, discussing the different shapes, colours and how his creations made us feel. Inspired by Calder’s moving mobiles, we designed and made our own using paper plates, card and paper to cut out shapes.
Sports day reminder
Sports Day is next Tuesday at 1.30pm. Please ensure your child comes to school wearing their PE kit. If possible, they should also wear a t-shirt in their team colour. As the weather is expected to be warm, please make sure your child brings a named sun hat and has sun cream applied before they come to school.

Meet your new teacher
Next Wednesday morning, the Reception children will spend some time getting to know their new teacher and exploring their new classroom. This is an exciting part of the transition process and helps the children feel more confident and familiar with their new learning environment.

Thank you to all the parents and carers who joined the transition Zoom meeting on Monday. We hope you found the session useful. As always, if you have any questions, comments or concerns, please don’t hesitate to speak to me.

Have a happy and healthy weekend.

After achieving all of our Brill Buddies, we thought about what we could do for our class reward and how we could stay cool at the same time… frozen yogurt ice lollies it was!
Let’s just say they went down a treat this afternoon. A special treat to celebrate all of the children’s hard work and effort.

 

We would like to say a well done to all of our Reception children for their fantastic class assembly on Wednesday. They spoke clearly, projected their voices beautifully and showed so much confidence in front of a big audience. We are incredibly proud of every child. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we enjoyed practising and presenting it.
On Tuesday, we welcomed a visitor from D-Side. He spoke to use about the importance of staying healthy and safe. The children learned about healthy eating, looking after their teeth, getting enough sleep and the safe use of medicines. They listened carefully and shared some excellent ideas.

Today, we enjoyed a wonderful trip to Nell Bank. We explored the importance of recycling, went on a bug hunt and helped create homes for baby badgers. The children were enthusiastic, curious, and eager to share their knowledge throughout the day.