Reception

Teacher Mrs S Redding

Teacher Mrs E McCarthy and Mrs K Gilday

Our Reception

At Glory Farm Primary, we are very fortunate to be able to offer our Reception children a fantastic open plan space with a large outdoor learning environment in which to start their first year in school.

Children enter our Reception classes in the September after their 4th birthday.

We run our Reception classes as a unit, using the skills and expertise of all of our experienced EYFS staff to ensure the very best outcomes for all children. We encourage independence from the very first day as we believe this paves the way for a successful learning journey for your child.

Our exploration and learning provision is planned for using on-going observations and assessments of children’s interests, knowledge and skills in each of the 7 areas of the EYFS Curriculum. No two days look the same in our unit, as we are continuously reflecting, reviewing and adapting our provision to suit the needs of all children.

We pride ourselves on working very closely with our families and welcome you to get as involved as you can in your child’s experience of Reception with us here at Glory Farm Primary School.

If you would like to meet the team and see the wonderful provision we can offer your child, please get in touch with the school office on 01869 244050 to arrange a visit.

Current Topic - ‘I Wonder How I Feel - Autumn Term 2

We have an exciting second term ahead. Our theme this term is ‘I wonder how I feel?’ - this will be our focus in all of our learning. This term we will be learning about special days including: Bonfire Night, Diwali, Remembrance Day and Children In Need. The children will also have the opportunity to explore our topic through independent ‘continuous provision’ activities in our classroom. We will be changing our role play area to Santa’s Workshop - where the children will be able to wrap presents, make toys and be creative with junk modelling. In PE, we are very lucky to have Mrs Roberts teaching us Zumba on a Monday afternoon and on Wednesday mornings - the Youth Activators from Cherwell District Council will be teaching the children lots of new games.

We are very excited about our Christmas play this term. We will be putting together a performance of ‘Ralph the Reindeer’, with lots of singing, great acting and adorable dances!

My Learning This Week in Reception - What did it look like?

Please follow this link to view "My Learning This Week" in Reception.

PE days - Term 2

Our PE Days will be Monday and Wednesday. Children should come into school in their PE Kit on these days each week.

Reminders and Routine

Children should be provided with a healthy snack and water bottle everyday.
Please ensure all personal items are named.
Children should be encouraged to develop their independence by doing as much for themselves as possible. This can include putting on their own coat, changing their shoes, tidying away their belongings and toys and helping their grown-ups at home.
To ensure the safety of all children we request that they are wearing appropriate footwear - this means children should be able to put their own shoes on and be able to tie their own laces if wearing laced shoes.
Please provide your child with a named raincoat, spare clothes and a pair of wellies