Welcome to Autumn Term in Reception

The Reception year is a very special part of your child’s school journey. We are excited to begin a term of exploration, learning and development. 

We strive to provide a unique, challenging and inspirational curriculum based on new and memorable experiences.  Establishing strong relationships with our pupils and their families is our priority at the beginning of the school year.  

During the year we will work with your child to learn and understand their individual needs and support them in their learning and development. 

Our aim is for you children to become happy and confident learners and to carry their love of learning throughout their life. 

Autumn Bookshelf

Our curriculum will be inspired by our Autumn Bookshelf, filled with high-quality, engaging texts.  

Our bookshelf will spark our curiosity and imagination, providing opportunities to celebrate our individuality, learn about our similarities and differences and develop new friendships.  

The first book we will be exploring is: When a Dragon goes to School. 

These inspirational and carefully selected texts will spark curiosity and imagination, and explore our six Character Traits:

We also have a Supporting Bookshelf which recommends high-quality texts to support your child’s learning at home: 

Meet the Reception Team

  • Mrs Whitehead – Class Teacher 
  • Miss Jauffur – Learning Support Assistant 
  • Mrs Booth – Learning Support Assistant
  • Miss Bewes- Learning Support Assistant

Important Information

  • PE will take place every Friday, although this may be subject to change so please ensure your child always has their PE kit in school.
  • Your child’s book bag, containing their reading books and reading log, should be brought to school each day and will be taken out on Thursday and replaced on Friday.
  • We would encourage you to read with your child every day to develop their love for reading.
  • Mrs Whitehead will be available every day before and after school to answer any questions, receive messages and celebrate successes.

As always, there will be lots of learning and exciting activities going on in Reception this term. Please speak to our admin team for access to the Reception Instagram feed @wps.reception

You will receive personalised activation information from Tapestry to your registered email.