Winkfield St Mary's C of E School

Welcome to Our Reception Class Pages

In Reception we are always busy and have lots of fun and adventures as we learn lots of new things, work hard and play.  We have a safe and secure environment and learn in a structured and stimulating setting using lots of fun and exciting resources.  Our highly experienced and qualified teachers and teaching assistants are:

Mrs Hartland (Monday to Wednesday)
Mrs Evans (Thursday and Friday)
Ms Birkett (Monday to Friday)
Mrs Damiano (Monday to Friday)
Mrs Coope (Monday to Friday AM)

Feel free to come and speak to any of us if you have any questions and concerns.  Alternatively you can put a note in your child's reading record for us to read or e-mail us and we will respond to your messages as soon as possible.

Reception year at Winkfield St Mary's is an important foundation to their learning and we have created a curriculum which will prepare children to be ready for Year 1 learning.  You can access a document which explains this here.

On this page you will find key diary dates and details of our home learning for the Summer Term 2021.  Reading books will be changed 2 times a week on a Monday and Thursday.  Never force your child to read but aim to read with them as often as possible.  Please remember to sign the reading record so we know they have read their book.

Class Timetable

Our timetable is flexible and may change according to topics and events - but our day often looks like this during this half term:

8.50 - 9.20 - Children arrive - choosing time
9.30-10.00 'Busy Fingers'
10.00 - 10.20 - Phonics
10.20 - 10.30 Snack Time (+ Story)
10.30 - 10.45 Playtime 
10.45 - 11.05 Maths/Literacy
11.05 -  11.45 Choosing Time/Adult Led Tasks
11.45 - 12.35 Lunch Time
12.35 - 1.00 Topic/Re/PSHE
1.00 - 1.45 Choosing Time/Adult led Tasks
1.45 - 2.00 Playtime 
2.00 - 2.45 Choosing Time/Adult led Tasks
2.45 - 3.00 Story Time
3.00 - 3.20 Home Time

Class Timetable Cont..

PE is on a Tuesday afternoon and will currently be an outside sessions (when weather allows).  Please name all PE clothing!  Library books are changed every Thursday afternoon (so should be returned each Thursday please).

Diary Dates Summer 2021

Half Term - 31st May to 4th June

INSET DAY - 28th May

INSET DAY - 7th June

Term Ends - 21st July

Home Learning

During the Summer Term we send home 5 'wise owl words' each week (every Monday) for your child to learn.  During the 1st half of the Summer Term we would like your children to try to learn to read the words (without sounding if possible).  During the 2nd half of the Summer Term we would like your children to try to learn to spell the 'owl words' and they will have a little spelling test each Monday.  Maths homework will be posted on Seesaw each week, please support the completion of this, practically where required.  Additionally we have a homework grid for both half terms for you to complete when convenient to you and your child. (see below)

 Useful websites

• www.phonicsplay.co.uk/
• www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
• www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/
• www.oxfordowl.co.uk/home/reading
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/wordsandpictures/cvc/index.shtml
• http://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/BuriedTreasure2.html
• https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/reading-site/fun-ideas/age-6-7--2
• http://www.iboard.co.uk/iwb/Word-Ends-Cards-Teaching-Version-79
• http://hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk
• http://small-talk.org.uk/3-5years/
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/the-alphablocks-guide-to-phonics
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/joinin/numberblocks-help-your-child-with-maths
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCI2mu7URBc

OPEN THE LINK BELOW TO WATCH OUR 'MEET THE TEACHERS' VIDEO