Welcome to Reception Class

Meet the Reception Team

We are delighted to welcome you and your children to our Reception class! Starting school is such a special time, and we are here to ensure that your child’s first experience is happy, nurturing, and filled with exciting opportunities to learn and grow.

Mrs. Price – Reception Class Teacher
Mrs. Price brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for early years education. She believes that every child is unique and strives to create a safe, supportive, and inspiring classroom environment where all children feel confident to explore, ask questions, and develop a love for learning. Her calm and caring approach helps children settle quickly and feel right at home in our Reception class.

Mrs. Duff – Reception Class Teacher
Mrs. Duff is known for her creative and energetic teaching style, making learning fun and engaging every day. She has a strong focus on developing children’s confidence and independence, encouraging them to try new things and celebrate their achievements. Mrs. Duff works closely with families to build strong partnerships that support every child’s development both in school and at home.

Miss Derry – Teaching Assistant
Mrs Derry plays a vital role in the Reception classroom, supporting both children and teachers throughout the day. With her warm and friendly nature, she builds strong relationships with the children and ensures that each one feels seen, heard, and valued. She provides additional help during activities, supports learning through play, and is always on hand with a kind word or a helping hand.

Miss Parkes and Mrs Needham

We are delighted to have Miss Parkes and Mrs Needham as part of our Reception team. They provide valuable support to individual children, working closely with them to promote their wellbeing, confidence and progress throughout their Reception year.

Together, we are committed to making your child's first year at school a joyful and successful start to their learning journey. We look forward to working in partnership with you and watching your children flourish!

Our Class Saint is Our Lady, St. Mary, Mother of Jesus.

Religous Education in Reception Class.

Autumn Term

Religious Education – What We Are Learning

In RE, the children will be learning about God’s wonderful creation and His love for each one of us.

They will explore the Creation Story from the Book of Genesis in the Bible, learning that God created the world in six days and that everything He made is good. The children will reflect on how the whole of creation shows God’s love for us and how God made each one of us special and loves us just as we are.

The children will also learn about the importance of loving and caring for others. They will understand that God gives us people to love and care for, including our families at home and our school family. As every person is made by God and is special, we should treat others with kindness, care and respect.

The children will be introduced to prayer, learning that we can talk to God through prayer and that Catholics begin and end their prayers with the Sign of the Cross.

Finally, the children will learn about God’s family, the Church, and that Catholics become part of God’s family through the Sacrament of Baptism.

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