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2nd September 2013
Dear Parents
As we begin a new school year on our brand new site, I would
liketo welcome everyone to Reception class. I trust that we shall
allhave a year of great teaching, great learning and great fun!
Our theme for this half term is Up and Away, which gives
childrenthe opportunity to find out about things that fly, float or
live in theair. This unit is part of the International Primary
Curriculum EarlyYears programme. This curriculum sets out clearly
what thechildren should learn. These learning goals are grouped
into
strands: Independence and Interdependence,
Communicating,Exploring and Healthy Living.
The activities which we have planned will cover the learning
goalsas follows:
Independence and InterdependenceThe children will have the
opportunity to take part in groupactivities and take responsibility
for their own actions when theyplay with the parachute and work
together to test their own flyingmachines.
CommunicatingThe children will have opportunities to use
language in a variety ofcontexts. They will develop mathematical
concepts and beintroduced to some of the processes of art and
craft. We will singsongs and listen to stories linked to the
theme.
ExploringFun activities such as blowing bubbles and watching
feathers andfabric float and fall, will encourage children to use
their senses to
help them understand the world around them. They will
beencouraged to think logically and to ask questions.
Healthy LivingThroughout the theme, the children will develop
their skills ofconcentration and making choices.
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A vital part of the IPC is the development of Personal Goals.
We
shall be encouraging the children to realise the importance of
goodCommunication, Cooperation, Responsibility, Respect,
Adaptability,Morality, Enquiry and Thoughtfulness.We begin our
theme on Thursday with a fun-filled session based onflying
activities. We shall also be making our own hot air
balloons,frisbees, kites and bunny-copters later in the term!
One of the main features of our school is its
internationaldimension. During these early days in school, the
children will findout that their friends come from different home
countries and theywill be encouraged to share their experiences of
travelling by plane.
In Literacy, we shall revise Phase 1 of Letters and Sounds for
3weeks before commencing Phase 2 where children will learn 4
newsounds each week. This is done in a fun way using songs
andrhymes to teach sounds, letter formation and emergent
writing.
In Mathematics, the children will learn about numbers and
countingthrough rhymes and practical experiences using concrete
materials.They will learn how to form their numerals correctly.
It is very important especially in these early years that we
worktogether as partners in your childs learning. Please encourage
yourchild to talk about what they have been learning at school as
thishelps them to learn even more. Visit our class blog
atwww.receptionwithmsj.blogspot.comfor ideas on
open-endedquestions, general information for Reception parents and
updateson our daily activities.
This term, Reception children have swimming on Monday
ANDTuesday. They should come to school on those days dressed
intheir swimsuits with their uniform and a towel in a waterproof
bag.
Please ensure that you have signed the permission slip for
yourchild to take part in the swimming lessons. Without the
signeddocument, children will not be permitted to swim.
Reception children have their additional language lesson
onThursday and change their library books every Friday. Library
bagsare available from the uniform shop.
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We have a sun safety code in school: No hat, no play. Please
make
sure that your child has a Tenby hat, which will remain in
class. Irecommend that you apply sunscreen to your child in the
morningbefore school. There are many mosquitoes around, so it
isadvisable to apply some form of mosquito repellent as well
toensure your childs comfort.
We have a snack in the morning and lunch at 11.40. Ensure
thatyour child has 2 separate containers that they are able to open
andclose for these times. If possible, label them as Snackand
Lunch.This will encourage independence and early reading skills!
Theyshould also have a water bottle that they can drink from.
Should
your child be buying lunch from the canteen, put their money in
anenvelope labeled with their name and hand it to Ms Shirley or
MsJacqueline.
The school day finishes at 14.45, except for Wednesdays
whenReception children go home at 11.30.
Should you have any queries about the information in this letter
orconcerns about your childs learning, do not hesitate to
makearrangements to meet with me or e-mail me
[email protected]
There will be an information meeting for parents held next
week.More information will be e-mailed to you in the next few
days.
Best wishesJacqueline & Shirley
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]
