St Anne’s CE Lydgate Primary School Reception Class 2018/19

Welcome to our school! Meet our staff! Mrs J Fraser – Head Teacher Reception Teacher (SENCO) Miss R Jenkinson Teaching Assistant Mrs Dollman Mrs Heath Miss L Coleman- Assistant Head Teacher (KS1) Miss B Hodgson- Administrator Mrs C Calverley-Smith- Assistant Head Teacher (KS2) Mrs A Dinsdale- Administrator

We tailor our curriculum to cater to your child’s needs and interests. Our Philosophy We want to give all our children a great start in their school journey. We regard all children as individuals with likes, dislikes and many different talents. We tailor our curriculum to cater to your child’s needs and interests. We want your child to be resilient and unafraid of reaching for the stars!

How do we do this ? Through lots of play, encouragement and through forming a good relationship with your child. Learning is enjoyable- topics based on the children’s interests. Learning has a purpose. Small steps to achievement and lots of celebration of success. Ensuring your child is happy and feels liked and valued in our classroom.

Our Transition A member of the Reception team visits each child in their Nursery setting so they have a familiar face when they arrive! On transition days in the summer we split the new class into two groups of 15 so we can spend time in smaller groups getting to know your child. This ensures the children feel safe and settled in class and are happy to come in September. We have a two day staggered intake in September where the children stay in their group of 15. Year six- ‘Buddy.’

The Foundation Stage Curriculum The Characteristics of Effective Learning describe and highlight the ways in which children learn. Within our classroom there will be ‘Achievasaurs’ (dinosaurs) which will help the children use these characteristics in their learning. The three key characteristics of effective learning are: Playing and Exploring Active Learning Creating and Thinking Critically

If you make mistakes then you LEARN! Growth Mindset Our Ethos Across the whole curriculum we actively encourage the children to make mistakes and show us their mistakes so we can move their learning forward. Please support us with this at home in order to build up determination and resilience in your child! If you make mistakes then you LEARN! ‘Work at it Whiz’ is awarded for children who are showing determination, persistence and resilience!

Toto the Turtle! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB1gIU21Ll4

Reception Parent thoughts… “We are thrilled that he is at Lydgate with such a dedicated teaching staff and can't thank you enough for everything so far!” “So far it has been great, our son has settled from day zero. He is very tired but very happy!” “We are delighted with how well our child has settled into school. He is excited about coming in everyday and says: ‘It is a happy place to be!”

Reception Parent thoughts… “We love it! We are honestly so thrilled with everything about the school.” “Delighted. Very happy with the welcome we have received and all the pre planning including visits.” “ St Anne’s understands and cares.” Absolutely top marks! The team are 100% dedicated in making the transition to school as easy as possible. Not just for the children!!! “Our child is loving school and is enjoying meeting new friends and learning lots of new things, all the staff have been friendly and helpful.”

Some things to think about…

Finally…

Thank you for coming Enjoy the rest of your time this morning at St Anne’s CE Primary School.