CROESO I'R DERBYN /  WELCOME TO RECEPTION

In Reception, we have 3 classes with up to 90 children. In each of the three classes, you will find a class teacher and teaching assistant. 

In Reception, children stay all day and get to learn and discover lots of new things. Children will be greeted by their teacher each morning and are able to start activities as soon as they enter the classroom.
They will experience engaging and accessible learning zones, including literacy and numeracy areas, creation stations, role-play areas, fine motor challenges, construction and investigation areas. These can be freely accessed throughout both our indoor and outdoor classrooms.

Children will experience a wide range of technology in their learning, frequently using interactive whiteboards, iPads and chromebooks.

Our Forest School area is great for taking our learning further afield in the school grounds, where we learn all about the environment, how to care for it and work collaboratively whatever the weather.  

The children learn about a healthy lifestyle, handwashing and learn how to develop independence, problem-solving skills and resilience. We have regularly timetabled indoor PE and outdoor games sessions, and we learn to be independent when getting changed. 

At playtimes, the children bring a healthy snack (fruit/vegetables please).  At lunchtimes, children enjoy their own healthy packed lunch and can eat in the dinner hall when they have all settled in. 

Children in Reception will follow the Monster Phonics scheme, and will have a book bag to take home to share with parents and carers. Your teacher will keep you up to date with phonics and reading skills being covered via Dojo. 

Your Dojo login details will give you access to your Reception class and child's profile.   Here you will find the interactive 'Helping at Home' information, which contains lots of links for you to explore which will help you with your learning, key dates for class and school events, and regular photos and videos throughout the week.