Reception

What a Wonderful Year We Have Had!

As we come to the end of a fantastic school year, I would like to begin by saying how incredibly proud I am of every child in Reception. It has been a joy to watch them grow in confidence, develop new skills, and make such wonderful progress throughout the year. They have all made an amazing start to their educational journey and should be very proud of everything they have achieved.

I am excited to see them continue to thrive as they move into Year 1 and look forward to visiting them in their new classrooms to see all of the fantastic learning and achievements that lie ahead.

This half term has been filled with many memorable experiences and exciting opportunities. One of the highlights was undoubtedly our World Cup Day. It was wonderful to see the children demonstrating such excellent teamwork, sportsmanship and enthusiasm throughout the day. They created colourful flags, learned about different countries from around the world, and took part in a variety of football activities with great energy and determination. The children represented Reception Class brilliantly and thoroughly enjoyed celebrating the event together. I was particularly pleased that England emerged victorious!

Another unforgettable experience was taking part in the Japanese Food Festival. The children enjoyed learning about Japan, including where it is located in the world and what everyday life might be like for children living there. We then followed a recipe to make our very own Kazari Sushi. Everyone had the opportunity to help prepare the ingredients, practise their chopping skills safely, and carefully follow instructions to create a bear-shaped sushi design. The finished creations looked fantastic and, most importantly, tasted delicious too!

We have also enjoyed several other exciting sporting events this half term. The Colour Run was a huge success and brought smiles to everyone's faces. The children's white T-shirts were transformed into vibrant works of art by the end of the event, creating a wonderful memory for all involved. We also took part in Sports Day, which was another fantastic occasion. Every child participated with enthusiasm, determination and a positive attitude. We certainly have some promising young athletes in Reception! We were also very fortunate that the weather was kind to us on both occasions.

Our Learning in Class

Back in the classroom, the children have continued to work incredibly hard. In Mathematics, we have been exploring sharing, grouping and halving, developing our understanding of numbers through practical activities and problem-solving tasks. In English, our adventures have continued through Drawing Club, where the children have used their imaginations to create exciting stories and characters.

To finish the term, we explored the story Anansi and the Golden Pot. As part of this learning, we investigated Ghana, discovering where it is in the world and comparing life there to our local area of Queensbury and Bradford. Inspired by the story and their learning, the children embarked on imaginative adventures of their own and produced some wonderful pieces of writing. They worked hard to remember key writing skills, including using finger spaces, capital letters and full stops, while creating detailed sentences to describe their exciting journeys.

One final highlight of the term was our brilliant “When I Grow Up” Theme Day. The children looked absolutely magnificent in their costumes and were incredibly proud to share their ambitions for the future. At the beginning of the school year, I asked the children what they would like to be when they grow up, and it was lovely to see that many of their dreams had remained the same. Throughout the day, they confidently talked about their future aspirations, decorated sweet treats inspired by their chosen careers, and enjoyed a variety of drama and role-play activities. It was a wonderful celebration of their hopes, dreams and ambitions.

Finally, I would like to thank all of our Reception families for your continued support throughout the year. Your encouragement and partnership have played an important role in helping the children achieve so much. It has been a pleasure teaching your children and being part of their first year at school.

I hope you all have a wonderful, relaxing and well-deserved summer break. We look forward to welcoming the children back in September as confident and enthusiastic Year 1 learners.

Warm regards,
Mrs Dolby & The Reception Team

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