Reception 2021-2022

Here at School 21, we are delighted to meet your child and to welcome your whole family into our community! On this page over the coming weeks, there will be videos and activities for your child to look at before they start school to prepare them for the start of their journey here at School 21.

Welcome video.mov

Information Video

In this video, our headteacher Mrs Drummond, and EYFS Lead Ms Ingram provide some information about what school will be like for your child when they join Reception.

Meet the Reception teachers

Ms Ingram

Newton Class

Head of EYFS

Mrs Watts

Parks Class

Ms James

DeCoubertin Class

S21 Photo book

Photo guide

Here you will find some photos of the Reception setting.

Reception Transition Booklet 2020.pdf

Welcome Booklet

Here is the copy of the Welcome booklet that was sent home in May. Please feel free to make additional copies to use at home in preparation for September.

Story Time

Your child can enjoy listening to some stories told by their new teachers!

Triangle.mp4

Mrs Watts reads "Triangle"

The Love Monster.mov

Mrs Silver reads "The Love Monster"

Little tigers big holiday.mp4

Ms Ingram reads 'Little Tiger's Big Holiday'

Ms James reads "The Lonely Beast"

Stuck on the Moon.MOV

Mrs Shreeram reads "Stuck on the moon"

We are going on the bear hunt

Ms Kosierkevicz reads "We're going on a bear hunt"

School Readiness

We know that all children are unique, and develop at different speeds. We don't expect your child to start school already knowing how to read, write, add or subtract! But what we do hope is that children have some basic independent skills before they start school, so that they are happy and confident to explore the setting, to make friends and to become learners.

t-tp-365-my-starting-school-checklist-_ver_5.pdf

Here are some ideas for things to work on over the Summer break.

t-c-1061-preparing-your-child-for-school-a-guide-for-parents-and-guardians-leaflet-_ver_3.pdf

A guide for parents

I am independent.doc

"I am Independent"

Parent Guide for using Seesaw

We will be using Seesaw to record moments along your child's learning journey and for you to share the learning that they do at home with you too. Please have a look at this video explaining how Seesaw works. More support will be given in September.