St. Augustine’s

Foundation Stage: Reception                     'St Therese of Lisieux' 

Meet the Teachers

The staff in the Reception class are Mrs Stokes and Mrs Jones. 
Each child in the Foundation Stage has a key worker group. Reception children will either be 'Pirates' with Mrs Stokes or 'Superheros' with Mrs Jones. We use these key groups to develop our communication and language, through conversation and turn taking games. Please speak to your child's allocated key worker if you have any concerns or questions. 

Our School Day

The day runs from 8:45am until 3:15pm. Each morning Key Workers hear individual readers so please ensure reading books are in each day.   Fruit and milk is provided free of charge throughout they day.
The children have hot lunches free of charge, which they share in the classroom environment with their teachers to encourage table manners and communication skills. A member of the Early Years team is always available in the morning or afternoon at the classroom door to pass on any messages. Appointments can also be made at the school office. 

Our termly Topics are linked to our RE Curriculum and are as follows: 

Autumn: Our Wonderful World. A Saviour is Born.

Spring:We are Family. All Aboard.

Summer: Spread the Word and Gather Together. 

These topic areas then link to various stories and rhymes, along with planned activities linked to the seven areas of learning. Reception children are working towards achieving their 'Early Learning Goals'.

For more information regarding the Foundation Stage Curriculum and planning click here

Click here to see our learning outcomes for each term

Music

On a Tuesday children have expert music tuition from 'In Harmony'.  We will be developing our musical skills through singing and using percussion instruments. 

French

On a Wednesday children have expert French tuition with 'Mrs Lloyd'. Children will be learning key phrases, colours, numbers and take part in cultural activities. 

PE and Outdoor Learning

Our PE day is on a Friday; we do ask that the children come to school wearing their PE kit each Friday. This includes black/dark unbranded trainers, black tracksuit and the school branded PE top. You will be advised via Dojo if PE is indoor or outdoor. 

Children also take part in daily outdoor learning; including our mud-kitchen, assault course and water play! Therefore please wear sensible school shoes and appropriate coats. Wellies can be kept in school. This also means earrings and jewelry are not permitted at all in the Early Years due to the level of physical activity. 

 Home Learning

Children are expected to read at least four times a week. They will be sent a Little Wandle reading book to develop their fluency as part of our phonics scheme,  as well as Library book for enjoyment. 

Phonics/Writing and Maths homework will be sent home in their 'Homework Book' each Monday to be returned on Friday. 

Children will also have the opportunity throughout the year to bring home the prayer bag, story sacks and various phonics games. 

 Click here for RE prayer and resources