This half term, our focus book is:

Little Red by Bethan Woollvin

Staff

Teachers - Mrs Collins (RH), Mrs Hughes (RH) and Mrs MacDonald (RM).

Teaching Assistant - Mrs Banton

Other familiar faces - Mrs Chapman, Miss Entwhistle, Miss Pritchard and Miss Procter. 

PE

Our PE sessions are every Wednesday afternoon with Mr Broad. Please send your child to school in their PE kit on a Wednesday.

Reading

We ask that children read for at least 10 minutes five times each week. Books sent home do not have to be completed all at once and we strongly encourage an equal amount of questioning, to ensure the text and vocabulary has been understood. If you are not sure how you can do this, please ask a member of the team.

Take a look at the top 50 recommended books for reception children! 

https://www.booksfortopics.com/reception

Phonics

Take a look at the Little Wandle website parents section for any support with your child's phonics learning. https://www.littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk/resources/for-parents/ 

Below are useful and familiar websites;

https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/resources 

https://www.phonicsbloom.com/

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/ 

How can I help my child to learn?  

More than anything, simply talk to your child. Talk about weather, daytime, night time, road signs and street names. Talk about family - who is related to them? Talk about where they live - local places, buildings and landmarks, places you like to go together. Talk about likes and dislikes and why they have such likes or dislikes. Talk about things they see in the garden, pets, plants and natural things. 

What should my child bring to school?

  • A named water bottle (please just fill with water or diluted sugarfree squash).
  • A named lunchbox (if required).
  • Blue book bag.
  • Named waterproof coat, and gloves/hat for colder weather.
  • A named sunhat (weather dependent) and sun cream if required (please try to ensure that this is applied before school).

Snack

Milk and fruit is provided during the day and the children will have access to their water bottles at all times.

 

Contact us

hughesk@leighton.cheshire.sch.uk

macdonaldk@leighton.cheshire.sch.uk

collinsi@leighton.cheshire.sch.uk

Thank you for your continued support.

The Reception Team