We want to start by saying a big WELCOME from the Reception Team. We know that the first year at school is extremely important, as this is where we lay the foundations for your child’s learning journey. 

During your child's first year at Abingdon, we will be ensuring they are….

• Coming into school happy!
• Growing in independence when taking care of themselves and their possessions 
• Able to put their coat and shoes on independently 
• Learning how to sit and listen in a group
• Making new friends
• Helping at tidy-up time
• Taking turns and sharing 
• Learning how to follow the school rules and understanding why we have those rules  
• Sitting and eating their lunch
• Using the toilet and washing their hands independently
• Putting their hand up to answer questions on the carpet
• Learning lots of new skills including reading, writing and using numbers. 

Teachers

Mrs Chilvers - Class Teacher - Reception Badgers

Teaching Assistants

Mrs McFadden - Teaching Assistant & Cover Supervisor

Miss Arrowsmith - Teaching Assistant & Midday Assistant

    Important Messages for Parents & Carers

• Our day begins at 8:45am and finishes at 3:15pm.
• Please send your child to school every day with: a water bottle, their book bag and a coat and/or sun hat (depending on the weather).
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• Reading Books will be changed on Mondays and Thursdays. Please read with your child daily even if just for a few minutes and write a quick comment in their reading record. Reading books will only be changed once we feel that your child is ready to move on to the next book.
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• Please ensure that all clothing is labelled, including their shoes, as we will swap them throughout the day to put on our wellies.
• Our PE lessons will take place every Thursday in Summer Term. The children should come to school already wearing their PE kit. Our PE kit  consists of: a plain white t-shirt, black leggings or track suit bottoms (black shorts in the summer months), trainers and their red Abingdon jumper/cardigan. Please do not send your child to school in jewellery especially on PE days. Earrings must be removed on PE days. If they can not be removed because they are new, they should be taped over.  
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•  If you have any questions or concerns please email or send a Dojo message to your child's class teacher. We are ALWAYS here to help!

Useful Websites

Reading Resources 

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/reading/reading-schemes-oxford-levels/read-write-inc-phonics-guide/

Phonics Apps/Games

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

https://www.phonicsbloom.com/

Number Bonds Game

https://play.numbots.com/#/account

Rewards

• The children work really hard to earn Stickers and Dojo Points for displaying skills, such as: good listening, working hard, and team work. This is shared with parents through class Dojo so they can see their child’s individual achievements.
• Every day we pick a 'Star of the Day', and the children selected sit on our special 'Star of the Day' chairs, throughout the following day. When the adults pick at the end of the day, we explain to the children why they have been chosen and celebrate their hard work, together. 
• At the end of the half term we have various themed celebrations e.g. Halloween film and popcorn, Christmas party day. This is to acknowledge the hard work and effort the children have put in during the term.
• We also have whole class rewards.

Contact Details & Class Dojo

At Abingdon Primary School we use a communication and rewards app called 'Class Dojo'. This provides the children with an opportunity to earn points based on skills and values created in class and also links in with the schools core values of resilience, respect and responsibility. We use Class Dojos to engage parents by sharing photos and videos of exciting moments in the classroom. It is also an effective way for teachers and parents to communicate.

elizabeth.chilvers@abingdon.stockport.sch.uk

Early Years at Abingdon Primary

Please find our 'EYFS Policy' and our 'EYFS Long Term Plan' attached below. These documents detail the learning that takes place throughout your child's time in Reception. More information about our Early Years Curriculum, can be found under the 'Curriculum' section of the website.