Reception – Bay & Holly
In Reception we are passionate about learning through play, talking and building relationships with our friends, grown-ups and the world around us.
At Parkdale, we hope to help your children as they begin to learn to read and think about stories, poems and songs, and start their journey to becoming writers. We will help them to build an understanding of numbers and problem solving through investigation. However, English and Maths are a small part of Reception. Early Years education is all about investigating, talking and playing.
We will explore lots of different topics; combining exciting experiences, and a cosy, welcoming environment full of opportunities to explore, wonder and create.
We will add to this webpage on a regular basis, so look out for updates and information that we post. We will also keep you up to date using Tapestry, an online learning journal.
The Reception Team
Mrs Ward- R Holly Class Teacher, Forest School Lead
Miss Hutsby – R Bay Class Teacher
Mrs Drury- TA
Ms John- TA
Mrs Niaz- TA
Miss Kareer- TA
Mrs Rippon Early Years Lead
Class Notices
Easter Bonnet Parade 2026
We had a wonderful time celebrating creativity, springtime joy and the spirit of Easter in our annual Easter bonnet parade this week. Here are just a selection of the winning hats which you can see come in all shapes and sizes. We had dinosaurs, Minecraft,...
Science Exhibition 2026
A huge thank you to all the parents who attended the Science Exhibition this morning. It was wonderful to see so many of you and to hear such positive feedback. Your children have worked incredibly hard throughout Science Week and have learned so much. This is a...
Easter Holiday Club at St John’s Carlton
We are advertising this on behalf of St John's Carlton. If you have any questions, please approach them directly and not through school. Thank you.
Red Nose Day 2026
RND 2026 We are not holding fundraising for RND this year. It will be a normal school day. Please see the note attached. Thank you
Reception Bookshelf
Early Years Curriculum
Term by Term Information
Autumn
Autumn Topic 2025
Spring
Summer
Our Provision
In our Reception classroom we aim to provide a challenging, stimulating and welcoming environment. We have curated a cosy and calm space for talking, playing and exploring. We add enhancements to our provision that follow our children’s interests and offer them opportunities to develop and grow.
We are especially proud of our outdoor space where we work as a team to plant and grow flowers, vegetables, fruit and trees. We spend our spring term learning about the world around us and making insect and hedgehog homes; sharing our outdoor space with other living things. Outdoors, children are supported to develop gross motor skills, observe seasonal changes, role play in our playhouses, caravan and car and dig in our sandpit.
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Class Documents & Resources
Classroom Information
Welcome to R Bay
Welcome to R Holly
Classroom Timetables
Reception TimetableLetters
Reception Autumn Homework Letter
Reception attendance letter
Reception Spring Curriculum Letter
https://parkdale-primary.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Spring-Curriculum-letter-2025.pdf
Reception Spring Topic Web 2025
https://parkdale-primary.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Spring-Curriculum-letter-2025.pdf
Reception Spring Topic Web
Reception Summer Term Curriculum Letter
Reception Autumn Topic Web 2025
Reception Curriculum Letter Spring 2026
Reception Topic Web Spring 2026
Supporting your child
Phonics Bug
Phonics Bug gives you access to reading books, games and activities to support your child at home.
Phonics Play
Phonics Play is another website you can access which has lots of phonics games you can play with your children at home. https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/
Useful Links
The Early Years Foundation Stage on a Page
The Reception Baseline Assessment for Parents
Speech and Language Support in School
Small Talk
Phonics Glossary
Information for New Starters
Uniform Information
Please note from September 2022 Reception will be switching to an Active Uniform. Our new Uniform will be Parkdale PE kit only.
Reception children will need :
Black Parkdale PE top
Black Parkdale PE bottoms
Black or White trainers
A Parkdale PE T shirt in their House colour (until they are assigned Houses a plain white t shirt will be fine).
They DO NOT need ties, shirts, school shoes, jumpers etc.