Reception
Bay & Holly Classes
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 are committed to providing a caring, inspiring and inclusive journey, building strong foundations for a happy and successful future in school and life.
We will explore lots of different topics; combining exciting experiences, and a cosy, welcoming environment full of opportunities to explore, talk, 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
Miss Rippon R Bay Class Teacher, EYFS Lead
Mrs Ward- R Holly Class Teacher, Forest School Lead
Mrs Drury- TA
Ms John- TA
Miss Hutchins – TA
Class Notices
Punctuality
The school day starts at 8:45. This is the time when lessons officially start. Of course, the majority - probably 75% - of our children take advantage of the early start for extra activities and learning from 8:25. We expect and need children to arrive in good time...
Census Day
Thursday (3rd) is census day. This is when we submit all our numbers to determine our funding for the coming year. One important calculation is based on the number of children taking their entitlement to a free school meal in Reception and Key Stage One, which is...
European Language Day 2024
European Day of Languages is held each year on 26th September. It celebrates the different languages that are spoken in Europe. The day celebrates the different people, culture and languages of Europe. In our assembly we discussed why learning a language was important...
Reception’s First Trip to Parkdale Pines!
Last week we went to visit our new Forest School Parkdale Pines! We opened the gate with our magic fingers and had lots of fun exploring the area independently. We played some games of hide and seek and even had to look for our teachers! To finish our session we found...
Reception Bookshelf
Early Years Curriculum
Term by Term Information
Autumn
Autumn Topic 2026
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 attendance letter
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.