Reception is really good fun!

In Reception you will have the chance to:

• go on a teddy bears' picnic
• perform a Nativity play with nursery

• go on an imaginary trip to the seaside
• design and create a seaside party
• go on a treasure hunt around school
• invent and create a new machine
• dress up for World Book Day
• be responsible for looking after our school guinea pig, Sid
• celebrate school, national and global events in a big way - see our Jubilee and Coronation photos.
• go to a disco
• learn six new nursery rhymes by heart and perform to the whole school
• have a stay and play session with our grandparents
• learn to play board games
• grow seeds in our own vegetable patch
• meet lots of animals in a 'zoo at school' day
• invent and perform an animal parade
• make a tasty salad
• help us to raise money for charities that we choose to support
• watch a live theatrical performance
• dance to the whole school family
• make a fruit salad
• go on a special summer trip with key stage one
• act out an Easter story assembly
• celebrate Harvest, Christmas and Easter at Christ Church
• take part in Sports Day

See our curriculum plan below to find out what you will learn all about. 

In Early Years our intent is rooted in creating an environment that fosters happiness, joy, and emotional well-being, ensuring that every child feels loved and ready to embark on a journey of lifelong learning. At Christ Church, we are committed to building strong, supportive relationships with each child, laying the foundation for a positive attitude towards learning. Our curriculum is crafted to ignite and nurture the spark of curiosity within every child. By providing a rich and stimulating learning environment, we aim to inspire a lifelong love for learning, ensuring that our pupils are not just prepared for the jobs of today but are equipped with the skills to navigate the challenges of tomorrow.

Home learning

Each week pupils will choose a school library book reading this book at home is crucial for early years pupils. It nurtures literacy skills, expands vocabulary, and cultivates a lifelong love for reading. As well as a library book pupils will receive a pack of sounds. Watch the video below to see how we teach the sounds at school. For more on reading please visit our curriculum page. 

The Reception Teaching Team