Reception | Holy Trinity Church Of England Primary School

Reception

Class teacher: Miss Gray-Davis

Teaching Assistants : Mrs Baldwin & Mrs Gunn

Learning support staff: Mrs Evans & Mrs Aldridge

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Welcome to Reception!

In Reception, we aim to build strong foundations to support children's learning throughout their school life- all whilst having lots of fun! For a lot of children, Reception is their introduction to life at Holy Trinity and we therefore aim to make this as exciting as possible! Life in Reception is a balance of introducing children to essential learning such as Phonics and Maths, whilst also empowering them with choosing time to develop their confidence, curiosity and imagination. Throughout their time in Reception, children are inspired to be independent and resilient, as well as being excellent collaborators and communicators. By nurturing these skills, a child's time in Reception ensures that they leave as a well-rounded learner who is ready to thrive in Year 1.

Throughout the year, our learning takes us on lots of adventures. We start the year celebrating all the things that make us special in our ‘Magical Me’ adventure. In Autumn 2, we celebrate our differences by learning about celebrations across the world in our ‘Sparkle and Shine’ adventure. When we return to school after the Christmas break, we immerse ourselves in stories and traditional tales in our ‘Once Upon a Time’ adventure. After this, we have our ‘Only We Can Save the World’ adventure where we consider how we can become superheroes to save our planet! We then kickstart our Summer term with our ‘All Things Great and Small’ adventure where we learn about animals and life cycles. We end our year in Reception with our ‘Ticket to Ride’ adventure where we learn about our local area and how this may differ to areas across the world. What a busy, yet fun-filled year of learning!

Reception Spring 2 Overview

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World Book Day!

We had a fantastic time celebrating World Book Day! Children came to school dressed as their favourite book characters or in their cosy PJs, ready to enjoy a day full of stories. We shared our favourite books and even gave book reviews—building confidence and communication skills along the way!

Only we can save the world!

As part of our ‘Only We Can Save the World’ adventure, the children had lots of fun turning old plastic bottles into beautiful flowers! This creative activity helped them learn about recycling, caring for the environment, and using their imaginations to give new life to everyday materials.

Monster Makers from Recycled Materials!

We had so much fun recycling old cereal boxes into our very own monsters! The children explored colour mixing through painting and let their imaginations run wild as they designed and named their unique creations. A perfect mix of creativity, sustainability, and fun!

Learning Through Play!

We love exploring our environment during choosing time! It’s a wonderful opportunity for the children to develop important skills like resilience, independence, and collaboration—all while having lots of fun through play and discovery.

Discovering Doubles!

We’ve had a great time exploring doubles in our learning, especially when creating our very own doubles butterflies! This fun, hands-on activity helped us understand the concept of doubling in a creative and memorable way.

RE- Palm Sunday

In RE, we’ve been learning about the significance of Palm Sunday and why it’s such an important event for Christians. The children explored the meaning of the palm cross and how it reminds people of Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem. It’s been a thoughtful and engaging part of our learning journey.

Reception’s Balanceability Success!

Reception had so much fun during their Balanceability sessions! They grew in confidence on their bikes while developing balance, coordination, and independence. The children were so proud to receive their Balanceability certificates during celebration assembly—it was a fantastic achievement for all!

Role Play Village

We had a fantastic time visiting the Role Play Village! The children loved exploring a variety of real-life environments, including a campsite, vets, doctors, café, shop, and construction site. It was a brilliant opportunity to spark imagination, develop communication skills, and enjoy learning through play.

Snow day!

Our Reception class had an amazing time exploring the snow! Their smiles say it all — a day full of fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories. A perfect way to learn through nature and experience the joy of the seasons!