Reception 2026 - 2027
Mrs Plowright
Welcome to our Reception Class Page
Looking Ahead to the Autumn Half Term
'Helping Heroes'
Welcome to Reception!
Welcome to Our Class Page
This half term, our exciting new topic, ‘Helping Heroes’, will introduce the children to the people who help us at home, at school and in our wider community. From firefighters and doctors to refuse collectors and postal workers, we will discover how people care for others, keep us safe and help our community. Through connected stories, role play and hands-on experiences, the children will explore how they can become helping heroes too, developing kindness, cooperation and independence.
Along the way, we will celebrate differences, explore how things work and express our ideas and feelings through creative activities. As Christmas approaches, Stick Man will help us explore family, belonging and helping others, before we discover the teamwork of Santa and His Helpers. We will also prepare for our Nativity, sharing the Christian Christmas story through song, action and storytelling.
In the Early Years, we provide a safe and nurturing environment where every child can build positive relationships, develop independence and learn through play and exploration.
General Information
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Please make sure that your child brings their reading books and record to school every day.
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A decodable reading book linked to our phonics learning will be sent home every Friday, along with a ‘Story to Share’ book to promote and encourage a love of reading.
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PE will take place on Wednesdays – please ensure your child comes to school dressed in their PE kit on this day.
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Homework will be sent every Friday. This is a fun, practical and meaningful activity linked to our weekly phonics learning, as well as assigned mathematical games/ activities within NumBots.
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Your child should have a named hooded coat and water bottle in school each day.
Should you wish to get in touch, please do not hesitate to contact me at rplowright@mottramacademy.org.uk
Best wishes,
Mrs Plowright and the EYFS Team