Welcome to Reception!

Teacher Name: Mrs Southern

Teaching Assistant(s): Mrs Fairclough 

This is a special and important year as your child begins their school journey. Our classroom is a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to explore, play and learn with confidence, curiosity and independence.

Our days are filled with fun, creativity and hands on learning experiences that support each child’s development in all areas; from early reading and writing, number work to social skills and confidence building. 
We work in close partnership with parents and carers to ensure every child feels happy, valued and ready to shine. 
This term we’ll be exploring ‘Myself and My Family’. 

Please make sure you are connected to our Class Dojo page where we will keep you updated on what your child is up to. 
 

Class Routines:

P.E. day is Monday - Children should come to school wearing their full P.E. kit and tracksuit on top with black velcro pumps. Please make sure all uniform items are labelled with your child’s name. 

Water bottles should be brought in everyday to help keep our little learners hydrated (Sorry no juice or flavoured water allowed).
 

Homework / Spellings:

Reading books are changed each Friday .

Handwriting and letter formation sheets will be given out weekly. 

Mrs Southern will share daily phonics links on Class Dojo to help support your child at home with the sounds we are learning. 
 

 

Key Dates:

Harvest Assembly 3rd October 2025

Maths Party Day – Friday 17th October

Dance Day – Monday 20th October

Parent’s Evening – Wednesday 22nd October

 

Useful Links:

https://www.ruthmiskin.com/parentsandcarers/