Reception 2026: We look forward to welcoming you and your child in September as they begin their learning journey with us. Further information about starting school will be shared in late April/early May. In the meantime, if you have any questions or would like to visit, please do get in touch.
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Term 1 - Foxes Class

 

Our topic this term is ‘Vicious Vikings’. We will be learning about the history of The Vikings as they invade and Anglo-Saxon Britain and the events that led up to a unified Britain in 1066.  We will be continuing to develop a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of British history.

In Maths and English, we’ll be strengthening and consolidating key skills, focusing on the essential knowledge and ‘non-negotiables’ that will help the children feel confident and ready to build on their learning throughout the year.

In Computing, we will be expanding our knowledge of Online safety before we dive deeper into coding and computer science. Our goal this term is to code our own computer "catching" games.

In Art, we will be looking at how we can improve our local environment through sculpture. We will be exploring the work of a range of sculptures as well as taking inspiration from nature around us. 

Our Science unit is ‘Properties and Changes of Matter’. The children will investigate different materials, classify objects by their properties, and explore reversible and irreversible changes through practical experiments.

In R.E., children will explore the question, "What is the best way for a Sanatani to show commitment to God?" while learning about Sanatana Dharma. They will reflect on practices like prayer, meditation and living a righteous life to express their faith.


In French, we will build on our phonics knowledge and practise asking a wider range of questions. We will also develop new vocabulary, with a particular focus on vegetables.

 In Music this term, we will be enjoying ukulele sessions in class! We’ll be learning some new chords and putting them together to play a range of songs. The children will also have the chance to share what they’ve been learning in a special performance. A date and further details will be sent out once everything has been confirmed.

We will be reflecting on "being me in my world" learning all about the children's individual rights and what that means in the context of them as the individual, within their families, within school and then a wider world context. 

Our PE sessions will be each Wednesday afternoon. We are fortunate to have dance sessions led by a specialist coach. The children will learn new movements and routines while building confidence, coordination and creativity.