Reception
Welcome to Reception's class page
Ahoy, Mateys!
What a week. It has been absolute-loot-ly fantastic!! The children have been busy with treasure maps, wanted posters, pirate names and more.
During our pirate day, we enjoyed looking at everyone's costumes. We all looked arrr-mazing! So many different costumes. Thank you for all the support. The children loved making the pirates walk the plank, knocking pirates down with cannonballs and even having a cheeky pirate drink with their snack.
We have also been challenging ourselves to write more than just 1 cvc word. Some of our ship-shaped pirates have begun writing simple captions and even sentences. We are proud of them remembering the 4 key things for their sentences and putting them into action. Look out for their fantastic work appearing below soon.
Last week we had a wonderful time making special things for our mums, cards, treats and completing a quiz about our mums. We gifted them their things at our annual Mother's Day Tea on Friday afternoon. It was so lovely to have so many mums and aunties join us for the afternoon. The children had worked very hard to bake pinwheels and decorate biscuits to share. We hope you enjoyed it and if you have any comments, we'd love to hear any feedback.
Please can I remind all parents that children should have at least 1 full set of spare clothes in school, plus extra pants and trousers/skirts? As the weather continues to warm up, there will be more water play outside and an increased chance they may need to get changed. Please help us to help them by bringing them in so if they have an accident they can be comfortable in their own clothes. Thank you.
Next week we will be focusing on Spring and Easter ahead of our final day of the Spring term on Friday 27th March. Don't forget we will have our Easter service in the morning but school shuts early. Please ensure you pick the children up at 1.30pm on Friday 27th March.
Have a good weekend.
Have a restful and safe break,
Miss Conyard, Mrs Highsted, Miss Morley and Mrs Shew
Home learning due Tuesday 24th March
Next week we will be investigating Spring and Easter. Please enjoy a walk out in the sunshine this weekend and see what signs of spring you can find. Can you find flower buds? New flowers? Blossom? Tadpoles? Please feel free to take a few pictures to share with us on our family wall. Please email photos in to admin@leverstockgreen.herts.sch.uk.
We can't wait to see which books bring you joy.
Miss Conyard and the Reception Team
Phase 3 sounds taught in Reception
Here is a video from Little Wandle sharing how we pronounce our sounds. I hope you find this useful.
There are lots of other useful and supportive videos on their YouTube channel if you need further support.
Letters and Sounds for Home and School - YouTube
Spring 2
Week 4 16.3.26
Week 3 9.3.26
A few reminders:
We have had several jumpers and cardigans go missing in class. Please can you ensure your child’s uniform is named. Can I also request you check if the uniform you have at home is yours? Some missing jumpers have the children’s names in. 30 jumpers all look the same to a 4 or 5-year-old.
The school day is: 8.45 am – 3.15 pm
Jewellery is not allowed. 1 pair of studs only.
Bags – book bags only. Please no large bags or backpacks. There is not the room in the cloakroom.
Please put names on EVERYTHING!
Named water bottle – no squash or juice!!!!
Reception PE Day 2025-26
Tuesday
Please come to school in your PE kit on Tuesday, ready for PE. The children will not be getting changed at school, so they will not need school uniform in their bags.
Please remember to remove the children's earrings on PE days.
Curriculum Map
Look at all the exciting things we will be doing this half term.
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Recommended Reading List
These are the core texts we will be using in Spring 1
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Healthy lunch box ideas
Please see below for some ideas about how to have a healthy and balanced lunch box.
Library Adventure with Hertfordshire Libraries
This autumn Hertfordshire Libraries are encouraging all Reception children to have their own library card. Our special ‘My First Library Adventure’ promotion gives your child the chance to win one of 50 personalised signed books by author-illustrator Ged Adamson (‘The Elephant Detectives’). Plus two children will win a special library visit with Ged Adamson for their whole class!
It’s easy for your child to take part. They just need to visit a Hertfordshire Library* twice by 21 December 2025 with their special ‘My First Library Adventure’ bookmark which they were given at school. For each step of the Adventure they will collect a sticker to celebrate their progress.
(*Please visit Hemel Hempstead Library as Leverstock Green Community Library is not taking part in the promotion).
A message for any families who are due to be starting our Reception Class in September.
I have attached a pdf story of a child starting school for you to share with your child. This will enable you to introduce the idea of staying all day at school, and will help all children that will be full time in September. Read the story and talk about it with your child. Doing this several times every now and again will help your child understand some of the experiences that will be ahead for them and help them cope emotionally for what could possibly be a challenge. We are very much looking forward to meeting you and your child and begin the process of getting to know you.
Ms Munro, Early Years Leader
Suzie goes to school
Starting Schools Booklet
Here is a copy of the new Starting School booklet for the parents and children starting reception September 2025
Curriculum Map
Look at all the exciting things we will be doing this half term.
Phonics Support
Phase 2 sounds taught in Reception Autumn 1
Phase 2 sounds taught in Reception Autumn 2
Phase 3 sounds taught in Reception Spring 1
This Phase 3 sounds taught in Reception Spring 1 video is designed to be shared with families to help them support the learning at home.
’50 Things to do before you’re five’
There is an app for families in Hertfordshire! It’s called ’50 Things to do before you’re five‘, it’s intention is to improve outcomes for our younger children. It’s full of ideas for activities and experiences that are free or low cost that encourage communication and language, being active and trying new things. Many experiences are outdoors and open ended so the whole family can take part!
How many experiences and memories can you tick off?
Further Phonics Support
Suggested websites