Our Wonderful Nativity Cast
Children In Need Day
Celebrating Diwali
Hello Yellow Day
Fun in Reception Class
Exciting Explorers at Forest School
This is updated by Mrs Thorogood. Please see below for an overview of our first half of Spring Term 2026.
Hello and welcome to Reception class at Taxal and Fernilee CE Primary School. Starting school is a big step in the life of your child. Our Reception class is a happy, nurturing and exciting place to learn and grow. Your child will have lots of support to help them to settle into school quickly and happily and to help become familiar with the new routines.
In Reception, learning is creative and fun. The children are at the heart of everything we do. We aspire to have happy, inquisitive, confident and independent learners. Activities are planned to develop the children’s learning by building on their interests, abilities, ideas and experiences. In developing a growth mindset, we encourage the children to have the confidence to ‘have a go’ by giving them time to play and explore both indoors and outdoors. We support the children to persevere and therefore build resilience.
In Reception, we begin to build the foundation of our school ‘SCRIPT’ values of: Strength, Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Peace and Tenacity. We have a saying, “Team work makes the dream work” and children work together, taking turns and respecting each other. We celebrate and praise each child’s achievements so they can be proud of themselves and others. It is a privilege to share these experiences and to see each child thrive, develop and achieve both individually and as a class.
We look forward to a strong partnership between home and school throughout the year. If you have anything you would like to discuss, please feel free to come and see us. Our door is always open.
Welcome to a the Spring Term in Our Reception Class
We have an exciting and busy term ahead in Reception. Our theme this half term is 'I am a Superhero - Looking After Myself and Others'. This links to a story about friendship, 'Juniper Jupiter' by Lizzy Stewart (a superhero who is looking for a superhero sidekick). We will learn about caring for ourselves and others and many more of our books will provide a starting point to immerse us in our learning and play. We will celebrate all our own superhero qualities which link to our school 'SCRIPT' values showing: STRENGTH, COMPASSION, RESPECT, INTEGRITY, PEACE and TENACITY. We'll even have a special 'Superhero Day' where we'll all be dressed as superheroes!
Termly Planners
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Reception Letter Spring 1 2026
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Upcoming Trips and Production
Superhero Day - Tuesday 3rd February. Come dressed as a superhero.
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