Welcome to Reception, we are Ladybird Class!

A very warm welcome to Ladybird Class and to our school community! We are delighted to have you and your child join us at More Park Catholic Primary School. We hope that their time in Ladybird Class will be filled with wonderful learning experiences, new friendships and plenty of happy memories that they will treasure for years to come. We are all excited to welcome a new class of Ladybird children and feel fortunate to support your child as they take their first steps into the school environment and begin their exciting learning journey with us.

This term, our topic will be…

'This is me'

The children will have lots of opportunities to learn all about themselves, including their bodies, their families and the things that make each of them unique and special. It is always a wonderful topic to begin the year with, giving us the opportunity to get to know each other, celebrate what makes us special and settle happily into life in Ladybird Class.

Our RE topic this term is Creation and Covenant. The children will be exploring the story of Creation linking it to Catholic Social Teaching of Stewardship. The children will also look at the sign of the cross and the Sacrament of Baptism.

General Information 

Transition

Transitioning into primary school can be a very big step for our children. We are aware this can cause some anxiety, particularly for children who need to know their routine and environment. All children have been given a transition book to enjoy over the summer holidays to help them prepare for their new adventure into school life and become familiar with the adults that will be supporting them. 

Staff in Ladybird Class

We are very lucky to have a wonderful team of staff working within Ladybird Class. Mrs de la Hoyde and Mrs Hamer will be in class supporting the children and helping to enhance their learning throughout the week. We will also be joined by Mrs Day some afternoons.

We are excited to work together to give the children a warm and welcoming start to their school journey, helping them to feel happy, confident and ready to learn.

Food and Drink

Please send your child into school with a full, labelled water bottle every day. The children have free access to their bottles throughout the day and naturally the water is replenished when needed. The children in Ladybird Class are given a piece of fruit every day at snack time, so you do not need to bring a snack into school. Please make sure we are aware of any fruit allergies your child has. All children are given a healthy free school meal in the EYFS and KS1, but children are also welcome to bring in a packed lunch if they would prefer. 

Reading

Children should bring their book bags into school every day. Reading books will be changed once a week, every Friday. Children will be given ‘Little Wandle’ decodable books and a sharing book to enjoy together at home. They will also bring their phonics book home with them on Friday. If your child has a special diary to share, please put them in their book bag and we will keep them in class until they have been shared. If your child requires support with toileting, please include a change of underwear and uniform in their book bag so that these are easily accessible when needed.

Uniform

Please ensure that all school uniform, PE kits and coats are labelled. This makes it easier for the children to find their belongings independently and prevents items not being returned. Ladybird Class has a Forest School session every Friday afternoon, so they will also need a fully labelled puddle suit and wellies brought into school. These will be sent home at the end of every term for you to wash and check sizing. They will also have a PE lesson on Friday morning. Please ensure earrings have been removed before the lesson.

rebecca.champkins@more-park-westmalling.kcsp.org.uk 

roxanne.bale@more-park-westmalling.kcsp.org.uk