Autumn Term 2026

Welcome to our Autumn Term in Reception – our very first term at school together! It has been a wonderful start to our learning journey, with the children settling in beautifully and beginning to build new friendships. Throughout this term, we have enjoyed exploring our classroom, learning new routines and taking part in lots of exciting activities designed to spark curiosity and independence. Here you will find a collection of some of the lovely learning experiences we have shared so far this term...

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Our School Promises

During our first week of school, we explored our school motto: Be Kind – Work Hard – Stay Safe. The children enjoyed discussing what each part means and how we can show these values in our everyday classroom life in an age-appropriate way. We then created colourful handprint artwork and added the children’s ideas to each piece. These are now proudly displayed in our classroom to remind us of the values we are learning to follow together.

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Our Buddies

At our school, we are very proud of our Buddy System, where our Year 6 children support and care for our new Reception pupils. Each Reception child is paired with a Year 6 buddy who helps them settle into school life – offering friendship, guidance and a familiar face to look out for them.

Our buddies enjoy helping at lunchtime, playing together in the playground, and being positive role models. The Reception children absolutely love spending time with their buddies, and these special relationships create a strong sense of community and kindness across our school.

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