Reception

Reception is the bridge between the Nursery and Key Stage 1.  The children are taught in a similar way to those in the Nursery, following the Foundation Stage curriculum and its six areas of learning.
By attending assemblies, and having playtime and lunch with Key Stage 1 children, the Reception children are gradually integrated more into the Prep school. 
They are also included in the extra curricular activities that take place throughout the year, so that they become very familiar with all the routines of Key Stage 1 and get to know the staff who will teach them.

 

 

 

 

National Farmhouse Breakfast Week
Reception celebrating National Farmhouse Breakfast week having a different breakfast each morning:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VISITORS TO THE CLASSROOM

Animal Hospital

Reception had a visit from two veterinary nurses on Wednesday afternoon. We had lots of fun bandaging our toy pets and then taking them home in the pet carriers that we had made. Jo and Beth, the nurses, taught us a lot about caring for animals and we even saw some of the instruments they use for operations.

Creepy Crawlies

Creepy Crawlies were the order of the day when Zoolab visited the Nursery and Reception class.  The children learnt about animals that hibernate and life cycles. 

There was great excitement as boxes were opened and a variety of insects and animals were shown.

All the children were invited to touch or hold the animals. Dave, the giant land snail and Ka the corn snake proved popular. We learnt how some animals shed their skins.

Charlotte the tarantula stayed in her cage but we were able to look at her and the skin she shed last year. By far, everyone's favourite was Daisy, a very friendly pet rat. She finished the show by performing a leap in air from her handler's hand to her cage.  The children were very well behaved and much braver than their teachers!

Merlin the Magician

Merlin the Magician visits Beechwood

Years R-2 were whisked away by Merlin the Master Magician to the land of Ancient Britain in a taster drama workshop - all without the aid of a single prop! The children made magic spells and potions to help them fly to the time of King Arthur.  Their mission was to help forgetful Merlin find the sword in the stone for King Arthur, before evil Morgan Le Fay discovered it.  All the children were captivated by their own imaginations and joined in the drama session with enthusiasm.