Focus Week – Reception
What a wonderful first week we’ve had in Reception! We are so proud of how quickly the children have settled into their new school routines and how confidently they have approached this exciting new chapter in their lives. Starting school is such a big step, and it has been lovely to see their smiles and enthusiasm.
The children have been eager to explore their classrooms and the garden area, meet new friends, and take part in a variety of activities this week. They have quickly begun to follow our daily routines, such as coming in each morning, hanging up their belongings on their pegs, and joining the group on the carpet. Their confidence has grown every day as they’ve become more familiar with the structure of the school day.
One of the highlights of the week has been seeing the children get to know each other and make new friends. They have had fun playing together and learning to share resources, and have been fantastic at taking turns, even forming a line for the climbing frame independently and patiently waiting for their turn! Whether building in the construction area, creating imaginative games in the home corner, or simply chatting over lunch, the children are forming very special bonds.
Lunch times have also been a big success. Many children were excited to try school dinners for the first time, and they managed brilliantly in the canteen, carrying their trays, sitting with friends and trying new foods. Eating together has been a lovely way for them to socialise and develop independence, and we have been impressed with how well they have managed this new part of their day
In class, the children have been busy with activities designed to help us get to know them. They have been writing their names and drawing self-portraits, which are now proudly on display in the classroom. We have also spent time enjoying a range of stories together. The children have listened carefully, joined in with repeated phrases, and shared their thoughts about the characters and events. Story time has already become a calm and special part of our day, and it is lovely to see how engaged they are.
The children were also fantastic in their first Music and PE lessons this week! They enjoyed making different sounds using their voices in Music, and playing “Simon Says” in PE.
We are incredibly proud of each child and the way they have embraced their first week at school. We look forward to many more weeks of fun, learning, and discovery together.
