Welcome to Hawthorn(Reception)!
In Hawthorn class our curriculum is child centred, learning through play and exploration.
We work as one team, where the children can learn and play together, having free-flow playful learning both inside and outside.
Who teaches in Hawthorn?
| Monday | Mrs Gilder-King (Class Teacher) | Mrs Whatley (HLTA) | |
| Tuesday | Mrs Gilder-King (Class Teacher) | Mrs Whatley (HLTA) | |
| Wednesday | Mrs Gilder-King (Class Teacher) | Mrs Whatley (HLTA) | |
| Thursday | Mrs Gilder-King (Class Teacher) | Mrs Whatley (HLTA- Morning session) | Mrs White (TA- afternoon session) |
| Friday | Mrs Whatley (HLTA)- acting lead | Mrs White (TA) |
Important information for Hawthorn
At the start of the day, the double doors will open at 8:40am and the children will be able to come and hang their things on their peg. Our day finishes at 3.15pm.
- Children will need to bring in their own water bottle to drink from throughout the day. Please make sure this is named.
- Please make sure your child brings in a waterproof coat each day. It is a good idea to send your child in with a pair of wellies to keep in school, we do go outside in all weathers. Please make sure they are named.
- Snack will be provided by the school. Every day our children have access to fruit. Alternatively, you may choose to supply a healthy snack, such as fruit, for your child. We are a nut free school so please ensure that anything sent in for your child does not contain nuts.
Reading
Your child will be given a decodable phonics book in coming weeks once we are confident with our first unit of sounds. In school we will read with each child at least once a week, building on their pre-reading skills and assessing their phonic skills.
We ask that your child shares their school reading book at home with an adult, with each session recorded in their reading record.
Your child's book is changed every Monday.
Communication
We will have a Class Dojo page where we will share information about events and activities happening in class. Sometimes, the Class Dojo pages will be updated with pictures/posts so you can be made aware of important information or fun things we have got up to in our class.
It can also be used to message the class teachers. Please be mindful we will only message back during reasonable hours.
Please remember we are always available to speak to on the door before and after school – do approach us if you have any questions or concerns.
If you do not have access to our Class Dojo page please let Mrs Gilder-King or Mrs Whatley know.
Our Curriculum
For Reception children we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, which is based on learning through play. We have daily phonics and maths sessions. Please see our curriculum booklet for our termly coverage.
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