St. Kentigern’s Catholic Primary School
Welcome to our New Reception Parents
Welcome
Our Aims
We want to develop…
• Christ be at the centre of all that we do
• Happy and successful learners
• A positive parent & community partnership
• A love of learning
• Independence
• Ability to try your best
• A ‘have a go’ & enthusiastic approach
• Kindness
How can you help?
Can your child?
• Recognise own name
• Share and take turns
• Talk in full sentences
• Sit still and listen
• Enjoy books
• Say numbers 1-10 & back again
Are they?
• Aware of others
• Able to follow simple instructions
• Dress & undress without help
• Ask adults for help
• Toilet trained
• Able to wash hands
Transition
Our Commitment
• We will speak to and visited your child’s pre-school setting or home.
• We will have learnt about their strengths and needs
• We will invite you to a new parents meeting
Today
Mrs Harris will arrange times for your child to come into school for their transition days
The 7 Early Learning Goals
3 Prime Areas of Learning
Personal, Social & Emotional Development
Building Relationships
Managing Self Self-Regulation
Communication & language
Listening, Attention & Understanding
Speaking
Physical development
Gross motor skills
Fine motor skills
The 7 Early Learning Goals
Understanding the World People, Communities and Cultures
The Natural World Past and Present
Being Imaginative and Expressive Mathematics Number
Numerical Patterns
Expressive Arts & Design
Creating with Materials
Specific Areas of Learning Literacy Comprehension
Reading Writing
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Word
Tapestry- Online Journal
• An easy-to-use and secure online learning journal that captures your child’s wow moments.
• Parents are expected to add to the journal to help build evidence towards achieving the ELG’s.
• Parents will be sent an activation email so please check junk boxes.
OUR UNIFORM (ONLINE APP ONLY)
• Our winter school uniform
• Black trousers
• St Kentigern’s school skirt
• Green cardigans or jumpers printed with the school logo
• White shirts with an open neck
• St. Kentigern’s school tie
• Our summer school uniform
• Green and white summer dress
• Shorts with white polo shirt.
• Footwear - black shoes- slip on or Velcro
• The only jewellery permitted is plane studs for pierced ears (H&S)
• PE- black shoes or pumps that can be managed independently
• Please make sure all items of clothing, including shoes are clearly labelled before your child starts school
The first day
Be Ready…
• Good bedtime
• Morning routine
• Healthy breakfast
• School uniform -all labelled!
• Velcro shoes named
• Calm start to the day
Bring…
• Your smile
• Your bookbag named
• A P.E bag with labelled shorts and t-shirt and spare underwear!
• A water bottle
• NAMES ON ALL CLOTHING
PLEASE IN PERMANENT MARKER PEN OR LABELS
Breakfast & After School Club
Breakfast club
• Contacts: Liz Walker/ Mrs Murray/ Dax Dobbert
• Open from 7.45- 8.45 am
• Provides breakfast snacks
• Play and meet your friends
• BOOKING ESSENTIAL VIA THE APP.
After School Club
• Contact Liz Walker/Mrs Murray/Dax Dobbert
• Open 3.20-5.30pm
• offers a healthy snack
• Inside the school setting
• Doors close at 5.30pm
• Passwords must be given to collect children
• BOOKING ESSENTIAL VIA THE APP.
Family Support Worker
Mrs Bond will be pleased to help you.
• Call the office 01253 393302 or email
• familysupport@stKentigern.blackpool.sch.uk
What we need Keep in Touch
• School dojo
Admissions form
Medical information
Contact information
Dietary requirements
Allergies Sign up to Tapestry
Photo permissions
Home school agreement
Local visits permissions
Permission to collect
• Website
• Termly newsletters
• Mrs Murray & Mrs Brooks
• Teachers at the end of the school day
• Contact admin@stkentigerns.blackpool.s ch.uk
We cannot wait to meet you!