Welcome to Autumn Term in Reception

It is our first term at Crown Street Primary and we would like to warmly welcome our new children and their families, as well as welcome back some of our children who have moved into Reception from our Pre-School.

The Reception year is a very special part of your child’s school journey. We are excited to begin a fun-filled term of exploration, learning and development.

We strive to provide a unique, challenging and inspirational curriculum based on new and memorable experiences. Establishing strong relationships with our children and families is our priority at the beginning of the school year.

During the year, we will work with your child to learn and understand their individual needs and support them in their learning and development.

Our aim is for your children to become happy and confident learners and to carry their love of learning throughout their life.

Meet the Reception Team

Miss Hopkins – Class Teacher
Miss Hayes – Learning Support Assistant
Mrs Parker – Learning Support Assistant

Autumn Bookshelf

Each term our curriculum is inspired by our Curriculum Bookshelf which is filled with high quality, engaging books chosen by our team to inspire learning and to develop their love of reading.

Our Autumn bookshelf will inspire learning around new beginnings and developing new friendships by exploring our likes, dislikes and what makes us – us! It will spark our curiosity and imagination and will support us learning about our similarities and differences, celebrating our individuality and learning how we can work together.

Autumn 2025 Bookshelf for Reception at Crown Street Primary School.

Character Traits

Each term, through our Curriculum Bookshelf we will focus on learning about, identifying and embodying our six character traits which will support our learning across the curriculum and support our Personal, Social and Emotional development. 

Important Information

  • Our team will be available every day before and after school to discuss your child’s day, receive messages and celebrate successes
  • Your child’s book bag should be brought to school each day – this will contain a Shared Reader, Library book and a Reading Record
  • Each week your children will take part in PE, please ensure your child’s PE kit remains in school
  • Wellington boots and waterproof coats will be required for outdoor learning and can be left in school
  • Please ensure all clothing items are labelled
  • Important information will be shared via MCAS communication and our weekly school newsletter
  • Reception use Tapestry to share your child’s learning. We also love to see photographs and videos from home to talk about and celebrate in School
  • At the end of the day children are dismissed directly to parents/carers. Should there be any changes to this, please inform our Admin team before the end of the day so the Class Teacher knows who to look out for