Immanuel and St.

Andrew CE Primary School

Reception Class 1, Term 3
Curriculum Bulletin

I hope everybody had a fantastic Christmas break and is enjoying the beginning of the New
Year. It’s lovely to see the children back at school looking happy and well rested! We have a
couple of trips planned this term so if you are able to help with any of them please do let me
know when the letters are sent out nearer the time. Our topic this term is bears and if anybody
has a very old bear we could borrow for a day I would be very grateful, we are going to be
looking at how we can tell things are old and new. If the children have any resources or books
they would like to bring in about the topic to show the class they are welcome to.
Any queries, please get in touch.
Katy Hathaway khathaway@immanuelschoollambeth.org.uk

Early Years Foundation Stage Important Notes & Dates

curriculum focus for the term
PE this term is on Friday mornings. The kit
is blue shorts and t-shirt which can be
purchased from the office on Tuesdays.
Please ensure your child’s kit and
uniform is all clearly labelled to reduce
the likelihood of any confusion or loss.

Personal Social Emotional Development: We are

focusing on our working relationships with each other,
discussing ideas and coming up with suggestions as a
group. There will also be a focus on caring for our
belongings, such as the resources and toys at school
and coats/book bags!
Communication Language and Literacy: The
children will be looking at the features of writing for a
purpose, such as, lists, invitations, instructions and
letters. We will be reading and writing poetry, so
reading poems to your child at home would be a
fantastic introduction for them!
Problem Solving Reasoning and Numeracy:
Identifying and describing 2d and 3d shapes is our
main focus this term alongside positional and size
vocabulary.
Knowledge and Understanding of the World: Our
RE module this term is about places that are special.
We will be using the topic of bears to understand
different features of places all over the world and
looking at teddy bears from the past and present to
understand time development.
Physical Development: Our PE module this term will
be gymnastics, focusing on moving in safety and with
imagination.
Creative Development: The children will be
investigating different textures and how to create them
using a variety of media. We will also be extending the
use of drama games to inspire children’s imaginations.
The reading books are now in operation,
alongside the word tins. It is very important
that you are spending time going through the
words and the book with your child at home
to help them develop their reading and
phonic skills. Please follow the timetable
given before the holidays as to which day
your child brings them in to be changed. It is
essential that your child brings them in so I
can see how they are going.
Dates for your diary
Tuesday 9th February:
Visit to Southwark Cathedral - parent
helpers needed!
Wednesday 10th February:
Class photos / Parents evening 3.30-6.30
Thursday 11th Feb: Charity concert
Friday 12th Feb: Inset day- school closed.
Please do remember the £1 a week
contribution for our cooking fund. This is
the only way we can be cooking or baking
every week. If you would prefer to pay
termly, it is £6 this term.
THANK YOU!