Class Newsletters
Click on the links below to view newsletters which will give you more information about what is happening in our class each half term.
Autumn 2
Spring 1
Spring 2
Summer 1
Summer 2
Find out what’s been going on in Reception.
Find out what’s been going on in Reception.
Click on the links below to view newsletters which will give you more information about what is happening in our class each half term.
Autumn 2
Spring 1
Spring 2
Summer 1
Summer 2
Click on the links below to view a copy of your child’s class timetable for each term:
Spring
Summer
It’s all about them! Reception class have been drawing, counting, naming, colouring, patterning and sounding their names, bodies and families throughout Autumn 1. Well done reception Magpies. You are amazing! 🤚🏼 👁️ 🦵🏼 🦶🏽 👃
Oct 15
We are excited to announce our day of celebration of black culture on Friday 24th October. Throughout the year we learn about a range of cultures, in October we are very proud to celebrate black history month and shine a light on black excellence. Please join us at the 3 family sharing events on Friday 24th October: 9-10am Nursery and Reception Family Friday, 2.30-3.30pm our Parents in Class event will take the form of a school carnival and finally everyone is welcome to join us for an evening of food sharing, traditional dress and performance in our annual Black History Celebration event from 3.30-5.30pm. Please wear traditional dress or colours and bring a dish to share! #keepconnected
Oct 5
Come and view our lovely school! Reception admissions tours are open for booking. Please see https://education.hackney.gov.uk/section/admissions-and-transfers for who, when, how to apply for a reception place in Hackney.
Sep 27
Happy Graduation Nursery Swans and Geese. Well done on a fantastic year of forest school, phonics and plenty of fun. We have watched you grow over the year and we are so proud of how ready you are for reception. Thank you to our families for your continuous support. #keepconnected
Jul 16
Nursery Swans and Geese classes visited Tumbling Bay for an end of year treat. Thank you to all of the families who supported them on their trip. You really are reception ready! #tumblingbay #keepconnected
Jul 15
Nursery and Reception Sports Day. Well done to everyone involved today. It was a huge success due to the children’s fantastic behaviour and listening, excellent organisation, huge parent support, incredible year 6 pupils and a bucket load of sporting talent. Well done Gainsborough! #keepconnected
Jul 7
Reception have looked at the artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo, who created portraits from fruit, then painted them. Well done Reception class, great fruit faces! 🍇 🍈 🍎 🍌 🍓
May 7
The Nativity at St Mary or Eton 2024. Well done to nursery, reception, year 1 and 2 for a brilliant performance. Please send any photos as our school photographers were otherwise occupied during this incredible performance. Thank you @stmaryofeton
Jan 2
School closed to all pupils: preschool, 2YO Nursery, 3YO Nursery, Reception to Year 6.
School closed to all pupils: preschool, 2YO Nursery, 3YO Nursery, Reception to Year 6.
School closed to all pupils: preschool, 2YO Nursery, 3YO Nursery, Reception to Year 6.
School closed to all pupils: preschool, 2YO Nursery, 3YO Nursery, Reception to Year 6.
Check out this link: https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/reading-lists-for-ks1-school-pupils/100-best-picture-books-to-read-before-you-are-5-years-old/
Below is the Phonics document link for you to help your child with their phonics: