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Reception

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Find out what’s been going on in Reception.

Reception

Home > Children  > Year Groups > Reception

Find out what’s been going on in Reception.

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.

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Class Timetables

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Staff

  • Rugena Begum

    Assistant Headteacher, Class Teacher, EYFS Leader, RWI, 2YO, Early Reading
  • Cortni Daniell

    Nursery Nurse
  • Gazala Maljee

    Class Teacher

Reception Wrens Art. What book do you think reception might be reading? 👾

Dec 1

Open
Reception Wrens Art. What book do you think reception might be reading? 👾

No Pens Day in Reception!

Nov 29

Open
No Pens Day in Reception!

It was busy in Reception today! 🧱 ⭕️ 🌲

Nov 24

Open
It was busy in Reception today! 🧱 ⭕️ 🌲

Calling all Nursery parents! Is your child due to start Reception in September 2024? Then come along to our information session to find out how to apply for a school place, and why you should choose Gainsborough Primary School for your child.

Nov 19

Open
Calling all Nursery parents! Is your child due to start Reception in September 2024? Then come along to our information session to find out how to apply for a school place, and why you should choose Gainsborough Primary School for your child.

Reception Forest School! Children in Reception Class are now confident explorers, they make the most of the outdoors, even in rainy days! Look at them splashing in the puddles, playing with mud, building a shelter and using natural resources to create beautiful Rangoli designs.

Nov 19

Open
Reception Forest School! Children in Reception Class are now confident explorers, they make the most of the outdoors, even in rainy days! Look at them splashing in the puddles, playing with mud, building a shelter and using natural resources to create beautiful Rangoli designs.

Happy Diwali! Reception enjoyed pattern making today with this Rangoli pattern tough tray!

Nov 14

Open
Happy Diwali! Reception enjoyed pattern making today with this Rangoli pattern tough tray!

Reception are making poppies! #rememberencesunday

Nov 12

Open
Reception are making poppies! #rememberencesunday

Children in Reception learned about Bonfire night and created bonfires by drawing and colouring their hands with oil pastels. They even added marshmallows to a stick ready to be roasted. We can’t wait to do this for real in Forest School.

Nov 6

Open
Children in Reception learned about Bonfire night and created bonfires by drawing and colouring their hands with oil pastels. They even added marshmallows to a stick ready to be roasted. We can’t wait to do this for real in Forest School.

Our youngest runners today! @run.kidsrun our Nursery and Reception children ran their 1km with some fantastic help from their parents! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

Nov 5

Open
Our youngest runners today! @run.kidsrun our Nursery and Reception children ran their 1km with some fantastic help from their parents! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

Reception made carnival masks today! #bhm

Oct 6

Open
Reception made carnival masks today! #bhm

Reception class have been planting and picking herbs with Ana today! #keepgreen

Oct 6

Open
Reception class have been planting and picking herbs with Ana today! #keepgreen

Reception Forest School. We have been making fairy wands, hammering and digging. #forestschool #keepconnected

Oct 5

Open
Reception Forest School. We have been making fairy wands, hammering and digging. #forestschool #keepconnected
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December 2023 – April 2024 Dec 2023 – Apr 2024
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11
Dec
Mon
Baby Yoga
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Dec 11 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

5 week course for babies 4 months-8 months. Please book in advance as very limited spaces

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21
Dec
Thu
INSET Day
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Dec 21 all-day
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22
Dec
Fri
Christmas Holidays
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Dec 22 2023 – Jan 7 2024 all-day
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25
Dec
Mon
Bank Holiday
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Dec 25 all-day
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26
Dec
Tue
Bank Holiday
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Dec 26 all-day
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1
Jan
Mon
Bank Holiday
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Jan 1 all-day
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8
Jan
Mon
INSET Day
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Jan 8 all-day
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15
Jan
Mon
Baby Yoga
Tickets
Jan 15 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

5 week course for babies 4 months-8 months. Please book in advance as very limited spaces

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10
Feb
Sat
February Half Term
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Feb 10 – Feb 18 all-day
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19
Feb
Mon
Baby Yoga
Tickets
Feb 19 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

5 week course for babies 4 months-8 months. Please book in advance as very limited spaces

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25
Mar
Mon
Baby Yoga
Tickets
Mar 25 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

5 week course for babies 4 months-8 months. Please book in advance as very limited spaces

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29
Mar
Fri
Bank Holiday
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Mar 29 all-day
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Easter Holidays
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Mar 29 – Apr 14 all-day
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1
Apr
Mon
Bank Holiday
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Apr 1 all-day
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29
Apr
Mon
Baby Yoga
Tickets
Apr 29 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

5 week course for babies 4 months-8 months. Please book in advance as very limited spaces

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Categories: 2YO Nursery 3YO Nursery Children Centre Reception Term Dates Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
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Are you looking for a good book?

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/

Read Write Inc Phonics

Below is the Phonics document link for you to help your child with their phonics:

Read Write Inc Phonics Document 

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Gainsborough Primary School
Berkshire Road
Hackney
London E9 5ND

Tel: 020 8985 4622
Email: admin@gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk
Executive Principal: Sian Davies
Executive Headteacher: Jenna Clark

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