Reception

In Reception we are always very busy! We have so much fun learning in all areas of the classroom both in and outdoors. We have weekly forest school and PE which are two of our favourite activities! Because our learning is outdoors, we always need to have suitable clothing for all weathers to make sure that we are as warm and dry as possible.  

Important Information

- The school day begins at 8.30am with doors opening at 8.20am. 

- Please arrive at the reception classroom door between 8.20am and 8.30am.

- Please notify a member of staff if someone different will be collecting your child. 

-  Please make sure all uniform and belongings are clearly named. 

-  All children should have a pair of labelled wellies and a set of waterproofs in school daily.

 - We do take part in lots of messy play in and outdoors in all weathers.  Please make sure your child has a spare set of clothes in their bag everyday.

 - We take part in PE twice each week in the hall every Tuesday and Thursday.  Please send PE kits into school to be kept on your child's coat peg.

 - Every Thursday, Pam comes into school with a therapy dog.  We have the opportunity to read to the dog in the EYFS Library.

 - At 8.40am every Friday we join the rest of school for a celebration assembly.  

 - On Friday mornings Mrs Glover comes to Reception to deliver a music session.

 - A weekly post goes out on Facebook to showcase the wonderful learning that has happened each week.  

Meet the Staff 

 Mrs Schofield - Reception Teacher

This is my 10th year at Catchgate and I am absolutely delighted to be back in Early Years as temporary EYFS Lead.  Outside of school I enjoy running and spending time with my family.  When I get a spare minute I am usually found engrossed in a book!

I have many favourite children's books by different authors.  At the moment my favourite story to read in school is Whatever Next by Jill Murphy.