Welcome to Reception!

We are so pleased that you have chosen West Town Lane Academy to begin your child's Primary School learning journey. Here you will find helpful information regarding your child's learning, key dates and events.

If you are going to be joining us in September 2025 please visit the Admissions section of the website for more information. 

Adults in Reception:

Dragonfly Class

Class Teacher- Mrs C Owen

Class TAs - Mrs Andrews (M, T, Th, F) & Miss Cox (W)

Bumblebee Class

Class Teacher- Miss A Nicholls

Class TA- Mrs Saunders (picture to follow)

Caterpillar Class

Class Teacher - Miss K Woodbridge 

Class TA- Mrs M Rayner (M, T, W) & Miss Cox (Th, F)

Our Reception Journey: How Do Things Change Over Time? (2024/2025)

This time of year in Reception, our children will embark on a fascinating journey through our "How Do Things Change Over Time?" enquiry, exploring transformations across various exciting themes. We will kick off the term by diving deep into the Jurassic period, becoming paleontologists as we will learn all about dinosaurs, even enjoying a thrilling TeachRex visit and digging for fossils! This will lead us into exploring the Past & Present, understanding how things (and ourselves!) will change over time, culminating in a vibrant Sports Week and Sports Day where we will celebrate our physical development.

As the weather warms, our "Summer" theme will bring new discoveries, transitioning into an exciting exploration of "Under the Sea", fostering curiosity about marine life. We then will look to the Future, preparing for our transition to Year 1 with visits to new classrooms and a special Class Assembly Performance to share our year's highlights.

Throughout this enquiry, learning will be incredibly hands-on and multi-faceted. In Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED), children will reflect on their own growth, bodies, and responsibilities, fostering self-awareness and empathy. Communication and Language (C&L) skills will soar as they will share dinosaur facts, retell stories, experiment with rhyme, and discuss their hopes for the future. Physical Development (PD) will be enhanced through dinosaur obstacle courses, Sports Day games, and engaging ball skills.

Our Literacy adventures will include writing dinosaur descriptions, creating make-believe creatures, and innovating on stories like 'Billy's Bucket', while building confidence in reading and writing sentences.

In Mathematics, children will strengthen their understanding of numbers beyond 20, will explore addition and subtraction, and will master subitising, all while engaging in fun, practical activities.

Understanding of the World (UW) will see them learn about fossils, dinosaur extinction, seasonal changes, and different beliefs, fostering a keen curiosity about the natural world and society. Finally, Expressive Arts and Design (EAD) will allow for boundless creativity through dinosaur painting, collage, role-play, and exploring music and movement.

This enquiry will be packed with memorable experiences, from our "Dinosaur" movie event and an exciting inflatable course to a celebratory water fight and our final Stay & Play. It will be a truly transformative year, preparing our Reception children for their next exciting steps in Year 1!