Reception at Park Hill 

In our Reception class, we delve into various engaging themes such as personal identity, family, diverse cultures and beliefs, maintaining a healthy lifestyle including oral health, life cycles in the natural world, exploring our local surroundings, and understanding the past, present, and future. To foster a comprehensive understanding, children are able to enhance their knowledge through a variety of extra-curricular activities that seamlessly integrate into all facets of learning. We prioritise hands-on experiences and real-life activities within these topics, as we believe active engagement and enthusiasm are key ingredients for effective learning.

A significant focus in Reception is placed on nurturing children's self-confidence and self-regulation skills. We integrate discussions about emotions, skills, and strengths into our daily timetable, aiming to enable children to express their ideas, desires, and interests confidently with both peers and teachers. Throughout the day, we offer diverse opportunities for communication. As the year progresses, we guide children in setting and working towards their individual targets, fostering personal development and providing opportunities for self-directed challenges and growth.

Beyond the classroom

Beyond the classroom our pupils have access to the schools fantastic facilities and surrounding areas such as Richmond Park. Like the rest of the school the pupils have Woodland School where they are able to explore their outdoor environment and gain confidence, they are able to use the Kingston Grammar sports facilities to develop their ball skills, throwing and catching as well as sports such as hockey and cricket.

At Park Hill, we recognise the immense value of enriching the learning experience for our young pupils in Reception. To enhance their understanding and make educational topics more vibrant, we regularly extend invitations to outside speakers and special guests to share their expertise and insights within the school environment.

These external presenters play a crucial role in bringing subjects to life, providing a dynamic and interactive dimension to our curriculum.