Welcome to Reception

During their time in the Reception, your child will develop key skills, such as learning to read and write and secure their basic numeracy skills.

The Reception promotes an ethos of independence, positive relationships and a love of learning so children are equipped to transition smoothly into Year 1. Children will engage in a variety of Hinterland experiences during their time with us, such as a visit to London Zoo, Museum of Docklands and a local park.

Hands up with energy, these children are happy to answer the question

Coming Up in Reception

Here’s what you’ve got to look forward to over the coming weeks.

RC Class Assembly
Thu 30th Apr
Father’s Day Event
Thu 18th Jun
9.00am - 10.00am
Reception London Zoo Visit
Wed 24th Jun
9.00am-3.30pm
EYFS Sports Day
Tue 30th Jun

Nursery 10-11AM

Reception 2-3PM

Summer Fair
Wed 1st Jul
3.45pm - 5.00pm
Y6 Production
Fri 3rd Jul
2.00pm-3.00pm
Nursery / Reception Transition Weeks
Mon 6th Jul

Part time nursery pupils starting Reception will stay in school from 9-3.

Whole School Transition Day
Mon 6th Jul
EYFS Summer Concert
Wed 8th Jul
10.00am
Reception Graduation
Wed 8th Jul
11.00am
R-Y1 Transition Workshop
Wed 15th Jul
9.10am
Talent Show
Tue 21st Jul
10.00am

Only parents of finalists are invited.

Children enjoy the Eid celebrations in a colourful and decorated school classroom

Reception baseline assessment - information for parents

The Reception Baseline Assessment is a short, interactive and practical assessment of your child’s early literacy, communication, language and mathematics skills when they begin school, using materials that most children of your child’s age will be familiar with.

Find out more

Curriculum

Pupils in Reception are taught in accordance with the Department for Education’s early years foundation stage guidance. Topics are chosen to reflect pupil interests and needs.

Further information relating to the curriculum is available on request – please contact the academy.

The INSET Day for this term is:

  • Monday 13th April

Pupils should not attend school on this day.

The first day back after the Easter holidays for pupils is Tuesday 14th April 2026.

The first day back after the May half term for pupils is Monday 1st June 2026.

Eid Ul-Adha

Tower Hamlets has advised the provisional date of Wednesday 27th May for school closure.

Term Dates
Start Tuesday, 14th April
End Tuesday, 21st July
Half Term Holiday Dates
Start Monday, 25th May
End Friday, 29th May

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