Reception Notice Board

Welcome to the Reception Notice Board

Current Learning Focus

Let’s Celebrate!

This half term, Reception are learning through the theme “Let’s Celebrate!” as we explore a range of special events and traditions, including Diwali, Remembrance Day, birthdays, and the changing season of winter. Children are developing confidence, independence, and communication skills through stories, discussions, and creative activities, while learning about different cultures and how people celebrate.

In Phonics, we are practising blending and writing CVC words (e.g. cat, dog, sun). In Maths, we are exploring numbers 1–5, comparing amounts, and recognising common 2D shapes. Children are also expressing their creativity through art, music, and movement, and building social and emotional skills such as problem-solving, sharing, and recognising feelings.

Our learning is enriched with a winter walk to observe seasonal changes and a trip to the post box to post letters.

Ways to support at home:

• Play turn-taking games and talk with your child in English and your home language.

• Practise writing and sounding out simple CVC words.

• Read together every day (or at least four times a week).

• Explore numbers and counting in everyday situations.

• Share photos of family celebrations for your child to bring to class.

To find out more about what your child is learning this term please review our Autumn 2 Curriculum Overview.

Coming up

Notices

School Priorities 2025

Please take a moment to view this year’s School Priorities. These have been shaped by feedback from our whole school community — including parents.

Your views are invaluable in helping us move forward together, please share your feedback with us.

Tapestry Learning Journal – Parent Consent 

Tapestry is a secure online learning journal to share your child’s learning with you.

• See photos, videos, and notes from school.
• Upload your own photos/videos from home.
• Each child has a private account for approved family members only.
• All information is secure and follows strict data protection rules.
• At the end of Reception you can download a PDF keepsake.

Please come along to the Tapestry Workshop on Thursday 23rd October, 9:00–9:20am, School Hall. 

Please complete the consent form as soon as possible.  

Family Photo

Please send your child to school with a photo of their family to share with the class. This helps us build a warm and welcoming community.

Belongings

Please ensure all your child’s belongings are clearly labelled with their name to avoid any loss.

Universal Free School Meals 

All children from Reception to Year 6 will automatically receive a free vegetarian school lunch each day. If you would like your child to have a different option (meat, halal, jacket potato, or packed lunch), please update their preferences via Scopay. For full details, please see the letter in Key Letters below.

SCOPAY

All families should now have received their SCOPAY link code letter. Please use this to create and register your SCOPAY account in order to select lunch choices.

Your unique access code will allow you to:

• Create your SCOPAY account

• Register your child

• Select school lunch choices

• Booking Free Breakfast Club

• Pay for trips and other items

If you have not received your letter, please contact the school office and they will support you.

Weekly Newsletter

Each week you will receive our weekly newsletter to keep you updated on all the amazing things happening in Reception. please click here. 

Key Information

School Opening Hours
Our school is open from 8:55am to 3:30pm.

Wraparound Care – Marlborough Minders

Uniform

As your child begins their school journey in Reception, we gently encourage them to take pride in their appearance and begin learning our school routines — including wearing the correct uniform and PE kit.

Please note:

• Only stud earrings are permitted (no other jewellery, except the Sikh Kara).
• Smart watches and large hair bows are not allowed.
• On PE days, stud earrings should be removed and a sweatband must be worn over a Kara.
• Long hair should be tied back or plaited for health and safety reasons.

For full uniform and PE kit guidelines, please click here.

Thank you for your continued support.

PE Days

PE takes place on Thursday and Friday for each class.

Children must come to school dressed in full PE kit on their PE day.

Upcoming School Trips

Key Letters & Information

• Nursery Reception Tapestry Online Permissiom Letter 2025 download_for_offline
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• PANTS lesson - Information for parents 2025 download_for_offline
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• Scopay download_for_offline
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Communication

If you need to get in touch:

• Cherry Class Teacher: Mrs Qureshi & Mr Ohene
• Red Class Teacher: Mrs Peet
• Scarlet Class Teacher: Mrs Halligan

Reception Email: reception@marlborough.hounslow.sch.uk
Welfare Support: welfare@marlborough.hounslow.sch.uk
School Office: office@marlborough.hounslow.sch.uk

Gallery of Recent Work

Coming soon! A showcase of pupils work and memorable moments from this term.