Meet the Reception team!
You will find lots of useful information on our class page. Please keep checking for the latest events and photos. Remember to check Tapestry for classroom updates and our Hellingly School Facebook page.
Mrs Innes will be Galaxies class teacher . Ms Sebestyen is Galaxies class TA in the mornings and Mrs Welling in the afternoons. Ms Brown is Galaxies forest school teacher.
Term 2 Enquiry ‘What do you celebrate?’
As part of our Term 2 learning , our theme will be ‘Change and Celebrating’. The children will be able to talk about what they celebrate in their own families and look at some different festivals and traditions from around the globe. We will compare our own beliefs with our friends and understand we all share things in common and celebrate our diversity. We will to continue to talk about how we feel through our ‘Zones of regulation’.
Term 2 vehicle – Light and Wonder (celebrations)
Our core texts for Term 2
Curriculum letters
Knowledge Organisers
Curriculum meeting Friday 18th September
Phonics meeting 9th October 2026 2pm
TBC
Other useful resources
Wish List
Galaxies Class is always grateful for any kind donations that will enhance our provision. We currently need:
- Play dough
- Junk Modelling ( pringle tubes, toilet rolls, cereal boxes )
- Corks
- conkers
- acorns
- Shells
- non fiction books about travel ( bikes, trains cars ect)
- pretty pebbles
- tea cups
- old fashion lampshade
- little coat rack
- playdough
- Herb plants (for our sensory kitchen)
- Ribbons
- cable drums
- fairy garden items….little doors/ garden knomes etc
- log slices (large and small)
- mini tape measures
EYFS Parent Voice
As part of the EYFS profile it is important to have parental input on the children’s progress.
You can add observations and comments on your child’s online Tapestry Learning Journal.
Reminders
PE Kits
In the Galaxies, we have P.E. every Tuesday.
Your child is now expected to come in to school in their PE kit for the whole day. Please wear black trainers and ensure that they have a school jumper as well.
Forest School 🌲🌲
Please check which Forest School group your child is in ( Group A/ Group B). Ensure your child is suitably dressed for all weathers.
Term 1 Group A:
3rd November
17th November
1st December
Term 1 Group B:
10th November
24th November
8th December
Uniform
Please check that your child’s uniform is clearly labelled with their name.
Wellies and Wet Weather Clothes
An optional extra for your child in these colder months is a pair of wellies and waterproof clothes to leave at school, so your child can use the sensory kitchen and digger area, even on wet days.