Welcome to Reception

Our teachers are Mrs Ali in Cherry class and Mrs Crossman and Mrs Shah in Plum class.
We are very lucky to have several Teaching Assistants who support the children with their learning.

 

                           Mrs Ali                                                      Mrs Crossman                                                        Mrs Shah

Reception Teacher's Message

Welcome to Reception. We are Mrs Ali, Mrs Crossman and Mrs Shah and we are excited to share a little about ourselves and what life is like in Reception. 

Hello, my name is Mrs Ali, and I am a Reception teacher at Greenbank Primary School. Creating a happy and nurturing environment, where every child feels valued and is excited to learn is at the heart of my teaching. I love making learning fun and engaging, while celebrating each child’s unique personality and achievements. Outside of school, I enjoy reading and painting, which allow me to express my creativity and unwind.

Hello, my name is Mrs Crossman and I am a Reception teacher and the EYFS lead at Greenbank primary school. I am passionate about supporting children to learn through play, curiosity and positive relationships, helping them to feel happy, confident and safe as they grow and develop. Outside of school, I enjoy reading and spending time outdoors, especially walking my dog in the countryside. I love travelling and exploring new places with my husband, and I really value spending quality time with my family.

Hi, I am Mrs Shah! I have worked at Greenbank for a number of years, but this is my first year working in Reception, and I’m so excited! I love watching children learn through play, curiosity and exploration, whether that’s getting stuck into a messy activity, building something amazing or discovering something new. I am excited to see  how much confidence and independence the children are going develop throughout the year. Outside of school, I’m a busy mum who loves spending time with my family and catching up with friends. I also enjoy cooking and, whenever I get the chance, a little bit of shopping!

Life in Reception

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Parent Apps

Here are some ideas of how you can support your child with our Reception curriculum:

  • Share stories together every day. Enjoy books with your child and talk about the pictures, characters and what might happen next. You could read our Reception authors: Martin Waddell, Julia Donaldson and Eric Carle.
  • Talk about numbers in everyday life. Count toys, steps, snacks or cars when you are out and about. Can your child recognise some numbers around them?
  • Encourage your child to draw, colour and mark-make. This could be with pencils, crayons, chalk or even water outside. Talk about what they have drawn and praise their efforts.
  • ​​​​​​​Spend time outside exploring your local area. Look for different plants, animals and seasonal changes. Can your child spot birds, flowers or changes in the weather?