Welcome to our new Reception Class 2020
Welcome to Cockington Primary School! We are so looking forward to meeting you and watching your little ones grow. It is such an exciting time for the children (and all of the adults too!) Please read the welcome letter for further information about how we can work together to help the children as they start school.
Speak to you all soon. Take care and Keep safe,
Mrs King and Mrs Howard
Head of School Team Leader of Reception
Welcome information for our new starters September 2020
Here's our welcome letter and PowerPoint with extra information:
Say hello to our Reception staff:
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Mrs Howard Turtles Teacher |
Mrs Roderick Seals Teacher |
Mrs Dodgson Seals Teacher |
Miss Crosby Otters Teacher |
How can I prepare my child for starting school?
To help your child to know what to expect in September, please read the following leaflet to them. It explains some of their daily routines and shares photos of their classrooms and activities on offer.
Once you know which class your child will be in, take a look at the welcome videos made especially for them by their new teachers. Click on the links below.
Turtles class teacher Mrs Howard's welcome video
Otters class teacher Miss Crosby's welcome video
Seals class teacher Mrs Roderick's welcome video
Seals class teacher Mrs Dodgson's welcome video
To help your child to become even more familiar with their new teacher, spend some time together listening to a story:
Turtles class teacher Mrs Howard's story video
Otters class teacher Miss Crosby's story video
Seals class teacher Mrs Roderick's story video
Seals class teacher Mrs Dodgson's story video
Looking for fun things to do at home?
If you are looking for ways to entertain your pre-schooler at home this summer, we have lots of free ideas for you! Have a look through all of these suggestions.
Recommended websites to explore at home
Follow the Gruffalo on Facebook for live stories and songs performed by Julia Donaldson
Julia Donaldson - Songs and Activities Click on this website to hear some of her amazing and fun songs and also lots of activities and ideas to do at home.
50 Fun things to do with Duplo
50 Fun things to do with Duplo Click on the link for lots of great ideas to do with Duplo or even Lego. Great ideas for older siblings too!
Some Fun Scavenger Hunts - What can you find?