Reception class Information Starters 2026
Welcome to the St. Michaels Family!
I am absolutely delighted to extend a very warm welcome to you and your child as you join our school family in September 2026! This is such a special milestone, and we feel genuinely privileged that you have chosen our school to begin this important stage of your child’s journey.
Our school is built on a strong foundation of inclusion, care, and mutual respect. We pride ourselves on really getting to know each child as an individual—celebrating their unique strengths, interests, and personalities. Our dedicated and caring staff work closely together to create a nurturing environment where every child feels safe, valued, and happy. After all, the most important people in our school are your children, and everything we do centres around them.
We recognise that starting school is a big step for the whole family—not just the children! It often comes with a mixture of excitement, pride, and perhaps just a few nerves (for adults as well as children!). Please be reassured that we are here to support you every step of the way. Our door is always open, and we warmly encourage you to ask questions, share concerns, or simply have a chat with any member of staff—especially me!
We are genuinely excited to begin this journey with you. It is a real joy and privilege to watch children grow during their time with us—not only academically, but socially and personally too. We love seeing children develop in confidence, form friendships, discover new interests, and grow into the wonderfully unique individuals they are meant to be—and we celebrate every step of that journey.
As a school, we are always striving to improve, develop, and grow, and this is something we aim to instil in every child. We encourage our pupils to embrace learning with confidence, understanding that mistakes are a natural and important part of the process (and something we all make from time to time!). Guided by our Christian values, particularly forgiveness, we support children in learning from their experiences and in showing kindness, understanding, and compassion towards others.
Thank you once again for placing your trust in us. We are so pleased that you are joining our school family and very much look forward to welcoming you and your child soon—ready for lots of learning, laughter, and memorable moments ahead.
We can't wait to "formally" meet you all!
Sara
Example of parental workshops for Reception Children.
We have regular parent workshops in school. Here is the Autumn term phonics workshop!.jpg)