Reception Classes - Academic Year 2026-27
To all our new students and their families, welcome to our school community. We look forward to working with you in the future and working in partnership to provide your child with the best possible educational opportunities.
This page will be used to provide parents and carers with relevant information for their child, due to start in our Nursery or Reception Classes in September 2026.
Our Reception Classes
We have two Reception Classes. These are called Hedgehogs and Squirrels Classes.
A Day In Reception
Morning Session 8.50am - 12 noon
Lunch 12.00 noon - 1.15pm
Afternoon Session 1.15pm - 3.20pm
Please use this link to visit our Reception Class website pages.
Please use this link to visit our Reception Class website pages.
Please click on the picture link to find out more about how phonics are taught.
Please click on the picture link to find out about the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum. This is the curriculum for both Nursery and Reception children.
We use Tapestry to share key information and new learning throughout the year.
Welcome to Reception at St Hilda's
Please select the document below.
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Reception Welcome to Reception 2026-27 | [pdf 1MB] |
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Starting Reception Guide
Please select the document below.
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Starting Reception - Oldham Council | [pdf 970KB] |
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Getting Ready for School
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School Readiness - The Road to School | [pdf 1MB] |
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Please Remember...
Snack money is due every half term. Your child is provided with a daily snack and a £6 contribution would be greatly appreciated for each half term. Please pay the Reception staff, not the School Office.
You will receive a newsletters every half term from your child's class.
Please ensure your child comes to school in the correct uniform. No jewellery and names must be written in ALL items.
It is extremely important that children attends school every day. However, if your child is unwell and unable to attend, please contact the School Office on the first day of their absence.
Please could a pair of wellies be brought into school for your child to wear outdoors. Please ensure your child’s name is written in both wellies.
Speech and Language
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Speech, Language and Communication |
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I Can - Speech and Language Resources |
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NHS - Learning to Talk 3-5 Years - Hungry Little Minds |
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Oldham Council Chatterboxes |
| Speech and language summer activities for 2-5 year olds |
Ten Tips for Talking
Please select the document below.
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Ten Tips for Talking Leaflet | [pdf 14MB] |
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The Children's Toothbrushing Guide
Please select the document below.
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The Children's Toothbrushing Guide | [pdf 1MB] |
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