New Rock Pippins

A very warm welcome to our Reception cohort, Pippins!

Pippins is a calm, nurturing and joyful environment, where happiness, laughter, and fun are at the heart of everything we do. In Pippins, PLAY is our work! We are curious and learn by actively engaging in our environment and exploring the world around us.

Communication and Language is central to our learning, and we embed this through rich conversations, storytelling, and role play across all areas of the curriculum. Our days are filled with opportunities to build independence, ask questions, and make connections as we learn both indoors and out in our outdoor classroom.

We place great importance on building friendships and fostering positive, respectful relationships. Every child is seen, heard and valued. We celebrate our individuality, support one another, and take pride in each other’s successes. We know that when children feel safe, happy and confident, they thrive.

This year, we will be laying the foundations for early reading and writing through our daily phonics sessions, while developing a secure understanding of number through practical, playful experiences. Our project-based learning is driven by the children’s interests and enhanced through high-quality stories and texts, helping us to broaden our vocabulary and deepen our knowledge of the world.

Parents and carers can share our learning journey and follow our adventures by joining our Class Dojo and Seesaw pages.