Click on the sections below to explore and learn more about the EYFS curriculum at St Vincent’s.
At St Vincent’s, our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is a place where faith, love and learning come together. As a catholic school, we believe that every child is a unique and precious gift from God with their own talents, potential and purpose. Our environment provides a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating place where children feel safe, valued and inspired by the world around them. We ensure we provide a careful balance of child-initiated play, whole class teaching, group work and outdoor play in order to inspire curiosity, exploration and creativity. Opportunities are maximised for our children to explore and access all areas of the Early Years Curriculum through play in order to develop independence, resilience and future learning. We work in close partnerships with families to create a warm and welcoming place which ensures strong, supportive relationships are at the heart of our EYFS. We are responsible for nurturing happy, resilient and compassionate learners who grow in love, wisdom and holiness.
- Mrs Coluccio Teacher and EYFS Lead
- Mrs Fallon – Teacher
- Mrs Burns – Teacher
- Miss Lawlor – Teacher
- Mrs Thompson – Teaching assistant
- Mrs Brook-Teaching assistant
The Reception school day
Doors Open at 8.30am
- Home time – 3.10pm
- Lunchtime Reception 11.45- 1.00
School Uniform
Children are required to wear school uniform and the co-operation of parents is sought in maintaining high standards of dress.
It is of great help if all items of clothing are clearly marked with your child’s name.
Reception Uniform
- White polo shirt
- School sweatshirt or cardigan.
- Grey school trousers/skirt/pinafore
- Sensible black shoes with Velcro (no trainers)
- Wellies and pumps to be kept in School
PE Uniform
- Reception – PE kits are to be worn on PE days. White T-shirt, black shorts/jogging pants/leggings, black jumper or hoodie – no logos on clothing. Trainers to be worn (with Velcro) for outdoor PE, pumps for indoor.
Jewellery
- Only single stud earrings are to be worn, this is for the purposes of your child’s health and safety.
- We are a NUT FREE SCHOOL and have children with severe nut allergies – please do not send in any snacks that contain nuts e.g. Nutella, Snickers, pesto etc.
- All Reception children are entitled to a free school lunch.
- If your child is having a school dinner, please ensure you inform us if they have any allergies. It would be helpful if they could practise using a knife and fork at home.
- If your child is having a packed lunch, they will need a labelled lunch box, which will be kept in the classroom until lunchtime.
- Your children will be supported by Early Years staff throughout dinner times.
- Wellies – to remain in school- we will play out in all weathers
- Pumps to be left in school on their peg for indoor PE in a pump bag if possible.
- Waterproof coat with hood
- School Reading Book Bag – can be purchased from the School Office
- Sunhat and sun cream in warm/hot weather
- Hats and gloves in cold weather
- Water bottle
*Please ensure all items of clothing are labelled with your child’s name
