RECEPTION WELCOME PACK
Welcome to Reception at the Aylesbury Vale Academy
Welcome to Aylesbury Vale Academy we are so pleased to have you joining us as part of our community.
On this page, you will find a range of resources to help both you and your child get to know the school. We hope you find them useful.
A message from Mrs Baughan. Primary Headteacher.
A message from Mrs o'neil. Primary Deputy Headteacher.
A Parent/Carers Guide to RECEPTION
A guide for parents and carers of children in Reception can be downloaded HERE.
This will answer many frequently asked questions, and we hope to reassure you as September approaches.
What to expect, when?
Click HERE.
"Ready, Steady School!"
Click on the links below for advice to help you build your child's confidence so they start school with enthusiasm: curious and ready to learn.
- Pacey starting school together booklet
- Ready for school happy talk
- Ready for school listen and learn
- Ready for school make a mark
- Ready for school numbers game
Welcome to your child's class
Please find below some information from our Reception team to share with your child and help them get to know us before we meet. We hope you enjoy listening to our stories and we can’t wait to work with you.
Meet Mrs Clark...
Teacher: Early Years Lead and Reception Teacher
Class: Dolphins
My name is Mrs Clark, and I am the Early Years Lead Teacher, and I teach in Dolphins class at the Aylesbury Vale Academy.
I am extremely excited about September, with our amazing learning environment, and fabulous team; we will be ready for our new Reception children.
I am passionate about ’play’ because it is important, and all children deserve the best start to their school lives. I enjoy teaching and creating amazing play spaces for children to do their best learning. At the AVA, you will have time and space to explore with us!
I love spending my time with my family, I have two children, who also attend the AVA, and two dogs, Sam and Mazey. We have lots of family adventures and days out together; family time is so important. We love to go on long dog walks, especially if it is near the sea! I am from Cornwall, so the beach is like my second home. I love to be near the sea and smell the clean air and hear the crashing of the waves; I even miss the crazy seagulls!
I really enjoy drawing and painting and will do this in my spare time, where possible. I also enjoy reading everything and anything, especially picture books.
I love Early years, especially the very important little people!
I am looking forward to finding out all about you, and your favourite things in September! at the top with Early Years Lead and Reception Teacher for Dolphins Class.
Meet Mrs Smith…
Year: Reception
Class: Turtles
My name is Mrs Smith and I am one of the Reception teachers.
I enjoy spending time with my family and going for walks ... when the weather allows!
I am looking forward to teaching your very important little people.
I cannot wait to meet you all and start our learning journey together.
Meet Mrs ZUCCHI…
Year: Reception Teacher
About me…
Hello, my name is Mrs Zucchi.
I am very excited that I am going to be teaching reception class - it’s the most exciting learning journey and full of fun!
I have worked with children all my life, first as a physiotherapist, then as a mum to my daughter plus quadruplets - yes, three boys and a girl! My husband and I have lived in lots of places with our family… South Africa, Italy and America as well as here. I decided to study to teach when my children got older, so here I am enjoying helping children to love learning.
It will be fun to find out more about all the lovely children and families in our class this coming year and grow together.
I can’t wait to meet you all.
Useful Transition Resources
Please find below links to some useful resources to support you over the summer…