




Reception
Reception Baseline
All children starting in Reception will be participating in the reception baseline assessment (RBA) within the first 6 weeks of starting reception. The purpose of the assessment is to provide the starting point for a new measure that will help parents understand how well schools support their pupils to progress between reception and year 6 / the end of key stage 2.
It is a short (approximately 20 minutes), practical assessment focusing on their early literacy, communication, language and mathematics skills. A teacher will carry out the assessment one-to-one with each pupil, any time within the first 6 weeks of Reception. It does not require any preparation at home or at school, and will help teachers to understand what their pupils can do at the beginning of their time here at Roby Park. It is important to note that this is not a pass or fail assessment and the results will not be published. It will be used to inform us of your child’s next steps in learning.
If you wish to find out more please follow this link to a short video explaining further:
- Information for Parents – Reception Baseline Assessment
- Taking Your Child to an Early Years Setting – Information for Parents
PE
Reception have PE on Friday. Children wear their complimentary Roby Park PE kit to school – white logo tshirt, navy joggers and jacket. In the warmer months, children may want to wear their burgundy shorts.
Reading Books
Children are allocated multiple books weekly on Rising Stars Reading Planet as well as a physical book which is changed weekly, linked to their stage of Reading. Physical books are changed every Monday. We expect children to read for 10 minutes every night and then to complete the end of book comprehension quiz online when they come to the end of their book. You can access Reading Planet here.
Class Curriculum Maps
Click on the class curriculum map below to see what exciting topics children will be learning about each half term:
Recommended Reading Lists
If you’re looking for Reading inspiration, look no further! Click below to find out more about our Recommended Reading List:
Click below to find out more about our incredible English Curriculum:
We follow Power Maths. See our Maths curriculum below:
Curriculum Overviews & Progression Maps
Head to our ‘Curriculum’ page to discover the whole school curriculum overviews and progression in skills across the school.
Below is an overview of the Reception Sex & Relationships:
Meet Our Roby Park Learning Heroes …
Reception Chatter


Roby Park Anti-Bullying Chant
Check out our Anti-Bullying chant from last week when we took part in Anti-Bullying Week
#AntiBullyingWeek #RPWellbeing
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Curt Your Carbon #PassMeOn
Why not have a sort out and donate anything you no longer need? You can donate clothes to our @robertsrecycle
clothing box in school #cutyourcarbon
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YR Swimming
Another great session with @ELITE_Swim_UK children have been working on front and back stroke, removing some floats as children grow in confidence. They had lots of fun putting their faces in the water and blowing bubbles
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Christmas Family Dining Event
If you haven’t yet booked on for Christmas Family Dining, you have until Friday to reserve your place. Any new bookings we are asking for Weds 6th or Thurs 7th Dec Check the letter out for more details: https://robyparkprimary.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/17.11.23-Christmas-Family-Dining-2023.docx
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EYFS Book Club
EYFS Book Club We enjoyed some more fantastic stories in book club. It is great to see our children showing a great passion for reading!
#RPReading #readingforpleasure
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YR Children in Need
Children loved dressing up on a Friday for @BBCCiN we had a fantastic day! #ChildrenInNeed
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YR English
Reception have loved our @LiteracyCounts1 text Star in the Jar after having a surprise visitor. It inspired children to get creative! We have also enjoyed exploring the text using our story friends. #RPEnglish
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Christmas Family Dining
Our Christmas Family Dining event is back this year but with a few changes. This year, parents and carers can choose the day they want to attend and book their whole family on together so siblings can sit together. Head to Parent Booking to reserve your seats.
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Reception Swimming
Reception had another fantastic session with @ELITE_Swim_UK They have been continuing to develop their confidence in the water. Children had a go at balancing and relaxing on their backs and putting their faces in the water.
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EYFS Book Club
The children loved getting cosy to explore some new books together! They loved talking about their books with their friends #RPEYFS #RPReading
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Autumn Term 2 Extra-Curricular Clubs Are Live Now!
Extra-curricular clubs are now live on Parent Booking. Clubs will not run on the following dates so please make a note before you book: 14th Nov, 24th Nov, 15th Dec, 18th Dec, 21st Dec. Thank you to all of our staff for dedicating their time for free clubs

Cut Your Carbon
We are taking part in CUT YOUR CARBON this November. Children will be coming home with checklists they can use to work as a family to cut carbon. Those who return their checklist will receive a certificate! @EcoSchools
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Armistice Day Service @ Roby Park
Thank you members of @Year6RobyPark who led our poignant and reflective Armistice Day service. Thank you to @Knowsley_Leader and Cllr Frank Walsh for your attendance and laying a wreath in our Remembrance Garden
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YR Rock Kidz
Rock Kidz Day! We loved singing and dancing and Reception really loved the dance battle between children and teachers.
Rock Kidz Day! 🎸🤘🏼We loved singing and dancing and Reception really loved the dance battle between children and teachers. @RockKidzUK reminded us how amazing and unique we all are. #RPEnrichment #RPWellbeing pic.twitter.com/KjR4vqdIku
— Reception @ Roby Park Primary (@RecRobyPark) November 10, 2023

YR Picture News
We had a special @HelpPicture this week. We looked at how poppies have changed over time. Children think it’s a great idea that poppies will now be plastic free. We also enjoyed talking about which materials would be best for poppies last longer.
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Parent & Carer Feedback
Thank you to all of the parents/carers who have attended our Progress Meetings this week. Staff have enjoyed meeting you & taking the time to discuss how your children are thriving. Your feedback is incredible & we really appreciate it. Thank you.
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Rock Kidz – Fri 10th Nov
Tomorrow is our annual @RockKidzUK Day which will be teaching the children a positive message about mental health, self esteem and wellbeing, Children can come dressed as rock stars or if they do not want to dress up they can wear their own clothes or uniform.
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Reception Swimming
What a fantastic first swimming lesson Reception had. We loved exploring the water, floating and finding spaces by using our arms and legs. We are already so excited for next week.
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YR Physical Education
Reception Today in PE our aim was to copy, repeat and explore actions in response to a theme. Well done reception!
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We have really enjoyed our pumpkin fine motor skills activity this week
We have really enjoyed our pumpkin fine motor skills activity this week, we had to be very careful using the hammer. It took a lot of concentration but Reception did a great job and showed lots of resilience and motivation. #RPEYFS
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YR Maths
In maths this week we have been comparing amounts using the vocabulary more and fewer. We had a dilemma while making our fruit skewers, there wasn’t enough of each item for everyone. We compared amounts and even did some great subitising. #RPMaths
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YR Picture News
In this weeks @HelpPicture children felt that speed limits should be reduced, especially outside schools.They said going too fast might cause you to miss a red light or to injure somebody. We even made some signs to encourage drivers to slow down.
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Halloween Disco 🎃
Halloween Disco 🎃 We had a fantastic time at the disco, singing and dancing with our friends. We enjoyed some tasty snacks and had lots of fun with the glow sticks. #RPEnrichment
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FOREST SCHOOL🌲
FOREST SCHOOL 🌲 Reception had a great day yesterday, making different shapes and knots with the rope. We also had to make our way through the rope obstacle course and we finished off by learning how to make a fire 🔥 #RPEnrichment
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We loved our @HelpPicture this morning
We loved our @HelpPicture this morning, we have lots of special places including school, our homes, holidays, parks and beaches. We could not believe what happened to this beautiful tree, some children have drawn pictures to show that we should be looking after trees.
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We had a very exciting visit from @AnimalsTakeOver today
We had a very exciting visit from @AnimalsTakeOver today. We had the opportunity to meet and hold some amazing animals. We met a bearded dragon, owl, mouse, frog, snake and a hedgehog. We really enjoyed it and Reception were very brave! 🐍 🦔 🦉 🐸 #RPEnrichment #RPScience
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@RecRobyPark Today in PE our aim was to explore different ways to travel. Well done reception!
@RecRobyPark Today in PE our aim was to explore different ways to travel. Well done reception!
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Todays @HelpPicture encouraged us to discuss our own and others achievements
Todays @HelpPicture encouraged us to discuss our own and others achievements. We decided that being kind and giving hugs and stickers is a great start! #RPEnrichment
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Reception are showing great motivation
Alongside our Rocket Phonics we have been practising initial sound work and sorting letters. Reception are showing great motivation. #RPPhonics
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Today we wore yellow for #WorldMentalHealthDay2023
Today we wore yellow for #WorldMentalHealthDay2023 we talked about different feelings we have and what we can do if we are feeling sad. We even got to enjoy some relaxing yoga, concentrating on our breathing. #RPWellbeing #HelloYellow
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Reception had the most amazing afternoon with @Littlefoothq 💐
Reception had the most amazing afternoon with @Littlefoothq we went on a hunt for bugs and snakes and then we worked collaboratively to make bug houses. Then we explored our first knot and made some natural perfume with flowers 💐 #RPEnrichment
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Reception loved their sponsored circuit with Danny Purvis from @TeamGB
Reception loved their sponsored circuit with @PurvisDanny from @TeamGB We are feeling healthy and motivated. We hope we have some future gymnasts in the making 🤸♀️ #RPPE #RPEnrichment
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Well done reception!
PE with Reception our aim was to stop safely and develop control when using equipment. Well done reception!
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Spanish Day in Reception
Spanish Day Reception had a wonderful day singing, dancing and learning lots of new words. We counted to 10, learned head, shoulders, knees and toes, painted the flag and we even tried mini churros. #EuropeanDayofLanguages
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Important people in our lives
Reception spoke confidently about the important people in their lives and how they make us feel safe. @HelpPicture
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Reception thought of the many ways these people help us to feel safe
HelpPicture had us all thinking about the many people that keep us safe. Family, friends, teachers, police officers and many more. Reception thought of the many ways these people help us to feel safe. #RPEYFS
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Reception had their first Drop Everything and Read!
Reception had their first Drop Everything and Read! DEAR 📚 They loved sharing their chosen book with a friend and looking at the illustrations. #RPReading
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Reception could not believe their eyes when they found a HOLE 🕳️ on our school grounds
Reception could not believe their eyes when they found a HOLE 🕳️ on our school grounds. They have lots of creative ideas for how it appeared and who could have made it. They are very excited to continue exploring, The Something by #RPEnglish
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Reception have made a great start with their Rocket Phonics books this week
Reception have made a great start with their Rocket Phonics books this week. They have been very motivated and enjoyed using their new learning to match objects with the same initial sound. #RPEYFS #RPPhonics
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Well done reception!
Reception Today in PE our aim was to move around safely in space. Well done reception!
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Reception enjoyed their first @HelpPicture this morning
Reception enjoyed their first @HelpPicture this morning. They agreed that rules about wearing life jackets on a boat would be very useful. It is a good idea to keep children safe in the water. We enjoyed creating our own boats. #RPEnrichment
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We have loved welcoming our new Reception class
We have loved welcoming our new Reception class. We have had lots of fun so far. Keep an eye out for all the exciting things we get up to.
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Reception had a very exciting visit from @AlldaysFarm today.
Reception had a very exciting visit from @AlldaysFarm today. The children were very brave when meeting the animals. They were able to brush a pony and stroke goats, sheep, chickens, a chinchilla and a snake 🐍 #RPEnrichment
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Reception got creative today and enjoyed drawing their faces
Reception got creative today and enjoyed drawing their faces. They used mirrors to have a good look at themselves so they didn’t miss anything 🙂
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Reception 2024 applications open tomorrow
Reception 2024 applications open tomorrow – Tuesday 12th September. If you are a Knowsley resident apply online at: https://knowsley.gov.uk/residents/education-and-schools/apply-for-a-school-place/annual-school-admission-procedures Liverpool residents apply at: https://liverpool.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-admissions/how-to-apply/
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Today in PE
Today in PE our aim was to develop balancing whilst stationary and on the move. Well done reception!
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