Reception at Camelford Primary
Welcome to Daymer!
We are so excited to begin our Reception journey with you. This year will be full of learning, exploring, and discovering new things together. In Reception, we build on everything we have learnt so far and continue to grow as curious, confident, and independent learners.
On this page, you’ll find updates about our topics, examples of our wonderful work, and information about what we are learning in class. We can’t wait to share all the amazing things we will achieve this year!
Summer 2-Beside the Seaside
We have another action packed fun term of learning. Please take a look at our topic web to find out more!
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Topic web 26 | [pdf 741KB] |
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Summer 1- Brilliant Bees
Please take a look at our topic web for Summer 1.
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Topic web 2026 Bees (2) | [pdf 618KB] |
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Science Week!
The children have been busy learning all about space while developing their engineering skills. We started the week with a magical visit to the Wonderdome, taking an incredible journey through the stars.
We also read the story Whatever Next, and the children had so much fun acting it out in our role play area. Some aliens even appeared in our maths work!
After watching a short clip about the recent Artemis 2 space exploration, we became engineers ourselves! The challenge: could we design a landing pod to protect an egg?
Trip to the Eden Project
What a fantastic trip we had at the Eden Project!
From being busy bees and pollinating flowers, to creating a rainbow of food and exploring the rainforest, it was a day packed with fun, learning, and adventure! Our rainforest journey even surprised us with some misty fog and a few tropical downpours which only made it feel even more real and exciting!
Spring 2- Building Bridges
Please explore our Topic Web for this term to discover all the fantastic learning adventures we have planned.
Royal Albert Bridge Trip
What an amazing trip to the Royal Albert Bridge!
The children had a fantastic time exploring and learning all about different types of bridges. They discovered the incredible work of Brunel and how he connected Cornwall and Devon — what an achievement!
After an important road safety talk, we headed out onto the bridge itself to see it up close. The children loved experiencing its structure in real life… and even felt it wobble a little as the lorries went past!
A brilliant day full of learning, curiosity, and excitement!
A walk to the town
We spent the afternoon walking through the town, exploring how it has changed over the years. The children loved hearing about what it was like years ago and comparing this to old photographs.
We then headed to the park, where we challenged ourselves to spot as many different bridges as possible and look out for signs of spring.
After some time playing in the park, we visited the post office to buy a stamp. Back at school, everyone got creative—drawing pictures, writing messages and posting their postcards.
Spring 1- Healthy Me!
We will be learning all about how to keep our bodies and minds healthy.
Please take a look at our Topic Web to find out more.
A Visit from a Nurse
We had a visit from a nurse, who talked to us about the different bones in our bodies and explained how she helps people when they are unwell. She also showed us a range of equipment that she uses in her work, and we even had the opportunity to try on some bandages.
A trip to the local Leisure Centre
We visited the local leisure centre. We had the opporuntity to go swimming and use the gym. We talked about how our bodies felt during and after exercise. We know that exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle.
Autumn 2 - The Magic of Light
This term, we have a fantastic festive curriculum planned — full of creativity, exploration, and seasonal sparkle!
Please take a look at our Topic Web to find out more about what we’ll be learning together.
Communication and Language
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Physical Development
Literacy
Mathematics
Understanding the World
Camelford Methodist Chapel
We had a wonderful afternoon at Camelford Methodist Chapel yesterday!
We met the minister, listened to the Nativity story and enjoyed making lots of Nativity crafts.
The children also had great fun taking part in a scavenger hunt.
The countdown to Christmas has officially begun!
Expressive Arts and Design
Autumn 1
This half term, our topic is “Superhero Me”. To give you a little glimpse of what’s ahead, please take a look at our topic web below, which outlines some of the lovely learning experiences we have planned.
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Topic web - Autumn 25 | [pdf 3MB] |
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Have a look at our photo gallery...
Music and Dance Performance
We all enjoyed watching an amazing music and dance performance! The performers used music and dance to retell the stories of “The Hare and the Tortoise” and “The Monkey Puzzle.” We even joined in with lots of fun dance movements, making the experience interactive and exciting!
Exploring our amazing woods
We're incredibly fortunate to have such an amazing woodland—a place where we can explore with friends, experience the changing seasons, and recently, we've been on the lookout for the first signs of autumn.
Hedgehog Homes
We explored the woodland environment and used natural resources such as leaves, twigs, and moss to create cosy hedgehog homes.
The children developed their knowledge of seasonal changes and animal behaviour, while also enhancing their creativity and fine motor skills.
This supported our understanding of hibernation, we learnt how hedgehogs prepare for winter by finding warm, safe spaces to rest.
We have been developing our gross motor skills through climbing, balancing, and exploring movement in a safe and engaging environment. Activities such as using climbing frames, balance beams, and stepping stones help build strength, coordination, and confidence. We have been learning to assess risks, take turns, and improve our spatial awareness,
Teaching Team: Daymer Class
Miss Lea
LSA: Monday to Friday - full time
Mrs Sandry
Teacher: (Thursday and Friday)
Mrs Rabson
Teacher: (Monday to Wednesday)