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Teaching Reception in St. John's School
(4 - 5 years)
The St. John's Reception's Programme follows the Early Learning Goals, which are set by the Department of Education, for children aged 4 to 5 years.
 Comunication, Language and Literacy at reception level
The Programme focuses on:
![]() Personal, Social and Emotional Development
This goal aims to develop a child's self-esteem through various methods such as: building positive relationships with other children, developing a sense of independence, working and playing in varying group sizes, awareness and acceptance of different religious and cultural beliefs and use of positive images in books and displays.![]() Communication, Language and Literacy
In communication, language and literacy, your children will learn to hear and say sounds and link them to the alphabet. They will learn to use a pencil and to read and write some familiar words.![]() Mathematical Development
Mathematical skills are encouraged through counting, matching, sorting, seeking patterns, and working with numbers, shapes, spaces and patterns in fun activities as opposed to specifically mathematical exercises. Mathematical understanding can be developed successfully through songs, stories, games and imaginative play.![]() Knowledge and understanding of the world
In Knowledge and understanding of the world your children will explore the world around them and be encouraged to ask questions about it. They will build different materials and learn about everyday technology. They will find out about the past and about different cultures and beliefs.![]() Physical Development
In Physical development your children will learn to move confidently, control their body and handle equipment. Appropriate physical activities need to be set with sufficient time and space for these. Coordination skills, such as hand-eye coordination, are encouraged.![]() Creative Development
In Creative development your children will explore colours and shapes, experiment with dance, making things, telling stories and playing music. This goal covers areas such as, art, music, dance, role-play and imaginative play.
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