Welcome to Foundation 2

Dream Big, Aim High

                       Caring           Creative           Confident

A very warm welcome to Foundation 2 (Reception) 

The following pages will hopefully provide you with as much information as possible. However, if you ever have any problems, concerns or questions, please see a member of the Foundation 2 staff at the beginning or end of the day, or by phoning the school office. 

We are looking forward to a brilliant year in Foundation 2!

F2 Expectations

In F2 we have high expectations of all our children:

• All children should be on time to school and come everyday with their book bag, books and reading diary. 
• School starts at 8.40am and finishes at 3.15pm
• Reading - At least four times a week, starting with parents/carers reading to the child and discussing the book until the child is ready for phonics reading books.  
• Phonics Booklets- are sent home with all the sounds we will be learning over the year.
• Harder to read and spell words (HRSW)- Each child will be sent home with a set of HRSWs words to practice at home.
• PE - Children will come to school in their kit on their day for PE. We have strict rules on kits.  It is a white t-shirt and black shorts, leggings or joggers.  Children need trainers for outdoor sessions, plimsolls are not necessary.
• Uniform is a non-negotiable at Butler's Hill.  This consists of white shirts/polo shirts, black or grey trousers, shorts, skirts or dresses, red checked summer dresses and a red cardigan or jumper.  Items with the school logo can be ordered from Hucknall Sports.  ALL UNIFORM SHOULD BE LABELLED WITH YOUR CHILD'S NAME.
• Water bottle can be brought into school.  Water only please.

Meet the staff...

Hi, I am Mrs Elkington, the class teacher for Parks class alongside Mrs. Wallis. I work on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.  I am also EYFS Lead, Phonics Lead, Foundation 2 Lead.  I have worked at Butler's Hill since 2004 and have taught in all year groups.  I absolutely love working in Foundation 2.  I really enjoy teaching you all new things and learning through play; we have so much fun.  In my spare time I love spending time with my family, going for walks and reading magazines.  I also love to read books.  My favourite children's book is 'Would You Rather?' by John Burnigham.  There are lots of choices in this book that make me laugh!

Hello, I am Mrs. Wallis, one of the class teachers in Parks class. I work Thursdays and Fridays, sharing a class with Mrs Elkington. I am also Reading for Pleasure Lead.  I have worked at Butler’s Hill since 2019 where I spent most of my time in Year 2, although I have taught in all year groups throughout the school during my time here.  I love working in Early Years, because I believe it is the fundamental stage where children become creative, curious, independent learners, within a safe, stimulating and supportive environment. When I am not at school, I love to spend time with my two children. We love to go to the cinema and go for walks in the countryside! One of our favourite things to do is share and read books! We love the book ‘What the Ladybird Heard’ by Julia Donaldson. The characters are funny and there are lots of rhyming words. 

Hi, I am Miss Carrington, the class teacher for Nightingale Class. I am also the Science Lead.  I have worked at Butler's Hill since 2017 and have been in the Foundation Stage the whole time.  I absolutely love working in Foundation 2.  I love watching you learn, grow and develop by learning through play and having fun.  In my spare time I love spending time with my nephew and niece going on holidays and making memories with them. I also love doing Taekwondo.  My favourite children's book is 'Oi Frog' by Kes Gray because it has lots of rhyming words and makes me laugh. I can't wait to share it with you!