Well that’s it! Reception complete. I suppose all that’s left to say is THANK YOU!
Read more15.7.22 - ‘There’s the whole world at your feet’ - Bert the Chimney Sweep
Our final full week in Reception, I can’t quite believe how quick the time has flown! It has been a busy week with many memorable moments.
Read more8.7.22 - Give me joy in my heart, keep me praising!
It has been another lovely week in Reception, full excitement. It was wonderful to hear Nursery, Reception, Year One and Year Two singing this week’s hymn ‘Give me joy in my heart’ with such joy in assembly, it set us up for a wonderful end to the week.
Read more1.7.22 ‘Leave something good in everyday.’ - Dolly Parton
If you’re happy and you know it…
Read more24.6.22 ‘Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.’ - Nelson Mandela
It has been another busy week in Reception full of determination to do our very best in all we do!
Read more17.6.22 ‘The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.’
What a brilliant afternoon we shared with Nursery, it was great to have so many supporters cheering the children on. The children were true athletes showing brilliant sportsmanship and enthusiasm throughout.
Read more10.6.22 ‘Family does not necessarily mean blood relatives, but often a description of a community.’ -HRH Queen Elizabeth II
What a week of royal celebrations it has been. We have had such fun finding out about Queen Elizabeth II and celebrating her Platinum Jubilee.
Read more…and before we know it, it’s half term!
What a super final week it has been here in Reception! The children have been extra enthusiastic and determined to grow their brains in all of the areas of our provision.
Read more'If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.' - Vincent Van Gogh
The only word I can use to describe this week is joyous!
Read moreReception Blog 5.5.22 - ‘Peace begins with a smile.’ Mother Teresa
It has been a busy four day week in Reception, jam packed with learning, growing and fun.
Read moreReception Blog 22.4.22 - ‘Individually we are one drop, together we are an ocean.’
What a week of glorious weather we have had, we have been in our outdoor classroom at every possible opportunity. I have seen some lovely moments of teamwork and friendship this week, the summer term in Reception is always such a special one.
Read moreReception Blog 29.4.22
I must apologize for the belated blog, I was without a laptop charger and was unable to upload. It was a lovely week in Reception, we welcomed Mrs Maano and enjoyed getting to know her.
Read more"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son" John 3:16
We have been back in full force this week and it has been lovely to share our final week of the Spring term together. It is incredible how time has flown this year, I can’t quite believe we have twelve weeks left in Reception.
Read more‘Those who are the happiest, are those who do the most for others.’
It has been a very strange week in Reception with so many of our friends at home!
Read moreVision Screening
Dear Parents,
Schools in Lancashire are being asked to take part in the National Vision Screening programme. At Our Lady’s this will take place with Reception children on Tuesday 5th April. Below is further information for you to read. If you are happy for your child to take part in the programme next week you need to take no further action. However, if you would like to opt out please see the button at the end of this blog and return the signed letter to school.
We send our love to all those poorly children at home and wish you all a quick recovery. Children, we are all missing you!
Vision Screening in Lancashire Schools
What is vision screening?
Vision screening is when a specially trained person checks your child’s vision to make sure they can see without any problems. The aim of the service is to detect reduced vision early, to reduce the risk of defects developing into visual impairments if left untreated.
What is involved with vision screening?
Your child’s vision will be assessed using a letter matching test. The test is fun and your child does not need to know their letters to complete it. During the test a pair of glasses with one eye blanked out will be used or an eye patch will be placed over one eye to test each eye separately. The test is entirely safe and children enjoy playing the letter matching game. It takes approximately five minutes and the screener is trained to make this fun for the child.
Who does the screening?
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust provide specially trained vision screeners go to every school in Lancashire and see children in the reception class. As NHS staff they are all DBS checked, (Disclosure and Barring Service. This check was previously known as CRB, Criminal Records Bureau).
Does my child have to be screened?
No. However, we strongly recommend that your child is screened for vision defects; however you have the right to decline the assessment. No screening will take place without your consent. A letter will be sent home with your child informing you about the screening; this is an Opt-out letter and only needs to be returned if you do not wish for your child to be tested. If you do not receive a letter please ring the school for a copy.
What happens if my child is absent on the day of screening?
An appointment will be offered at a local health centre for your child to be tested. A member of the vision screening team will send an appointment letter to your home address for this.
Services provided by:
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust and Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
What will happen during the vision screening assessment?
Your child’s vision will be assessed using a letter matching test. The test is fun and your child does not need to know their letters to complete it. During the test a pair of glasses with one eye blanked out will be used or an eye patch will be placed over one eye to test each eye separately. The test is entirely safe and children enjoy playing the letter matching game. It takes approximately five minutes and the screener is trained to make this fun for the child.
What happens if my child passes the assessment?
If your child passes you will receive a letter informing you of the result. This means that at the moment their vision in both eyes is as expected for their age. This result does not rule out potential future eye problems. Children’s eyes change as they grow so if you have any concerns about your child’s eyes at any stage in the future, contact your local optometrist (optician) or GP.
What happens if my child does not pass the assessment?
If your child does not pass, you will receive a letter informing you of the result. Your child will be referred to your local orthoptic department and you will receive a letter in the next few weeks from the hospital inviting you to an appointment for further tests.
It is important to attend the appointment for further tests to confirm your child’s results and if treatment is required. Reduced vision may be caused by the child needing glasses or a turn in the eye (squint). Glasses and/or eye patches may be recommended as treatment for these problems. These tests could be carried out by an Orthoptist, who manage visual disorders related to eye development or misalignment, an Optometrist who can prescribe glasses if required, or an Ophthalmologist, depending on the results of the screening.
Sometimes a child does not pass the screening because they are tired or not able to concentrate on the day of screening. If the vision screener feels this may be the case on the day, you will be asked to attend another appointment for a recheck.
Contact details
Lancashire Vision Screening Team at Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Tel: 01253 953457
Email address: bfwh.lancashirevisionscreeningservice@nhs.net
‘Find joy in the ordinary.’
Another brilliant week in the sunshine for Reception. Our beans are growing well and this week we have planted cress and sunflowers, we can’t wait to watch them grow.
Read more'The things that truly bring us joy are rarely things.'
It has been a wonderful week of spring flowers blossoming in our garden and brains blossoming in our classroom!
Read moreReception Brockholes Trip - Thursday 12th May
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Read more‘Generosity takes an open heart and a love that asks for nothing in return.’
I think its best to let the pictures do the talking this week, hopefully you can see what a fantastic week we have had walking, concentrating, discussing and growing our brains!
Read moreReception Blog 25.2.22
Our classroom has been buzzing with excitement this week, the children have come back ready to grow there brains. Our concentration and resilience are improving all the time and we are always amazed by the questions and ideas the children think of.
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