School Day

Our School Day

At St Dennis Primary Academy, our school day starts at 0845 when children enter through the playground and are greeted by Mrs Brokenshire and other members of staff. Children make their way to their classrooms for registration and may also have a bagel during this time.  

 

Nursery

Nursery children either attend for whole or half day sessions and start and end the day at the same time as the rest of the school.

 

The focus of Nursery learning is through continuous provision with adults supporting and challenging the children during their play. Where appropriate, adult led inputs take place spaced throughout the day, ensuring all pupils have access to teaching.

 

Reception

Reception pupils start and end the school day in line with the rest of the school.

 

Reception class start the day with a small group phonics session and have a morning maths input from an adult. During lunchtime the children eat their lunch in the hall and then spend time playing outside alongside the KS1 pupils. In the afternoon, there is a short adult input linked to the current topic and children’s interests.

 

Alongside this, most of the children’s day is based upon continuous provision learning with the option to choose their own activities and free flow between the inside and outside. Our aim is to observe, support and challenge each individual child’s next steps through independent learning.

 

Year 1 to Year 6