Class R

Welcome to Reception Class

Welcome to Class R at Milverton Community Primary School! We are delighted to welcome your child to the start of their learning journey and look forward to working in partnership with you throughout this exciting year.

Our Reception classroom is a happy, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, discover and develop a love of learning. Through a balance of play-based learning and carefully planned adult-led activities, we help every child grow in confidence, independence and curiosity.

We believe that strong relationships are at the heart of a successful start to school. Working closely with families, we provide exciting learning opportunities both indoors and outdoors, helping children develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to thrive.

Meet the Reception Team

Mrs Katy Smith

Mrs Smith teaches Reception from Monday to Wednesday.

Mrs Smith has been teaching in Somerset for nearly 20 years and has been part of the Milverton team for over 10 years. Alongside her teaching role, she is the school's EYFS Lead, Assistant Headteacher (Pastoral) and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).

She is passionate about ensuring that every child feels valued, supported and excited about learning. Mrs Smith loves helping children develop confidence, independence and a lifelong love of discovery. Outside of school, she enjoys travelling, spending time at the beach and making special memories with her family.

Mrs Juliette Wedderkopp

Mrs Wedderkopp teaches Reception on Thursday and Friday.

Mrs Wedderkopp has been teaching in Somerset for more than 20 years and feels incredibly fortunate to be part of the Milverton community. She loves the school's warm, welcoming atmosphere and believes it truly feels like one big family.

Outside of teaching, Mrs Wedderkopp enjoys a variety of crafting projects, volunteering with Wivey Kitchen and spending time in the great outdoors. She especially loves being close to nature and can often be found swimming long distances in chilly waters!

Miss Chiplin

Miss Chiplin is our dedicated Teaching Assistant and works in the Reception classroom every day, supporting children in their learning, play and daily routines. She helps to create a warm, welcoming environment where every child feels happy, confident and ready to learn. Miss Chiplin particularly enjoys sharing stories with the children, exploring our outdoor learning environment and encouraging imaginative play. She also has a special fondness for elephants!

Mr Lee

Mr Lee teaches our PE lessons, helping children to develop their physical skills, coordination and confidence through fun and engaging activities.

Our Reception team works closely together to ensure that every child is known, valued and supported. By working in partnership, we provide a consistent and nurturing environment where children can flourish academically, socially and emotionally. We are proud of the strong relationships we build with our families and look forward to sharing your child's exciting Reception journey with you.

For any queries, please feel free to speak to us at the end of the day, or email us via office@milvertonprimary.co.uk.