The new Reception Class at Aycliffe Village Primary School have made an excellent start to their life in school. All the children enjoyed a wonderful afternoon at a recent “Stay and Play” session hosted by their class teachers Mrs. Johnson and Miss Bradley. The small class of just 21 children prepared an amazing afternoon of messy play and various activities for their friends and family to come enjoy. The children aged only 4 years old, confidently showed their parents around their classroom and told them all about the spaces where they learn and make new friends. “What a wonderful opportunity to come into school to see how happy my son is. He loves school and the fantastic transition week has helped him to get stuck in straight away!” commented one of the new parents. The children enthusiastically took part in puppets shows, worm hunts and showed parents how to draw a face on the laptop! “It was a great afternoon and a relaxed way for families to get to meet each other. The parents can now put faces to names of all the boys and girls in the class,” said Mrs. Johnson. If you have a child born between 1st September 2012 and 31st August 2013 and are looking for a place to start school in September 2017, please contact Aycliffe Village Primary School on 01325 300227. The school are happy for prospective parents to make an appointment in order to come and have a look at the superb facilities available and see the exciting developments planned for the outdoor area.