Firstly we would like to welcome everyone back after the Christmas break and wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year. A big thank you to all the parents / carers for their kind presents at Christmas. Also, thank you for your support for the cake and raffle contributions.
SPRING TERM DATES:
Term 3: Monday, 5th January to Friday, 13th February
Half term: Monday, 16th February to Friday, 20th February
Term 4: Monday, 23rd February to Wednesday, 1st April
Please note, we hope to have visitors from the community for us to learn about and talk to, and if you feel you could come and talk to the children about your role in the community (i.e. a Police Officer, Nurse, Dentist, Librarian) please speak to Sue, as your support and valuable insight is always welcomed.
School applications must be made NOW (by 15th January) if your child was born between 1st September 2010 and 31st August 2011 online at: www.kent.gov.uk
Our theme for Terms 3 and 4 is OUR ENVIRONMENT. Items relating to the theme are always wanted for the interest table and enable your child to talk to the children about their items they have brought in. Please ensure all items are clearly labelled with your child’s name, so that they can be returned safely. To find out what your child will be learning, please read the plans that are based around the national curriculum (EYFS). These are available to read upon the notice board in the lobby area and on this website.
The colour this half term will be GREEN and next half term is RED. The children are encouraged to bring in items from home that is the colour of the term. This aids in colour recognition in their environment. Please ensure that all items are clearly labelled with your child’s name, thank you.
Our letter sounds this term will be a and t. Your child will be coming home with a letter sounds sheet that they can do at home. We would like to reinforce that this is a FUN activity to support your child’s learning. It should not be forced. For guidance on what is expected, please read the attached letter on the letter sounds sheet, thank you.
Due to health and safety for both the school and ourselves a fence is to be put outside of the setting’s entrance. Entrances and exits will only be accessed via the nursery gate.
All DVD Christmas concert orders must be made by Friday, 9th January. Any orders received after this date will not be processed. Also, any outstanding Christmas present money must be paid by this date also, thank you
WANTED:
Old newspapers, buttons, food colouring, and If you were fortunate during the festive season to receive extra gifts that you don’t quite know what to do with, please think of us, as we are able to use these for future raffle prizes, thank you.
We really do appreciate all donations and are grateful for the support shown to the nursery.
COMMITTEE:
We will soon be holding a committee meeting and invite all committee members to attend. If you are interested in helping the nursery by joining the committee, please speak to Sue.
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
The Parents Consortium:
Telephone: 01322 668501
Sure Start: Oakfield Children’s Centre, Oakfield Lane, Dartford, Kent DA1 2SW
Telephone: 01322 421160
Gingerbread – Lone Parent National Office: Telephone: 0800 018 5026 (Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm or Wed 9am – 8pm)
KEYPERSON APPOINTMENTS:
If you would like the opportunity to speak to your child’s key person about your child’s development, then you are welcome to make an appointment.
STAY AND PLAY:
Would you like to see what your child is learning? The nursery operates a parent / carer rota for YOU to come and experience nursery life. This is available within the nursery lobby. If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to speak to a member of staff.
The nursery now has charity status and we would like to thank Keith McGregor in his vital role in us achieving this status from the Charity Commission.