Head of School's message
We are all aware that the rapidly changing situation in the Middle East is deeply concerning. During times like these, uncertainty can weigh heavily on our community.
I know that many of our families and staff may be worried about loved ones in the region. Others may be feeling the broader impact through rising costs of living or a heightened sense of vulnerability and instability. These challenges are real, and they affect each of us differently.
Please know that our school community is here to support one another. We are committed to providing a safe, caring, and steady environment for our children. We are able to provide a listening ear and signposting for anyone who may need additional support, and we encourage families to reach out if we can assist in any way.
In moments of global uncertainty, our shared values of compassion, respect, and unity matter more than ever. By looking out for one another and keeping lines of communication open, we strengthen the community that sustains us all.
Dates coming up:
​​​​​MADGE (Mother, Aunty, Daughter, Grandma and Every other female) Celebration Day Friday 13th March - Children will be bringing home their special MADGE Day gifts on the day.
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Last Day of Spring Term - Friday 27th March. School Closes at 1pm.
Return for Summer Term Tuesday 14th April (Monday 13th closed for Inset Day)
Reminders:
Please ensure that you drive carefully and safely whilst on the premises.
​​​Join our nursery's social media pages to stay connected.
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Book & Rhyme of the week
The next Structured Stories Book is "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle.
Next week the story will move into the innovation phase of our Structured Storytelling programme, where the children will make changes to the original story such as characters, settings, or events while maintaining the structure and style of the original text. This will involve activities such as creating story maps and expressing their unique ideas through language, both written and spoken. This phase is essential in fostering a love for storytelling and a deeper understanding of narrative structures.
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Our key vocabulary of the text is "Caterpillar", "Cocoon", "Chrysalis", "Butterfly", "Moth" and "Hungry".
Please see below link to story;
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The Rhyme of the week for next week is "A Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea".
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This Rhyme has a Phonics focus looking at alliteration.
Language of the week
We are lucky to have a rich and diverse community with lots of different languages. Our language of the week is Farsi, which is spoken by some of our children and their families.
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Please find below links of how to say "Hello" and "Goodbye" in Farsi. You can practise with your child/ren at home.
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Learning at home
🌸 Signs of Spring! 🌸
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Spring is beginning to appear all around us! Go on a little adventure with your child to see what signs of spring you can find.
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Activity: Spring Spotting Walk
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Take a short walk in your garden, local park or around your neighbourhood. Talk together about the changes you can see in nature.
Healthy me, Healthy world
The Health for Under 5s website is a valuable and trusted resource developed by NHS professionals to support expectant parents, carers and families through the early years of a child’s life, from pregnancy through to pre-school age. It offers clear, evidence-based guidance on key health and development topics such as feeding and nutrition, immunisations, learning and play, milestones, and practical wellbeing advice, all written in an accessible, parent-friendly style.
The site also helps users find local health information and support services specific to their area and signposts to reliable sources of further help when needed. Whether you’re preparing for a baby, supporting a toddler, or seeking reassurance on common concerns, this website provides practical information and links to health visiting and community services that can assist you every step of the way.
Success story of the week
Today in Nursery we had a fantastic time celebrating World Book Day! We were incredibly lucky to be joined by our very own children’s author, (and Owl Group Key Person) Natalie Auld!
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Natalie shared her three wonderful books with us: The Treemendous Tree, Max and Maude’s Powerful Potions, and Max and Maude’s Galapagos Island Quest. The children loved listening to the stories and discovering the exciting adventures within them.
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To bring the stories to life, the children took part in some amazing immersive activities, including creating erupting volcanoes and planting our very own beautiful cherry blossom tree, kindly donated by Natalie and her family.
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The children were so excited to learn that such a talented author works with us, and many are now feeling inspired to become authors themselves! We had some brilliant discussions about characters, settings and plots, and it was wonderful to see their imaginations come to life.
A huge thank you to Natalie for sharing her stories and inspiring our young readers and writers!
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