Head of School's Message
As we approach the final term of the academic year, we are busy preparing our oldest learners for their exciting next steps. For those children transitioning from Nursery to Reception, our team is working closely with families and schools to ensure a smooth and confident move. This is a significant milestone, and we are committed to making it a positive and reassuring experience for every child.
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At the same time, we continue to nurture and support the children who will remain with us in Nursery from September. Our staff are planning a rich and engaging curriculum tailored to their developmental needs, helping them grow in confidence, independence, and curiosity.
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We are also in the process of allocating Nursery places for September. If you know any families with young children who may be looking for a warm, welcoming, and high-quality early years setting, please encourage them to get in touch or arrange a visit. Word of mouth is incredibly powerful, and your support in spreading the word is always appreciated.
Thank you for being such an important part of our school community.
Dates coming up:
​Electric Umbrella - Last session Friday 16th May (1.40-2.30pm) - All parents are invited to join in with this final session, even if your child does not usually attend on a Friday afternoon. Those children whose parent/carers do attend will also need to leave with them at 2:30pm.
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If you plan to come along with your child please email the office to let us know by Wednesday 14th May at the latest. We will not be able to accommodate those who have not given sufficient notice. Please note that there are no parking facilities on site.
Reminders:
Please ensure that you closely supervise your child/ren whilst waiting outside the Nursery and refrain from letting them climb on the fence, bike shed etc.
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We now have a "Swap Shop" rail in the main foyer with some second hand uniform - please feel free to help yourself and also, add to the rail any items which have been outgrown.
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​​​Now that the weather is getting warmer - it is imperative that every child has sun lotion applied before their session. They must also have a sun hat (labelled with their name) with them every day - even if the day starts a little cloudy. ​​
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Children should be in sturdy shoes with a back (no open toed/slip on shoes) to ensure that the children can play safely across the environment.
Book & Rhyme of the week
Our next Talk for Writing Book is "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" by Michael Rosen.
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The story will move into the innovation phase of the EYFS Talk For Writing 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 "Deep", "Googly", "Gloomy", "Wavy", "Oozy" and "Narrow". Please see below link to the story;
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We're Going on a Bear Hunt performed by Michael Rosen.
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​Our Rhyme of the Week for next week is: "Jack and Jill".
In these sessions the children are also learning the Makaton signs to the lyrics.
Please find below link to the Rhyme of the Week:​
Sign ‘n’ Rhyme. Jack and Jill. Makaton to books,things, songs and rhymes.​
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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 Akan/Twi, which is spoken by a couple of our pupils and their family. Please find below links of how to say "Hello" and "Goodbye" in Akan/Twi. Please practise with your child at home.
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How to say "Hello" ? Greetings in Twi - Learn Twi with Efia BAE #6
Saying Goodbye in Twi 🇬🇠#twi #learntwi #speaktwi #Akan #sayinggoodbye
Learning At Home
This week for home learning, try setting up a simple movement maze at home using things like cushions, books, towels, or empty boxes to mark out a path.
Encourage your child to move along it in different ways—walking forwards, backwards, and sideways like we’ve been practising at nursery.
You can make it extra fun by adding challenges like tiptoeing or pretending to crab-walk past different obstacles.
Success Story of the Week
This week at Nursery, we celebrated creativity with an incredible Art obstacle course!
The children enjoyed spraying and squeezing paint, using bottles to create vibrant splashes on paper. They had delightful fun making handprints and footprints, turning our nursery into a colourful gallery.
To add to the excitement, they rolled tyres and balls down the slide, watching the unique patterns created by the paint.
This activity was not only fun but also a great way to develop fine motor skills and explore artistic expression.
Well done to all our little artists for their amazing creativity and enthusiasm!
