Head of School's Message
As part of our ongoing commitment to promoting healthy eating and positive mealtime experiences for all children, we have recently reviewed our food offer in line with the Nutrition Guidance for Early Years Providers published by the Department for Education.
Following this review, we are pleased to share that after the half term break, we will be incorporating a wider range of protein-rich foods, including meat products, into our breakfast and after-school club menus. This change is designed to support children’s growth, development, and energy levels throughout the day.
We understand that some children may follow special diets due to allergies, intolerances, or family beliefs. If this applies to your child, and they do not already have a Heath Care Plan, please let us know as soon as possible, so we can ensure their needs are carefully met and alternative options are provided.
Thank you for your continued support.
Dates coming up:
May Half Term - Monday 26th May to Friday 30th May - Nursery is closed.
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FUDGE Day and Ark Farm Visit - coming next half term.
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Reminders:
​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 "Handa's Surprise" by Eileen Browne.
​Next week marks the immersion phase of the EYFS Talk For Writing programme, where children will explore the story through various engaging activities. They will explore the tastes and textures of a variety of exotic fruits. This phase is crucial for developing understanding and language.
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Our key vocabulary of the text is "Delicious", "Ripe", "Surprise", "Village", "Wonder" and "Tangy". Please see below link to the story;
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Handa's Surprise By Eileen Browne
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​Our Rhyme of the Week for next week is: "Pretty Patterns".
In these sessions the children are also learning the Makaton signs to the lyrics.
The link to the Rhyme of the Week Video is included in the email.
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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 Kannada, which is spoken by one of our pupils and their family. Please find below links of how to say "Hello" and "Goodbye" in Kannada. Please practise with your child at home.
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How to say “goodbye” in Kannada | How to speak “goodbye” in Kannada
Learning At Home
This term in our Commando Joe's sessions, we have been focusing on self-awareness.
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You can continue this at home with an '' All About Me'' mirror drawing activity. Let you child look at the mirror and talk about what they see - like their eyes, hair & smile, then draw a picture of themselves. As they draw, chat about their favourite things and what makes them happy.
This helps build self-awareness in a playful and creative way.
Have fun!
Success Story of the Week
This week on Wednesday we had the school Photographer visit us. The children were very interested in the camera and how it worked. They did very well at following the instructions and all looking the same way at the same time.
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He took photographs of each key group and the whole morning/afternoon class.
Details regarding how to order etc will follow after the May Half Term.
