Head of School's message
As we come to the end of another busy and rewarding term, I would like to take a moment to reflect on all that we have achieved together. It has been a pleasure to see our children grow not only academically, but also in the way they continue to live out our core values of respect, confidence, and keeping ourselves and others safe each day.
Our children have shown increasing respect in their interactions, confidence in their learning, and a strong understanding of how to create a safe and supportive environment for everyone. These values remain at the heart of all we do, and I am incredibly proud of how they are demonstrated across the school.
I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to our dedicated staff team. Their continued commitment, care, and hard work make a real difference to the lives of our children every day. Their enthusiasm and professionalism are truly appreciated.
Finally, I would like to wish all of our families a restful and enjoyable break. Happy Easter to you all. We look forward to welcoming everyone back next term.
Dates coming up:
Return for Summer Term Tuesday 14th April (Monday 13th closed for Inset Day)
Reminders:
Catch up Calls will resume once we return for the Summer Term.
Join our nursery's social media pages to stay connected.
Book & Rhyme of the week
The next Structured Stories Book is "Jack and The Beanstalk" by Mara Alperin and Mark Chambers.
We will start with the immersion phase of Structured Storytelling, where the children will explore the story through various engaging activities. They will learn about prepositions through participating in physical activities outside. This phase is crucial when developing understanding and language.
Our key vocabulary of the text is "Poor", "Magic", "Strange", "Beanstalk", "Giant/Giantess" and "Cleaver".
Please see below link to story;
The Rhyme of the week for after the Easter Holidays is "The Wheels On The Bus".
This Rhyme has a phonics focus on voice sounds.
Language of the week
We are lucky to have a rich and diverse community with lots of different languages.
We would like to invite any parents/carers who speak Greek or Polish to come in and read a book to the children in their home language.
Please email admin@heathlane.herts.sch.uk if you are interested.
Learning at home
For your home learning, explore Maths through fun Easter activities!
Activities to try:
🥚 Easter Egg Hunt & Count
Hide some eggs or small objects. Ask your child to find them and count how many they have found.
👉 Can they say the numbers in order?
🎨 Egg Patterns
Draw or decorate Easter eggs using simple repeating patterns (e.g. red, blue, red, blue).
👉 Can your child continue the pattern?
🧺 Sorting Eggs
Sort eggs or objects by colour, size or type.
👉 Can your child explain how they sorted them?
🔢 Number Match
Write numbers (1–5 or 1–10). Ask your child to match the correct number of eggs to each number.
Healthy me, Healthy world
Fifty Thrifty: Springtime 2026 invites families to step outside this Easter holiday and discover a world of fun right on their doorstep across Hertfordshire. With an incredible range of activities for families and young explorers, this carefully curated collection highlights fifty fantastic “no cost” or “low cost” experiences designed to bring hours of enjoyment and discovery. Recognising that every penny counts, the guide also signposts support available for those who may need a little extra help during the holidays. From walking and cycling to scooting or hopping on a bus, getting out and about has never been easier, wherever you are in the county—north, east, south, or west. With over 600 square miles to explore, there’s no shortage of adventure waiting this spring, making it the perfect opportunity to create special memories together and enjoy an Easter to remember.
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Fifty Thrifty: Springtime 2026
Success story of the week
This week, the children have been enthusiastically sharing their experiences of holidays and have shown a growing interest in the different modes of transport used when travelling.
They have engaged in meaningful discussions, describing journeys by aeroplane, train and car, and recalling personal experiences.
The children demonstrated excellent imaginative skills through role play, using large construction materials to collaboratively build aeroplanes, trains and cars. They then acted out going on holiday, taking on different roles and creating their own narratives.
This play supported their communication, cooperation and creativity.
