Niton preschool Spring Term Newsletter 2022

Jayne Hill • March 21, 2022

Niton preschool Spring Term Newsletter 2022

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Welcome back

We extend a special welcome to all new children and parents as we start our Spring Term.

We began our term by focusing on Chinese New Year and how people celebrate their cultures around the world. There was great excitement and a keen interest in volcanos with Paul sharing his super experiments. In the second half of the term we will look at “How to keep ourselves healthy”, Spring and celebrating Easter. 


Much of our planning follows children’s ideas on a daily basis and their numeracy and literacy skills are enhanced by their individual interests.


At Niton Preschool we see the outdoors as an important part of our learning environment. During the current circumstances, Government Guidelines advise that children spend as much time as possible learning outdoors. With this in mind, it is essential that all children wear suitable clothing and we provide wellies and waterproofs (Thankyou for your payments of the consumable charge as this has helped us to be able to wash and re waterproof all our outdoor clothing). 


Outdoors is full of interesting and fascinating experiences where deep level learning can take place on a daily basis. 

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Every thursday we attend the library and the children can take out books to read at home.
At the end of last term lots of children wore preschool costumes home and we requested you wash and return them

Collection of Children

Please note that if it is not yourself collecting your child arrangements must be made with Pre-School staff as to who will be collecting, and preferably, a password given. Please try not to be late in collecting your child, as this can be upsetting for the child and these are busy times to set up for the afternoon and to clear up at the end of a day.


Obviously, in the event of an emergency, children are always cared for by staff until collection is possible, but please contact preschool to let us know that there will be a delay.


 You may be charged for time that is not booked.

Useful Resources

A useful document “What to expect in the Early Years Foundation Stage: a guide for parents”, published by East London Research School and Department for Education, is guidance for parents about children’s learning & development in EYFS and is available to download:

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Also available by following the below link is The Early Years Foundation Stage 2021—a guide for parents and carers, published by ParentZone, which will give you further information:

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We thought you might also find the following links interesting:

The Imagination Tree - https://theimaginationtree.com/

St John’s Ambulance baby CPR - https://youtu.be/0aV9NS0ogiM


I’m sure you all wish to keep your children safe whilst they are using the internet. Below is a link to the NSPCC online safety tool to support you and safeguard your children NSPCC Online Safety - https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/


I have also uploaded some documents to your tapestry accounts please take the time to have a look and if you have any questions please contact me to ask.

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Dates for your diary

30th March 2020 – AGM Niton Preschool - Our AGM this year will be on Wednesday 30th March at 7.30pm at the preschool. Please come along there will be drinks and nibbles. It will be a great opportunity to see how we work and discuss the future of the preschool.

 

28th April 2022 – The Photographer will be coming to the preschool on Thursday 28th April 2pm-4pm. You are welcome to bring siblings along. This is a great fundraising event as the preschool receives a percentage for each sale. No Booking Required

 

2nd June 2022 - For the Queens Jubilee in June, Niton Village will be celebrating on the football ground. As a preschool we will be holding a fancy-dress stall. If you have any fancy-dress (adult or child) that you would like to donate, please bring it to the preschool. It would be much appreciated.


8th April 2022 – Last say of school before Easter Break 


25th April 2022 – First Day back to school 

Looking forward to enjoying the spring term here at nitan preschool where children come first

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