Our aim at the Hollies Pre-School in Poynton, Cheshire is to provide a safe and happy environment where children can grow and learn under the guidance and supervision of our dedicated and caring staff. We hope to fulfil their physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs, whilst showing them kindness, consistent discipline and encouragement in a happy and informal setting.
Summer Holiday Club
Bookings are now being taken for our Summer holiday club running from the 26th July to 31st August. Please email liz.taylor@theholliespreschool.co.uk or phone the Hollies on (01625) 850176.
Summer Newsletter
Now available from the letters page.
Fundraising Team
We have an opening for a new committee member - more details on the news page.
Gate Security
After a review of security for the perimeter fence there is now a new entrance procedure. Please see the letters page here for more details.
Bookings for September 2010 - 2011
You can now book pre-school sessions, breakfast and afterschool clubs for September 2010-2011.
Please see our registration page for a booking form, a copy of our booking procedure and details of how the Government Free Early Education Funding Entitlement works from September 2010.
We have also changed our session hours in line to enable us to meet these requirements.
Wild Road Show
A Bearded Dragon, a Tarantula, a Giant Snail, a Millipede and more big 'bugs' came to viisit the Hollies on the 23rd February. More details on the news page and see the photo gallery here
Term Dates and Weekly Topics for Summer Term
Now available on the Diary page - click here.
Uganda
Find out all about Gerry Hambridge's recent visit by downloading her letter from the letters page and discover how the Hollies children link up with St. Lawrence Nursery in Uganda and see photos here.
Photos
Take a look at our 2009 school nativity photos and a selection of our 'snow play' activities in two of our latest galleries. Click here for nativity and click here for snow photos. See 'it's all in a day's play' at the Hollies on our special gallery pages here.
OFSTED inspection on 13th July 2009
We were inspected by OFSTED in July and have now received our OFSTED report and are very pleased
with the outcomes. A copy of the report can be viewed on the OFSTED website - here (bottom of page) and you can download a copy from the Letters page.
Testimonials
"Adam's* time spent at The Hollies has been very, very special. We want to say a huge thank-you for the time that you have given Adam and for all your hard work, patience, fun, love and affection. You have a very special place in Adam's heart and memories. Thank-you for giving Adam such a fantastic start in life." Parents of Adam*
"Thank-you so much for giving Charlie* such a wonderful start in his pre-school education. We have been delighted in how much he has developed and grown in confidence since he started – due to the lovely experiences he has with you and being in such a caring and warm environment. We appreciate how much hard work this must take." Parents of Charlie*
*The actual names have been changed for confidentiality.
