Diary Dates, Special Events and Weekly Topics...

Monday 4th January – Friday 12th February
Monday 22nd February – Friday 26th March
Monday 12th April – Friday 28th May
Monday 15th June – Friday 23rd July

Mon 22nd March 10.45am – Guide dog visit - see news page for more details.
Wed 28th April - Parents Evening - download the information letter here.
Mon 10th May – Bag2School collection.
Thurs 13th May- Photographer visit - individual photos.
Fri 14th May - Photographer visit - individual photos.
Tues 18th May - Stockley Farm Visit
Thurs 24th June - Photographer - Rising 5's photos.
Fri 25th June - Photographer - Rising 5's photos.

This term is all about myself. We will be learning about and exploring all our senses through various activities including dance, singing and creative activities relating to the topic. We will also be looking at what we were like when we were a baby and how we have changed. We are hoping to get a visit from the wild road show where we can look at and handle creepy crawlies and various unusual creatures.

The children will be processing through the areas of learning by accessing a well planned curriculum based on children’s play, interests and experiences. Staff will support and respond to their needs and adult led and child initiated spontaneous play and activities indoors and outdoors.

Below is a selection of some of the activities that the children will be able to partake in. Activities are subject to change, depending on the children’s interests.

Activities - Week Beginning

15th March
Listening walk in the woods

22nd March
Easter cards

EASTER HOLIDAYS

Notes:
Please remember to label your children’s clothing-coats, hats, hollies tops etc and also if they bring any toys from home. If you wish to purchase name labels please speak to a supervisor.

Please bring your child waterproof coat in whatever the weather, as the English climate is unpredictable and we do go outdoors in all weathers. We do provide waterproof trousers and wellies, but do not have any spare coats.

Please remember to close the gate when leaving the premises. The code for the padlock is changed if any children have managed to find out the numbers. If you do need to pick up your child early for an appointment etc, please ask a member of staff for the code on the day to ensure you are able to access the building.

Summer term dates - April – July 2010

Monday 12th April – Friday 28th
May Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May
Monday 15th June- Friday 23rd July

This term we will be looking at lifecycles including following the cycle of our own caterpillars into butterflies, and studying and learning about our own pond snails. We will also be growing plants and vegetables from seed the children will be supported in the care and cultivation of them and hopefully enjoy tasting the fruits of their labour. They will be documenting the growing process through pictures videos and drawings.

The staff will be on hand to support the children’s learning by providing a well- planned curriculum based on the children’s interests and spontaneous activities brought about by the planned adult led activities and the children themselves. Below is a selection of some of the activities that will be available for the children to take part in. But as always are subject to change to meet the children’s interests.

Activities - week beginning

12th April
Junk modelling – please bring in any boxes, tubes etc that can be used for modelling.

19th April
Woolly sheep – the children will be taken to look at the sheep a short walk from the Hollies

26th April
Baking activity – cheesy worms, the children will be looking at the worms and bugs that make their home in our environment.

4th May
Children will have the opportunity to make their own blossom tree collage.

10th May
Making binoculars - looking at bugs under magnifying glasses.

17th May
Farm animal masks – this is to tie in with our visit to Stockley farm visit on the 18th of May.

24th May
Making spiders webs and snail trails.

14th June
Fathers day cards – dads to visit

21st June
Animal biscuits

28th June
Sand pictures

5th July
Outdoor drawing of plants and flowers

12th July
Butterfly pictures – release of butterflies.

19th July
Sports days

May we remind you to label your child's outer clothes and Hollies tops and lunch boxes you are able to purchase nametapes if required. Please help your child to hang their coat up when they arrive so that they know where to find it at the end of each session.

Another very important request to you all is to please remember to close the gate and the front door every time you go in or out of them, even if the person in front of you has left it open! This precaution is for the safety of all the children, so please check behind you. Also hoping we have a lovely summer could parents please apply sun cream before your child arrives at pre-school.

The committee carries out the very important task of the administrative side of the Hollies. If you think you can help please come along to the next meeting (see notices on door). You do not need to become a member to attend meetings or help the pre-school, every Hollies parent is a part-owner and therefore has an equal responsibility to the group and are very welcome to take part in all meetings. So do come along and take an extra interest in how the group is run, we do need you!

We hope you all have a lovely Easter and look forward to seeing you all return for the Summer term.