Head of School's Message
Dear Parents and Carers,
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I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your valuable feedback from the online questionnaire. Your input is incredibly important to us, as it plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our nursery. By understanding your perspectives and thoughts, we are able to make informed decisions that drive positive changes within our setting.
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These questionnaires are more than just a tool for feedback; they are a bridge that connects our community, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. Your contributions help us create a supportive and inclusive environment where every child and family can thrive.
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Quotes like this ensure that we are doing the best by you and your family: ‘Everything! My kid is happy and thriving. It pleases me to see how well she develops under your care and guidance. The school is safe and I go about my day relaxed and not worrying about my daughter’s wellbeing.’
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Thank you for being an integral part of our journey and for trusting us with your child's early education.
Reminders
​Monday 5th May - School Closed for Bank Holiday Monday
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Tuesday 6th May - Living Eggs (chicks) arrive
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Monday 12th May - Mental Health Week
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Wednesday 21st May - National Dinosaur Day
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Friday 23rd May - Last Day f Half Term
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No more wellies or wet suits!! The weather is fine now and we are thoroughly enjoying the warmer weather - if children do need waterproofs, we have them!!
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Clothes bank available outside of school Tuesdays and Thursdays. Donations welcome (please bring to the office) or take what you need from the rail
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Learning packs available every Wednesday outside of the main office
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Nursery Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Nursery Room will continue with their book called 'Jack and the Beanstalk' written by Mara Alperin.
They will begin the imitation stage where they will explore retelling the story in the small world, acting out the story and creating a group story map.
The rhyme will focus on the phonics of alliteration - 'Goosey Goosey Gander.' The children will listen and explore words that begin with the sound 'g'.
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The children’s keys words will help with their understanding of their maths next week - 'more', 'same', 'lots of.' We will be comparing two small groups of objects saying when they are the same number of objects in each group.
Willow Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Willow Room will continue to read 'Jasper's Beanstalk' written by Nick Butterworth.
They will begin the immersion stage where they will immerse themselves in understanding key words and themes of the story.
They will grow beans - look out for these going home, explore what a rake does and explore days of the week.
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The children’s keys words will help with their understanding of their new book - 'planted', 'waited' and 'raked.'
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The rhyme will focus on the phonics of environmental sounds - 'It's Raining, It's Pouring.'
The children will explore making sounds that represent rain, thunder, hail, snow and the sun. They will also use this rhyme to help them understand that plants need water and the sun to grow.
Conker Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Conker Room will start a new book called 'Jasper's Beanstalk' written by Nick Butterworth.
They will begin the immersion stage where they will immerse themselves in understanding key words and themes of the story. They will grow beans - look out for these going home, explore what a rake does and explore days of the week.
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The children’s keys words will help with their understanding of their new book - 'planted', 'waited' and 'raked.'
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The rhyme will focus on the phonics of environmental sounds - 'Old Macdonald.' The children will explore identifying and making the sounds of animals.
Home Learning
Each Wednesday, the packs will be found outside main reception. There is a display to show you which group’s turn it is and a signing out folder for each pack.
Please return all packs into the return’s basket so staff can check and stock up any resources.
The borrowing groups for the first Wednesday we return will be:
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Busy Fingers - Hedgehog & Dormouse
Story Bags - Robin, Owl & Butterfly
Maths Pack - Woodpecker
Success Story of the Week!
Dear Parents,
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We are delighted to share how well the two-year-old children have settled into our new Conker Room.
It has been amazing to see how confident and eager they are to explore their new environment.
Our dedicated staff have been wonderful in supporting this transition, ensuring that each child feels comfortable and secure.
We are looking forward to sharing many wonderful learning opportunities and experiences with your children during their time with us at Oxhey Nursery.
