Head of School's Message
Dear Parents and Carers,
Farm Visit
This week, we were delighted to welcome The Farm! The day was a wonderful enriching experience for everyone—especially you the parents, as you arrived on site and saw the Ark Farm set-up ready for the children.
The children enjoyed a fantastic morning meeting the animals up close. They were introduced to Declan the Donkey, Matilda the Goat, Jackie the Rabbit, Inky Dink the Pig, Daisy the Duck, and Jamal the Dog.
The children loved exploring the animal area, feeding the animals, and carefully petting them with confidence and care. It was truly lovely to see their excitement and curiosity throughout the visit.
We’d also like to thank the two farmers who joined us. They were incredibly patient and took the time to explain everything to the children, answering their questions thoughtfully and encouraging their learning.
We hope your children came home talking about the visit and sharing what they enjoyed most. Perhaps the experience has sparked an interest in farm animals and will inspire some future learning and conversations at home.
Car Park Gates
The safety of your children is our primary concern at Oxhey. Please note that we will not open the gates to parents unless we are certain of your identity.
Please do not press/buzz the gate and then attempt to return to your vehicle, as we may not have identified you and therefore may not be able to open the gates. The gates remain locked throughout the day to keep the building secure. If you need access, please use the intercom system to confirm who you are.
Thank you for your continued support and involvement.
Reminders
Craft Workshops - 15th June
Inset Day - 19th June (School Closed)
Occasional Day - 22nd June (School Closed)
Leavers Graduation Ceremony & Picnic - 23rd July 11.15am-12.30pm. School closes at 1pm.
Summer Holiday - 24th July to 1st September
School Opens - 2nd September
Sign of the Week
Play
Nursery Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Nursery room will continue their book called, 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff' written by Mara Alperin.
They will begin the third week of this book by taking part in the imitation stage. Children will orally retell the story to recall it by heart. Alongside an adult during the session, they will perform actions that represent different parts of the story and match them to pictures that illustrate those actions.
Their key words will help them with their understanding of their book: bridge, horn, hooves, river and meadow. Follow this link to the story: https://youtu.be/vXAzuwzSsv4?si=BY4zxavoFJ8ORcPk
The rhyme will focus on their maths knowledge of numbers. They will sing the rhyme '10 in the bed.' Through this rhyme, they will learn the Makaton sign for 'bed.'
Follow this link to the Makaton sign for 'bed': https://youtu.be/MbooGbxolIw?si=Jlg2UezgySEOxXzC
Willow Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Willow room will continue their book called 'Walking Through the Jungle' written by Debbie Harter.
They will begin the third week of this book by taking part in the imitation stage. Children will orally retell the story to recall it by heart. Alongside an adult during the session, they will perform actions that represent different parts of the story and match them to pictures that illustrate those actions.
Their key words will help them with their understanding of the book: iceberg, trekking, mountain and ocean.
Follow this link to the book: https://youtu.be/XC4O9izLVnw?si=0nQgaYUInDm87O-c
The rhyme will focus on their maths knowledge of numbers. They will sing the rhyme "5 Speckled Frogs. ". Through this rhyme, they will learn the Makaton sign for frog: https://youtu.be/9M4OcqNQjxQ?si=Oz0MpMoroRp5Lmbf
Conker Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Conkers room will continue their book called 'Baby goes to Market' written by Atinuke.
They will begin the third week of this book by taking part in the imitation stage. Children will orally retell the story to recall it by heart. Alongside an adult during the session, they will perform actions that represent different parts of the story and match them to pictures that illustrate those actions.
Their key words will help with their understanding of the book; baby, basket, heavy and market.
Follow this link to the book: https://youtu.be/iGsTTaSLQbs?si=ZOW70AZv9ByTHEBy
The rhyme will focus on their maths knowledge of numbers. They will sing the rhyme "3 Sizzling Sausages. ". Through this rhyme, they will learn the Makaton sign for sausages: https://youtu.be/rUTT6GyFYvo?si=9dW6R0l-BdUaxebl
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.
These are to borrow and return the following Wednesday.
Groups for this week are:
Busy Fingers - Woodpecker
Story Bags - Robin
Maths Pack - Dormouse & Owl
Success Story of the Week!
Dear Parents,
What a lovely week! As I walked around the nursery, it was wonderful to see all the children, in all three rooms, following familiar routines and expectations confidently—especially at reset time.
Reset is a special moment in our day. We expect every child to take part in putting toys and resources back in their original places. This helps children create an organised, ready-for-learning space for the next session. It’s also a great time to build independence, self-regulation, and responsibility.
I also notice during these times that children were encouraging others, thinking carefully about where things belong, and using the routines we practise together every day. Well done to everyone!
To support this at home, you could try asking your child:
- “What were you playing with last?”
- “Can you help me put it back where it belongs?”
- “Now what would you like to play with next?”
Explaining what you are doing as you go helps reinforce the pattern and gives children a clear structure. This supports your child in building independence, confidence, and a calmer transition between activities.
Thank you for your continued support.
All absences must be reported to the school either by leaving an absence message or emailing admin@oeyc.herts.sch.uk, We politely ask that if you plan to take your child out during school time, you notify the Nursery office. For appointments, we ask where possible that these are not during the school day. If this is not avoidable, please kindly share the relevant information for this appointment in order for us to be able to authorise this. Regular attendance at Nursery is very important, as it helps children build the foundational knowledge and skills they will need as they move through school. Establishing good attendance habits now supports a smoother transition into primary school and helps ensure children develop positive routines that will benefit them throughout their educational journey. Thank you for your continued support in helping your child attend regularly and on time.
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