Head of School's Message
Dear Parents and Carers,
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It's been an incredibly joyful week here at Oxhey Nursery School as we witnessed the remarkable growth and enthusiastic chirping of our newly hatched chicks. The children have delighted in the opportunity to handle the chicks carefully, and it's been heartwarming to see every child engaging with them daily. The little ones have been mesmerized, observing the chicks as they chirp and cheep their way around the children's garden in each room.
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Moreover, it has been wonderful to welcome extended family members into the nursery to visit the chicks' enclosure. Meeting new faces and sharing these precious moments with them has been a true pleasure for us all.
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We wanted to inform you that the chicks have now moved to their new home. They will be lovingly cared for at the allotment of a staff member's father. We are confident they will continue to thrive in their new environment.
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Thank you so much for your support and participation in making this a memorable experience for the children. We truly appreciate your involvement and enthusiasm
Reminders
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Wednesday 21st May - National Dinosaur Day
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Friday 23rd May - Last Day of Half Term​
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Monday 2nd June - Children Return to School
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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 'The Three Little Pigs' written by Mara Alperin.
They will begin the imitation stage where they will listen and retell a shortened version of the story and act it out using small world figures, role-play and props.
They will create a story map; sequencing the key events of the story.
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Maths next week will focus on 2D shapes. The children will notice shapes and be aware that shapes have similarities and differences. They will place their hand into a bag of shapes and make comments about what they feel inside.
The children’s keys words will help with their understanding of maths; square, circle and triangle.
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The rhyme will focus on reinforcing phonics of alliteration. They will use the rhyme - 'Diddle Diddle Dumpling' to identity words that begin with the letter 'D'
Willow Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Willow room will continue their book called 'Baby Goes to Market' written by Atinuke.
They will begin the imitation stage they will listen and retell a shortened version of the story and act it out using small world figures, role-play and props.
They will create a story map; sequencing the key events of the story.
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Maths next week will focus on weight. The children will explore wrapped up objects and make comments about if it is heavy or light. The children’s keys words will help with their understanding of their maths; heavy and light.
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The rhyme will focus on the phonics of body percussion. The children will sing 'We can make a Pattern' to create sounds with different parts of the body such as tapping our finger, stamping our feet, clapping or rubbing our hands together.
Conker Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Conker room will continue their book called 'Baby Goes to Market' written by Atinuke.
They will begin the imitation stage and will listen to a shortened version of the story and act it out using small world figures and through drama role-play.
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They will create a story map; sequencing the key events of the story.
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Maths next week will focus on weight. Through their play, the children will explore heavy objects such as the blocks. The children’s key word will help with their understanding of their maths; heavy.
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The rhyme will focus on the phonics of body percussion. The children will sing 'We can make a Pattern' to create sounds by clapping and wiggling their fingers.
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 next Wednesday 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,
I'm delighted to share some wonderful news about our Conker children (2-year-olds) here at Oxhey Nursery School.
This week has been a testament to their blossoming capabilities and growth. We have seen them truly begin to shine, especially during group time.
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The children's concentration levels have notably improved, and their listening skills and responses have become more focused and thoughtful. It's heartening to see their active participation in activities grow stronger each day.
Moreover, their resilience in resisting the temptation to drift away to play or engage with peers is becoming increasingly apparent.
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Our Conker children are truly showcasing fantastic abilities to learn and grow, and we couldn’t be more proud of their progress. It's a joy to witness their enthusiasm and engagement in our nurturing environment.
