Head of School's Message
Dear Parents and Carers,
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We are delighted to share the success of our recent Spring Workshops at Oxhey Nursery School.
The children were thrilled to work alongside their parents and carers during these special sessions, creating happy memories and enjoying hands-on activities together.
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Families had the opportunity to decorate biscuits to take home, a lovely shared experience that combined fun, creativity and a sense of achievement. In addition, children and parents worked together to plant bulbs in decorated containers, adding a personal and meaningful touch to the activity.
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Over the next few weeks, we hope these bulbs will flourish and grow. As the flowers begin to bloom, you will be able to relive this special experience with your children, talking together about how plants grow and reflecting on the time you spent side by side during the workshop.
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We know that giving your time can be challenging, especially with busy work schedules and other commitments. We are truly grateful to all the parents and carers who joined us. By taking part, you are helping us to strengthen the important relationship between home, school and the wider community, and most importantly, supporting your children’s learning and enjoyment.
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And to top it off there were so many smiling faces as parents left the session too, we look forward to welcoming you again
Reminders
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Last Day of Spring Term - Friday 27th March, School Closes at 1pm - No Tea Club. Return for Summer Term Tuesday 14th April (Monday 13th closed for Inset Day)
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Tuesday 14th April - Duckling Eggs Arrive
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Sign of the Week
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Nursery Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Nursery room will begin a new book called 'The Suitcase' written by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros.
They will begin the first week of this book partaking in the immersion stage; they will pack their own suitcase, explore modes of travel, and create passports for their travels.
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Their key words will help them with their understanding of their book: suitcase, strange, teacup, cabin, and travel.
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The rhyme will focus on their maths knowledge of numbers. They will sing the rhyme '5 Currant Buns.' Through this rhyme, they will learn the Makaton sign for 'currant bun'. https://youtu.be/_SvlmUfkmJg?si=QbrVUvcidMZUBHiH
They will revisit their learning of subitising 1-5, ordering numbers 1-5 and understanding that when 3 currant buns is split into a group of 1 and 2, the total number is still 3.
Willow Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Willow room will begin a new book called 'Baby Goes to Market' written by Atinuke.
They will begin the first week of this book partaking in the immersion stage; they will set up their own market in the home corner with baskets, explore the concept of heavy with items in baskets, and explore baby photos.
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Their key words will help them with their understanding of their book: market, heavy, basket and baby.
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The rhyme will focus on their maths knowledge of measures . They will sing the rhyme "Build it up". Through this rhyme, they will learn the Makaton sign for 'Build it'
Conker Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Conker room will begin a new book called 'Dogs' written by Emily Gravett.
They will begin the first week of this book partaking in the immersion stage; They will explore new textures that represent the dogs fur/hair such as sandpaper and cotton wool, they will explore strips on clothing and make stripey marks and explore cleaning scruffy soft toys.
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Their key words will help with their understanding of their book; chase, stripy, scruffy and love.
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The rhyme will focus on their maths knowledge of measures.
They will sing the rhyme "Build it up". Through this rhyme, they learn the Makaton sign for 'Build it'
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 after the Easter break.​
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Groups for next week are:
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Busy Fingers - Woodpecker
Story Bags - Robin
Maths Pack - Dormouse & Owl
Success Story of the Week!
Dear Parents,​
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We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to one of our Oxhey Nursery School parents, who works for a book publisher and has kindly donated a wonderful range of books to our setting.
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These books will be available on our outside book library for you to share and enjoy with your children.
This generous act of kindness will go a long way in nurturing our children’s love of reading here at Oxhey Nursery School.
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Thank you so much for your support and generosity.
