Head of School's Message
Dear Parents and Carers, ​
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With the colder weather now upon us and the cost of living continuing to rise, we are very aware that this can be a particularly challenging time for many families. To offer a little extra help, we have set up a clothes rail at the Nursery, stocked with  Winter coats and outerwear that you are welcome to take free of charge.
Please feel completely comfortable to help yourself if you see anything that would be useful for your child or family. There is no need to ask or feel embarrassed – the rail is there to support anyone who needs it.
We would also like to remind you about our textiles bank, located at the end of the car park. You can donate any old or unwanted clothes and textiles here. These items are reused or recycled to benefit other families and individuals, including those living in war-torn countries and communities facing hardship.
By sharing and donating in this way, we hope to support both our local community and the wider global community, while also encouraging children to think about kindness, reusing resources, and helping others. Thank you, for your continued support.
On another note, what a fantastic uptake we have had for Mystery Reader this week. The excitement on the children's faces as parents arrive in the room, to share a story with their friends, is just a joy to behold. Thank you to those parents who have already booked. If you would like to be a Mystery Reader then please speak to your Key Person or, if easier, email the office, our times are 9:15am or 2:45pm on a day of your choice. We look forward to seeing you soon.
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Reminders
​Wednesday 10th December - Wear a Christmas jumper.​
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Wednesday 10th December - Christmas Lunch. If your child usually brings a packed lunch but you would like them to have a hot Christmas lunch (£4.50) please e mail the office by no later than Friday 28th November to book a place - admin@oeyc.herts.sch.uk
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​Wednesday 10th December - Visit from 'You Know Who.'
​Wednesday 17th December - Winter Workshops. Please book here: ONS Winter Workshop Booking Form
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Friday 19th December, 2.30pm - Oxhey Christmas Rhymes for Parents & Carers.
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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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Nursery Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Nursery room will begin a new book called 'Duck in the Truck' written by Jez Alborough.
They will begin the immersion stage where they explore the key words of the story, immersing themselves with toys getting stuck in mud.
Their key words will help with their understanding of their book; stuck, muck, truck, track, knot.
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The rhyme will focus on their maths knowledge of length.
They will sing the rhyme 'Beanstalk Growing Tall.' Through this rhyme they will use resources such as pipe cleaners, blocks and create taller and shorter lengths. They will sort lengths into tall and short and order lengths as well.
Willow Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Willow room will continue with their book called 'Dear Zoo' written by Rod Campbell.
They will begin the innovation stage where they will use a short version of the story to support them in retelling key words, phrases and sentences while using themselves to role-play, stick puppets and small world animals.
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The rhyme will focus on their phonic knowledge of environmental sounds.
They will sing the rhyme 'Rain Rain Go Away' Through this rhyme they will explore what the rhyme is about. They will explore items that make a noisy sound and identify which item is making that sound.
Their key keys will help them with their understanding of their phonics: listen, ear, and sound.
Conker Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Conker room will continue with their book called 'Bathtime for Little Rabbit' written by Jörg Mühle.
They will begin the innovation stage where they will use a short version of the story to support them in retelling key words, phrases and sentences while using themselves to role-play, stick puppets an small world animals.
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The rhyme will focus on their maths knowledge of numbers.
They will sing the rhyme 'Little Speckled Frog.' Through this rhyme they will notice the numerals (written form of the number) around the room. Their key keys will help them with their understanding of their maths: 1, 2, and 3.
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 week.
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Next week the groups will be:
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Busy Fingers - Robin
Story Bags - Dormouse and Owl
Maths Pack - Woodpecker
Success Story of the Week!
Dear Parents,
This week’s success has been the wonderful visit from the travelling pantomime company to Oxhey Nursery School. Our Nursery children were treated to a lively, engaging performance filled with music, laughter, and plenty of opportunities to join in as the theatre performed their version of 'Little Red Riding Hood.'
The cost of the pantomime was kindly covered by our Governing Body, who are committed to ensuring that all children have access to culturally rich and memorable experiences during their time with us.
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It is safe to say that everyone thoroughly enjoyed the performance. The Nursery was filled with shrieks of laughter, excited chatter, and delighted faces as the story unfolded.
Experiences like this help to bring stories to life, support children’s language and imagination, and create a real sense of shared joy across the setting.
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We know that this will be an unforgettable experience for our children, with special memories made to last a lifetime.
