Head of School's Message
Dear Parents and Carers,
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I hope you are all ready for wonderful half term break with your children. I am pleased to share the outcome of our recent trial inspection at Oxhey Nursery. While we will not receive a grading this time, as we are collaborating with Ofsted to enhance their new inspection framework, the experience has been incredibly positive.
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Our nursery was visited by two inspectors on Thursday, the Lead and a second Inspector, with the Lead Inspector returning on Friday, as is routine. Both inspectors shared wonderful feedback about our school. They praised our deliberate and careful choice of language throughout the classrooms, our comprehensive curriculum, and the calm, purposeful, and nurturing environment we have created.
It was also noted that our staff's knowledge of each child is excellent, and our strategies for support are well thought out and effectively delivered.
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We are very pleased with how the trial inspection went and our ability to assist other maintained nurseries by providing constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement to the inspectors. This collaboration aims to enhance Ofsted experiences for everyone.
A huge congratulations to the entire team and everyone involved. Your hard work and dedication have truly shone through.
Reminders
​​​​Monday 2nd June - Children Return to School
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Monday 2nd June - Children's Individual Photos
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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 begin a new book called 'Where the Wild Things Are' written by Maurice Sendak.
They will begin the immersion stage where they will explore wild animals, their habitats, their similarities and differences.
They will create their own roles plays and small world scenes. The key words will support their understanding of the book: 'wild', 'gnashed', 'terrible',' tamed', 'private.'
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The rhyme will focus on reinforcing their maths knowledge of shapes.
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They will sing the rhyme - 'Incy Wincy Spider'.
They will use shapes to create spiders and other animals.
Willow Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Willow room will begin a new book called 'Not Now Bernard' written by David McKee.
They will begin the immersion stage they will role-play monsters, small world scenes and explore comic magazines.
Their key words will help with their understanding of the text; 'monster', 'comic', 'upstairs' and 'indoors.'
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The rhyme will focus on reinforcing their maths knowledge of measures - weight.
They will use the rhyme - 'I'm a Little Teapot' to explore heavy and light.
Conker Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Conker room will begin a new book called 'Sweet Dreams Zaza' written by Mylo Freeman.
They will begin the immersion stage where they will explore sleep, pretend play and singing lullabies.
Their key words will help with their understanding of the text; 'sleep', 'lullaby', 'awake' and 'night.'
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The rhyme will focus on reinforcing their maths knowledge of measures - weight. They will use the rhyme - 'I'm a Little Teapot' to explore heavy and light.
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 Wednesday after we return will be:
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Busy Fingers - Woodpecker
Story Bags - Hedgehog & Dormouse
Maths Pack - Robin, Owl & Butterfly
Success Story of the Week!
Dear Parents,
I'm delighted to share the excitement of our recent visit from the local police officers at Oxhey Nursery.
Three officers arrived on site along with two police vehicles parked at our school created a buzz among the children, and the visit turned out to be an enriching experience for everyone involved.
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Our young learners were thrilled to receive a talk from the police officers, who enthusiastically explained their role and the invaluable service they provide to our community.
The children also had the wonderful opportunity to explore the police vehicles and even sit inside them. While the sirens' sounds were indeed loud, they added to the excitement, and many children spent the rest of the day joyfully taking on the roles of police officers.
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We extend our heartfelt thanks to the local police team for their visit and their dedicated service to our community. It was a memorable day for the children and a wonderful way to learn about community helpers.
