Head of School's Message
Dear Parents and Carers,
As the weather becomes warmer, we will ensure your child remains well hydrated throughout the day, with increased access to water stations both indoors and outdoors.
Children will be encouraged to seek shade if they appear hot and to take indoor rest breaks if they have been outside for a long period. They will also be encouraged to wear sun hats when playing outside.
If a child does not have a sun hat and the weather is very hot, we will either offer one of our spare hats or ask them to remain indoors. Please ensure your child’s named sun hat is in school every day, with their name clearly visible.
At Oxhey, we provide sun cream for your child unless they have a specific allergy, in which case a healthcare plan is required. Our chosen nursery sun cream is almond and nut free. The brand is Lacura (purchased from Aldi), factor 50+. Staff will apply this after lunch. PLEASE COMPLETE THE CONSENT FORM BELOW:
We ask that you apply sun cream to your child before they attend school in the morning, so a second morning application is not required. If you forget, a sun cream station will be available outside the setting for you to apply it.
Thank you for your support. We are looking forward to many sunny days ahead.
Reminders
Half Term - 26th (Bank Holiday) - 29th May
Inset Day - 19th June (School Closed)
Occasional Day - 22nd June (School Closed)
Sign of the Week
Toilet
Nursery Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Nursery room will continue their book called 'Farmer Duck' written by Martin Waddell.
They will begin the third week of this book starting the imitation stage; they orally rehearse the story by representing events within the story with an action and a picture; creating a story map.
By the end of the week, they will be able to act out the story with these actions using the story map to support their recall.
Their key words will help them with their understanding of their book: work, farmer, weepy, plan and dawn Follow this link to the story: https://youtu.be/t3KANmjJ2Ww?si=jxcDXohMXDyzgqnr
The rhyme will focus on their maths knowledge of number. They will sing the rhyme '1 2 3 4 5, once I caught a Fish a alive .' Through this rhyme, they learn the Makaton sign for 'fish'. Follow this link to the Makaton sign: https://youtu.be/WEBKgwvnnbA?si=zh0VMASylIW0cO87
Willow Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Willow room will continue with their book called 'My Pet Star' written by Corrinne Averiss.
They will begin the third week of this book starting the imitation stage; they orally rehearse the story by representing events within the story with an action and a picture; creating a story map.
By the end of the week, they will be able to act out the story with these actions using the story map to support their recall.
Their key words will help them with their understanding of their book: star, pet, star and twinkled. Follow this link to the book: https://youtu.be/R5sx9c7ussE?si=kUvC_dGPxfvtfEqG
The rhyme will focus on their maths knowledge of shape and space. They will sing the rhyme "2D shapes". Through this rhyme, they learn the Makaton sign for shapes.
Follow this link for the Makaton signs: https://youtu.be/4oSu4qcgKK0?si=3rwP92NbJVTNf787
Conker Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Conker room will continue their book called 'Jasper's Beanstalk' written by Nick Butterworth.
They will begin the third week of this book partaking in the immersion stage; they will plant beans, water then and understand, explore and use a rake.
Their key words will help with their understanding of their book; raked, planted and waited. Follow this link to the book: https://youtu.be/jemrWJX7xJo?si=wbVjpmQ_ckHSKum7
The rhyme will focus on their maths knowledge of shape and space. They will sing the rhyme "2D shapes". Through this rhyme, they learn the Makaton sign for shapes.
Follow this link for the Makaton signs: https://youtu.be/4oSu4qcgKK0?si=3rwP92NbJVTNf787
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 next week are:
Busy Fingers - Woodpecker
Story Bags - Robin
Maths Pack - Dormouse & Owl
Success Story of the Week!
Dear Parents,
Over the past 18 months, our curriculum has undergone many positive changes to ensure we provide your children with the very best start to their education to ensure they are fully prepared for their next phase of learning.
The staff have worked incredibly hard to make sure your children’s learning is at the heart of every decision made in the rooms.
They have created a wide range of opportunities for children to showcase what they know, develop new skills and deepen their understanding of new concepts through play, exploration and conversation.
We are very proud of our curriculum at Oxhey. It reflects our high expectations for all children and our belief that every child is capable of success.
We will continue to review and refine what we offer so that it consistently meets the needs of all our little learners.
Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership.
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