Head of School's Message
Dear Parents and Carers,
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This week in Nursery, we have empowered the children to express their opinions and participate in decision-making processes within their setting.
The children were encouraged to vote for what they wanted their Home Corner, within the nursery environment, to be changed into and they voted for a Dentist.
The children requested props and resources that they would like to have within their dentist setting. This decision-making process has not only allowed the children to have a voice in the Nursery and make decisions about their learning, but it has also improved their environment, proving to the children that their voice and opinions count and should always be heard.
We are excited to announce that as an end of the academic year treat we have booked a soft play bus. The bus will come to Oxhey Nursery on Wednesday 2nd July! We know that for some of our children soft play centres are overwhelming and challenging places due to the size and the volume of children in them. We will be taking out small groups across the day so they can enjoy the experience with the staff and their friends in the room. If your child does not usually attend on that day contact us about arranging a slot for them to enjoy this treat!
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We hope that all of our children starting Reception in September enjoyed the writing packs which were sent out a few weeks ago. Please remember to complete the Survey for Hertfordshire council, your feedback and voice really does matter! https://surveys.hertfordshire.gov.uk/s/228VW5/
Reminders
W​​ednesday 2nd July - Soft Play Bus at ONS. Please see Head of School's Message above.
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Thursday 17th July 1.30pm-2.30pm - Farewell Afternoon for Children who will be leaving us. Parents please sign up here:
Friday 18th July - Last Day of Term​
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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 the main office
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Nursery Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Nursery room will continue with their book called 'Somebody Swallowed Stanley' written by Sarah Roberts.
They will begin the imitation stage where they will read a short version of the story to role play the story, retell the story using stick puppets or create a small world scene.
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The rhyme will focus on reinforcing their maths knowledge of estimation. They will sing the rhyme - 'Jack and Jill'. They will estimate how many items will fit in a bucket.
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Their key words will help with their understanding of their maths next week on estimation; 'estimate', 'many' and 'few.'
Willow Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Willow room will start their new book called 'Big Rain Coming' written by Katrina Germein.
They will begin the immersion stage where they will explore using cotton wool as clouds, explore how and why it rains, and the concept of the negative, 'no'.
Their key words will help with their understanding of their book next week, 'clouds', 'panting', and 'no.'
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The rhyme will focus on reinforcing their maths knowledge of maths - measures.
They will use the rhyme 'The Grand Old Duke of York.' to identify when something is taller or shorter.
Conker Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Conker room will start their new book called 'Big Rain Coming' written by Katrina Germein.
They will begin the immersion stage where they will explore using cotton wool as clouds, explore how and why it rains, and the concept of the negative, 'no'.
Their key words will help with their understanding of their book next week, 'clouds', 'panting', and 'no.'
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The rhyme will focus on reinforcing their maths knowledge of maths - shape.
They will sing the rhyme 'Incy Wincy Spider', noticing that the shape of the drainpipe is round and a circle.
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.
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The borrowing groups for this Wednesday will be:
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Busy Fingers - Robin, Owl & Butterfly
Story Bags - Woodpecker
Maths Pack - Hedgehog & Dormouse
Success Story of the Week!
Dear Parents,
We are delighted to announce that after 18 months of studying, exams, assessments, meetings, essays, and longitudinal studies, which were used as an example of excellence for her course, Klara Horvath from Willow Room has successfully passed her Level 3 Childcare Qualification in Early Years.
We are so proud of her dedication and proactive attitude towards this study.
Klara not only passed, but she was awarded the highest mark of a distinction. We are thrilled for her, as I'm sure you are too!
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