Head of School's Message
Dear Parents and Carers, ​
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Over the Christmas period, food banks in Watford will continue to be open at different times and locations to support families who may need a little extra help. Food banks exist so that no one has to worry about having enough to eat, especially during what can be a financially and emotionally difficult time of year.
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Food banks provide essential items such as tinned and dried foods, toiletries and household basics. They are there for anyone who finds themselves in need – whether due to rising costs, changes in work, unexpected bills or other pressures.
Many families, at some point, need this kind of support.
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Using a food bank is a responsible and sensible way to look after your family, not something to feel embarrassed about. Asking for help shows strength, not failure.
If you would like information about local food banks in Watford, including opening times and how to access them, please speak to us in confidence. We are here to help.
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Reminders
​Wednesday 10th December - Wear a Christmas jumper.​
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Wednesday 10th December - Christmas Lunch.
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​Wednesday 10th December - Visit from 'You Know Who.'
​Wednesday 17th December - Winter Workshops.
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Friday 19th December, 2.30pm - Oxhey Christmas Rhymes for Parents & Carers. Last Day of Term.
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Monday 5th January, 2-3pm Stay & Play Session.
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Tuesday 6th January, School Reopens.
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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 continue their book called 'Duck in the Truck' written by Jez Alborough.
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They will begin the innovation stage where they choose a character, the setting or an object from the book to change to create a new version of the story.
Their key words will help with their understanding of the book; stuck, muck, truck, track, knot.
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The rhymes will focus on our Christmas Rhyme performance.
This week we will practice, "5 Reindeer Went Out to Play." Please see the attached sheet in body of e mail for the words.
Willow Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Willow room will continue their book called 'I Went Walking' written by Sue Williams.
They will begin the imitation stage where they use a short version of the story along with stick puppets, small world figures and role-play to retell key words and/or phrases from the book.
They will then sequence the key events of the story to create a story map.
Their key words will help with their understanding of the book; follow, me, walking and animals.
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The rhymes will focus on our Christmas Rhyme performance.
This week we will practice, "5 Reindeer Went Out to Play." Please see the attached sheet in body of e mail for the words.
Conker Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Conker room will continue their book called 'Going on a Bear Hunt' written by Michael Rosen.
They will begin the imitation stage where they use a short version of the story along with stick puppets, small world figures and role-play to retell key words and/or phrases from the book.
They will then sequence the key events of the story to create a story map.
Their key words will help with their understanding of the book; big, over, under and through.
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The rhymes will focus on our Christmas Rhyme performance.
This week we will practice, "5 Reindeer Went Out to Play." Please see the attached sheet in body of e mail for the words.
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 - Dormouse and Owl
Story Bags - Woodpecker
Maths Pack - Robin
Success Story of the Week!
Dear Parents,
We are incredibly proud of our two-year-old children and the wonderful mark making they have been doing in the outside area.
The children have been using large movements to draw long lines, reaching right up onto their tiptoes to make their marks as long as they can.
This has been a joyful and exciting experience for them, and a pleasure for staff to watch.
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These early mark-making experiences are a fundamental step towards writing. Before children can hold a pencil and form letters, they need opportunities to develop their gross and fine motor skills, build strength in their arms, shoulders and hands, and explore making marks in different ways.
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By using large spaces and big movements outside, the children are building the foundations they will need for future writing.
We are delighted with their enthusiasm, confidence and creativity, and we will continue to offer rich opportunities for mark making every day.
