Tweeddale 1st Half of Autumn Term 2024
The current books we are reading in our story sessions are Week 1
Kangaroo Group Storytime
Supertato Bubbly Troubly by Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet
Joey’s Story Time
The Wheels on the Bus by David Ellwand
Small group story times
Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden by Axel Scheffler
The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Nick Sharratt & Stephen Tucker
Wow Said The Owl by Tim Hopgood
Peppa Pig Stars by Ladybird
Max The Brave by Ed Vere
Dogs by Emily Gravett
Supertato Night of The Living Veg by Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet
Handa’s Surprise by Eileen Browne
You Choose by Nick Sharratt & Pippa Goodhart
Room On The Broom by Julia Donaldson & Karen George
Loud Proud Lenny Lion by Kate Thomson
This is My Nose by Georgie Birkett
Hide and Seek Pig & Postman Bear by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler
The Wonky Donkey by Craig Smith
Mr Gumpy’s Outing by John Burningham
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly by Child’s Play
Bunnies on The Bus by Philip Ardagh & Ben Mantle
Don’t Forget The Bacon by Pat Hutchins
Over In The Grasslands by Anna Wilson and Alison Bartlett
Naughty Bus by Jan & Jerry Oke
Wait And See by Tony Bradman & Eileen Browne
The Jolly Phonic Sounds for this week are s,a
Please Remember All Children Must have Suncream Applied On
Arrival Everyday
Welcome back everyone, we hope you have enjoyed your summer break. We look forward to seeing everyone and hearing your news. We will be holding a Returning Induction Session on Wednesday 4th September between 9-1pm for all returning children, you have all been given a time slot with your child’s Keyperson. You will need to sign funding forms, sign the new snack list and update us of any changed contact details, health issues, child’s progress e.g. toilet training. We re-open for normal sessions on Thursday 5th September.
We welcome our new children and their families from Monday 9th September as they start to join us each day.
Over the next few weeks, the returning children will be adjusting to the change of children attending, new children will be settling in and they will all be getting to know each other and bonding as a group.
Please make sure you are bringing in the items you signed up to on the snack and consumables list, and a big thank you to those who regularly donate items each week.
A reminder to everyone that no food containing Nuts, sweets or chocolate must be put in children’s lunches.
Please clearly name all items belonging to your child, coats, bags, shoes, lunch bags, water bottles and uniform.
Scooters And Bikes Must Not Be Ridden into The Building for Health & Safety Reasons
Please Leave Them Safely Outside of The Pre-School Lobby While Collecting Your Child
Thank you for your co-operation.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Wednesday 4th September 12pm – 1pm – Re-Induction Meeting for returning children.
Thursday 5th September – Pre-School re-opens. First Day of Autumn Term.
Wednesday 23rd October – Photographer in Pre-School. (More info to follow.)
Thursday 24th October – Last Day of Term.
Friday 25th October – Closed for Inset Day.
Mon 28th October - Fri 1st Nov – Pre-School closed for Half Term Break
Monday 4th November – Pre-School Re-Opens.
Thursday 28th November – Progress Day normal Pre-School closed parents, attend a Progress Meeting with their child’s keyperson.
Thursday 12th December – Pre-School closes at 12pm for Christmas Break. (No afternoon session more info to follow.)
Friday 13th December – Tuesday January 7th, 2025 – Pre-School closed Christmas Break.
Wednesday 8th January 2025 – Pre-School Re-Opens 1st day of Spring Term 2025.
Please make sure there is no flavoured water, squash, or milk in children’s water bottles, as we have several children with dietary requirements and allergies. Anything other than plain water will be emptied out and replaced with tap water.
Thank you for your co-operation.