Tweeddale 1st Half of Spring Term 2023
The current books we are reading in our story sessions are Week 2
Kangaroo Storytime
Cows in the Kitchen by June Crebbin
Shark in the Dark by Nick Sharratt
Joey’s Storytime
That’s Not My Monster by Usborne Books
The Jolly Phonic Sounds for this week are t,p
*School Applications for September 2023* make sure you have made your application
If your child is born between 1st September2018 and 31st August 2019 they will be due to start Primary School (reception) in September 2023. Online applications at www.sutton.gov.uk/admissions opened on 1st September 2022, the closing date is 15th January 2023. Applications after this date will be considered late.
As we return to Preschool, we welcome our new children and their families.
Over the next few weeks, we will be settling in new children, bonding as a group, talking about our experiences over the Christmas Break and continuing with fun learning opportunities.
We have received information from our local authority reminding us that winter illness continues to circulate at a high level. Please make sure that if your child is unwell or has a fever that they stay at home from preschool until they feel better and the fever is resolved.
Have a look at our photo boards in the lobby, there is lots of information on them. The red board is all about the SEVEN AREAS OF LEARNING IN THE EYFS which is what we work towards with all the children. Read the information and see how you can help your child’s development at home, we have added photos of the children engaged in activities developing their skills in these areas at preschool, see how hard they work…. and understand why it is so important to develop these skills early.
The yellow board is all about MUD and what opportunities it offers to your child, look at the photos and see the engagement, awe, and wonder and happiness in the children’s faces. They are fully investigating, exploring, and showing curiosity, all skills needed for Learning.
Please remember that we are always outside , so please make sure your child has a suitable named coat. It will get dirty as we will be playing with and experiencing chalk, paint, soil and other messy play; that is what we’re here for! Please also make sure your child is wearing (named) layers to keep them warm while inside as we will be keeping the windows and garden door open for ventilation.
Remember to name all your children’s belongings, uniform, spare clothes, coats, water bottles and lunch bags.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Preschool reopens Spring Term 2023 – Thursday 5th January
Last day of term – Friday 10th February
Preschool closed Spring Half term Break – Monday 13th Feb – Friday 17th Feb
Preschool reopens – Monday 20th February
Last day of Spring Term – Thursday 30th March
Preschool closed for Easter break – Friday 31st March – Monday 17th April
Preschool reopens Summer Term 2023– Tuesday 18th April
Preschool closed – Monday 1st May Early May Bank Holiday
Preschool Closed – Monday 8th May Bank Holiday for the coronation of King Charles lll
Last Day of Term – Friday 26th May
Preschool closed for Summer Half Term Break – Mon 29th May – Fri 2nd June
Preschool reopens – Monday 5th June
Last Day of Summer Term – Thursday 13th July
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.