Hello everyone,
We hope you have all had a lovely weekend. We had a great first week back at pre-school and really enjoyed settling back into our routines. During group times, the children loved sharing their Christmas news and adventures with their friends. Throughout the week, the children have been mark making pictures about their Christmas holidays and sharing their news, which was scribed by an adult.
We have enjoyed a wide range of activities across the setting. In the construction areas, the children explored Mobilo, soft foam shapes, and wooden flower construction. In the number area, we focused on counting plastic people from a larger group, developing one-to-one correspondence, recognising numerals, and sorting them into groups. The children also enjoyed mark making on the whiteboards using pens and explored printing with numeral stamps and number dot stamps.
In the space small world area, the children were very busy creating their own imaginative stories about space. During water play, they explored a variety of tools such as funnels, different sized containers, scoops, whisks, and jugs. The children have also enjoyed our new role play area, which is a hospital, as well as playing with the HappyLand figures. On the Finger Frenzy table, the children have been developing their fine motor skills by exploring zips, buttons, and nuts and bolts.
Throughout the week, we have begun learning the Read Write Inc picture names during group time. The children have been introduced to Maisie next to the mountain, apple, and snake. We have also been enjoying lots of rhyming games and stories together.
On Tuesday morning, we had kickboxing, where we went on a monkey adventure to collect bananas. On Wednesday, a group of children visited the care home to sing songs, listen to a story, and enjoy some cake. The children are becoming increasingly confident when talking to the residents, which is lovely to see. In the afternoon, we had Relax Kids with Sian and went on a camping adventure.
On Thursday morning, we visited the YMCA Gym, where the children had an amazing time on the trampoline, rings, and obstacle course, as well as enjoying some great games. On Friday, we set up the climbing equipment in the pre-school hall and also visited soft play.
Some pictures from this week are below — we hope you enjoy seeing what the children have been up to!
For the next two weeks, we will be exploring the story of The Gingerbread Man. We have lots of exciting activities planned, including cooking, science experiments, drama, rhyming games, and much more. We are really looking forward to bringing this well-loved story to life with the children.
Home Learning
You might like to try some of these simple activities at home:
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Can you tell a family member some words that rhyme?
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Can you go on a puddle walk and explore what you can see and hear?
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Can you play a game that involves taking turns?
Notices
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Please remember that we are a NUT-FREE SCHOOL. We kindly ask that no products containing nuts are included in children’s lunchboxes.
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On Thursday 15th January, we will be holding a Stay and Play session from 8.30–9.00am. We look forward to welcoming you, and younger and older siblings are very welcome to attend.
Applying for a Reception Place (September 2026)
Applications open: 1 September 2025
Closing date: 15 January 2026
You can apply using the following link:
https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/starting-school-for-the-first-timeUniform
To order pre-school uniform, please see the link below. We also have some second-hand uniform available.DEP Schoolwear Shop (Dorset Embroidery and Printwear Ltd)
Website: https://www.dorsetprintwear.com/the-prince-of-wales-school
Telephone: 01305 750292
Email: sales@dorsetprintwear.co.uk
POWSA Events:-
POWSA has it's AGM this coming Wednesday (14th Janaury) at 7.30pm in the main school staff room. Please do come along, everyone welcome. If you would like more information please come and speak to Julia.
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