Hello everyone...

 Hello everyone,

Welcome back to the new school year with lots of fun and exciting exploring and learning. We have had a great first week back at Pre-school and the children have settled in really well. Over the week we have been exploring our new classroom through play and learning the routines of the day. It has been lovely getting to know the children and we are very excited for the year ahead.  

Throughout the week we have been painting our self portraits for our classroom display. We have been looking in the mirror and looking at the diffrent facial body parts and then we painted our self portraits. On Wednesday morning a group of children walked to the local care home for a singsong, story and cake. We had a lovely time. In the afternoon we had Relax Kids with Sian. We had a lovely session. Throughout the week we have been listening to a variety of stories at group time and singing our favourite songs. We have also enjoyed playing outside. We have been talking about Choosing Kindness. Can you child tell you abut this? 

- I can show kindness through gesture (smiling)

- I am kind to my friends

- I can share resources with others

- I can be friendly towards others

Here are some photos from the week....

This week we will continue focusing on settling back into Preschool in Year 2 and  it will be a time for the children, us and yourselves to get to know us. We will be having lots of fun playing and exploring together. We will be finding out about Raya the Respectful butterfly. We will be playing some games involving taking turns. We will also be sharing the story of Shark in the park towards the end of the week and have lots of exciting activities planned.

The adults who will be working within the Year 2 classroom is myself, Colleen, Lauren and Lauren. 

Home learning

- Can you put your own shoes and socks on by yourself?

-Can you pull up and pull down your own trousers and pants when using the toilet?

-Can you play a game at home with your family members, taking turns?

Notices

On Monday 14th September we have our story time session at 3.10pm. Please come along to the classroom door at 3.05 and join us for story time.

 If you could provide us with a clearly marked water bottle that we can keep at preschool all year. This way we can ensure the children have access to fresh drinking water throughout the days with us. We find the children drink more from their own bottles. Can all drinks bottles be able to be placed in the dishwasher and have no straws.

Every week there will be a blog about everything we have done during the week, what is happening at pre-school in the next week, home learning you may like to do and notices. This is normally published on a Sunday evening.

We place all lunch boxes in the fridge, please label lunch boxes and drinks bottles with your child's name. If you would like to order your child a hot lunch, please speak to a member of staff and Caroline will arrange a hot lunch code for you. 

It would great if all pre-school t-shirts and jumpers can be named.

I will be doing an information session about what we do in Year 2  on Thursday 17th  September at 7.30pm online. We will be talking about book bags, changing bags, Keyworkers, SCARF, Sounds and Letters,EYFS, trips, swimming etc. Hope to see lots of you there, as there will be lots of useful information to support your child. 

Please bring any WOW's for our WOW board you have and if you need some WOW slips, please pick some up from the notice board outside.

Applying for Reception Place to start in September 2027

You can apply for a reception place from 1 September 2026.

The closing date for applications is 15 January 2027.

https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/starting-school-for-the-first-time

The Prince of Wales School have an open morning on Wednesday 14th October at 9.15am. 

Damers First school have an open morning on Wednesday 30th September at 9.30am and Tuesday 13th October at 6.o0pm. 

Please do come and see myself or a member of team if you have any questions.

Here's to an exciting and amazing first week back full of fun and adventures. 

Julia, Colleen, Lauren and Lauren

Hello everyone...

   

 Hello everyone,

Welcome back to the new school year with lots of fun and exciting exploring and learning. We hope you have all had a wonderful summer and we look forward to hearing all about your summer adventures. 

It was lovely to see some of the children on Saturday. The children were amazing and we all had a great time playing together. 

This week we will be focusing on settling back into Preschool in Year 2 and  it will be a time for the children, us and yourselves to get to know us. We will be having lots of fun playing and exploring together. 

The adults who will be working within the Year 2 classroom is Julia, Colleen, Lauren, Lauren and Mary. Some times  Zoe will be joining us.

Home learning

We will also be talking about what you have all been doing in the holidays and if you have some  pictures or writing you would like to bring in, please do. We will be sharing these during group time.

Notices

 If you could provide us with a clearly marked water bottle that we can keep at preschool all year. This way we can ensure the children have access to fresh drinking water throughout the days with us. We find the children drink more from their own bottles. Can all drinks bottles be able to be placed in the dishwasher and without a straw.

Every week there will be a blog about everything we have done during the week, what is happening at pre-school in the next week, home learning you may like to do and notices. This is normally published on a Sunday evening.

We place all lunch boxes in the fridge, please label lunch boxes and drinks bottles with your child's name. If you would like to order your child a hot lunch, please speak to a member of staff and Caroline will arrange a hot lunch code for you. 

It would great if all pre-school t-shirts and jumpers can be named.

Please bring any WOW's for our WOW board you have and we will place some WOW'S in the children's bags this week. 

Please do come and see myself or a member of team if you have any questions.

Here's to an exciting and amazing first week back full of fun and adventures. 

Julia, Colleen, Lauren, Lauren and Mary

Hello everyone...

 🌟 What an Incredible Year! 🌟

Where has this year gone? We can hardly believe that we are down to our final two days of another fabulous year at Prince of Wales Preschool!

What an amazing adventure it has been. Throughout the year the children have laughed, explored, discovered, created, achieved and grown in confidence every single day. From exciting trips and visitors to swimming, kickboxing, gym sessions, care home visits, Forest School adventures, celebrations and so many magical moments in between, we have created memories that will stay with us for a long time.

We are incredibly proud of every single child and all they have achieved this year. Watching them develop into confident, kind and curious learners has been an absolute privilege.

We would also like to say a huge thank you to all of our wonderful families for your continued support, kindness and encouragement throughout the year. We couldn't do what we do without you, and we are so grateful for the fantastic partnership we share.

🎉 Monday – Party Day!

Our final party day is almost here!

Please send your child in:

• Clothes and shoes that they don't mind getting wet.
• A water gun if they have one.
• A complete change of clothes and shoes.
• A towel.

We will be enjoying a delicious fish finger and chips lunch before rounding off the afternoon with a very exciting visit from the ice cream van!

🎓 Tuesday – Leavers' Celebration

Our Leavers' Celebration is always a very special occasion.

Please ensure all children arrive at preschool by 9.00am.

Parents, grandparents and extended family are all warmly invited to join us. Please make your way to the chairs on the school field in front of the big screen. Our celebration will begin promptly at 9.15am.

Children are welcome to go home with their families after the celebration. If your child is staying with us afterwards, please provide them with a disposable packed lunch.

As we come to the end of another wonderful year, we would like to wish all of our families a happy, safe and relaxing summer.

To our amazing Year 2 children, thank you for filling our preschool with smiles, laughter and unforgettable memories. We are so proud of each and every one of you and know you are more than ready for your next adventure.

Good luck in Reception! We can't wait to hear about all the wonderful things you go on to achieve.

Have a fantastic summer everyone, and thank you once again for being part of another magical year at Prince of Wales Preschool. 🌈☀️💙

Julia, Colleen, Lauren, Lauren, Mary and Lola

Hello everyone....

 

🌟 Preschool Weekly Blog 🌟

We hope you have all had a lovely weekend and have enjoyed spending time together. It has been another busy and memorable week at preschool, filled with exciting activities, celebrations and special moments.

💦 Monday
We started the week with our swimming session, where the children continued to grow in confidence in the water while having lots of fun. Afterwards, the children enjoyed making a delicious blueberry cake, ready to take to our friends at kickboxing. They carefully measured, mixed and stirred the ingredients together, developing their teamwork and early maths skills.

🥋 Tuesday
Tuesday was a very special day as some of our children took part in their Kickboxing Graduation. We are incredibly proud of all they have achieved over the year. Their confidence, determination and perseverance have shone through, and it was wonderful to celebrate their success together. In the afternoon we played in the hall and a group children went swimming. 

🎶 Wednesday
On Wednesday we enjoyed another lovely visit to our local care home. The children sang songs, shared stories and enjoyed cake with the residents. It was wonderful to see the smiles on everyone's faces as the children chatted so confidently with their new friends.

Back at preschool, a small group of children baked some delicious cakes for Sian as a thoughtful surprise. In the afternoon we enjoyed our final Relax Kids session of the year, helping us to feel calm and relaxed. We then shared cake together with Sian to celebrate and thank her for everything she has done.

🤸 Thursday
Thursday morning was our final YMCA gym session. The children have absolutely loved these sessions throughout the year and have developed so many new physical skills, confidence and resilience.

In the afternoon, our Year 2 children enjoyed spending time in Reception for their transition visit, where they joined in with a lovely BBQ. It was a fantastic opportunity for the children to become more familiar with their new environment, staff and friends ahead of September.

🌳 Friday
We finished the week with a relaxed day enjoying both our indoor and outdoor learning environments. The children chose their own activities, played with their friends and made the most of the beautiful weather while creating lots of happy memories together.

Some photos from the week....

📌 Notices

🥜 Nut-Free School

Please remember that we are a nut-free school. Kindly ensure that no products containing nuts are included in your child's lunchbox. Thank you for your support.

👕 Uniform

To order preschool uniform, please use the details below. We also have some second-hand uniform available—please speak to a member of staff if you are interested.

DEP Schoolwear Shop (Dorset Embroidery and Printwear Ltd)

🌐 Website: www.dorsetprintwear.com/the-prince-of-wales-school

📞 Telephone: 01305 750292

✉️ Email: sales@dorsetprintwear.co.uk

📖 Dates for Your Diary

On Thursday you are welcome to come and watch your child at the YMCA Gym. Please come for 10.00am at the Gym.

On Tuesday we have got POWSA monthly catchup at 7.30pm in the main school staffroom. Everyone welcome.

Please speak to me or a member of the team if you have any questions—we are always happy to help.

Here's to another exciting week full of fun, learning and adventures! 🌈✨

Julia, Colleen, Lauren, Lauren, Mary and Lola 💛