Hello everyone,

WOW, what an amazing first week back we have had. The children have all been amazing and have settled in really well. It has been great spending time getting to know all the children through lots of play inside and outside. Last week we spent lots time exploring our pre-school classroom and outside space. We have also been busy looking after the chickens and guinea pigs whilst also tucking in to some yummy raspberries, tomatoes and cucumber from the garden. 

This week we will continue to settle in to pre-school and the daily routines. We are also going to be  learning about each other, what we like to do and our families. We will also be sharing lots of stories and songs during our group time.

Home learning:-

To help us recognise our own name we thought you and your child might like to create their name out of different materials. We would like to use these for our snack time name cards. If you would like to do one, please bring them in when you have finished. We would love to show everyone your amazing home learning. Here are some ideas...

Notices

If you are in Group A please come at 8.55 to the group A door and pick up from the group A door at the end of children's session at 12.00pm, 1.00pm or 3.30

If you are in Group B please come at 9.05 to the group B door and pick up from the group B door at the end of children's session at 12.00pm, 1.00pm or 3.20

We place all lunch boxes in the fridge, please label lunch boxes 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. 

We will be sending  photos to you via the Marvellous Me App of your child's adventures and achievements .  If you would like a password reminder, please let us know. 

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

I will be doing an information session about what we do in Year 2 e.g. book bags, changing bags, Keyworkers, Jennie Jigsaw, Sounds and Letters,EYFS, trips, swimming etc. Please look out for the letter and hope to see lots of you there, as there will be lots of useful information to support your child. This session will be outside if the weather is good or if not socially distanced in the pre-school hall. 

Please bring any WOW's for our WOW board you have. If you would like some WOW slips, these can be found on the outside notice board in a wallet.

If your child is staying for after school club till 4.30, they will not  necessarily need a snack as we have an afternoon snack time at 3.00pm everyday as part of our routine. 

Primary school applications:- You can now apply for your child's place for Primary schools. The closing date for application is the 15th January 2021. Here is the link:-  https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/education-and-training/schools-and-learning/apply-for-a-school-place/starting-school-for-the-first-time.aspx

The Prince of Wales School has an open morning for September 2021 applicants on Wednesday 14th October @ 9.30am.

I will find out the information about open mornings in other Dorchester school and will post this information on the blog.

Here's to a great second week back full of fun and adventures. 

Thanks

Julia, Colleen, Helen, Karen and Sharon.