April 2008
Staff Training
First Aid - Lisa Congdon & Hannah
CAF Completer - Mandy
Child intiated learning - Mandy
Communicating matters - Ann & Mandy
NVQ 2
Congratulations to Allison who has passed her NVQ2
Staffing
Karen Treacher has left the Bank Staff
Joanna Milburn joins the 0-3s team this month as a nursery asssitant.
Kerry is standing down form Team leader of 2-3s due to personal reasons - a new Team leader will be appointed shortly.
Vicky & Emma will be taking part in the Race for Life. Sponsor forms are in the baby & toddler rooms if you would like to contribute.
Nursery Open Day
The forthcoming Nursery Open Day on Saturday 17th May 2008 has been cancelled this will be rescheduled in due course.
Themes for April
Robins - Colours of the rainbow
Caterpillars - Disney/Nursery rhymes
Butterflies - Spring/New beginnings
Pre School – New life/movement
Bank Holiday Closures
The Nursery will be closed on 5th and 26th May. You will not be charged for these days.
Work Party
3rd, 4th & 5th May
Decorating & DIY - could you help for an hour or two? Please contact Tony on 01329 845428
Dates for your diary
Tuesday 17th June - Babies key person evening - school leavers
Tuesday 24th June - Toddler & pre school key person evening
Tuesday 1st July - Non leavers
Tuesday 8th July - Sports Day
Tesco & Sainsburys Vouchers
We are collecting vouchers for sports equipment & ICT equipment. Please
place vouchers in any of the Nursery post boxes.
Policy Updates
The following policies have been updated/reviewed. Copies of policies are available in each room:
Payment of fees
Behaviour management
Physical handling
Complaints procedure
Equality & diversity
Health & safety
Safeguarding children
Sun Cream
As the warmer weather starts can I remind you that children will need individually labelled sun cream and hats.
Mobile phone
The mobile phone number for emergency use only is: 07812 907683
Use our email or contact form for changes to sessions, holiday requirements etc.
Tom Prince Cancer Trust
We raised £62.70. Thank you for your support.
St Peter's Church Fete
Raffle tickets on sale now!. Tickets will be drawn at the Summer Fete on Saturday 10th May 2008.
Donations for the soft toy stall gratefully received.
Suggestions
Have you any suggestions/good ideas on how we can improve your child’s time at Nursery. If so please complete a suggestion sheet and place it in one of the Nursery letterboxes.