Newsletter
15/04/2024
IMPORTANT INFORMATION. PLEASE READ/ TAKE PHOTO:
Dear Parents,
I hope you all had a lovely Easter.
A very special welcome to our new little ones who have started with us. We aim to make their time with us a very happy and exciting adventure within a safe, loving and caring environment.
Photographer. Thursday 20th June 2024: Our lovely family photographers will be visiting on this day.
If your child does not normally attend on a Thursday and you’d like them to have their photo taken, please bring them in from 10am. Siblings are also welcome.
Sport’s Day: Wednesday 26th June 2024 from 9am:
We are planning our sport’s day for the above date. Weather permitting, (otherwise we will try for Friday 28th June) Due to strict staff ratios, parents of children who do not normally attend on a Wednesday morning must remain with their child when they first arrive.
Picnic in the Park & Library Visit. Pre-School Leavers ONLY:
We will be taking our pre-school leavers on our annual trip to the park and library on Thursday 4th July. This is a special treat for our pre-school leavers ONLY. More information and consent forms to follow.
Pre-School Leaver’s Party. 12th July 2024: Last day of Term:
We will be having a party for our pre-school leavers only, in the afternoon. More information to follow.
2 year old funding:
Please see the information leaflets on the doors and on our website. If you need help or advise please speak to Danni or Gill.
30 Hour Funding:
If you are working for over 16 hours a week and think you may be eligible for the additional funding, please go to the following website and apply; www.childcarechoices.gov.uk If you are still unsure or have any questions please speak to Gill or myself. If you are in receipt of the extra funding, please ensure that you update your claim every 3 months; (from when you first applied even if your child hasn’t starting using it yet. You should receive a reminder from HMRC and we will also try to remind you as well.
You must apply the term before your child turns 3 years and advise us of the HMRC eleven digit code as soon as you know it, to enable us to validate your claim.
Paying fees online:
Can parents please put their child’s first name when they are making payments? Especially if they are using National Savings. As we have quite a few who pay through them, and we’re not always sure who they are.
Parents are politely reminded that fees are still due if your child is absent due to illness or holidays
Topic for the 1st half term: Understanding the Natural World.
The children will exploring the natural world and they’ll be making daffodil windmills, bird feeders, mini beast/bug hotels, garden mobiles, and planting sunflower seeds, where we have a prize for who can grow the tallest sunflower. We will also be celebrating Vesak, which is a Buddhist Festival.
Term dates and lots of other information can be found on www.ourladyspreschool.net or on our Facebook page which can also be found on our website.
Our very best wishes to you all.
Anne Marie & Danni.
Our Lady’s Pre-School Manager & Deputy.
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