Dec 2018 Newsletter
6th January 2019Dear parents,
“It’s Christmas!” sang Noddy (Holder, that is) and so the children have made some wonderful table decorations, shopped for presents for loved ones, breakfasted with Santa, given a 5 star performance in the Christmas play .. partied, laughed and been magical.
Thank you all so much for the gifts and best wishes and for all your efforts (the Christmas shop, Santa’s grotto, making cakes, buying raffle tickets …) in helping us to continue giving children the wish to learn.
Continuing the Slade theme with a “Look to the future now/It’s only just begun,” there’s a sneak peek below of the mud kitchen and bridge in the back garden. Thanks to the time and effort of Arley’s dad and my better half, and of course, all your continued support of our fundraising efforts, the bridge will be a t(r)oll free bridge (ha! ha!) to the fairy garden (or wherever the children’s imagination takes them) and the mud kitchen .. will be muddy but fun!
Wishing you all a very happy Christmas break and look forward to seeing you 2019!
Maria
Reminders
Spring term begins Tuesday 8th January for afternoon children (usual times, 1pm to 3pm) and Wednesday 9th Jan for morning children (from 9.15).
New sessions
We will be starting afternoon sessions (1pm to 3pm) on Wednesdays and Fridays. If you wish your child to attend, please see a member of staff.
Breakfast Club
Wednesdays and Thursdays and after Christmas, Fridays too – encouraging healthy eating, supporting social development … please ask a member of staff if you wish your child to join.
Starting Primary School in Sept 2019?
If your child is born between 1 September 2014 and 31 August 2015, they are due to start school in Year R (Reception) in September 2019.
school applications close Tues 15th Jan 2019, 5pm
school offer day Tues 16th Apr 2019
We have a copies of Medway Council’s ‘Admissions’ booklet on the counter in the lobby which may be borrowed.
Show and Tell Fridays
Every Friday is show and tell. Children are encouraged to bring in something (toy, book, photo …anything) beginning with that week’s phonic: ‘O’ for octopus …
Children’s belongings
Please ensure children do not wear their best clothing to pre-school: painting overalls are provided but accidents can still happen. The pre-school has its own design of sweatshirts and t-shirts for sale.
Children should not bring sweets or wear jewellery to pre-school and they should not bring toys in except on Fridays for show and tell.
AND PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE write your child’s name on their lunchbox, drink bottle, bag and coat.
Bad Weather
In the event of adverse weather, the pre-school will endeavour to remain open during normal school hours.
However, it will be left to the discretion of parents to decide if it is safe for them to make the journey into school or not.
If it is necessary to close the school, for health and safety reasons, a message will be posted on www.kentclosures.co.uk Parents can create an account and receive alerts for your child’s school – visit the website and select the ‘Register for alerts’ option.
Additionally you can:
check on our website www.stlukespre-school.co.uk
check www.bbc.co.uk/radiokent(listen on 96.7 & 104.2FM) or www.heart.co.uk/kent (listen on 103.1 & 104.2FM)
telephone the pre-school on 01634 819809 (Mrs Perkin’s will try to update the pre-school’s telephone message if she can safely make it to pre-school)
check on Facebook
If the weather becomes adverse during the school day, parents may contact the school for further information or may decide to pick up their children early for safety reasons. If the school has to close early, you will be telephoned
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