week commencing 30th July

Olympics party

We are raising money for the children’s Charity Crackerjacks by holding an Olympic party on Thursday 9^th August.

We will be asking everyone who is in on that day to wear sports clothes and donate £1 (or more if you like) to the charity. We will be having an Olympic party in the afternoon and be taking part in our own Olympic events! Crackerjacks Children’s Trust, are committed to offer help and assistance to any child, or their family who have suffered a severe disability. To learn more about the charity you can visit  www.crackerjacks.org.uk

New parent link members

We are on the hunt for new members to join our parent focus group, parent link. We don’t ask for much of your time, we just meet three times a year to discuss new ideas, policies and the continued improvement of the nursery. It is really important that we get feedback from parents so we can continue to offer the best service that we can to children and their families.  If you are interested please let me know.

Bluebells quote

I am updating the room books and am after a quote to go on the front of the Bluebells book. If you can think of a short paragraph on why you or your child liked Bluebells please can you send it too me, even if your child is no longer a Bluebell. Many Thanks

Buttercups

This week the Buttercups will be developing hand eye coordination as they explore the shape sorters.

They will also be looking at stories in small groups.

Charlotte is off Friday, Nilem is off Monday, Emma J is off Wednesday and Emma H is off Tuesday and Thursday.

Bluebells

The Bluebells are taking stories outside this week as they read and act out “Down in the Jungle”

They will also be developing fine motor skills as they make play dough “biscuits”

Cristina is in everyday and Donna is off all week

Sunflowers

The topic for July and August is Transport (we will also be talking about going to school). If you have anything at home that links to this topic please can we have it for our interest table? Please make sure any items brought in are labelled.

The books of the fortnight are:

30^th July – 6^th August: Thomas and the Breakdown Train by The Rev. W. Audry

13^th – 20^th August: Bus Driver by Sue Barraclough

27^TH  August: This is My Digger by Chris Oxlade

Jess will be talking to the school leavers about going to school, what will happen and how they feel about it.

Chloe will be leading a Maths activity about their favourite things.

Josie’s group will be painting with their hands and feet!

Jess is off Friday, Josie is off Monday – Wednesday, Chloe is in all week and Alison is on summer holidays

Week commencing 23rd July

Welcome to our new blog!
We will use this blog to keep you all up to date with everything that is happening at South Hill.

I hope you enjoy it.

Caroline

Olympic flame

Don’t forget this Friday is the Olympic torch procession through Guildford so leave yourself plenty of time to get where you need to be, it is going to be busy!!!!!!!!!!

End of term reports

It is the last day of the Summer term so we are asking all aprents to complete a Parent’s end of term progress sheets. These are attched to your weekly email and can be collected from your child's key person. For those parents who have not seen these before, we ask every parent to complete a short report about what their child has been doing at home. We them put this into your child’s Learning Journey book and use it alongside the information we have observed on your child. You can email them back to me or print hard copies. These are really important to us so I would like to thank you in advance.

Parent help!

Michelle, the Manager at our Markenfield Road nursery, is completing her Masters degree in Early Years. She is looking for two parents to volunteer to talk to her about effective parental participation.

The interview doesn’t take very long and can be arranged at your convenience. Please let me know if you are interested.

Buttercups

This week the Buttercups children will be developing their hand eye coordination as they cook yummy biscuits for tea.

They will also be expanding their vocabulary as they sing a range of action songs.

Charlotte is off Friday, Emma H is on holiday all week, Nilem is off Monday and Emma J is off Tuesday

Bluebells

The Bluebells are testing their memory skills as they play a memory game.

They will also be looking at shapes and colours and recognising them.

Donna is off Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and Cristina is off Monday.

Sunflowers

The Topic for July and August is Transport (we will also be talking about going to school). if you have anything at home that links to this topic please can we have it for our interest table? Please make sure any items brought in are labelled.

The books of the fortnight are:

16^th- 23^rd July: Flashing Fire Engines by Tony Mitton and Ant Parker

30^th July – 6^th August: Thomas and the Breakdown Train by The Rev. W. Audry

13^th – 20^th August: Bus Driver by Sue Barraclough

27^TH  August: This is My Digger by Chris Oxlade

Jess’s group will be getting creative as they make their own transport models and pictures.

Chloe’s group is practising writing letters and their names.

Josie will be leading an activity on transport spotting in the front garden.

Jess is off Tuesday, Josie is off Wednesday, Chloe is in all week and Alison is off on Summer Holidays.

Test

test blog