The Preschool Week - 26 - 30.10.2009

The Preschoolers have been very busy this week practising their literacy skills.  You are able to see some of their work on the board in their room. 
Chloe was our Artist Of The Week with her wonderful creation.  She drew some wonderful red and blue butterlies and glued them very carefully on to an envelope.
We have also been talking about the Virtue Of The Week - Courage.  The Transition Group have done some wonderful drawings and these are on display on the wall near reception.  See the picture below for some of their work.

Preschool's Teddy Bears Picnic

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Toddler's Teddy Bear's Picnic

Make a Smilebox photobook

NZ Red Cross Christmas Lottery

We have Red Cross Christmas raffle tickets on sale at reception.  These are available at $ 2.00 per ticket.  
First prize: Ford Fiesta (Auto)
Second prize: Ford Fiesta (Manual)
Third prize: Gold Coast trip for four people
and several other prizes of televisions, travel cards, cameras and watches.
The sale of tickets will close on 4th of December and drawn on 10th December 2009, so please support the Red Cross. 
See Shona or Mona for tickets.

The Toddler's Week

A Change In Preschool For The Teddy Bear's Picnic

Please Note:
When the Preschool celebrate their Teddy Bear's Picnic on Tuesday, 20th October, we are asking that instead of bringing a plate of food, that your child brings some fruit so that we can make a nice healthy fruit salad for everyone.   Thanking you in anticipation.  

Surprise! News From Japan

WANTED - HOUSE TO RENT

One of our Nursery parents is looking for a house to rent in the Herne Bay area.  Their requirements are as follows:

3 - 4 bedroom home
Off street parking for 2 vehicles
They are non smokers
They have no pets
Looking at a long term rental agreement
Wish to be in the zone for Herne Bay schools.

If you are able to help or know of anyone with a rental property, could you please contact Fleur Hartley (Axel's mum - Nursery) on 361-1171 (home) or 021 276 4435.

Life in the Nursery

Life is ticking along in the Nursery.  The children are still showing a great interest in testing themselves physically so we are spending a bit of time in the Toddler playground at the moment.  Books, books and more books is the other big interest at the moment.  The children are loving their reading and we are really noticing a change in their vocabulary as a result.  We may even have to plan another trip to the book shop. 
Remember to check out the planning board and the displays in the room to see photos and stories of our latest adventures. 

TEDDY BEAR'S PICNIC

WHEN:  Tuesday 20th October
WHERE: Toddlers & Preschool Rooms

It's a day full of bears in the Toddler and Preschool Rooms, so make sure you all bring one teddy bear with your name on it for the day to show and share with your friends and teachers.
We will also be having a large feast with our friendly teddies so please bring a small plate of healthy food to share with us.  Please remember that we have a few children with allergies,  any queries please see the teachers in each room.  ALL FOOD MUST BE NUT FREE. 

Nursery News

Farewell to Alexander on his last day in the Toddler Room (9th October). We hope you have had fun and we are all going to miss you lots. All the best for the future for you and your family.
It has been a fun and busy week in the Toddler Room, despite the weather for the week. The children have been doing lots of various activities such as painting, climbing, jumping, reading, dancing, building and dramatic play. We have found time to go outside for runs and some fresh air and we all enjoyed the weather while it lasted. The Toddlers have had a great week and we are looking forward to the next week for some more fun and excitement.

Nursery spaces

Dear parents
we have a couple of Nursery spaces available due to parents on our wait list changing their minds.  These spaces are available in the Tuatara Room (1 to 2 year olds room) and will be for a limited time only.  If you are interested or you know someone who would like to take up this offer please give us a call or email on 09 3788106 or early.ed@ihug.co.nz

kind regards

Shona Hewitt
Centre Manager

Preschool news

We welcome two new friends to Preschool this week.  Sacha is coming up from Toddlers and Paige (teacher who has recently been covering Marama as our centre cook) will be replacing Shaina.

We are having fun preparing for our October 16 Trip to the Sky Tower.  There is much excitement in the air as we draw pictures, do facepaints and chat about the Auckland icon we can see from our window.

Sky Tower Trip - Preschool

The Preschoolers (only those booked in on a Friday) will be going on a trip to the Sky Tower on Friday, the 16th of October.  The children take a great interest in the Sky Tower, as it can be seen clearly from the Preschool Room.  They are often seen drawing pictures or constructing the Sky Tower.  The cost of the trip is $ 6.50, which will be deducted from your special account.  If you do not belong to this account you will need to pay cash prior to the day.  All children need to be at the centre by 8.45 at the lastest.  We will  be leaving at 9.20 a.m. and returning at approximately midday.