tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23155570960267377142024-02-29T12:43:58.604+13:00Bayfield EEC NewsletterBayfield Early Education Centre news, updates, photos and much moreRachel_Amarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12919767315903202146noreply@blogger.comBlogger774125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315557096026737714.post-38463712471224831602013-01-30T13:52:00.000+13:002013-01-30T13:52:14.907+13:00Some sad news and some glad news<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><em>We are very sad to say that Catherine is leaving us! She is going to a job in a kindergarten with a strong emphasis on Catholicism, which is close to Catherine's personal belief and philosophy.</em></strong></span><br />
<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">Catherine's last day will be Friday, 15th February. We wish you all the best Catherine, do come back and see us!</span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">Now, the good news. Yvette Loggenberg (a former preschool teacher) is coming back to join us. Yvette will take Catherine's place in the 3 year old room as from Monday, 4th March 2013. Yah! We look forward to having Yvette back with us.</span></em></strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com55tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315557096026737714.post-2647625077232571932012-12-19T11:10:00.001+13:002012-12-19T11:11:55.218+13:00Christmas News<span style="background-color: white; color: red; font-size: large;"><strong><em>Congratulations to Edd Bennetto (Wolfie's Dad - Preschool) who won our Christmas Hamper Raffle. </em></strong></span><br />
<strong><em><span style="background-color: white; color: red; font-size: large;">Thank you to all the families who so generously donated to our Generosity Tree. We managed to fill 8 - 9 "large" boxes with presents and these were sent to The Women's Refuge.</span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="background-color: white; color: red; font-size: large;">Don't forget January fees are due on 21st December. </span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="background-color: white; color: red; font-size: large;">We will close for the Christmas break on Friday, the 21st December at 5.30 pm and re-open on Monday, the 14th January at 7.30 am.</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="background-color: white; color: red; font-size: large;">Have a very Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and safe trips if you are heading away. See you all in 2013.</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="background-color: white; color: red; font-size: large;">From Management and all the Staff at Bayfield Early Education.</span></em></strong><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315557096026737714.post-84953539332203652672012-12-05T09:28:00.003+13:002012-12-05T09:29:13.887+13:00All welcome to our children's Xmas party Friday 14th December<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315557096026737714.post-61771784851234863272012-12-05T09:25:00.001+13:002012-12-05T09:25:40.457+13:00Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315557096026737714.post-20365592638222235742012-11-29T16:10:00.001+13:002012-11-29T16:10:27.448+13:00Bayfield Early Education Centre Generosity Tree<br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt;">As
we have so many families in New Zealand who are not very well off and Christmas
will prove to be a bit of a challenge for them this year, we have decided to
start a “Generosity Tree”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt;">We
invite and encourage you to talk to your children about this and bring in a
wrapped Xmas present (put either boy or girl and roughly the age suitable
for). Encourage your child to
participate in the gifting and talk to them about the spirit of thankfulness
and generosity at Christmas. The tree is
set up beside the reception desk near the photocopier. Just pop the present there and we will find a
suitable local charity to give them all to before Christmas. If you have one in mind, please feel free to
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the preschool the children and teachers have been having discussions about the
meaning of Christmas. Specifically,
about kindness, generosity, thankfulness and caring about others less fortunate
than us. We are keen to encourage the
children to understand a little bit about the true meaning of Christmas and how
important it is to give and not always receive presents.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Centre
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com47tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315557096026737714.post-69573967376554320752012-11-20T10:41:00.003+13:002012-11-20T10:41:39.065+13:00Wild Things are coming to Black Asterisk GalleryPlease check your pockets for a flyer on The Wild Things - an exhibition at the Black Asterisk Gallery, 10 Ponsonby Road, Auckland from Friday, 23rd November until Monday, 24th December. This exhibition is especially designed with the children in mind and there are art activities available as well. Please support Stuart and the team. For further information, please go to their website <a href="http://www.blackasterisk.co.nz/">www.blackasterisk.co.nz</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315557096026737714.post-27817770134414144832012-11-20T09:02:00.002+13:002012-11-20T09:02:46.307+13:00Bayfield Christmas Hamper Raffle<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><em>Tickets for our Christmas hamper raffle are now on sale at reception for $ 2.00 per ticket (the hamper is worth </em></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><em>$ 200.00). If you are interested in buying some tickets, please see either Shona or Mona at reception. The proceeds of this hamper will go to a charity of the licensee's choice.</em></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><em>The hamper consists of the following:</em></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><em>Skipping rope, Balls, Shaker, Dove Men's toiletries, Barker's chutney, Men's socks, Oyster Bay - sav blanc, Kim Crawford - merlot, Camomile tea, Pasta mixes, Sunblock, Griffins sampler biscuits, Cadbury chocolates, Car freshner, Chocolate wafers, Olivado oil, Vaseline hand cream, Neutrogena Moisturising cream, Bars Bugs, Snack containers, Deeko serviettes. </em></strong></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315557096026737714.post-49675378175840435332012-11-09T09:27:00.001+13:002012-11-09T09:27:05.997+13:00<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">Would you like your preschool child to learn a
language? Maroussia from Fun languages is interested in returning to Bayfield
Early Education Centre to teach a language class.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">We have an option of either French or Spanish on
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Spanish<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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are to be paid directly to ‘Fun Languages School’. One of our teachers will be in attendance at
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<i><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Shona Hewitt<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315557096026737714.post-63956123572857748412012-11-08T14:39:00.001+13:002012-11-08T14:39:36.002+13:00Calendar ordersDear Bayfield parents<br />
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Tomorrow 9th November is the LAST DAY FOR CALENDAR ORDERS! please make sure you put your orders in before this time. All of your children have created artwork specially for this so don't pass up on this opportunity. They make great Xmas gifts for extended family. If you have lost your order form please ask the HT's or call in at reception and ask either Mona or Shona for one.<br />
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thanks<br />
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ShonaUnknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315557096026737714.post-9137659465299026632012-11-05T12:28:00.001+13:002012-11-05T12:28:17.077+13:00last day for calendar and diary ordersDear Parents<br />
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<i>Friday 9th November </i>is the last day for Calendar or diary orders. You have had the order forms in your pockets for the past month. If you have lost it and require another one please see either the Head Teacher in your child's room or ask at reception.<br />
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thanks<br />
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ShonaUnknownnoreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315557096026737714.post-61002128395464921532012-11-02T13:11:00.001+13:002012-11-02T13:11:22.147+13:00Some advice for parents with picky eaters<br />
Parental control at meals key<br />
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There are a lot of frustrated mothers pulling their hair out around dinner tables up and down the nation according to a new fussy eating kids survey.<br />
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The Anchor CalciYum Food Solutions research says 85 per cent of mums experience "fussy eating" behaviour and for three-quarters of them these daily food battles cause moderate to high levels of anxiety.<br />
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the survey polled 1000 mothers with children aged 3 to 11. Anxiety was attributed to a motherly desire to see their children receive sufficient nutrition.<br />
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Fiona Boyle, a Tauranga-based dietitian and nutritionist, agreed.<br />
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"Overall, it shows there are concerns that they feel their children are not eating a good enough variety of foods," Ms Boyle said.<br />
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Fussy eating profiles uncovered by the research included: Children not eating vegetables (58 per cent) and being picky about texture (49 per cent); to those who would only eat certain coloured foods (8 per cent) and some who displayed a strong preference for takeaway food (6 per cent).<br />
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Ms Boyle, founder of Food Solutions, said catching the problem early was important.<br />
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"Some parents come to me after four or five years and it is much harder to deal with once it's been established for that long," she said.<br />
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Children had differing rates of growth and appetite. The amount a child ate would often diminish in line with a growth spurt.<br />
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"That's not always expected by the parent, so they get worried," said Ms Boyle.<br />
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Strategies for combating fussy eating centred on being in control at meal times.<br />
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"If the child doesn't eat the meal offered don't turn around and give them their favourite vegemite sandwich. They will just learn that they can hang out and wait until mum gives in and gives me something else," Ms Boyle said.<br />
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"The parent's role is to choose what's on offer and it's up to the child whether they're going to eat it. What you don't want to see is an early establishment of 'Oh well Jimmy won't eat this so I won't bother putting it on his plate'. You have to keep on offering.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315557096026737714.post-33443774349981122982012-10-18T14:21:00.001+13:002012-10-19T08:09:12.482+13:00<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Out of interest I looked at upcoming anniversaries of
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">Shona 13 years<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">Joanna 12 years</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">Molly 11 years<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">Karen 11 years<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">Meher 11 years<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">Oriana 9 years<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">Rachel 8 years<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">Earl 3 years<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">Helen H 3 years<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">Vanessa 3 years<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">Erin 3 years<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">Catherine 2 years<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">Iveta 2 years<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315557096026737714.post-51979734903823273592012-10-17T09:16:00.002+13:002012-10-17T09:16:31.059+13:00A message from Lisa and Brett Archer - Re Hamper<strong><em><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Wonderful, awesome, overwhelming...thank you all so so much for the amazing thoughtfulness. Mona and Erin delivered an incredible amount of goodies that the Bayfield parents and staff have given to our family. We are...not sure what to say but we are truly grateful. Thank you all so much. </span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">We are lucky to be in such a caring community and Katie has her great mornings at Preschool, which are special for her. I am happy to talk to anyone about Katie's disease, or you can google it, Late Infantile Batten Disease. It is cruel and unforgiving but we enjoying each day and making the most of Katie still being so well and happy. The gifts that you all gave us help so much in our crappy journey so big heartfelt thanks - we were blown away. </span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Lisa and Brett Archer </span></em></strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315557096026737714.post-30313234786445191682012-10-03T09:15:00.002+13:002012-10-03T09:15:52.369+13:00ABACUS CALENDAR ORDERS<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><em>The abacus calendar order forms have now been placed in your pockets. The children have been busy doing art work for the calendars and the art work can be viewed in their rooms. If you would like to order a photo calendar you will need to do this through the abacus website. </em></span><br />
<em><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">If paying by cheque, please ensure you make it out to Bayfield Early Education Centre.</span></em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315557096026737714.post-13095625167760277672012-09-21T13:30:00.001+12:002012-10-01T14:26:37.866+13:00Team Work<br />
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tried a small group investigation activity to enhance the children’s concept of
shape. The children were divided into three groups and were given a set of
blocks to work with. Each group had a leader who initiated the conversations
and made decisions about the outcome. The children really found the task
challenging and hard. The children needed lots of remainders to keep them on
track during this task. It was hard for the children to really go ahead with this group
activity. We all sat on the mat and then explored different aspects of this
group task in terms of what went well and what was challenging for them.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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when we did the same activity, the children were more comfortable and
really worked hard to finish this group task. This activity gave each child a
wonderful opportunity to work with a large group of children with different
strengths. It also reinforced his/her team spirit and social skills
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Yvettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01278621191495462617noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315557096026737714.post-38531536696153669372012-09-17T13:38:00.000+12:002012-09-17T13:38:00.068+12:00Olympic ceremony in the four year old's room
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were very fortunate to participate in the “Olympic Day” that happened in the
morning. The children marched around with the Olympic flags, they made to the
beat of the New Zealand National anthem. After that the children were put into
three groups for playing high jump, running race and overthrow. They had
awesome fun and demonstrated team spirit during these games. They were very
proud when we recognised their efforts by presenting them with the medals in
front of the whole class. This activity enhanced their self-esteem and they are
confident to participate without any risk of failure (Well-Being).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Yvettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01278621191495462617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315557096026737714.post-37570820656917491632012-09-05T09:15:00.003+12:002012-09-05T09:15:58.358+12:00Kids@Play Photography<strong><em><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">During the period 20 - 25 September, we have Donna from <a href="mailto:Kids@Play">Kids@Play</a> Photography coming to photograph the children. Donna has been coming to the centre for approximately 9 years now and she is very professional in what she does. She takes very natural photos of the children at play throughout the day. Once she has edited them, they will be available for purchase. If you <u>do not want your child photographed by Donna, please let us know prior to her coming. </u>More notices will be displayed around the centre soon. If you have any queries at all about this, please see Shona or Mona at reception. </span></em></strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315557096026737714.post-60119834970073326202012-09-05T08:33:00.000+12:002012-09-05T08:33:16.492+12:00Daffodil Day<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><em><strong>We are pleased to tell you that Bayfield (as a whole centre) raised $ 216.90 for the Cancer Society. Thanks to everyone who made the effort on the day with all the yellow outfits and the generous donations for our coin trails and daffodils at reception. </strong></em></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315557096026737714.post-53540978586398185022012-08-10T13:32:00.001+12:002012-08-10T13:32:43.466+12:00Baking in the four year old room<br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;">One of the most
wonderful things the children can learn from baking is how to experiment, just
by taking our creative cooking licence and letting go. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;">There is nothing
quite like throwing all sorts of ingredients together and seeing what happens.
Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't - it's all about learning through
discovery. This way we create our own way of doing things, even if it's not
exactly how it should be (Exploration).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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far the best thing about baking is how it brings people together, to make and
to eat. Eating together is an opportunity to discuss what we are doing in our
lives, to share what we're interested in and have a good old laugh (
Belonging).</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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turned out to be a great obstacle course when the four year olds were chose to
help in settling up the playground. They have used steppers, cones, hoops,
boxes, balls etc., to build their own obstacle course and trailed it out. It
was an amazing moment for them to listen to each other and coming up with solutions.
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<span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">This
morning, Bella excitedly shared about the Olympic ceremony she just watched on
T.V. Arabella came along with her mum. Arabella’s mum told us that Arabella
enjoyed watching Gymnastics. It is evident that some of the children are really
interested in the Olympic Games that are happening.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We would
like to extend the children’s interest<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Making the Olympic flag.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Celebrating the NZ victory.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Making the medals and having Sports
event.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>Yvettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01278621191495462617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315557096026737714.post-17480598773301780562012-07-31T10:22:00.001+12:002012-07-31T10:22:04.070+12:00A few dates to mark on your calendar<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><strong><em>Father's Day - Wednesday, 29th August</em></strong></span><br />
<strong><em><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Kids @ Play Photography - 20, 21, 24 & 25 September</span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Children's Christmas Party - Friday 14th December</span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Bayfield Closes for Christmas Break - Friday, 21st December</span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Bayfield Re-opens for 2013 - Monday, 14th January </span></em></strong><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315557096026737714.post-6129738973937428812012-07-27T12:08:00.002+12:002012-07-27T12:08:28.705+12:00Staff updates in Preschool<span style="font-size: large;">27th July 2012</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Update on preschool teaching staff</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Jo Sietu (who has worked at Bayfield for the past 11 years) has been appointed as the 7th teacher in our preschool team. Jo will be working in the 3 year old room with Catherine and Vanessa. Congratulations Jo!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">At the same time Earl has just qualified and gained his degree in Early Childhood. Congratulations Earl! We are just waiting on his application to teachers’ council for his registration status.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, to recap our preschool teachers are:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Molly Sietu - Head Teacher </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Erin Knight - Assistant Head Teacher (4 year old teacher)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Rachel Ravoori (4 year old teacher)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Earl Edgar (4 year old teacher)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Vanessa Dong (3 year old teacher)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Jo Sietu (3 year old teacher)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Catherine Powell (3 year old teacher)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our full teaching staff!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Kind regards</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Shona Hewitt</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315557096026737714.post-91141850146008374192012-07-11T13:33:00.002+12:002012-07-11T13:33:55.441+12:00New Phone System At Bayfield<strong><em><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">We have recently changed our broadband provider and our telecommunications system and we now have a new phone system. </span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">If you call during the day and no-one is at reception to get your call, it will ring 6 to 7 times and then you will be prompted to select a room from your keypad. This way you can be directed straight away to the room of your choice. Some parents have informed us they have hung up after getting the answer phone message not realising this.</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Please don't do this. Hold the line and select a room. It will be: </span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">1 for Nursery</span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">2 for Toddlers</span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">3 for Preschool</span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">(There is an option to select 4 if you wish to leave a message).</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">This should make communication directly with your child's room much more direct. Any questions, please see Shona. </span></em></strong><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315557096026737714.post-3254013314084474422012-07-04T10:37:00.001+12:002012-07-04T10:37:37.384+12:00Entertainment Books - Reduced in Price<strong><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: large;">The Entertainment Books have been <span style="color: red;">reduced in price.</span> There are a small number of these books available at reception at the reduced price of <span style="color: red;">"$ 52.00".</span></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">This book has vouchers for the best restaurants, hotel accommodation, attractions, sports, spa treatments and leisure activities, with savings of 25% to 50% off or 2 for 1 deals.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">We only have a <span style="color: red;">very limited supply</span> so please see Mona or Shona at reception if you would like to purchase a book, as these will not last long at this price.</span></strong><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com15