Some sad news and some glad news

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.
Catherine's last day will be Friday, 15th February.  We wish you all the best Catherine, do come back and see us!
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.

Christmas News

Congratulations to Edd Bennetto (Wolfie's Dad - Preschool) who won our Christmas Hamper Raffle. 
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.
Don't forget January fees are due on 21st December. 
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.

Have a very Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and safe trips if you are heading away.  See you all in 2013.

From Management and all the Staff at Bayfield Early Education.

All welcome to our children's Xmas party Friday 14th December

Bayfield Early Education Centre Generosity Tree

Bayfield’s generosity tree

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”.

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 let us know.

In 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.

Thank you for your generosity.

                                   

Kind regards

                                                                          

Shona Hewitt

Centre Manager

Wild Things are coming to Black Asterisk Gallery

Please 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 www.blackasterisk.co.nz

Bayfield Christmas Hamper Raffle

Tickets for our Christmas hamper raffle are now on sale at reception for $ 2.00 per ticket (the hamper is worth
$ 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.

The hamper consists of the following:
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. 

Language classes in preschool

Dear Preschool Parents

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.

We have an option of either French or Spanish on either a Wednesday or Thursday?  If you are interested please can you respond to the following.....

Please circle what is relevant

I am interested in my preschooler learning a language

Yes            No

I would like them to learn

French             Spanish

My preferred days are Wednesday       Thursday

Please note that the tuition fees for these classes are to be paid directly to ‘Fun Languages School’.  One of our teachers will be in attendance at all times.

Thank you for your help.  We will let you know if there are enough children for a class.

Kind regards

Shona Hewitt

Centre Manager

Calendar orders

Dear Bayfield parents

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.

thanks

Shona

last day for calendar and diary orders

Dear Parents

Friday 9th November 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.

thanks

Shona