Cassandra's appointment

Dear Nursery parents

Cassandra Lee has been appointed to the position of assistant Head Teacher. This will be effective as from January 12th 2009. We warmly welcome Cassandra and congratulate her on her new appointment.

Lost Property

If you are missing any of your children's clothing, please check the lost property which will be displayed in each room. As we will be donating all unclaimed/unnamed clothing to charity at the end of the year.

An Amendment to Fee Increase Billing Period

Please note that the billing period from which the fee increase is effective is the 2nd February to 27th February 2009, not the one stated in the previous blog entry.

2009 Fee Increase

Dear Parents
This is to inform you that the fees will be increasing as from February 2009. This will impact on the February invoice and the billing period of 4th February to 29th February 2009. These fees are payable 1st February 2009. The increase is as follows:

Under 2 rate

Full week - $ 305.00
Full Day - $ 70.00
Part Day - $ 57.00

Over 2 rate:

Full week - $ 280.00
Full Day - $ 65.00
part Day - $ 50.00

The fee rate for the 3 year olds will of course be less the 20 hour subsidy.
We are sure you realize that the cost of living has increased tremendously over the past year. Our fees are still approximately 20% less than comparable local childcare centre.
If you have any queries or concerns please speak to me.

Regards
Shona

Preschool Parent's Corner

As many of you may have noticed, we have moved the couch from the Book Corner into what we now call our Parent Corner (under the new and improved parent notice board). This will give you the opportunity to sit down, relax and enjoy your child's Profile Book (with your child) in what will hopefully be a nice, comfortable environment. Also, beside the couch you will find a small table. On this table are clear files and scrapbooks. These contain our daily happenings and special events/trips. Please feel free to look through and talk about the pictures and stories with your child.
It's great to see this corner already getting some good use and we hope to see more of you enjoying it too.
Still on the topic of new and improved , we have started a notice board dedicated to daily happenings with Preschool. You will find this located on the wall opposite the door leading to the Parent Corner. Have a look and see if you can spot your child involved in their play.

http://picasaweb.google.com/bayfieldeec/PreschoolSParentsCorner?authkey=_wEKlMxYsyc#

Virtue of the Week - Preschool

This is what the Preschoolers did in Transition Group today. The virtue of the week is justice.
See attached photos.

http://picasaweb.google.com/bayfieldeec/VirtueOfTheWeek?authkey=UEEjEO9q0QI#

Request to the Parents

We were wondering if anybody would have an old bath or dinghy, which they would be willing to donate to Bayfield. We would prefer it if the bath had no fittings attached to it.
The Preschool teachers are trying to provide new additions to their environment for the children.
If you are able to help, please see either Karen or Shona. Thanking you all in anticipation.

Nursery Zoo Trip

Well the sun shone brightly on Friday as we headed off to The Zoo, such a gorgeous day and a huge success.
Now a Nursery trip is no mean feat to organize, 21 children - check, 7 brave parents - check, strollers - check, food - check, sunscreen - check, the list is never ending.
Finally we were packed and ready to go, after a rather noisy bus trip we split up into out groups and went exploring. Check out the photos to see what a great day was had by all. Also a huge thank you to the parents that came along and helped to ensure the day was a success, we couldn't have done it without you.
http://picasaweb.google.com/bayfieldeec/NurseryZooTrip?authkey=bALaDCgpIQY#

Toddler News

Just a reminder about our trip to Cox's Bay Reserve this Friday (28th November). We will be leaving Bayfield at 9.30 a.m. to walk to the park and we will return to Bayfield at 11.30 a.m. All the children need to be at Bayfield by 9.00 a.m. at the latest, so the children can have morning tea and get ready before we head off. We are encouraging all the children to wear sunblock as the summer weather is now upon us.
Farewell to David Olde and Amy Archer who have gone up to Preschool. Welcome to Roman D'Ambros Smith who has moved from the Nursery.
On Friday the 21st November, Gu made Chinese pancakes with the children. First the children went off and washed their hands before they came back to help Gu mix all the ingredients together. Gu let everyone at the table have a turn, either by mixing the ingredients or by adding some green onions to the bowl. When the first pancakes were ready the children were very excited to try them. After waiting patiently for the pancakes to cool down, the children were able to eat the pancakes. They were really yummy!
A big thank you to all the parents who have returned the photo and calendar orders.

Preschool Zoo Trip

On Tuesday, the 18th November, Bayfield Preschool went on a trip to The Zoo. The children were very excited to get on the bus and they enjoyed finding all their favourite animals at The Zoo. They had a yummy picnic lunch while at The Zoo and did lots of activities about the animals when they returned to Bayfield.
See attached photo link.
http://picasaweb.google.com/bayfieldeec/PreschoolZooTrip?authkey=FFU_j9pqi_w#