Newsletter 11 9/7/10

Activities this week- woodland hunts  and maps. ‘What the ladybird heard’ song ‘On the Farmers Apple Tree’.

On the farmers apple tree,                          on the farmers apple tree
five red apples i can see                             four red apples i can see
some for you and some for me                   some for you and some for me
pick an apple from the tree                         pick an apple from the tree,  –  repeat verse counting down

Last week of term

Monday 19th – trip to Abbotsbury Swannery. Please meet at Pre-School 9.30. We will then allocate children to cars. Please bring your child’s car seat, a packed lunch in a named carrier bag. We already have a few parents willing to transport children but if you are able please let us know. We will return for 2.30 collection. If this is not a day your child normally attends but they wish to join us please let us know; they are most welcome.

Tuesday 20th – Teddy Bear hunt and picnic. There will be lots of lost teddies around the village which we will have to find and collect. Once we have done this we will be able to picnic on the village green (hall if raining). Please bring your Teddy and packed picnic lunch.

Thursday 22nd- Trip to Bovington Tank Museum. We will be travelling by train to Wool and walking/or taxiing to the Tank Museum.  Please meet us at Dorchester south station by 9.20 – the train departs at 9.33. In order to compensate for travelling time this will be an extended day and we will arrive back at Dorchester south station for 15.48. Please bring packed lunch and a small back pack to carry this in.

Friday 23rd – All children welcome.  So far the leavers want a day of presents and running, therefore a treasure hunt and sports will be part of the day. We will be finishing at 1.30 in order to get admin and equipment sorted for the Summer.. There will be a short presentation to celebrate the achievements of all the children who are leaving to go on to school. Parents are welcome to join us for the duration or from 12.45 in order to see their child’s presentation

Development of outside area

We now have a plan of what we can realistically afford and implement and an outline of this will be on display next week, please do add your comments to this.

As advised in previous newsletters we are going to develop the land to the rear of the hall as a  permanent space for the children. We are nowat a stage pf scheduling the work and would like to make this a community project. There is some immediate preparatory work to be done: spraying weed killer, mowing, raking as well as cutting back brambles and ivy. This work needs to be done prior to our September return so that we can prepare the ground and assess what we have.  If you would be willing to help us we are looking at organising a working party one day in the summer holidays. We anticipate that if we can get work done over the summer period the area will be ready for use in October.

We are about to start purchasing the list of following items, but before we do, we wondered if anyone has any of the following items  laying around which we could put to use.

Bag of concrete Wooden gate/fence posts Lawn weed and feed
Grass seed Bark chips gravel
Cobbles or pebbles Weed control membrane Broom poles
Buckets with handles Plastic mini greenhouse Exterior varnish
Blackboard paint Vinyl carpet tread cover Acrylic mirror
Plastic storage crates Marine plywood Wooden decking
Wireless doorbell.

Committee meeting- this Thursday 15th July. 3 Marrs Cross, Sydling.(home of the Treasurer, Rebecca Maslen)

Newsletter 10

18th June 2010

Newsletter, Week 9 of Summer Term

German Measles – We have been advised that an infant with connections to Pre-School has a suspected case of German Measles. The family of the child have quarantined themselves to avoid any possible transmission however, where there is one case there are possibilities for more.

The following information comes from NHS DIRECT

Rubella (German measles) is an infectious disease that is caused by a virus. It can cause a high temperature (fever) of 38C (100.4F) or over, and a distinctive red-pink rash. In most cases, rubella is a mild condition, but it can be serious in pregnant women because it can harm the unborn baby.

The rubella virus is passed on through droplets in the air from the coughs and sneezes of infected people, and it is about as infectious as flu. Anyone can get rubella, but young children are most commonly affected.

If you suspect that you, or your child, has rubella, you should phone your GP surgery, or call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 straight away for advice.

Do not visit your GP surgery without calling them first. If you do, you will put any pregnant women who may be there at risk of catching the rubella infection.

Your GP may suspect that you have rubella from your symptoms – for example, if you have the distinctive red-pink rash. However, a similar rash may be caused by another viral infection. A blood test is the only way to confirm a diagnosis.

There is no specific treatment for the rubella infection. The condition is usually mild and will improve without any treatment. Symptoms will usually disappear within 7-10 days.

Phone your GP surgery, or call NHS Direct (0845 46 47) for advice if you think that you, or your child, has rubella.

Do not visit your GP surgery unless you are advised to do so by a healthcare professional, such as your GP. If any unusual symptoms develop, such as a dark red rash, you should also call your GP, or NHS Direct, for advice.

Self-help treatment

If you have rubella, you should:

* stay of work for five days from the start of the rash,
* keep your child off school for five days from the start of their rash (if they have rubella), and
* avoid any contact with pregnant women for at least a week after the start of the rash.

The rash itself does not need any treatment and it will usually disappear within a week. The other symptoms can be treated using the advice below.

Paracetamol or ibuprofen

Paracetemol or ibuprofen can be used to reduce the fever, and treat any aches or pains that you have. Liquid infant paracetamol can be used for young children. Aspirin should not be given to children who are under 16 years of age.

Controlling a temperature

A normal temperature is between 36-36.8C (96.8-98.24F). If your child has a high temperature, try to reduce it by keeping them cool. A cool (but not cold) compress, such as a damp flannel, can be used.

Drink plenty of fluids

You need to drink around 1.2 litres (6-8 glasses) of fluid a day. If you child has a fever, make sure that they drink plenty of fluid because they may be at risk of dehydration (when the body is low in water). If you, or your child, have a cough, a lack of fluid will make it worse.

Cough medicines

Cough medicines will be of little help if you or your child has a cough. Instead, putting a bowl of water in the room will increase the humidity and can help to relieve a cough. Alternatively, if the radiators are on, putting a wet towel on the radiator will release more water into the air.

Ensure that your child drinks plenty of fluids. Giving them warm liquids to drink may help to relax their airway, loosen mucus, and soothe a cough. However, you should avoid giving your child overly sweet drinks, and honey should not be given to babies under 12 months.

Antibiotics are of no use for treating the rubella virus, but they may be prescribed for any secondary bacterial infections that develop. In severe cases, involving more serious complications, hospital treatment may be required.

If you have the rubella virus, your body will make antibodies to fight the infection and get rid of it. Once you have had rubella, you are usually immune to the virus for life, and it is therefore very rare to be affected by the condition more than once

Please support Henry. Henry Brydon older brother of Arthur has recently been the victim of a hit and run driver which has left him in a platset cast from hip to toe. He has been off school since April and there is a possibility of long term bone damage sustained through the accident. Full details of this horrific event are in todays Dorset Evening Echo. His Mum Sophie has kept him busy and persuaded him to enter a story writing competition. Henrys story has been shortlisted for a prize but he needs votes to win. Can you please lift Henrys spirits by voting for his story. In his own words ‘It would be so cool if I won !’

Visit http://www.silentnight.co.uk/bookatbedtime/vote and vote for ‘BLAST OFF’

Auction of Promises – Tomorrow night, Doors and bar open at 7pm, auction starts at 7.30.

If you can’t make it and want to leave a last minute bid email Sam – samanthamercer916@btinternet.com or Catriona Catrionafountain@hotmail.co.uk

Please state the description of the item you want to bid on: last minute adjustments may alter some of the lot numbers.

Activities this week include : Rhyming, doll play, What Ever Next Story, Woodland hunts, sorting and comparing objects as well as number recognition.

Auction of Promises

Great news, the auction of promises raised in excess of £2500. This was a joint event with the church so preschool can expect to receive over £1250 into our funds.

Many thanks to everyone who donated a promise or had a winning bid, some great items to be had.