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Bingo at Cerne Abbas Village Hall – 5.30pm, Saturday 26th November in aid of Cerne Abbas First School Blackmore Vale today about our Open Morning being held on Tuesday 18th October 10a.m. till 12 noon. We will have a new childrens author reading his stories, opening our new garden where we will have Forest skills demonstrations, singing and music. Special guest will be ELI the Lion from the Dorset Echo – more detail next week. Activities this week: Hairdresser role play, Glueing with rice. Duck in the Muck story and messy play area. How many conkers can you get in a jam jar ? Overhead projector with colours and letters. Wake and shake yoga as well as movement mimicking ‘Ivan the Terrible’ ballet. In forest school we will be following the children’s interest of making castles and dens and learning the full version of I’m the King of the castle. We will be making a new display about clothes called ‘what clothes do you wear? If you have any pictures of the children or yourselves dressed for work, sport or special occasions do bring them in. Happy Birthday to Lila who is 3 on Monday. Free books – we have had a clear out of books we no longer need these are being left in the lobby for you to help yourself. Keep Warm – the weather is due to change so could we please ask that all children are wrapped up to keep them warm and dry.
Newsletter – Autumn term 2011, week 2. This week activities include the kitchen role play area to which we have added play dough. We will have opportunities to investigate with our new digital magnifier and take photos with the new children’s camera; all delivered courtesy of Tesco vouchers for schools scheme. On Monday we will be visiting the Library van in the morning and making garlic bread in the afternoon. On Tuesday we will be using the woods for Forest School (as long as we don’t get gales) and practicing our bend and stretch during the afternoon in yoga. On Thursday we will be lots of opportunity for painting and on Friday we will be using musical instruments to sing along to new as well as favourite songs. Funding forms will be given out this week (to all children aged three and over) please do complete these and return a.s.a.p. AGM our AGM is to be held on Monday 19th of September, 7.30 at The Village Hall. Please do come along; without a continuous stream of volunteers to become the committee we cannot operate. Morrisons Lets Grow Vouchers are now being given away in stores – please let your friend’s neighbours and colleagues know that we are collecting. Recommend a Child? – This term sees a reduction in child numbers attending; this is due to a current shortage in the area of children. We are running a targeted marketing campaign and need to ensure we post information to all the families that are out there. Can you please let us know if you know of a family who would benefit from receiving information about the preschool? Start of term reminders
Dear Parents We are writing to let you know of plans for the Sydling Springs Pre-School for 2011-12; and to ask for your help. Sydling Springs Pre-School 2011-12 Projections show the year group for 2011-12 at Sydling Springs is at present smaller than recent years. Pre-schools like ours operate on a knife-edge in terms of funding – our outgoings of staff salaries and hall rental come to about £2,100 per month from September – and without changes, the income from parents and government will not cover the costs of keeping our pre-school going. Over the summer, the committee has been looking energetically at ways to grow the pre-school and balance the books, including fundraising, grants and marketing (see later), and some agreed reductions in staff hours. It also became apparent that we currently charge fee-paying children less (£3.40/hr) than the amount we receive from the Council for funded children (around £3.75/hr). From September 2011 we will therefore be bringing the fees into line with the Council’s valuation:
This increase will only go a small way to sustaining the pre-school and, without further effort, will not be enough. Your help To retain our vibrant, friendly, local pre-school, with all the benefits of outdoor facilities which enable us uniquely to offer Forest School, the pre-school also needs your help. Other pre-schools locally have closed due to lack of funds. Imagine the inconvenience to you if Sydling Springs suffered the same fate. Without it, the character of the village and surroundings would also change. The pre-school exists as a result of the efforts of a small group of individuals who make up the staff and the committee. We therefore require both your continued support of our fundraising activities and your involvement. For the coming academic year we need:
Without the active involvement of all our parents, the preschool will not flourish. So, if you have valued the preschool please help keep it going for those who come after you. Please come along to the AGM scheduled for Monday 19 September at 20.00 (venue details will follow), where we will be looking ahead to 2011-12 and seeking nominations to the committee. If you have any comments, questions or suggestions in the meantime, please also do not hesitate to contact Sam Mercer or any member of the existing committee. We look forward to seeing you next term!
Yours truly Mike Rose (Chair), Sophia Gallia (Treasurer), Sam Mercer (Play Leader Week 11 – newsletter
Barn Dance – finally it has arrived – lots of dancing, games, food and drink from 7.30 on Saturday ! Sessions for September – We are confirming places with everybody for the forthcoming academic year starting in September. Can you please confirm your sessions via a member of staff. Committee Meeting – Thursday 14th, 8pm at the Royal Oak, Cerne Abbas. Agenda, 1, Preschool Leaders report, 2,Treasurers report, 3,Fundraising update, 4,AOB.
Museum Visit. Friday 15th we are visiting The County Museum in Dorchester . We are very excited about seeing ‘The Worlds Biggest Bite’ the jaws of a Pliosaur which has been excavated from the Jurassic coast. This is a brand new exhibit which is being unveiled by Sir David Attenborough. We will be using public transport which departs from the New Inn, Cerne Abbas at 10am. Please meet at the New Inn for 9.30. We will be arriving back in Cerne Abbas at 2.30 If you wish to collect your child prior to this time please advise Sam who will make arrangements with you. Please bring lunch in a backpack with any clothing needed for the trip. We will be arriving at the Museum at 10.30 and moving onto the Library before returning on the bus for 2.30. Playday 2011. The national day for play. Takes place at St Osmund’s Community Sports Cente. Barnes Way Dorchester, DT1 2DZ. 10.30 – 3.30, on Wednesday 3rd of August. £2. Per child, book your place – ring 01202 862582. www.playday.org.uk |
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