Dear Parents / Carers
COVID Update:
Reminder – Face Coverings – Thank you for your help so far .. please ensure you wear a face covering when you come into the Playhouse unless you are exempt. We have face coverings if you need one.
Here is the link to the latest Government Guidance for Early Years settings: What parents and carers need to know about early years providers, schools and colleges during COVID-19 – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Omicron – Updated Government Guidance – Just a reminder there are new rules due to the Omicron variant. Here is a link to the Governments latest information: Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance and support – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). In addition, all individuals who have been identified as a close contact of a suspected or confirmed case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, irrespective of vaccination status and age, will continue to be required to self-isolate and asked to book a PCR test.
Christmas Party – Just a reminder the Playhouse Christmas Party is on Friday, please remember to bring in your party food! Any problems at all, please don’t hesitate to let us know. If you are sending in your food on a plate or in a container, please pop your name on it so that we can return it safely to you.
Playhouse Activities This Week – This week we’ve had a very busy and festive week. We’ve had lots of Christmas craft activities; we’ve had puppet shows and re-enacted jack & The Beanstalk. We’re read the Colour Monster and we’ve been talking about our feelings. We’ve been baking Christmas cookies! We’ve been talking about the ingredients and where they come from; we’ve used our fine motor skills to mix the ingredients We walked down to Church on Wednesday and had a beautiful Christmas service with Rev’d Gary. We have videoed our Christmas dance with Poppy, and we will upload this onto Tapestry for you.
Forest School – In Forest school this week we read ‘Christmas With You’ and talked about lots of Christmas traditions and food. The children shared their stories and experiences. We made a Christmas decoration using wood cookies, sparkly pipe cleaners, bells and rosemary. They picked their own colours and designed their own decoration. Very Christmassy!
Playhouse Activities Next Week – Next week, we are going to create Treasure maps, this week some of the children have created amazing stories bason around maps so we thought it would be a lovely idea to extend and embrace this activity. We will be making Reindeer food, ready for Santa Reindeer biscuits. On Wednesday we will be holding our Christmas Carols via Zoom. Richard from Roar Stars and Poppy will be popping in. We also have Carols at the Almshouses on Thursday 12.00pm – 2.15pm if you would like to join us. Our Christmas Party is o Friday, no need to send in a packed lunch!
Home activity – This week’s home activity is called ‘Festive Biscuits’. This week some of the children have been baking festive cookies! We hope you enjoy baking together at home too! Recipe ideas are available on tapestry!
Nut Free – Just a reminder that we are a nut free setting, please avoid any nut related foods in your child’s packed lunch. Thank you. If you would like any further advice, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Any help? – Please do not hesitate to speak to staff if you have any concerns or would just like a catch up, we are always available.
Dates for your Diary:
Playhouse Christmas Carols – Wednesday 15th December at 10.00am via Zoom.
Christmas Carols at the Almshouses – Thursday 16th December at 2.00pm
Christmas Party – Friday 17th December from 12.00pm – 2.15pm.
Buying Safe Toys this Christmas – The Child Accident Prevention Trust has lots of great advice on their website for buying safe toys online. Here is a link if you would like to have a look: Buy safe toys | Home | Child Accident Prevention Trust (capt.org.uk)
Peterborough Soup Kitchen – We know this is an expensive time of year but, if you have any items that you can donate to the Soup Kitchen, they will be very much appreciated. The Peterborough Soup Kitchen is a local charity for homeless and disadvantaged people from in and around the city. For this winter they really need the items detailed below, if you can donate, please bring in your item(s) by Friday 17th December 2021. Lucy will be dropping off your kind donations on Saturday 18th December.
- Tinned tuna • Tinned corned beef • Tinned fruit • Tinned custard • Tinned meals e.g. meatballs • Pasta sauce • Cakes / biscuits / crisps • Pot noodles • Coffee / drinking chocolate • Canned soft drinks • Gents Toiletries • Gents socks / gloves / hats is
Have a lovely weekend and stay safe!
Kind regards
The Playhouse Team