Helpston Playhouse – Weekly Update 19th October 2022

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Dear Parents / Carers

COVID – If your child or a family member tests positive for COVID via an LFD or PCR, please can you let us know. Thank you for your help!

Sanitiser – Please can you sanitise your hands before pressing the buzzer at the gate as we head into the colder weather. Thank you .. let’s work together to reduce the risk of infection.

Playhouse Activities This Week – We have been looking at senses, smells, and touch. Due to half term, we celebrated Diwali early and we have been doing activities to look at this different culture and we have been learning about this fantastic festival of light.

Forest School – In Forest School we celebrated Diwali and we made fantastic rangoli patterns.

Playhouse Activities After Half Term – On Monday 31st October we will have a Halloween day; we will have lots of spooky fun. Fancy dress is optional. Our theme for next term will be occupations and we will be thinking about different people and how they help us. We will have lots of role play.

Child Accident Prevention – With Diwali, Halloween and Bonfire Night all quickly approaching this is one of the most exciting times of the year for children. But it can also be one of the most dangerous. Did you know that sparklers burn 16 times hotter than a kettle? Or that powerful rockets unsuited to family back gardens are on sale to parents online? For more information on how to keep your children safe hold ‘CTRL’ and click on the links below:
Scare safely this Halloween

Fireworks buying guide
Top tips for safe fireworks at home
Lessons for little ones
What to do in an emergency

Reminder: Dates for your Diary – Here are a few upcoming events!
Monday 14th November – We will be walking to the woods.
Friday 9th December – Christmas Church Service at St Botolph’s
Tuesday 13th December – Christmas Carols at the Playhouse
Friday 16th December – Helcats & Santa to visit the setting at 2.00pm
Wednesday 21st December – Christmas Party and last day of the Autumn Term.

Reminder: Committee – Raffle Prizes – It’s that time of year when we are starting to organise our Xmas raffle. If anyone is willing to donate a prize or knows of any business that might like to donate a prize, then please get in touch. We are currently fundraising for ‘experiences’, such as trips out for our preschool children’.

Change in Circumstances – If any of your personal or family circumstances change, please don’t hesitate to let us know so that we can help and support your child.

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.

Have a lovely half term!
Kind regards
The Playhouse Team