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.
Committee Roles – Thank you for your interest in our Chair & Treasurer positions, we are pleased to confirm these have now been filled. Thank you.
Playhouse Activities This Week – We managed to venture out on our walk on Tuesday. The children practised crossing the road, they were fantastic, lots of looking and listening. There were plenty of conkers and acorns for us to collect.
On Wednesday we created some clay hedgehogs. The children used lots of descriptive words to describe their prickles.
Forest School – In Forest School read A mouse so small. We talked about hibernation and all the creatures that have a big winter sleep. We went on a bug hunt so see how cosy the insects live. Then created cosy places for insects and animals to hibernate in. The children used bark, leaves, and sticks to support their hides. We looked at autumnal colours and matched them to some colour charts. Great hunting, creating, and matching.
Playhouse Activities Next Week – Next week we will be looking at senses, smells, and touch. Due to half term, we are going to celebrate Diwali early and we will be doing activities to look at the different culture and we’ll be learning about this fantastic festival of light. Just a reminder that we will finish our week early on Thursday due to the John Clare Primary school Staff Training Day, we will reopen on Monday 31st October 2022.
Monday 31st October – We will have a Halloween day; we will have lots of spooky fun. Fancy dress is optional.
Parent Letter – Cambridgeshire City Council have asked us to issue a ‘Parent Letter’ to you all. Please see the attachment in your email.
Reception Intake – Please see the attached poster from the Admissions Team, it’s a reminder to apply for a Reception place for September 2023 as soon as possible.
Reminder: Dates for your Diary – Here are a few upcoming events!
Friday 21st October – John Clare Primary School Training Day – we are closed.
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.
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 weekend!
Kind regards
The Playhouse Team