Xmas Newsletter
The Staff and Proprietors would like to wish all it's Parents and Children a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Children in Need
Every year the children at Tree Tops participate in sponsored events to raise money for children in need. This year the children completed a sponsored "Grand Prix". We made a track outside and the children did as many laps as they could on a bike or car of their choosing. Thank you to all our Parents for helping Tree Tops in raising £350 towards Children in Need.
Xmas parties
This Christmas all of our children have had lots of fun at their parties.
The babies and their parents will be at Tree Tops for coffee and mince pies at theBaby Unit on Christmas Eve. This will be a lovely chance for Parents to meet.
The two and three year old's were entertained by "Magic Rose" they especially liked the Bunny Rabbit trick. They also did lots of dancing and had a special visit from Santa.
The older children in Pre-school played lots of fun games and danced the afternoon away with the Little Stars disco. Santa also paid a special visit.
The move
As you may know in the 2009 we look forward to some group moves and all the new exciting activities these moves will bring for the children. The group changes will start towards the end of January 2009. So that the children can get used to their new groups they will be having a short visits to their next group over the coming weeks.
Cheesy Cubes
A great recipe for party nibbles.
Great recipe for part nibbles from Ann and it’s a favourite with the children.
Cheesy cubes.
I Uncut loaf of bread.
3oz of soft cheese
4oz grated cheese
8oz softened butter
2 egg whites.
Preheat oven gas mark 5
Melt the cheeses and butter together over a pan of hot water on a moderate heat.
Remove all crusts from bread and slice bread into1”slices and roughly cut into 1”cubes.
Beat egg whites until stiff, fold into the cheese mix.
Dip the bread into the cheese mix, space well on baking tray and bake for12-20 minutes until golden brown.
Fun activity - Gloop!
Mix 3 parts cornflower to 1 part water on a tray. Use more water to create different textures. Mix with your hands and see what happens. You could also add food colouring to jazz it up. Remember this is a child activity as well!!!!!
Nursery Opening & Closing Hours
Wednesday 24th December - OPEN
Thursday 25th December 2008 -CLOSED
Friday 26th December 2008 - CLOSED
Monday 29th December 2008 - OPEN
Tuesday 30th December 2008 - OPEN
Wednesday 31st December 2008 - OPEN
Thursday 1st January 2009 - CLOSED
Friday 2nd January 2008 - OPEN
Pre-school Trip to Roves Farm
This year our pre-school leavers have had a lovely day out at "Roves Farm". They took part in a dressing up in dressing up for the nativity with real donkeys and lambs, had a visit to Santa in his sleigh, made Christmas crafts and fed the animals on the farm. They have lots of information on their website www.rovesfarm.co.uk should you wish to take a trip with your child.
Staff News
Vicky Allsopp has recently started her maternity leave and is due to have her baby in February.
We welcome Helen Clapton to the Toddler Group, Helen has an NVQ3 in early years care and education and has lots of nursery experience.
We will soon be saddened by the departure of Nicola Herbert. Nicola is returning to her native county of Norway now that she has finished her studies in England, Nicola has been working in the 3’s group alongside Claire and Chris and had become very popular with many of the children. I’m sure you will join us in wishing her lots of luck for the future.
Ofsted Inspection
We have been recently inspected by Ofsted and we have received a ‘Good’ Judgement from them and we are delighted that they have recognised areas of being healthy as ‘Outstanding’. Our Ofsted report is available for you to read in the main hallway on our parent’s notice board and also in preschool.
Early Years Foundation Stage
In September 2008 the early years foundation stage was launched this provides a framework for learning for children aged 0-5years, We are just putting the finishing touches to an information pack for parents at Treetops , the pack is for you all to understand the principles about early years foundation stage and how it plays an important role in your child’s development.
Father Christmas
Party Photo
Party Photo
Christmas Concert
This year pre school performed their Christmas concert at St Lawrence’s Church and sang joyful Christmas songs to their parents and grandparents, This is the first time the children have ever performed outside of Treetops and they were all little stars. After the concert parents joined us in the main hall for Ann’s delicious mince pies and coffee, Thank you to all who came along to support the children.
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