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. We also made cakes and cookies to sell through-out the week. Debbie our in-house fundraising specialist, did a great job collecting money in her bucket outside dressed as Pudsey Bear. Thank you to all our Parents for helping Tree Tops in raising £1825 towards Children in Need. Isabella weighed in a whopping £290!
10 year anniversary
All Staff and the Proprietors would like to congratulate Sam Marshall-Keith on 10 years service at Tree Tops. The children all made Sam cards and decorated the room with banners. Claire our wonderful cook, made a lovely cake to make Sam's day special.
Xmas parties
This Christmas all of our children have had lots of fun at their parties.
The babies and their parents came along for coffee and mince pies in at our Baby Unit. This was a lovely chance for Parents to meet. The babies enjoyed playing with their Mummy's and Daddies at the nursery.
The toddlers 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 the week commencing 5th Jan 2009. So that the children can get used to their new groups they will be having a few visits to their next group over the Christmas period.
Mars bar cake
If you are in doubt of what to bake at Xmas why not try this lovely Xmas Mars Bar Cake
Serves 12
6 Mars bars
3oz Butter
3.5oz Golden syrup
6oz Finely crushed corn flakes
3 Packets white chocolate buttons
2 oz Raisins
Zest of half an orange
Zest of half a lemon
30g Dried cranberries chopped
Grease & line the base & sides of a swiss roll tin. Melt together the mars bars,butter & syrup over a pan of simmering water. While the mars bars are melting melt the white chocolate buttons over a second pan of simmering water. Mix together the lemon & orange zest with raisins. Warm in the microwave for 30 seconds to allow the flavours to infuse. Once the mars bar mixture is melted ad the crushed cornflakes to the raisin mix & mix well. Pur mix inot the prepared cake tin, press well. Mix the dried cranberrries through the melted white chocolate. Pur over mars bar mix. Refrigerate until set.
Staff recognition-Jean
We would like to thank of all of those parents who have completed a staff recognition form. The following are some examples of the contents of three of them.
" A couple of weeks ago, Jean had to tell me of an incident which had happened to our son. Despite not being there at the time she managed a difficult situation with sincerity and compassion, Thank you Jean."
Staff recognition-Claire
"My two boys have always loved the food at Treetops-often have seconds. Thanks v.much"
Staff recognition-Debbie
" For providing Hannah with the special security of her lap to nap (on more than one occasion) & suffering a numb bottom in the process! The extra level of care is really appreciated-thank you!
New staff member-Debbie Connell
We would like to welcome Debbie Connell. Debbie will be working in the toddlers department.
New staff member-Melanie Owens
We would like to welcome Melanie Owens to Tree Tops. Melanie has joined the pre-school team.
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 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.
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