Christmas Celebrations...........

Making pepper mint creams and fudge to take home as a Christmas treat

Dancing competition 

Our Christmas Performance 

Getting the parents involved in 'Wake and Shake' at the Christmas performance

Pass the parcel winner 

Pass the parcel winner

Thank you to Carol our lovely cook for a fantastic Christmas dinner 

Enjoying our Christmas Dinner 

Merry Christmas from all the Staff at St Mary's @ Wensley Fold (we couldn't fit the whole team onto one selfie!)

Change of date .....

Mr Tumble Week has changed from Wc 14th December to Wc 21st December due to parties/ performances.

December Events .......

 

Christmas Parties

Baby Room - Tuesday 15th December (Dress code: Party clothes)
Tweenies - Tuesday 15th and Thursday 17th December (Dress code: Pyjama's)
Pre School - Tuesday 15th December (Dress code: Party clothes)

Please remember to put your name next to an item of party food to bring to the party. Thank you. 

Christmas Term Dates 

    Children accessing 15 hours Term time only - finish Friday 18th December and return Monday 4th January 2016. 

Children accessing full year - Nursery closes at 1pm on Thursday 24th December and re-opens Monday 4th January 2016. 

                          Have a lovely Christmas break.

                                  Pre School Christmas Performance 

                                     Wednesday 16th December @ 2pm 

                                    Thursday 17th December @ 10am 

                             Please dress your child in a red or green top with black pants 

                               and a Christmas hat. 

Mr Tumble Week

Safety Message 

Mr Tumble says: Always be aware of fire safety  (Bonfire night) 

We acted out the role of firefighters, from getting the phone call, getting in our fire engines to putting out the fire we had great fun. We talked about what number to ring in case of an emergency 

We found firewood to build our own bonfire, we talked about keeping safe on Bonfire night and made fireworks using ribbon (remember children need gross motor skills to develop their fine motor skills: writing)

The babies explored 'Peppa Pig and the Fire Engine' story

Healthy Message 

Mr Tumble says : Recycle your cardboard, tins and paper....

The children were shown and encouraged to put the recyclable objects into the correct tin/bin. We used recycled objects to make our own junk model. 

The babies explored shredded paper and large cardboard boxes.  

We're going on a Bear Hunt ........

We're going on a Bear Hunt, we're going to catch a big one, what a beautiful day, we're not scared.....

We explored the forest, we went under, over and through obstacles to look for the Bear. We found him hiding in the Tepee!

Parents Stay and Play

Feedback from our Stay and Play session was fantastic, the children really enjoyed parents coming into Nursery to play. 

Here are some examples of feedback from our parents: 

"The staff are welcoming and the environment is well suited to the needs of the children. I love that bad weather does not put the staff off from taking the children outside to play"

"The setting is warm and inviting to parents. My child absolutely loves nursery and is very happy and settled here"

"Communication is brilliant and excellent learning strategies"

"Friendly staff. Do a great job in looking after the children"

"I like that the children can play outside whenever they want, great separate play areas for the children to play and explore"

"Excellent team, activities, atmosphere and good creativity in all areas of the room"

"The children have a good foundation where they learn their basics, preparing them for their next journey in school"

"I like all the different activities where children can explore and engage in interesting toys. I like the open area and the outdoor play"

"Very friendly environment"

"The staff are always helpful and happy to answer any questions you have"

"Plenty of space so does not feel crowded"

Please see our 'Suggestions and Responses' board near the nursery office for our feedback to any suggestions on areas for improvement. 

Thank you again for working in partnership with us :)  

(Sorry if your photograph isn't on the blog but your picture will be used for displays and Learning Journals)

Nursery Uniform

Following a parents suggestion St Mary's Nurseries now have a uniform available for the children. 
The uniform is optional but will save your children's clothes from getting dirty during creative activities. 
The uniforms are on available at Whittakers School Wear, Church Street, Blackburn 01254 676047. Polo shirts are £6.99 and sweatshirts £7.99. 

We raised £60.00 for Children in Need 2015

Thank you to all the families who donated  £1.00 to Children In Need on Friday 13th November and a big thank you to all the children and staff who dressed up as Super Hero's.