Nursery Newsletter – Spring Term

Welcome to the Spring Term! We hope you all had a wonderful break and are feeling refreshed for the exciting months ahead. We are delighted to have the children back and ready for another term full of learning, exploration, and fun.

Over the past few weeks, we have enjoyed a wide range of enriching activities and celebrations.

We began by celebrating World Book Day, which was a fantastic success. It was wonderful to welcome parents for our special breakfast, where families shared stories together and enjoyed quality time with books. The children also brought in their favourite books from home, sparking lots of enthusiasm and discussion. Throughout the week, we explored different storytelling activities, helping to nurture a love of reading in creative and engaging ways.

We also spent time learning about Ramadan and Eid, where the children were introduced to the importance of these special occasions. Through stories, discussions, and activities, they developed an understanding of different cultures and traditions, promoting respect and curiosity about the world around them.

For World Poetry Day, we had great fun exploring the poem On The Ning Nang Nong by Spike Milligan. The children thoroughly enjoyed the playful language and imaginative sounds, joining in with actions, rhythm, and lots of laughter as we brought the poem to life.

Our Pre-School children had an exciting trip to the Museum of London Docklands. During their visit, they explored the Mudlarks Gallery, engaging in hands-on play and discovery. They also took part in a River Rhythms workshop, where they learned about dock workers and the equipment they used. The experience provided a wonderful opportunity to connect learning with real-world history in an interactive and memorable way.

To round off the term, we embraced the spirit of Easter with a variety of creative arts and crafts. The children loved making their own Easter-themed creations, using a range of materials and techniques. The highlight for many was our fun Easter egg hunt, which brought lots of excitement and smiles all around.

Parent/ Carer Reminders

As the weather begins to get warmer, we kindly ask parents to ensure children come to nursery prepared for the changing conditions. Please check your child’s bag to make sure they have appropriate clothing, including sun hats and lighter clothing suitable for warmer days. On sunny days, we recommend applying suncream to your child before they arrive at nursery. If you would prefer your child to use their own suncream, please ensure it is clearly labelled and brought in from home.

For children who stay for lunch and bring a packed lunch, please ensure that lunch boxes are clearly labelled with your child’s name. If your child has items that need to be kept cool, such as yoghurts or sandwiches, we recommend including an ice pack. Additionally, if your child is bringing grapes, please ensure they are cut up, as whole grapes can pose a choking hazard.

Dates for Your Diary

Betty’s Group Allotment Visits:
24th April
8th May
5th June
19th June
3rd July

International Dance Day – Wednesday 29th April
Children will be learning about different types of cultural dances. If any parents, carers, or wider family members would like to come in and share a dance or teach the children some dancing on this day, please see Josie.

Monday 4th May – Bank Holiday
Nursery Closed

Monday 25th May – Bank Holiday
Nursery Closed

Friday 15th May – Parent Planting Day!
When you bring your child to nursery on this day, we will have planting workshop stations for parents and children to enjoy together. You will be able to decorate a plant pot, create labels, and plant your own flowers.

22nd – 26th June – Parent/Carer Meetings
Reminders will be sent closer to the time for parents to book in.

30th June – Sports Day
Children will take part in a range of fun sports activities within the nursery.

Wednesday 15th July – End of Term Picnic in Queens Park
More details will be shared closer to the time.

Betty’s, Anna’s, Jenny’s and Albana’s Group Visit to Kilburn Library
Dates to be confirmed.

We are incredibly proud of all the children and their enthusiasm for learning. Thank you, as always, for your continued support. We look forward to another joyful and engaging term ahead!

Warm regards,

Josie and the Nursery Team