Tuesday, 18 September 2012
Monday, 17 September 2012
New Starters (am)
The new starters have settled into nursery really well. Mrs Barber and I are so proud of them!
Here are a few photos to show what we have been getting up to...
What a busy time we've had!
Here are a few photos to show what we have been getting up to...
What a busy time we've had!
Friday, 14 September 2012
Wanted please!
In the Foundation Stage, we can make great use of lots of old bric-a-brac that may be lurking deep in your loft/garage.
At the moment we are looking to make good use of any old pots/, pans or kitchen utensils that you may no longer need. These can be turned into a super 'sound wall' for our outdoor area. The children will be able to use the utensils to beat rhythms and create music on the pans!
As we always like to get outside in all weathers, we are also looking to re-home some of those extra umbrellas that are gathering dust.
Other things that we would be grateful for are...
At the moment we are looking to make good use of any old pots/, pans or kitchen utensils that you may no longer need. These can be turned into a super 'sound wall' for our outdoor area. The children will be able to use the utensils to beat rhythms and create music on the pans!
As we always like to get outside in all weathers, we are also looking to re-home some of those extra umbrellas that are gathering dust.
Other things that we would be grateful for are...
- masonry paint
- jigsaws or inset puzzles (complete, of course)
- wellies in assorted sizes
- old, clean fabrics
- cushions
- bath toys
- squirty bottles
- buckets
- garden ornaments
- ribbons/tinsel/wool for weaving
- any old rolls of wallpaper
Thursday, 6 September 2012
Outdoor fun!
The children in Foundation Stage access the outdoor area on a daily basis, as it is essentially an extension of the indoor learning environment.
By using the outdoor area in such a way it enables us not only to enjoy the great outdoors, but it allows us to investigate things on a large scale.
We go out in all weathers and at all times of the year, so it is essential that the children come with appropriate clothing. I must make you aware that even on bright, sunny days the outdoor area can get very chilly. With this in mind, could all children please bring a coat every day?
Thank you in advance.
Monday, 3 September 2012
All ready!
Hi all. It's the start of the new academic year, and we're all ready to go!
This year we welcome a new face to the Foundation Stage staff.
Terri Bentley has been appointed as our new nursery teacher for the afternoons. Ms Bentley has many years teaching experience working across the age ranges, and is going to be a valuable asset to the school. Welcome aboard!
You will also see some familiar faces working in nursery...
Mrs Barber will continue to be the teaching assistant for both morning and afternoon sessions. She clearly has much more energy than everyone else. We don't know how she does it!
Mrs Cooper is our HLTA, and she will be coming in to nursery to cover whilst the teachers have their Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) time. We very much hope that we can borrow her on other occasions too!
The learning environment is all set for the children to come and explore...
The maths area...
The sand area...
The water area...
The cutting and sticking area...
The construction...
The easels...
The writing table...
The colouring and creative area...
The malleable area...
We have a new reading tent which will hopefully help some children to enjoy books...
Our 'Author of the Term' area. This half term we will be reading books by Mick Inkpen...
Our jigsaw area...
Our 'small world' areas...
Our role play area...
The childrens' name cards are all waiting to be collected...
and deposited here...
And here is the cloakroom. I think this may be the first and last time it will be tidy!
This year we welcome a new face to the Foundation Stage staff.
Terri Bentley has been appointed as our new nursery teacher for the afternoons. Ms Bentley has many years teaching experience working across the age ranges, and is going to be a valuable asset to the school. Welcome aboard!
You will also see some familiar faces working in nursery...
Mrs Stott (me!) will be teaching the morning sessions in nursery. I tell the children it's so I can go home for a little sleep - if only!
Mrs Barber will continue to be the teaching assistant for both morning and afternoon sessions. She clearly has much more energy than everyone else. We don't know how she does it!
Mrs Cooper is our HLTA, and she will be coming in to nursery to cover whilst the teachers have their Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) time. We very much hope that we can borrow her on other occasions too!
The learning environment is all set for the children to come and explore...
The maths area...
The sand area...
The water area...
The cutting and sticking area...
The construction...
The easels...
The writing table...
The colouring and creative area...
The malleable area...
We have a new reading tent which will hopefully help some children to enjoy books...
Our 'Author of the Term' area. This half term we will be reading books by Mick Inkpen...
Our jigsaw area...
Our 'small world' areas...
Our role play area...
The childrens' name cards are all waiting to be collected...
and deposited here...
And here is the cloakroom. I think this may be the first and last time it will be tidy!
Thursday, 30 August 2012
New starters to F1
It is fast approaching the end of the summer holidays, and that means the staff at Gleadless Primary School are getting ready to welcome some new starters in Foundation Stage 1 and 2.
Foundation Stage 1 (or F1 for short) is the term used to describe what we may traditionally know to be 'Nursery'.
We aim to make F1 a stimulating, welcoming and safe environment for your children to begin their school life, as they make their first transition from home or day care to a more structured environment.
The teachers have been busy getting everything ready in anticipation for what will probably be an eagerly awaited time. Photos of the learning environment will follow shortly...
We look forward to welcoming your child to a stimulating, nurturing place that aims to encourage the learner within, helping them to discover more about the world around them and launching them into school as independent, confident and happy learners.
Foundation Stage 1 (or F1 for short) is the term used to describe what we may traditionally know to be 'Nursery'.
We aim to make F1 a stimulating, welcoming and safe environment for your children to begin their school life, as they make their first transition from home or day care to a more structured environment.
The teachers have been busy getting everything ready in anticipation for what will probably be an eagerly awaited time. Photos of the learning environment will follow shortly...
We look forward to welcoming your child to a stimulating, nurturing place that aims to encourage the learner within, helping them to discover more about the world around them and launching them into school as independent, confident and happy learners.
Saturday, 18 August 2012
Leavers
Hello all, hope that the summer holidays are going well?
Sorry that there have not been many posts recently, I've been on my hols too!
Here are just a few photographs of some of the children leaving our setting to continue their education elsewhere.
All the staff at Gleadless Primary School wish these children every success in the future. They have all been a pleasure to teach and will be badly missed.
Sorry that there have not been many posts recently, I've been on my hols too!
Here are just a few photographs of some of the children leaving our setting to continue their education elsewhere.
All the staff at Gleadless Primary School wish these children every success in the future. They have all been a pleasure to teach and will be badly missed.
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