It’s Autumn!
The children in the nursery and stay and play sessions have started to notice the change in the season. Please do bring in any interesting leaves, pine cones, seeds or nuts and berries for the children to explore.
Developmental Movement Play
We now have four practitioners who have been fully trained in ‘developmental movement play’ an approach to physical and emotional development for young children. The ‘DMP’ approach influences practice across the centre, including allowing children to move freely indoors and out (with safety considerations) and to have bare feet whenever that’s possible. If you’d like to know more about DMP please do talk to Jacki in nursery or look out for our DMP notice board and leaflets, coming soon!
Celebrate Black History Month
We’re now nearly half way through October but there’s still time to get involved in the celebration of Black History Month in Islington. At Kate Greenaway we’ve been to two performances of the ‘Handa’s Surprise’ story and in nursery the children have been re telling the story and enjoying African music.
There are still some events for families including an African Caribbean children’s book extravaganza on Saturday the 23rd and an evening of celebrations at the Town hall on Friday the 29th with food, music and poetry. Have a look at Islington Council’s website or call 0207 832 5818 for information or to book.
Friday 15 October 2010
Wednesday 15 September 2010
Newsletter 14th September 2010
Nursery News
Review day
We have a review day on Thursday 30th September, to enable key people to meet with parents the nursery is closed to all core day children.
Photographers in the Nursery
We have been asked by both Professor Tina Bruce CBE (renowned early years specialist) and The Thomas Coram research centre if they can use our lovely nursery to take photographs for up coming publications. Tina and her photographer will be in nursery on Wednesday 22nd & Thursday 23rd September and the Thomas Coram photographer will be here on the 1st October.
You will be given a slip to sign to give permission for your child to be included in these events.
Wet weather
As it becomes more like autumn the weather is likely to get wetter, we have lots of waterproofs for out in the garden but we are short of wellington boots. If your child has some at home they would like to wear at nursery please write their name inside before bringing them to nursery. If you have any that no longer fit and would like to donate them to the nursery we would love to have them.
Eid Celebrations
We will be celebrating Eid-al Fitr on Thursday 16th September in the ‘Being a Parent’ stay and play (10-12am). We’ll have information about the meaning of Eid and some special snacks and activities. The Nursery children will also be learning all about Eid. If your family celebrates Eid and you’d like to share with the children what your traditions are please do let us know.
Pilates Class £2, Open to all parents
We are supporting a Pilates class that runs weekly at Barnsbury Community Hall on Wednesdays 9.30-10.30. The class is suitable for all levels of fitness and there are still places left. Please ask Jan or Luisa if you’d like to know more.
Reminder: Important Dates
Wednesday 1st Sept
Nursery closed for all children
Thursday 2nd September
Nursery open for all children
Thursday 30th Sept
Review Day
Tuesday 5th October
Development morning
Mon 25th to Friday 29th Oct
Half term (nursery closed to term time children)
Monday 1st November
Development Morning
Friday 19th November
Nursery closed for all children
Thursday 9th December
Review Day
Friday 17th December
Last day of school term
Wed 22nd Dec to Tues 4th Jan
Nursery closed Christmas break
Tuesday 4th January 2011
Nursery Closed for all children
Wednesday 5th January
Nursery open for all children
Friday 4th February
Development morning
Mon 21st to Fri 25th Feb
Half term (nursery closed to term time children)
Thursday 4th March
Review Day
Tuesday 15th March
Development Morning
Friday 8th April
Easter holidays (nursery closed to term time children)
Friday 22nd April
Good Friday (nursery closed to all children)
Monday 25th April
Easter Monday (nursery closed to all children)
Tuesday 26th April
Nursery Closed for all children
Wednesday 27th April
Nursery open for all children
Friday 20th May
Development Morning
Thursday 17th June
Review Day
Monday 20th June
Development Morning
Monday 4th July
Nursery closed for all children
Friday 22nd July
Last day of school term
* On Development Mornings, the nursery is closed all morning and opens at 1pm. ** On Review Days the nursery is closed so that we can meet with every parent and carer to review each child’s development. The nursery stays open for children with extended day/year places.
Review day
We have a review day on Thursday 30th September, to enable key people to meet with parents the nursery is closed to all core day children.
Photographers in the Nursery
We have been asked by both Professor Tina Bruce CBE (renowned early years specialist) and The Thomas Coram research centre if they can use our lovely nursery to take photographs for up coming publications. Tina and her photographer will be in nursery on Wednesday 22nd & Thursday 23rd September and the Thomas Coram photographer will be here on the 1st October.
You will be given a slip to sign to give permission for your child to be included in these events.
Wet weather
As it becomes more like autumn the weather is likely to get wetter, we have lots of waterproofs for out in the garden but we are short of wellington boots. If your child has some at home they would like to wear at nursery please write their name inside before bringing them to nursery. If you have any that no longer fit and would like to donate them to the nursery we would love to have them.
Eid Celebrations
We will be celebrating Eid-al Fitr on Thursday 16th September in the ‘Being a Parent’ stay and play (10-12am). We’ll have information about the meaning of Eid and some special snacks and activities. The Nursery children will also be learning all about Eid. If your family celebrates Eid and you’d like to share with the children what your traditions are please do let us know.
Pilates Class £2, Open to all parents
We are supporting a Pilates class that runs weekly at Barnsbury Community Hall on Wednesdays 9.30-10.30. The class is suitable for all levels of fitness and there are still places left. Please ask Jan or Luisa if you’d like to know more.
Reminder: Important Dates
Wednesday 1st Sept
Nursery closed for all children
Thursday 2nd September
Nursery open for all children
Thursday 30th Sept
Review Day
Tuesday 5th October
Development morning
Mon 25th to Friday 29th Oct
Half term (nursery closed to term time children)
Monday 1st November
Development Morning
Friday 19th November
Nursery closed for all children
Thursday 9th December
Review Day
Friday 17th December
Last day of school term
Wed 22nd Dec to Tues 4th Jan
Nursery closed Christmas break
Tuesday 4th January 2011
Nursery Closed for all children
Wednesday 5th January
Nursery open for all children
Friday 4th February
Development morning
Mon 21st to Fri 25th Feb
Half term (nursery closed to term time children)
Thursday 4th March
Review Day
Tuesday 15th March
Development Morning
Friday 8th April
Easter holidays (nursery closed to term time children)
Friday 22nd April
Good Friday (nursery closed to all children)
Monday 25th April
Easter Monday (nursery closed to all children)
Tuesday 26th April
Nursery Closed for all children
Wednesday 27th April
Nursery open for all children
Friday 20th May
Development Morning
Thursday 17th June
Review Day
Monday 20th June
Development Morning
Monday 4th July
Nursery closed for all children
Friday 22nd July
Last day of school term
* On Development Mornings, the nursery is closed all morning and opens at 1pm. ** On Review Days the nursery is closed so that we can meet with every parent and carer to review each child’s development. The nursery stays open for children with extended day/year places.
Wednesday 21 July 2010
July 20th
July 20th 2010
Happy Holidays!
Nursery finishes for children with term time places this Friday (if you are unsure whether your child has a place over the Summer please ask). Some of our staff will also be taking their holidays so we say goodbye to Jacki, Denise, Michele, Maggie, Sarah, Flutura, Stacey and Libby until September. Justin is taking some time out to travel next term so we will say goodbye to him on August 16th until January 1st 2011.
Picnic
Thanks for everyone who joined us for the Kate Greenaway annual picnic on Friday and brought food to share. See our termly newsletter for more…
Trips out for families during the summer
We are offering three local outings for families this summer. We’ll be going to Coram Fields, the Islington Play day in Finsbury Park and to Camley st. Natural Park on three Wednesday mornings.
Race for Life
Lizzie and Michele will be taking part in the race for life on Sunday 25th July at Finsbury Park dressed as bumble bees to raise money for cancer research. They have been hard at training as they are sponsored by many of the local community; Caledonian road tube station staff and customers at Alveria’s café on Caledonian road have kindly sponsored them so far. Photographs to follow ….
Key dates for next term, Please put them in your diaries
Inset days- school closed to all children
Wednesday 1st September 2010
Friday 19th November 2010
Tuesday 4th January 2011
Tuesday 26th April 2011
Monday 4th July 2011
Development Mornings- School closed between 9am-1pm to core day children (Extended day children in as usual)
Tuesday 5th October 2010
Monday 1st November 2010
Friday 4th February 2011
Tuesday 15th March 2011
Friday 20th May 2011
Monday 20th June 2011
Happy Holidays!
Nursery finishes for children with term time places this Friday (if you are unsure whether your child has a place over the Summer please ask). Some of our staff will also be taking their holidays so we say goodbye to Jacki, Denise, Michele, Maggie, Sarah, Flutura, Stacey and Libby until September. Justin is taking some time out to travel next term so we will say goodbye to him on August 16th until January 1st 2011.
Picnic
Thanks for everyone who joined us for the Kate Greenaway annual picnic on Friday and brought food to share. See our termly newsletter for more…
Trips out for families during the summer
We are offering three local outings for families this summer. We’ll be going to Coram Fields, the Islington Play day in Finsbury Park and to Camley st. Natural Park on three Wednesday mornings.
Race for Life
Lizzie and Michele will be taking part in the race for life on Sunday 25th July at Finsbury Park dressed as bumble bees to raise money for cancer research. They have been hard at training as they are sponsored by many of the local community; Caledonian road tube station staff and customers at Alveria’s café on Caledonian road have kindly sponsored them so far. Photographs to follow ….
Key dates for next term, Please put them in your diaries
Inset days- school closed to all children
Wednesday 1st September 2010
Friday 19th November 2010
Tuesday 4th January 2011
Tuesday 26th April 2011
Monday 4th July 2011
Development Mornings- School closed between 9am-1pm to core day children (Extended day children in as usual)
Tuesday 5th October 2010
Monday 1st November 2010
Friday 4th February 2011
Tuesday 15th March 2011
Friday 20th May 2011
Monday 20th June 2011
Tuesday 13 July 2010
13th July 2010
Don’t Forget our Picnic 3.30-5.30 this Friday at KG!
Summer Stay and Play Programme July 26th to August 13th
We have teamed up with our neighbours Bemerton Children’s Centre to offer a joint programme of Stay and play sessions every weekday morning (Monday to Friday) at Barnard Park One O’ Clock club starting at 10am. The One O’clock club takes over at 12.30 so the session is open right up to 3pm. All children aged five and under with their Mums Dads and Carers are very welcome. We’ll be offering a variety of activities for young children including sand, water, balls, bikes, craft activities and much more.
At Kate Greenaway we’ll still be offering Tiny Tots stay and play sessions on Monday afternoons for children aged 0-18months from 1-3pm on July 26th and August the 2nd with the last session on the 9th of August. We’ll also be open on Saturdays 10.30-12.30 on the 24th and 31st of August with the last Saturday on the 7th of August for children aged 6 and under.
Free Swimming lessons for children under five are being offered at Cally Pool in July, please book at Cally Pool Reception and see the poster on our notice board for more details. There will also be Tuesday sessions hosted by Bemerton CC, give them a call to book (02075274806).
We’ll end our Summer stay and play programme on Friday 13th of August and reopen with a revised programme in the week beginning September the 5th. We’ll be giving out the Autumn programme as soon as its ready.
There is a free Play day for all children at Highbury Fields on Wednesday August 4th from 10am and look out for your copy of Heatwave magazine or have a look at Islington councils’ website for loads of ideas for activities for children of all ages over the summer.
Leavers Ceremony for nursery children going to School
On Thursday the 22nd of July at 2.30 we are cordially inviting all parents of children who will be moving on in September to join us. We’ll be holding small group celebrations to wish the children lots of luck and present them with their profile books, then holding a picnic celebration tea outside (weather permitting!) for all the children to finish at 3.30. Please let Michele know if you’re able to come.
Meeting for New Parents-help needed
On Tuesday July 20th we have invited parents of children who will be new to Nursery in September to come in and find out more about the centre.
We need one or two Mums, Dads or carers of children who already attend to come along and help us welcome the new families and answer any questions they may have. Let Jan know if you are interested, thanks.
Summer Stay and Play Programme July 26th to August 13th
We have teamed up with our neighbours Bemerton Children’s Centre to offer a joint programme of Stay and play sessions every weekday morning (Monday to Friday) at Barnard Park One O’ Clock club starting at 10am. The One O’clock club takes over at 12.30 so the session is open right up to 3pm. All children aged five and under with their Mums Dads and Carers are very welcome. We’ll be offering a variety of activities for young children including sand, water, balls, bikes, craft activities and much more.
At Kate Greenaway we’ll still be offering Tiny Tots stay and play sessions on Monday afternoons for children aged 0-18months from 1-3pm on July 26th and August the 2nd with the last session on the 9th of August. We’ll also be open on Saturdays 10.30-12.30 on the 24th and 31st of August with the last Saturday on the 7th of August for children aged 6 and under.
Free Swimming lessons for children under five are being offered at Cally Pool in July, please book at Cally Pool Reception and see the poster on our notice board for more details. There will also be Tuesday sessions hosted by Bemerton CC, give them a call to book (02075274806).
We’ll end our Summer stay and play programme on Friday 13th of August and reopen with a revised programme in the week beginning September the 5th. We’ll be giving out the Autumn programme as soon as its ready.
There is a free Play day for all children at Highbury Fields on Wednesday August 4th from 10am and look out for your copy of Heatwave magazine or have a look at Islington councils’ website for loads of ideas for activities for children of all ages over the summer.
Leavers Ceremony for nursery children going to School
On Thursday the 22nd of July at 2.30 we are cordially inviting all parents of children who will be moving on in September to join us. We’ll be holding small group celebrations to wish the children lots of luck and present them with their profile books, then holding a picnic celebration tea outside (weather permitting!) for all the children to finish at 3.30. Please let Michele know if you’re able to come.
Meeting for New Parents-help needed
On Tuesday July 20th we have invited parents of children who will be new to Nursery in September to come in and find out more about the centre.
We need one or two Mums, Dads or carers of children who already attend to come along and help us welcome the new families and answer any questions they may have. Let Jan know if you are interested, thanks.
Thursday 8 July 2010
July 6th 2010
Tuesday 6th of July
Picnic next week!
Don’t forget the wonderful annual Kate Greenaway Picnic next Friday the 16th of July from 3.30-5.30.
All families with young children are welcome, siblings included of course (we just ask that you keep an eye on all your children please). Please bring some food to share, the more international the dishes the better!
Summer Stay and Play programme
This year we’ve teamed up with our neighbours Bemerton Children’s Centre to offer a stay and play every day from 10-1.00 Monday to Friday at Barnard Park 1 o’clock club. All children under five are very welcome, starting Monday the 26th of July for three weeks, finishing on Friday August 13th. We’ll also still be offering our Saturday sessions at Kate Greenaway up to and including August 7th.
Are you thinking about working with children?
We will be offering an introductory course to working with children in the Autumn. The course runs for a morning a week for 10 weeks and includes support to think about returning to work and training and 12 hours experience in a nursery placement. Unfortunately we are not able to offer a crèche so participants will need to arrange their own childcare.
Places are limited so please let Jan, Kara or Liz know if you are interested. More information will be available very soon.
Birthdays in Nursery
We love to celebrate all the children’s birthdays in the nursery. When it is your child’s birthday your key person will arrange to bake a cake with them and share it with a small group of children they know well.
Mums, Dads and Carers are very welcome to come in and join their child’s celebration. We ask families not to bring anything in, just to share the cake we bake here. Please do talk to your child’s key person or to Jan or Michele if you’d like to know more.
News from the nursery
The nursery team will be arranging some end of term trips to Freightliners farm and we’d like to invite as many Mums, Dads and carers to join us as possible. Parents make a huge difference when they are able to attend trips making them more fun for everyone. If you think you may be able to help please let Michele know.
Picnic next week!
Don’t forget the wonderful annual Kate Greenaway Picnic next Friday the 16th of July from 3.30-5.30.
All families with young children are welcome, siblings included of course (we just ask that you keep an eye on all your children please). Please bring some food to share, the more international the dishes the better!
Summer Stay and Play programme
This year we’ve teamed up with our neighbours Bemerton Children’s Centre to offer a stay and play every day from 10-1.00 Monday to Friday at Barnard Park 1 o’clock club. All children under five are very welcome, starting Monday the 26th of July for three weeks, finishing on Friday August 13th. We’ll also still be offering our Saturday sessions at Kate Greenaway up to and including August 7th.
Are you thinking about working with children?
We will be offering an introductory course to working with children in the Autumn. The course runs for a morning a week for 10 weeks and includes support to think about returning to work and training and 12 hours experience in a nursery placement. Unfortunately we are not able to offer a crèche so participants will need to arrange their own childcare.
Places are limited so please let Jan, Kara or Liz know if you are interested. More information will be available very soon.
Birthdays in Nursery
We love to celebrate all the children’s birthdays in the nursery. When it is your child’s birthday your key person will arrange to bake a cake with them and share it with a small group of children they know well.
Mums, Dads and Carers are very welcome to come in and join their child’s celebration. We ask families not to bring anything in, just to share the cake we bake here. Please do talk to your child’s key person or to Jan or Michele if you’d like to know more.
News from the nursery
The nursery team will be arranging some end of term trips to Freightliners farm and we’d like to invite as many Mums, Dads and carers to join us as possible. Parents make a huge difference when they are able to attend trips making them more fun for everyone. If you think you may be able to help please let Michele know.
Thursday 1 July 2010
28th June 2010
Ofsted Inspection Outcome
We are very proud to share with parents that following the inspection on Tuesday 15th of June Ofsted has judged Kate Greenaway to be an outstanding Nursery School.
We’d like to say a huge thank you for all the support we received from parents, especially if you completed the questionnaire or took some time to talk to the inspector.
You will find a letter to the children from the Ofsted inspector attached and there are copies of the report available in the foyer- if your child is on role and you would like your own copy please speak to Michele or Marie who will print you one.
Letter from Andrea, Acting Chair of Governors
Dear Parents
I would like to congratulate all staff for their hard work and for the fantastic ‘outstanding’ rating from Ofsted.
I am very proud and pleased that my children and so many others can benefit from the high quality service, dedication and care of the staff.
Well done,
Andrea
Reminder for Core Day Parents in Nursery
We would like to politely remind all Mums, Dads and Carers who collect their children at 3.30 to please make sure that you arrive and leave as promptly as possible. This is because it is difficult for us to offer tea to the extended day children at 3.45 when there are children waiting to be collected.
We know it can be hard to collect, talk to staff, pick up pictures etc. promptly so we will be finishing our group times by 3.20, please do feel free to come in from this time onwards.
If you are finding it difficult to pick up at 3.20 please talk to Michele or Jan.
Summer Picnic
Our annual Summer Picnic will be on Friday July 16th 3.30-5.30. We’d love everyone who comes to nursery or to stay and play to come and join us for a picnic in the centre’s gardens. Please bring some food to share, the more international the better!
We’ll make sure that there are plenty of things for young children to do. Older siblings are welcome of course, but we ask Parents to please be responsible for all their children. See you there!
We are very proud to share with parents that following the inspection on Tuesday 15th of June Ofsted has judged Kate Greenaway to be an outstanding Nursery School.
We’d like to say a huge thank you for all the support we received from parents, especially if you completed the questionnaire or took some time to talk to the inspector.
You will find a letter to the children from the Ofsted inspector attached and there are copies of the report available in the foyer- if your child is on role and you would like your own copy please speak to Michele or Marie who will print you one.
Letter from Andrea, Acting Chair of Governors
Dear Parents
I would like to congratulate all staff for their hard work and for the fantastic ‘outstanding’ rating from Ofsted.
I am very proud and pleased that my children and so many others can benefit from the high quality service, dedication and care of the staff.
Well done,
Andrea
Reminder for Core Day Parents in Nursery
We would like to politely remind all Mums, Dads and Carers who collect their children at 3.30 to please make sure that you arrive and leave as promptly as possible. This is because it is difficult for us to offer tea to the extended day children at 3.45 when there are children waiting to be collected.
We know it can be hard to collect, talk to staff, pick up pictures etc. promptly so we will be finishing our group times by 3.20, please do feel free to come in from this time onwards.
If you are finding it difficult to pick up at 3.20 please talk to Michele or Jan.
Summer Picnic
Our annual Summer Picnic will be on Friday July 16th 3.30-5.30. We’d love everyone who comes to nursery or to stay and play to come and join us for a picnic in the centre’s gardens. Please bring some food to share, the more international the better!
We’ll make sure that there are plenty of things for young children to do. Older siblings are welcome of course, but we ask Parents to please be responsible for all their children. See you there!
Tuesday 8 June 2010
News Letter June 7th 2010
Tuesday 8th of June 2010
Message from the Governors
Dear Parents
I am pleased to inform you that Fiona Godfrey will be joining Kate Greenaway as the new Head of the Nursery School and Children’s Centre. She is highly qualified and experienced and is looking forward to getting to know everyone at Kate Greenaway.
Fiona is currently the Headteacher at Ambler Children’s Centre where she has been the Head for nearly four years. Prior to that she was the Deputy Head at Willow Children’s Centre and spent nearly 5 years as the Head of Foundation Stage at North Haringey Infant School.
Jan and Michele have been doing an excellent job in the absence of a head and will continue to do so until Fiona’s start date, which is still to be confirmed but is likely to be later in the Autumn.
Best wishes
Andrea Ledward
Acting Chair of Governors
Friday June 11th is National Book Start Day!
Kate Greenaway and Bemerton Children’s Centres are joining together to offer a free fun morning to celebrate in Barnard Park from 10am on Friday, open to all local families with children under five. This year’s theme is The Seaside so we’ll be sharing seaside stories and playing in the sand and water, in between bouncing on the bouncy castle of course!
Please do come and join us.
If your child is 18months-3 and you think you haven’t had your book start pack yet come along with your red book to collect it.
Friday 11th June
The nursery is going seaside crazy on Friday to celebrate Book Start Day.
We’ll have loads of activities to do with the sea like fishing games, looking at shells through the microscope, loads of sand and water activities, songs and rhymes and even a healthy version of fish and chips for lunch.
Bring your red book if you haven’t received your 18-36mth book start pack.
See overleaf for a seaside song to sing at home and nursery.
Message from the Governors
Dear Parents
I am pleased to inform you that Fiona Godfrey will be joining Kate Greenaway as the new Head of the Nursery School and Children’s Centre. She is highly qualified and experienced and is looking forward to getting to know everyone at Kate Greenaway.
Fiona is currently the Headteacher at Ambler Children’s Centre where she has been the Head for nearly four years. Prior to that she was the Deputy Head at Willow Children’s Centre and spent nearly 5 years as the Head of Foundation Stage at North Haringey Infant School.
Jan and Michele have been doing an excellent job in the absence of a head and will continue to do so until Fiona’s start date, which is still to be confirmed but is likely to be later in the Autumn.
Best wishes
Andrea Ledward
Acting Chair of Governors
Friday June 11th is National Book Start Day!
Kate Greenaway and Bemerton Children’s Centres are joining together to offer a free fun morning to celebrate in Barnard Park from 10am on Friday, open to all local families with children under five. This year’s theme is The Seaside so we’ll be sharing seaside stories and playing in the sand and water, in between bouncing on the bouncy castle of course!
Please do come and join us.
If your child is 18months-3 and you think you haven’t had your book start pack yet come along with your red book to collect it.
Friday 11th June
The nursery is going seaside crazy on Friday to celebrate Book Start Day.
We’ll have loads of activities to do with the sea like fishing games, looking at shells through the microscope, loads of sand and water activities, songs and rhymes and even a healthy version of fish and chips for lunch.
Bring your red book if you haven’t received your 18-36mth book start pack.
See overleaf for a seaside song to sing at home and nursery.
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