May 19th 2010

Thinking about benefits, studying or work?

Are you interested in thinking about training or returning to work? Or maybe you want to be sure that you are getting your full entitlement to benefits or find out if you can afford childcare? There is a new local organisation to help families think through their choices called Islington Working for Parents. Marius from IWP is at Kate Greenaway every Thursday morning between 10 and 12 to meet parents and offer free support and advice about benefits, training and employment. If you’d like to know more please do come and meet him on Thursdays or ask Liz, Kara, Jan or Michele to find out more.

This Friday is the end of Adult Learners Week and City and Islington College are holding Fun Day Friday for parents and children, 3.30-6pm at the Centre for lifelong learning, 28-42 Blackstock Road. There will be loads for children to do, family entertainment and lots of information and for adults thinking about studying or returning to work. Pick up a leaflet from reception or simply go along.

Get Ready for Sunny Days

If you have a child in nursery please do make sure that they bring a sunhat and come with some covering on their shoulders (a t-shirt rather than a vest when possible). We will provide sun cream but many parents prefer to bring their own, if this is you please do bring it asap so we’re all ready when the sun finally shines….

Here We Grow Again!

Venti, our extra special gardening teacher has been helping the children plant out lots of plants for families to take home as part of our annual ‘Here We Grow’ project. Families have taken tomatoes, beans and pumpkins to grow on window ledges, balconies or in any corner with a little light. If you’d like to take part but haven’t got your plant yet let us know. We can offer some tips for getting the best out of your plants and we hope everyone will let us know how they get on.