Dear parents and carers,
It feels like the first month of the new term is flying past. We are enjoying getting to know the new children and settling them in, helping children move from Baby Nest to the Nursery, and settling the other children back.
Don’t forget that you can see the weekly planning for both the teams on their display boards, so you know what experiences are being planned for your child’s group.
If your child is in the Baby Nest then we will ask you regularly about what your child is doing at home, so we can link home and nursery together as well as possible. If this trial in the Baby Nest goes well, then we will extend it to the Nursery too.
If you have any worries or concerns about your child’s development – however small – then do feel free to talk to your key person. We can often help your child with a bit of extra support, and can also involve other professionals like the speech and language therapist or psychologist with your agreement.
Open Day and launch of the Community Kitchen
Our open day on Friday 18th was a really big success – so thank you, everyone who came, brought food and joined in. We had over 100 people sharing the picnic in the garden and the launch of the kitchen went really well.
Later this term, we are going to be launching the next phase of the Community Kitchen. We will be running groups, drop-ins and taster sessions for parents interested in cooking and healthy eating. We are also planning to sell some good directly from the kitchen, and will be looking into running other food events at Kate Greenaway.
The children’s lunches are now going very well, with fresher and better meals and more staff sitting with the children.
If you would like to get involved in the Community Kitchen or you have more ideas – then please let us know, we are always eager to hear from you.
Friday, 25 September 2009
Thursday, 24 September 2009
Letter about Swine Flu at Kate Greenaway: 24th September 2009
You can read our latest letter about swine flu here.
Thursday, 9 July 2009
9th July 2009
Calling all parents…
Are you interested in getting more involved?
We have space for parents on our Governing Body. We meet every term and support the staff in making decisions about the nursery school and children's centre and planning for the future.
Some parents have already expressed an interest.
If you would like to as well please let Julian know by Tuesday 14 July and we will get in touch to talk to you about what it would involve. It's a great chance to find out more about Kate Greenaway and great for your CV too.
You can also find out more about being a school governor here.
Lucy Lloyd - Chair of the Governing Body
Andrea Ledward – Vice Chair of the Governing Body
Kate Greenaway Fun Day and picnic
A big thank you for everyone who came along, and special thanks for course to all those who helped to set up and tidy up at the end. We thought it was a really successful event, especially as it looked like it was going to rain for the most of the morning! We’ll give you an exact figure for how much we raised once we have taken all the expenses off, but it’s around £250. We will put it towards the development of the Pod garden, where we are planning to have a willow tunnel installed and a sand garden built during the next 12 months.
We’re already planning our next event, which is going to be on Friday September 18th. On that day, we are planning to launch our Community Kitchen and have stalls focussing on cooking and eating, and helping children to stay healthy. If you have any good ideas or would like to help plan this event – please contact Julian.
Are you interested in getting more involved?
We have space for parents on our Governing Body. We meet every term and support the staff in making decisions about the nursery school and children's centre and planning for the future.
Some parents have already expressed an interest.
If you would like to as well please let Julian know by Tuesday 14 July and we will get in touch to talk to you about what it would involve. It's a great chance to find out more about Kate Greenaway and great for your CV too.
You can also find out more about being a school governor here.
Lucy Lloyd - Chair of the Governing Body
Andrea Ledward – Vice Chair of the Governing Body
Kate Greenaway Fun Day and picnic
A big thank you for everyone who came along, and special thanks for course to all those who helped to set up and tidy up at the end. We thought it was a really successful event, especially as it looked like it was going to rain for the most of the morning! We’ll give you an exact figure for how much we raised once we have taken all the expenses off, but it’s around £250. We will put it towards the development of the Pod garden, where we are planning to have a willow tunnel installed and a sand garden built during the next 12 months.
We’re already planning our next event, which is going to be on Friday September 18th. On that day, we are planning to launch our Community Kitchen and have stalls focussing on cooking and eating, and helping children to stay healthy. If you have any good ideas or would like to help plan this event – please contact Julian.
Monday, 6 July 2009
6th July 2009
This week there is a full summer newsletter, not just KG Express - you can read it here.
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
June 24th 2009
Parent Survey 2009
During this week and next, your key person will give you a copy of Islington’s Annual Survey. We hope you will be able to spend a few minutes filling the form in.
The surveys are then sent to Islington, who collate the findings – no-one here at Kate Greenaway sees them.
It is helpful to everyone if you give your views as clearly and honestly as possible; then we will know from Islington’s feedback what we are doing well, and what we should do better. There is a handwritten number on your form and envelope but this does not link it to you – each block of forms we give out is numbered, so that if there are groups of parents and users who are not responding, we can give out more forms or encourage returns.
But it is optional, and entirely your decision.
Last year we got a very high response rate – so please, if you have a few minutes, fill in a survey and return it in the envelope provided.
If you want a form: drop into Kate Greenaway and ask for one at the office, or phone Family Information Service on 020 7527 5959.
You can have the document in large print, Braille, audiotape or in another language.
There is no option to complete the form online, but you can email Family Information Service who can send you a copy.
Reminder: Important Dates
Friday 3rd July
Summer Fun Day and Picnic
Monday 20th July
Last day of school summer term
17th August — 4th September (inclusive)
Nursery closed for all children
Monday 7th September
First day of the winter term
Monday 22nd September
Development Morning Closure *
Monday 26th-Friday 30th October
School half term
Thursday 12th November
Review Day **
Monday 30th November
Development Morning Closure *
Friday 18th December
Last day of winter term
24th December – 1st January (inclusive)
Nursery closed for all children
Monday 4th January 2010
First day of spring term
Monday 15 – Friday 19th February
School half term
Thursday 1st April
Last day of spring 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.
During this week and next, your key person will give you a copy of Islington’s Annual Survey. We hope you will be able to spend a few minutes filling the form in.
The surveys are then sent to Islington, who collate the findings – no-one here at Kate Greenaway sees them.
It is helpful to everyone if you give your views as clearly and honestly as possible; then we will know from Islington’s feedback what we are doing well, and what we should do better. There is a handwritten number on your form and envelope but this does not link it to you – each block of forms we give out is numbered, so that if there are groups of parents and users who are not responding, we can give out more forms or encourage returns.
But it is optional, and entirely your decision.
Last year we got a very high response rate – so please, if you have a few minutes, fill in a survey and return it in the envelope provided.
If you want a form: drop into Kate Greenaway and ask for one at the office, or phone Family Information Service on 020 7527 5959.
You can have the document in large print, Braille, audiotape or in another language.
There is no option to complete the form online, but you can email Family Information Service who can send you a copy.
Reminder: Important Dates
Friday 3rd July
Summer Fun Day and Picnic
Monday 20th July
Last day of school summer term
17th August — 4th September (inclusive)
Nursery closed for all children
Monday 7th September
First day of the winter term
Monday 22nd September
Development Morning Closure *
Monday 26th-Friday 30th October
School half term
Thursday 12th November
Review Day **
Monday 30th November
Development Morning Closure *
Friday 18th December
Last day of winter term
24th December – 1st January (inclusive)
Nursery closed for all children
Monday 4th January 2010
First day of spring term
Monday 15 – Friday 19th February
School half term
Thursday 1st April
Last day of spring 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.
Friday, 19 June 2009
22nd June 2009
Summer Fun Day
On Friday 3rd July it’s our Summer Fun day and picnic at Kate Greenaway. We are looking to go better than last year’s event, which was a fantastic get-together of over a hundred people sharing food and enjoying the garden.
The event runs from 3.30pm-6pm. We are planning to offer:
On Friday 3rd July it’s our Summer Fun day and picnic at Kate Greenaway. We are looking to go better than last year’s event, which was a fantastic get-together of over a hundred people sharing food and enjoying the garden.
The event runs from 3.30pm-6pm. We are planning to offer:
Lots of food to enjoy from different cultures and cooking styles
Face painting
Henna
Lucky dip
Smoothie and barbecue stall
Plant sale
Have you got any good ideas for a stall or an event? You might be able to help provide music, dance or other entertainment, or have a good idea for a stall? If so, then please talk to or email Julian or Michele. We will also be looking for parents to bring food to share with others.
Staffing update
There are a few changes happening to our staffing over the next few months.
Jan will be interim acting head of the Golden Lane Children’s Centre next term. Although we’ll really miss Jan for the term, I know that all the staff are really thrilled for her that she has been asked to take this post on, in recognition of all her achievements at Kate Greenaway.
Karen will be taking over as the team leader for Baby Nest, and Debbie will be taking on Karen’s post of leading on the extended day/year provision.
Anontella will be moving to Baby Nest, too, with Vicky moving to the Nursery Team temporarily whilst we recruit for a permanent member of staff.
In January 2010, Stacey will be returning from her maternity leave to resume her post with the Baby Nest team. We are nearly all set to get the Community Kitchen up and running from September, when we plan to take on cooking meals here and a whole range of other things, too, including selling lunches and ready-prepared meals to families.
Julian
Thursday, 11 June 2009
12th June 2009
Review Day: we’re sorry
We unfortunately had to reschedule the Review Day for most children because we had under-estimated how much time it would take to put together the reports for the leavers and make sure we had the right information ready about all the other children, too. We made every effort to tell each parent in person, but we’re sorry if anyone got missed out and also sorry if it has caused you inconvenience.
We are meeting with all the parents of children who are leaving this week, and we will meet everyone else on Monday 22nd June. This means that if your child has a core day place, there will not be the usual nursery day on the 22nd, just a "crèche place" so you can meet with your key person. Families with extended day/year places are not affected, and staff will make individual arrangements to meet that group of parents.
The new date: Review Day for children with Core Day places is Monday 22nd June.
Please remember that Monday 15th June (this Monday coming) is a staff development morning. This means that nursery opens at 1pm for children with Core Day places.
Parentline Plus
Financial pressures can put families under strain, and with the current economic times, some families will be affected. Parentline Plus (funded by the Departments for Children, Schools and Families) offers parents emotional support and signposting to specialist advice on any issue from difficult toddlers to challenging teens and family rows.
Many parents have found Parentline Plus' 24-hour, free and confidential helpline 0808 800 2222 invaluable.
We unfortunately had to reschedule the Review Day for most children because we had under-estimated how much time it would take to put together the reports for the leavers and make sure we had the right information ready about all the other children, too. We made every effort to tell each parent in person, but we’re sorry if anyone got missed out and also sorry if it has caused you inconvenience.
We are meeting with all the parents of children who are leaving this week, and we will meet everyone else on Monday 22nd June. This means that if your child has a core day place, there will not be the usual nursery day on the 22nd, just a "crèche place" so you can meet with your key person. Families with extended day/year places are not affected, and staff will make individual arrangements to meet that group of parents.
The new date: Review Day for children with Core Day places is Monday 22nd June.
Please remember that Monday 15th June (this Monday coming) is a staff development morning. This means that nursery opens at 1pm for children with Core Day places.
Parentline Plus
Financial pressures can put families under strain, and with the current economic times, some families will be affected. Parentline Plus (funded by the Departments for Children, Schools and Families) offers parents emotional support and signposting to specialist advice on any issue from difficult toddlers to challenging teens and family rows.
Many parents have found Parentline Plus' 24-hour, free and confidential helpline 0808 800 2222 invaluable.
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