| Homerton Early Years Centre – Weekly Bulletin
6th December 2023
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| Message from the Head Teacher:
Dear Parents
I would like to start by saying a big thank you to Bob and Melody for making the Centre look so beautiful and festive.
We have had some exciting events this week for the children as they enjoy the lead up to Christmas. Father Christmas visited on Tuesday, and has said he is hoping to drop in again, when he is passing with his reindeer, later in the week. Thanks to Roy Stamp our retired caretaker, for being Santa. We hope your children liked their gifts, which were bought with your generous donations made to the school fund.
Father Christmas chatting to his reindeer before the children arrive to meet him.
I know the Christmas Story trail was also a very special event and I hope you all enjoyed it. Thank you to all the adults who came to volunteer as Shepherds, Kings, the Holy Family, music makers etc. It really is a magical event bringing the story of Christmas to life for children. It also crosses so many curriculum subject areas from storytelling, to imaginative and creative play, music, singing and dancing. It is a very special community event for us bringing together all the families from across Homerton to share in something special.
Looking ahead to next week, please can you remember to bring some money with you on Wednesday 13th as we have our Christmas Raffle with so many fantastic prizes to be won! The money raised from the raffle will go towards us buying ‘Small World’ play resources for the garden. Tracey has been busy wrapping all the presents so here is a taster of what you could win!
Here is just a small selection of the many prizes that you can win next week.
Staffing News Debra Bennett, who works in our evening Owlets club as a Playworker is sadly retiring at the end of this term after 18 years here. I am sure you will join me in wishing her a very happy retirement and thanking her for all she has done for Homerton children over the years.
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| Covid/Medical Update: Covid is still in the Community but luckily I don’t currently know of any cases here. We seem to have a few cases of Impetigo in The Nest. Antibiotic cream is used to treat this skin infection. If your child has spots then please can you check with the pharmacy if it is impetigo and if they need to have it treated – it is very infectious and can spread easily between children and adults. |
| Some of the Learning this week
All the photos this week are from today’s Christmas Story trail – so you might like to share them with your children and see what they remember of the event?
The Three Kings Our Holy family and violinist Rachel
Angie practising her dancing! |
| Dates for your diary:
Wednesday 13th December – Party day, which is just for the children. Wednesday 13th December – Christmas raffle with tickets sold on the day so please bring some money with you on that day – £1.00 per ticket Wednesday 20th December – Last day of term Thursday 4th January – The Centre is closed for a training day Friday 5th January – First day of Spring Term |
| Reminders:
Holiday Activity Funding and Food vouchers If you think you are eligible for HAF funding for your child please apply for this directly via HAF funding.
Applying for Reception places – Please remember the deadline for applications is 15th January 2023
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With Best wishes from us all
Alex Pearson
| Homerton Early Years Centre – Weekly Bulletin
6th December 2023
|
| Message from the Head Teacher:
Dear Parents
I would like to start by saying a big thank you to Bob and Melody for making the Centre look so beautiful and festive.
We have had some exciting events this week for the children as they enjoy the lead up to Christmas. Father Christmas visited on Tuesday, and has said he is hoping to drop in again, when he is passing with his reindeer, later in the week. Thanks to Roy Stamp our retired caretaker, for being Santa. We hope your children liked their gifts, which were bought with your generous donations made to the school fund.
Father Christmas chatting to his reindeer before the children arrive to meet him.
I know the Christmas Story trail was also a very special event and I hope you all enjoyed it. Thank you to all the adults who came to volunteer as Shepherds, Kings, the Holy Family, music makers etc. It really is a magical event bringing the story of Christmas to life for children. It also crosses so many curriculum subject areas from storytelling, to imaginative and creative play, music, singing and dancing. It is a very special community event for us bringing together all the families from across Homerton to share in something special.
Looking ahead to next week, please can you remember to bring some money with you on Wednesday 13th as we have our Christmas Raffle with so many fantastic prizes to be won! The money raised from the raffle will go towards us buying ‘Small World’ play resources for the garden. Tracey has been busy wrapping all the presents so here is a taster of what you could win!
Here is just a small selection of the many prizes that you can win next week.
Staffing News Debra Bennett, who works in our evening Owlets club as a Playworker is sadly retiring at the end of this term after 18 years here. I am sure you will join me in wishing her a very happy retirement and thanking her for all she has done for Homerton children over the years.
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| Covid/Medical Update: Covid is still in the Community but luckily I don’t currently know of any cases here. We seem to have a few cases of Impetigo in The Nest. Antibiotic cream is used to treat this skin infection. If your child has spots then please can you check with the pharmacy if it is impetigo and if they need to have it treated – it is very infectious and can spread easily between children and adults. |
| Some of the Learning this week
All the photos this week are from today’s Christmas Story trail – so you might like to share them with your children and see what they remember of the event?
The Three Kings Our Holy family and violinist Rachel
Angie practising her dancing! |
| Dates for your diary:
Wednesday 13th December – Party day, which is just for the children. Wednesday 13th December – Christmas raffle with tickets sold on the day so please bring some money with you on that day – £1.00 per ticket Wednesday 20th December – Last day of term Thursday 4th January – The Centre is closed for a training day Friday 5th January – First day of Spring Term |
| Reminders:
Holiday Activity Funding and Food vouchers If you think you are eligible for HAF funding for your child please apply for this directly via HAF funding.
Applying for Reception places – Please remember the deadline for applications is 15th January 2023
|
With Best wishes from us all
Alex Pearson
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