St. Francis- Butterflies
Dear Parents and Carers,
This year we will be using the Birth to 5 Matters framework to inform the learning taking place in the classroom. The topics for each term reflect chosen texts and learning goals that will be assessed.
The yearly plan has been uploaded here for you to refer to throughout the year.
Thank you,
Mrs Szymczak
Join Us in the Street Tag Challenge!
Dear Parents,
We are excited to introduce you to Street Tag, a free app that encourages families to become more physically active together. By walking, running, cycling, rolling, or scooting past virtual tags, you and your family can earn points while enjoying the outdoors.
Why participate?
- Boost Physical and Mental Health: Street Tag promotes an active lifestyle, which has numerous benefits for both physical and mental well-being.
- Support Our School: When you sign up for the Schools Leaderboard, the points you collect contribute to our school’s total score.
Please see attached.
Thank you for your support!
This week at the nursery, the children engaged in a variety of activities inspired by the story "Owl Babies". They explored counting and numbers through fun, hands-on experiences. The children counted owl pictures on the whiteboard and used counters to represent the number of owls. They practiced feeding the owls with the correct number of food items. We had an exciting "owl hunt" where children found and counted hidden owls. Using wooden numbers and owl picture, the children counted and practiced writing numbers on whiteboards. Afterwards each child created their own owl family and practiced counting as they made between 1 to 4 owls. It has been a fantastic week of learning and fun!
This week in the nursery we read the book Who’s in My Family? Children shared their family photos and talked about their unique family members. To enhance their understanding, the children created their own family portraits using natural materials developing their fine motor skills. During this hands-on activity, we continued discussing the importance of family.
This week at nursery, children began their new topic, "All About Me." We read the story What I like about Me and talked about the differences and similarities between the children, discussing what they like most about themselves. We counted how many boys and girls are in the class, and observed features like hair length and eye colour. Using mirrors, children closely looked at their faces. As an activity the children created a self-portrait using paint and a handprint in their favourite colour!
We have had a wonderful first week in the nursery class! The children are settling in beautifully, making new friends, and adjusting well to their new routines. It's been a pleasant start, and we’re looking forward to an exciting year ahead!
Welcome to Our Nursery!
Hello and welcome to all our wonderful children, parents, and carers! My name is Mrs Szymczak, and I am excited to be working alongside Mrs Hopkins and Mrs Decruz. Together, we have created a warm, loving, and nurturing environment where your child can grow, learn, and thrive.
Please keep an eye on this space, as we will be updating it weekly with important information, activities, and exciting news from the nursery. We look forward to an amazing year ahead filled with joy, learning, and new adventures!
Best regards,
The Nursery Team