Steeple Nursery School
Focus 2: Autumn 2016
The children have settled well into their classes and are working very hard! We are
looking forward to an exciting and busy 6 weeks, with autumn here and all the wonderful
learning opportunities that it brings.
Dates for your diary
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School holidays & SDD - 28th Oct/31st Oct/1st Nov/2nd Nov
Back to school – Thurs 3rd Nov
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Parent Get Together for coffee/tea/cake/chat- Fri 21st Oct & Fri 25th Nov
(In the Staff Room 10.45am & 2.15pm)
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Parents Evening
 Building Together in the Nursery at 7.00pm:
Room 1: Mon 10th October
Room 2: Wed 12th October
Room 3: Tues 11th October
 Positive Behaviour:
All rooms: Wed 23rd November at 7.00pm
We will be looking at some strategies to encourage positive behaviour and
relationships with your children. Please let your child’s teacher know if
you plan to attend.
 Mon 12th Dec 4.00-6.00 PM Open Evening for 2017-2018 Enrolment
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Autumn Walk to the Castle Grounds ( within their session times)
Room 1 – Tues 15th November
Room 2 – Wed 16th November
Room 3 – Thurs 17th November
Please sign consent form in the hallways
Each class will require some parent helpers to come along. If you have received your
Criminal Record Check clearance, please speak to your child’s teacher.
Children should wear wellies and a warm waterproof coat for their walk.
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Visitors to school:
 Clay Razy – Fri 14th, Fri 21st Oct & Fri 4th Nov
 Spanish – Thurs 20th Oct & Thurs 10th & 24th Nov
 Mini Me Yoga – Wed 9th, 23rd & 30th Nov
 Jo Jingles – Fri 11th Nov
Jo-Jingles will be back on Friday 6th November for more fun with music and
movement.
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Parent Teacher Consultations will run between 16th Nov- 23rd Nov
Notes with dates and times to follow
1.
Two little hedgehogs sitting by the shed
One called Mirabelle and one called Fred
Roll up Mirabelle, roll up Fred
Two little hedgehogs sitting by the shed
Two little hedgehogs sitting by the shed
One called Mirabelle and one called Fred
Peek a boo Mirabelle, Peek a boo Fred
Two little hedgehogs sitting by the shed
2. Peter Hammers
Peter hammers with one hammer, one hammer, one hammer!
Peter hammers with one hammer, all day long.
Peter hammers with two hammers, two hammers, two hammers!
Peter hammers with two hammers, all day long.
Etc. up to five
Peter goes to sleep now, sleep now, sleep now
Peter goes to sleep now, all day long.
Peter’s wide awake now, awake now, awake now
Peter’s wide awake now, all day long
2.
Incey Wincey Spider climbed up on my knee,
Incey Wincey spider winked his eye at me,
Incey Wincey spider climbed on to my head,
Then Incey Wincey spider ran away to bed.
4. Goldilocks and The Bears
When Goldilocks went to the house of the bears oh what did her blue eyes see?
A bowl that was large, a bowl that was small, a bowl that was tiny and that was all,
She counted them 1, 2, 3.
When Goldilocks went to the house of the bears oh what did her blue eyes see?
A chair that was large, a chair that was small, a chair that was tiny and that was all,
She counted them 1, 2, 3.
Repeat with bed and then bear.
5. John Browns’ Tractor
John Browns’ tractor had a puncture in its tyre
John Browns’ tractor had a puncture in its tyre
John Browns’ tractor had a puncture in its tyre
And he mended it with chewing gum
Chewy, chewy, chewing gum, Chewy, chewy, chewing gum,
Chewy, chewy, chewing gum and he mended it with chewing gum!
6. 5 Little Leaves
5 little leaves so bright and gay, were dancing about on a tree one day,
The wind came howling through the town Oooooo…ooooo….
And one little leaf came tumbling down.
4 Little leaves etc.
7. Dingle Dangle Scarecrow
When all the cows are sleeping and the sun has gone to bed
Up jumps the scarecrow and this is what he says:
“I’m a dingle dangle scarecrow with a flippy floppy hat,
I can shake my hands like this and shake my feet like that.”
8.
Autumn (Tune: The farmer wants a wife)
The leaves are falling down,
The leaves are falling down
Red, yellow, green and brown,
The leaves are falling down
Harvest: Our hall display is ready for the addition of some Harvest vegetables. Each class will
be learning about the different types of vegetables that we display. You are very welcome to
send in spare vegetables from home to add to the display.
Children in Need Day is Friday 18th November
Wear something spotty and let’s help Pudsey raise lots of money!
All donations are very welcome.
As part of our continued Eco Schools effort the children will be learning to take
responsibility for the grounds by collecting leaves and planting bulbs. You will notice
our ECO helper’s photographs in entrance area.
AUTUMN BLITZ –Thursday 10th NOV. We would really appreciate your support please
sign form in Hallway if you are available even for a short period during the day.
Please make sure your child’s clothes are clearly labelled! Please bring a
warm coat, with a hood, for outdoor play. If you wish to send your child with a
hat please ensure it is clearly named. Scarves can be dangerous when climbing
and using outdoor equipment and are not necessary for school.
Please remember to take your child’s artwork home from their cubby hole.
They have worked hard to create this work and your praise and encouragement
is important to them.
Car Parking and Buggies in the Hallway
Please be mindful about where you park; teachers from Parkhall are rushing to
get to class. Only park on the Nursery side or in the parking Circle. Please leave
buggies outside if possible and lift the young child out and carry them. We are
having problems with congestion at arrival and collection times. Thank you for
your cooperation in this matter.
Please try to collect your child at the appropriate collection times
A.M. session between 11.20 -11.30
P.M. session between 2.50 -3.00.
If you are late your child will be taken to the office as the classroom staff
have preparation work for the next session. If you come consistently late your
child may begin to feel insecure.
Points to Remember
 Bring a warm coat to school
 Children should wear shoes they can manage to put on/off on their own
 Encourage your child to put on/take off their own coat
 Check change bags regularly to ensure they have spare clothes
 Library books must be returned by TUESDAYS
 Volunteer for Library Duty (it only takes 10 minutes!)
 Close classroom doors and gates when leaving Nursery
 Send small boxes, and kitchen roll tubes for junk art and old cards for
cutting