Welcome back to all our children and families and a big Birkbees welcome to all our new children and families. I hope you had a lovely summer holiday. We are ready for the new term with lots of learning and fun activities planned for your children. Keep a lookout on Parentzone at what your child has been learning in the nursery and also check out our Facebook pages and posts to see what’s going on in and
around Birkbees.
Staff changes at Birkbees
As usual, we have looked at staffing for our Autumn term and there are a few changes taking place. Laura is moving from Bumblebees to take
the senior post in 2bees, she has lots of exciting things plans for our two-year-old learners! Joining her in 2bees are Manjit and Aram who are both looking forward to a new challenge as they have previously worked in preschool rooms. Rabia and Tamsin are changing places with Rabia moving to Bumblebees and Tamsin to Queenbees. Finally, Wafaa is re
locating to Busybees whilst Amy is to join preschool stingers.
Learning at home
In nursery, the children are presented with a broad curriculum based on the
EYFS to stimulate and encourage development in all areas. Staff plan a range of activities based around a theme or topic. Each term they will give out Learning At Home sheets for you to see what your child will be learning in the nursery and some activity ideas for you to carry on this learning at home. Please try and find the time to help your child with the activities
Outdoor Learning
Children learn through play both indoors and outdoors. We plan for this and encourage all children to spend time outside during the nursery day. Please ensure your child has the correct clothing for the time of year and the weather!
Term Dates
September 6th to October 26th Half term
October 29th to November 2nd
November 5th to December 21st
Christmas break December 24th to January 4th
Family Learning Events
Each term in the nursery the rooms hold a family learning. Event when parents, grandparents and other carers are asked to come into nursery and take part in their child’s learning alongside their friends and key person. This is a great opportunity for you to see how your child spends their day and all the playing and learning that takes place.
Honeybees 9th October 10am-11am
Bumblebees 9th October 2pm-3pm
PS@ST 10th October 11am-12,00
Queenbees 10th October 2pm-3pm
2bees 11th October 10.30-11.30
Busybees 11th October 2.30-3.30
EVENTS IN NURSERY
Jeans for Genes 21st September
Grandparents day 7th October
Photographer 25th October
Bonfire night 5th November
Diwali 7th November
Children in need 12th-16th November
Roast dinner day 22nd November
Road safety week 21st-27th November
Christmas lunch 12th December
Christmas party 18th December
