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Week commencing 14th May

O what fun we had last week.  The bears and the children had such a fantastic time.  Unfortunately, the weather was too wet to go outside for a picnic but we managed to sit around inside and feed our bears. 

 

Do you think the weather will start to get warmer soon?  Hopefully it will as this week we are talking about Summer.... bring on the sun!  The children will be looking at the environment and how it changes during the Summer time.

 

We still have blue bags waiting in reception for you to fill. Please bring your filled bags to the Pre-School for collection by NEXT Monday - May 21st.  Happy decluttering.    

 

We will be celebrating the Queens Diamond Jubilee towards the end of the month.  Do you have any photographs of you or your family at any other Jubilee's?  If so will you please bring them in for us to make a display.     

                                                                                 

 

For your Information

 

Barnardo's Toddle - w/c 11th June - look out for your child's sponsor sheet - coming out very soon.

Summer Fayre - Saturday 30th June 

 

This terms holiday dates are as follows

Half Term - Break up Friday 1st June, return Monday 11th June

Summer Holiday - Break up on Friday 20th July and we return on Monday 3rd September

 

Activities & Topics for the summer Term

 
Mini beasts – What are mini beasts?

 Diamond Jubilee – Celebrating the Queen’s reign, talking and finding out about the Royal family.

 Summer – Talking about summer weather, making displays, observational drawings and paintings of summer scenes.

 Holiday’s and journeys – Where are you going/where have you been for your holiday? 

 People who help us – Discussing how people help us and how we can help others.  

 The Olympics – Looking at different sports and exercise. 

 Getting ready for school – Meeting new teachers, talking about new experiences.

Please note – These are a framework of the activities/topics which are planned for this term.  However, as we respond to your children’s interests these may change.

Ofsted Outstanding 2009/2010

In October 2009 Ofsted judged Greenacre Pre-school as an Outstanding Provision. We are extremely proud of this achievement.

Reference: EY306365

Read our Ofsted report

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Leeds Quality Assurance Scheme

In June 2009 Greenacre Pre-School successfully achieved a silver, followed by three gold awards, in the Leeds Quality Assurance scheme. It is in recognition of having the highest standards in terms of organisation, environment, overall ethos and the experiences we provide for the children in our care.

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Pre-School Learning Alliance

As members of the Pre-School Learning Alliance Greenacre Pre-School has access to a library of resources and support from this educational charity.

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Equality & Diversity

The Pre-School is open to all members of the community and we are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families.

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Recommendations

... has been at Greenacre now for four months and although she has largely settled in, she can still have an occasional wobble, and when that happens Julie and her staff are on it immediately to smooth the way.

The care and attention received is still the same as it was on the first day and they watch for any sign of upset and stop it before it starts.

I can't thank everyone at Greenacre enough for all they have done and would recommend them to anyone looking for a pre-school for their child.

Reference contact details available on request

... I cannot praise the staff and management enough, they provide a stimulating and safe environment and the key worker system builds a strong relationship between the staff and children.

A million thanks for looking after our boys so well and keep up the great work

Reference contact details available on request

 

ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS

 

In the event of severe weather conditions Greenacre Pre-school will open/close in conjunction with Rawdon Littlemoor.  Details will be posted here on our website. 

You can also listen to BBC Radio Leeds (92.4fm and 774 medium wave), or look on the  Rawdon Littlemoor website (www.leeds.gov.uk and follow the link to Education and Learning). 

When possible a message will also be left on the Pre-school answer phone (0113 386 2553).