st philip howard catholic school foundation stage introduction to snowflakes nursery
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St Philip Howard Catholic SchoolFoundation Stage
Introduction to Snowflakes Nursery
Our Mission Statement
We are part of God’s family.
We follow the way of Jesus by loving, learning and doing our
best.
Nursery Provision
Every child is entitled to 15 hours per week Nursery provision.
Morning sessions 8.45am - 11.45am
Afternoon sessions 12.30pm - 3.30pm
** PLEASE NOTE DIFFERENCES IN TIMES TO NORMAL SCHOOL DAY **
Nursery Staff
Morning Nursery -Mrs Gajjar
Afternoon Nursery – Mrs Claridge
Starting Nursery Staggered start during the first week–
please see letter in packs
Entrance via side gate onto Foundation Stage playground. This is the only gate open for pick up at 11.45 and drop off at 12.30.
Please do not use the school car park
Home Visits
Home visits will take place at the beginning of the Autumn term on
Monday 7th September
Tuesday 8th September
These are to ensure the children settle as
well as possible into school.
Visits will be by a teacher and a teaching assistant and will be approx 20 mins long.
Children will be invited to visit Nursery
for an hour either morning or afternoon
on Thursday 9th July.
Nursery Routine
Self registration
Child Initiated Activities
Adult led activity/small group work
Snack time – free milk and fruit
Child Initiated Activities
Story
Please collect on time
Rhyme and Song Book
Each child has a Rhyme and Song book which needs to be returned every Monday for the new
rhyme and Sound of The Week.
My Rhyme and Song Book
Name of your child
Nursery parents and carers Come and join us for our Stay and Play sessions!
The first Friday of every month Morning Nursery
8.45-9.45am
Afternoon Nursery12.30-1.30pm
Girl’s Uniform
Winter: Grey skirt or pinafore, gold school polo shirt, maroon school sweatshirt or cardigan Maroon jogging top & bottom if preferred Black school shoes (easy to undo) Warm, waterproof coat Book Bag Wellington Boots
Summer: Pink checked dress, maroon cardigan Sun hat. Light waterproof jacket/pac-a-mac for sudden showers.
P.E. - maroon shorts, white t-shirt, black plimsolls, P.E. bag
ALL ITEMS TO BE CLEARLY NAMED PLEASE All uniform available on the M&S website or
from Smarty’s in Hatfield town centre
Boy’s Uniform
Winter: Grey trousers, gold school polo shirt, maroon school sweatshirt or cardigan Maroon jogging top & bottom if preferred Black school shoes (easy to undo) Warm, waterproof coat Book Bag Wellington Boots
Summer: Grey shorts or trouser, gold polo shirt, maroon sweatshirt Sun hat. Light waterproof jacket/pac-a-mac for sudden showers.
P.E. - maroon shorts, white t-shirt, black plimsolls, P.E. bag
ALL ITEMS TO BE CLEARLY NAMED PLEASE All uniform available on the M&S website or from Smarty’s in Hatfield town centre
Weekly Noticeboard displayed in classroom windows and sent to parents via Parentmail.
Other correspondence is sent home in book bags
Absence: Please telephone the school on the first day your child is ill and inform us of the reason they are absent – some illnesses are notifiable. Vomiting and diarrhoea – children must be at least 24 hours clear before returning to school.
Daily contact via class teacher/teaching assistant
Head & Assistant Heads always available via school office
Email [email protected] website www.sphoward.herts.sch.uk
Communication
Any money sent to school MUST be in an envelope with:
Child’s NameClass
Reason for Payment (eg Raffle tickets, School Trip etc)
HousekeepingChildren should be toilet trained and dry by
the time they start Nursery
We are a nut free school.
Any medication should be brought to the school office where a consent form will be
filled in.
We can only administer prescribed medication. Staff are trained in the
management of diabetes and are also trained to administer Epipens and
inhalers for asthma.
Mrs M Waugh, Headteacher
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