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For all the latest news from Goostrey Pre-School please check this page regularly.

Theme

The theme for this half term will be At the Seaside; the things and events associated with it. We will also be talking about holidays at the seaside and what we might see there. We will look at summer clothing and of course sun hats and skin protection. What summer would be complete without an umbrella or two, one for the sun and one for the rain. For more information, please visit our theme page.

This years sponsored bounce took place on Tuesday 10th June. Sponsorship forms have been distributed. The children really have a great time at this event, it is a lovely way to raise funds for the pre-school.

Fundraising: Spring Luncheon & Pampered Chef

The Pre-school Committee and Staff would like to thank everyone who donated food and cakes for the lunch and to everyone who helped out on the day. We raised £ 516.27 for pre-school. Pampered Chef was well attended and a further £426.67 was raised. That’s an amazing £942.94 in total! Thank you so much.

Leavers' Photograph

The leavers’ group photograph will take place on Friday 13th June. Photographs will be available for purchase before the end of term. Mrs Lane will attend at the end of the session with samples of Goostrey Primary School’s uniform for you to try on and order on the day.

Goostrey Primary School Visits

On 20th June Mrs Saxton will be visiting the rising 5’s. Week commencing 30th June is transition week when the school starters will be visiting the Primary School to have a look around and meet the staff.

Rose Day Float

The theme for this year’s float is Orchestra. All children are invited to come on the float. They will be wearing a white T-shirt and black bow tie. (Please supply your own) The float will leave Booth Bed Lane at 1.00pm, so please get there at 12.30pm. If anybody would like to help with the decorating of our float this year, we are having a gathering on Monday 9th July at Carolyn’s house. Straight after drop off, to get a few ideas together and the decoration of the float will take place on Thurs./Fri 26/27th June. We are also seeking volunteers to help run the stall (a chocolate tombola).

Sports Day

Sports day will take place on Tuesday 8th July (weather permitting) at 11.00am at Goostrey Primary School sports field. All children are invited to take part and parents are invited to watch. We will be holding a picnic afterwards on the sports field, so remember to bring a packed lunch. (If weather is poor then it may be postponed to July 15th please check the notice board for latest information.)

Leavers' Party

All Pre-School children are invited to the leavers’ party on Friday 18th July. The children will be entertained in the morning and provided with party food. The leavers will be presented with their leaving gifts at 11.30am. All parents wishing to see the leaving presentation should arrive by 11.30am. This session ends at 11.45am.

Committee Members Needed

A few members are retiring as children are moving up to school. if anybody would like to become more involved in Pre-school activities and could spare a few hours a month, please consider joining the committee. Roles that will be vacant in September are listed on the notice board .

Sun Protection

During the hot weather please ensure your child is adequately protected from the sun with sun cream and hat. If you want staff to re-apply cream during the session, please send in sun cream clearly labeled with your child's name.

Important staff request: Collecting your child

If you are unable to collect your child yourself after pre-school, could you please ensure that you write the name of just one person who will be coming in your place on the board by the door. This is for your child's safety and your peace of mind.

Important staff request: The grapes of wrath

Please be aware that grapes may cause a choking hazard. We therefore request, if grapes are going to be included in lunch boxes, they should be cut lengthways to help minimise the risk of choking.

Drop-in sessions

Spaces are currently available for children each day, on a drop-in basis. To check availability, please ring pre-school on the morning or in advance if you know which day you would like. Prices are as follows:

  • £6.50 Mon,
  • £9.45 Tues/Weds/Fri (inc. lunch session),
  • £14.75 Thursday all day.

Ideal if you would like to get some Christmas shopping done!

Pre-school uniform

Pre-School T-Shirts and Sweatshirts are available to purchase in a range of sizes:

  • T-Shirts, white with red logo - £5.00
  • Sweatshirts, red with white logo - £9.50
  • 1 Sweatshirt and 2 T-Shirts - £18.00
  • 2 Sweatshirts and 2 T-Shirts - £25.00

Please contact a member of staff or Carolyn Wharfe on 01477 549849 if you would like to purchase an item.

Parent helpers

We would like to encourage all parents to join a Pre-School session as a helper, to see how a session works in practice and how your child enjoys activities. There is a rota on the notice board or you may like to chat to one of the Supervisors about coming along.