Welcome

Welcome back to all our returners and a huge welcome to all those families joining us this academic year. We hope you had a lovely and relaxing summer. We are very excited about the year ahead and have loads of fun activities for everyone to join in with. There’s lots to cover in this newsletter so please take the time to read it through.

Kim’s Memorial Service

As you are aware we sadly lost one of our amazing keyworkers Kim over the summer and we know that many families and previous staff would like to pay they respects. We will be holding a short Memorial Service in All Saints Church on Friday 9th October at 6pm. This service is for anyone who has known Kim and children are welcome. There will be a memory tree whereby
children can hang a decoration in remembrance and a memory book. If you are unable to attend the service, the church will be open the following morning Saturday 10th between 10am and 12pm for you to share your condolences.

Famly

Please use this as a way of ‘chatting’ with your child’s key person. Staff check their messages regularly and will be able to respond quickly to any questions or worries. Please also add your comments and thoughts to the observations as it’s a great way to get to know you and your child. The staff work very hard at keeping you updated with pictures so please respond if you
can and add pictures from home.

Lunches

We are obliged to follow the new government Nutrition guidelines. Children are allowed to eat their lunch in any order and only what they would like to eat. No chocolate or sweets. Please also remember not to pack any eggs or nuts (including chocolate hazelnut spread, peanut butter etc.) as we have children with allergies. Please also cut grapes, olives and sausages and cherry tomatoes lengthways due to possible choking. Finally, please clearly name their lunch box.

Book bags/Peg Bags

Please bring your child’s-coloured book bag each day so they can bring home their works of art and please check them for important letters from us. Just a reminder NO toys from home please. Due to space we ask just for a small ruck sack or draw string bag on your child’s peg please with spare clothes/nappies.

Jewellery

Due to health and safety please NO jewellery at nursery (only stud earrings if necessary) and no play jewellery as these often get lost or broken during play.

Permissions

It is extremely important that everyone completes the necessary permissions and child details (especially collection passwords, health details and please make sure there are at least 3 emergency contacts) on Famly. Thank you.

All Saints Community

As part of the All Saints Church Community we must remind you to respect our local surroundings and the church yard.

Curriculum

This term we are working on getting to know your child, good manners and self-help skills. We will be sending out a copy of this terms topics shortly.

Thank you for your continued support.
Sallie and the All Saints Team

Dates for your diary (details to follow)

Kim’s Memorial Service Friday 9th October 6pm
Harvest Festival – Friday 23rd October 2.15pm
Light Up All Saints – Friday 13th November (Always a great family event!)
All Saints Christmas Fair – (TBC)
Half Term – Monday 26th October – Friday 30th October
Nativity (older children) – Friday 18th December 2pm
End of Term – Friday 18th December