World Book Day in Nursery

11th March 2024Hayley Tampin

We had a brilliant day celebrating World Book Day in Nursery. The children’s costumes were brilliant – we had Matildas, Amanda Thripps, Willy Wonkas, Oompa Loopmas, Enormous Crocodiles, and lots more!

The children had lots of fun in the school hall, exploring the Roald Dahl themed activities and games organised by Mrs Machin. They searched through Mr Twit’s spaghetti, threw food into Bruce Bogtrotter’s mouth, tossed ‘good’ and ‘bad’ eggs, tried to pop Violet Beauregarde’s bubblegum… and much more!

Back in class, we watched the animated version of the ‘Enormous Crocodile’. The children enjoyed retelling the story, using pictures from the story and toy animals. They also created their very own ‘Enormous Crocodile’ paper plate craft.

What a fun-filled day!

Free Virtual Neurodiversity Conference: Supporting You & Your Child

7th March 2024J Donkin

Dear Community,

On Wednesday March 20th 10am- 3pm, Witherslack Group are hosting a free virtual conference: ‘Celebrating, Embracing and Empowering Our Children’ for parents and carers of neurodiverse children and young people.

Please click the link below and complete the form if you are interested in attending.

Please note that this is a virtual conference and therefore ‘online’ and not face-to-face.

https://pages.witherslackgroup.co.uk/virtual-conf-spring24

 

Take care

 

Jo Donkin

SENDCo

Nursery’s Determined Doctors (LGBT+ History Month #underthescope)

15th February 2024Hayley Tampin

As part of LGBT+ History Month, we have been talking about Dr Sophia Jex-Blake in nursery today.

Sophia was born in 1840 in England, and she was a curious and smart young girl. She loved
learning and dreamed of becoming a doctor, but back then, people thought that only
boys could be doctors.

However, Sophia was not one to give up easily. She decided to challenge this. She worked
hard and studied on her own, proving that girls could be just as smart and capable as
boys. Sophia’s determination caught the attention of other brave girls who shared her
dream.

Eventually, Sophia fought for her right to attend medical school, and in 1869, she became
the first woman to enrol at the University of Edinburgh to study medicine. This was a
huge achievement, and Sophia didn’t stop there. She went on to inspire more girls to
pursue their dreams, breaking down barriers in the process, by establishing two medical
schools – one in London and the other in Edinburgh.

Sophia Jex-Blake showed the world that everyone, regardless of gender, should have
the chance to follow their passions and make a difference. She paved the way for many
girls who dream of becoming doctors today.

The children had great fun with our doctor-themed tuff tray today – and agree that it doesn’t matter what gender you are, you can do the job you dream of doing!

                

Fun on the trim trail

9th February 2024Hayley Tampin

The nursery children have enjoyed exploring the trim trail on the main school yard today. After a very windy start to the week, we were happy to get outside for some outdoor fun. We practiced our climbing and balancing skills – we were all incredibly brave, attempting lots of challenging obstacles.

 

We’re already looking forward to our next visit to the trim trail!

 

Nursery AM

Nursery PM

EarlyBird, EarlyBird Plus & Teen Life in South Tyneside

25th January 2024J Donkin

Dear Community,

Just a little reminder that if one of your children or a child that you care for has received an Autism diagnosis, then you can contact the EarlyBird Team and enroll onto a really informative and supportive course to help you understand more about Autism and get lots of tips and ideas from the course providers and other parents and carers.

Please see the attached flyer for the up and coming Information Meeting dates (in green) and just pop along as there is no need to book a place.

Download (PDF, 132KB)

 

Take Care

Jo Donkin

SENDCo