February 2025 Newsletter

Dear Parents/Carers,

Welcome back to all our children and families. We hope you had a lovely break, and a warm welcome to all those joining us again this term.

Our topic for this term is "Spring Time and Nature". So lots of planting, digging and hunting for mini beasts (on top and underground), will be taking place, so please send your child/children to Playgroup in clothes that are warm and you don't mind getting dirty. We will dress them in wellies and wetsuits for these activities to help protect their clothes.

This term we will also be very busy celebrating Pancake day, Mother's Day and Easter, doing lots of fun Easter activities, whilst learning all about giving, sharing and thanking those who love and care for us. For Pancake day we will be doing a pancakes and pyjamas picnic at playgroup. This will be on Tuesday 4th March, please look out for the email regarding this. We will also be celebrating World Book Day on Thursday 6th March.

Please don't feel as though you have to buy a costume just feel free to let your little one bring in a favourite story to share instead.

STAFFING UPDATE

Cat will be going on maternity leave on Monday 17* March, for up to one year. During this time Julie Steward (Trustee, Registered Person & Admin) will be covering the majority of Cat's core hours, but not the wrap around hours.

As of tomorrow, Tuesday 25" February. Emma Field is rejoining the playgroup as a permanent member of staff. Working Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, taking on the role of Lead Key Person in the 2 year old room. Siobhan is still the Deputy for the playgroup & as such will cover when Cat or Julie are not in the playgroup.

We are still advertising for another L2/L3 Key Person to join the team. We are also looking to take on someone to cover the wrap around hours (2:45-4:45) Monday to Friday to do the cleaning & support Siobhan with the children. This role would be temporary from March 17*h until 23d July. If you are interested in this role please have a chat to Cat.

REMINDER Please can I remind all parents and carers to park sensitively to the local residents, and to remember that we are not allowed to park in Lydiard Park Academy car park.

Please note that the decked area where bikes, scooters and prams are parked is very slippery at this time of year and we urge you all to be cautious when using this area

Cat & the team

Dates for your diary:

Pancakes and Pyjamas:  Tuesday 4th March 2025

World Book Day: Thursday 6th March 2025

Consultation Evening Week: Monday 10th March 2025 (Email to follow)

Committee Meeting: Friday 14th March 2025 (Time 7:00pm)

End of Spring 2 Term:  Friday 4th April 2025

Start of Summer 1 Term:  Tuesday 22nd April 2025

Song and Colour Schedule

Monday 24th February – Friday 28th February:

Song/Rhyme of the week: Three Blind Mice

Colour of the week: White

Monday 3rd March – Friday 7th March:

Song/Rhyme of the week: Little Bo Peep

Colour of the week: Orange

Monday 10th March – Friday 14th March: 

Song/Rhyme of the week: The Wheels On The Bus

Colour of the week: Purple

Monday 17th March – Friday 21st March:

Song/Rhyme of the week: An Elephant Goes

Colour of the week: Red

Monday 24th March – Friday 28th March:

Song/Rhyme of the week: 1,2,3,4,5 Once I Caught A Fish Alive

Colour of the week: Black

Monday 31st March – Friday 4tht April:

Song/Rhyme of the week: Round & Round The Garden

Colour of the week: Blue