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Nursery News
The Oaks
This week the Oaks have extended their interest in mud! Great fun and mess had been had by all making mud
pies, mark-making with sticks, barbequing soil and mixing potions of mud, water and leaves. After all the mud
play the garden looked like a building site so the hard hats and fl uorescent jackets were found for lots of ‘roadworks’
role-play in digging up and resurfacing the playground.
Some of the Oaks found an enormous spider in the garden which was caught in a bug catcher (thank you Mrs
Rapley!) and the children have been investigating its features and watching it spin a web whilst gaining
confi dence and overcoming their fears (including Miss Lee!)
Next week we will be having a numeracy week which is an opportunity for your child to develop their number
skills in a fun and exciting way; counting how many bubbles we can blow, measuring our friends’ heights,
acting out number rhymes and playing games. Parent/carers please feel free to contribute any ideas.
The Acorns
We have had a bit of a mixed week, focusing on the individual interests of the children. So this week the
Acorns have been practising throwing and catching, junk modelling, playing musical instruments, painting,
role-playing sea animals and starting some simple phonics. Next week our colour of the week will be purple
and parents could help by pointing out purple objects in their environment and books to support their child’s
understanding. We will also be continuing with some simple phonics through sounding out the fi rst sound of
your child’s name. We would welcome this activity being continued at home and if any parents would like
further information about phonics please ask a member of staff.
A Parents’ Consultation evening has been organised for Tuesday 14th June which is a chance to speak to your
child’s keyworker and also for the Acorns parents to chat to the Oak keyworkers ready for the transition in
September. The transition plans for the Oaks joining the reception class at the Prep school are underway and
visits from Mrs Cocks will commence after half-term. At Nursery we have already started the transition visits
for the Acorns into the Oaks and a transition record book of their progress is available at the bottom gate for
parents’ information.
The lovely weather has meant even more water and messy play at nursery and parents are reminded to ensure
that a change of clothes is either brought into nursery or left on their child’s peg.
The nursery photos have now been received and are being distributed; please could you ensure that you either
return the payment or photos before half term.
Half term reminder – the nursery will be closed for half term Monday 30th May through to Friday 3rd June
2011.
The Nursery Team.
20th May 2011
Battle Abbey Singers set to tackle Verdi
Two dozen Battle Abbey singers face an exciting new challenge this Saturday (21st) when they join forces with a huge adult choir, the Battle
Choral Society, to perform one of the very greatest works in the repertoire – Verdi’s Requiem. The singers have been rehearsing since the New
Year, and the 120-strong chorus, directed by John Langridge, is accompanied by an orchestra of 55, with professional soloists. The performance,
at Christ Church, St Leonard’s, begins at 8.00pm and there should still be a few tickets available at the door.
“ Phew! How did you enjoy it? Do you still have a voice? Were you deafened in the Dies Irae??” A full report with the singers’ reactions in
next week’s Newsletter…
A message from the School Offi ce
We would just like to remind Senior School parents that, should they need to advise us of any medical appointments or planned absence for their
child, to please copy the Senior School Offi ce (clarkc@ battleabbyschool.com) in on any e-mails sent direct to teaching staff, or alternatively,
use the designated ‘absence’ voice box on the School Offi ce number 01424 772385.
Additionally, if your address or contact details have changed recently please notify the School Offi ce direct so we can update your profi le on the
School system.
If you have any questions or updates please e-mail clarkc@battleabbeyschool.com or hughesl@battleabbeyschool.com or contact
us on the phone number above. Thanks! Senior School Offi ce Team