Dear Nursery and Reception parents and carers,

We want to give you advanced notice that EYFS will be having a beach party on Thursday 14^th July 2022.  Parents/carers will be invited to attend too!

Nursery & RGD 9.30am - 11.00am 

RS & RB 1.30pm - 3.00pm.

There will be a small charge for this event, and will be payable via ParentPay shortly.  We will notify you once this has been set up.

Many thanks

EYFS Team

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Dear Parents / Carers,

Our Sports Day for Nursery and Reception will take place during the school day, on Thursday 30th June 2022.

As with all previous years, parents and carers will not be invited to spectate. 

All children can come to school in sports clothes or their PE kit for the day.

Many thanks

Abbey Federation

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Dear Nursery Parents and Carers

We would like to let you know that Nursery will be closed on Wednesday 6th July 2022.

This is due to staff taking part in the Reception Open Tour.

Many thanks

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Dear parents and carers

Nursery will start for your child on Monday 12th September 2022.  

The times will remain the same 8:30am - 11:30am.  

Please note, this date is for children returning to Nursery, not new intakes. 

The rest of the dates for next academic year can be found here:

https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/whole-school/

Many thanks

Abbey Federation

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Dear Nursery and Reception parents and carers,

We are having a Superhero day to finish our topic - Make believe.

This will take place on Wednesday 25^th May 2022, the children can come to school dressed as a superhero - either a costume that they already have, a homemade costume such as a cape or mask, or their own clothes if they wish. 

We will be doing fun activities on this day as a finale to the topic.

Many thanks

EYFS Team

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Dear parents and carers

Following on from our advanced notice email sent before the Easter holiday, we can now confirm that you can book your slot for the Achievement Day.  This is available on ParentPay.  This will last for half an hour, please arrive promptly.

Nursery has been split over two days - Tuesday 10th and Thursday 12th May.  

Reception has been split between the morning and afternoon of Tuesday 10th May. 

Please only book one slot.  This is to ensure every child has the opportunity to have one parent or carer come to their Achievement Day.

Many thanks

EYFS Team

Dear parents and carers

We would like to give you advanced notice that Nursery and Reception classes will be having Achievement Days on Tuesday 10th and Thursday 12th May 2022.

As this will take place in the classrooms, we will be limiting the attendance.  

Every child will get chance to have a parent or carer at either the morning or afternoon session.

Reception times will be either 9.00am or 2.30pm and Nursery will be 11.00am.

Further details will be sent out after Easter. 

Many thanks

EYFS Team

Nursery Closed for Polling Day

We would like to inform you that the Nursery will be closed for pupils on Thursday 5th May 2022 due to the Nursery being used as a Polling Station. 

Abbey Infant and Junior School will be open as normal on Thursday 5th May 2022 and all children are expected to attend. 

Nursery will re-open usual times on Friday 6th May 2022. 

Apologies for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your continued support.

Abbey Federation  

Dear parents/ Carers

The EYFS staff would very much like to see what your child is doing at home. We would be extremely grateful if you could complete the attached form, either electronically or if you would like a paper copy, please ask the class teacher for one. 

Your child will be faced with multiple learning opportunities on a daily basis outside of school, both at home, on walks to the shops, visits, time spent with family etc...

We would love to see more of what your child is doing at home, to celebrate their successes and to gain a deeper understanding of their learning journey.

It would be beneficial to your child's progress if you were able to share some excellent experiences or work with the staff.

We look forward to receiving them back soon. Thank you for your support and participation.

Best wishes,

Miss Harwood

Assistant Headteacher for EYFS

Dear Nursery parents and carers

On Wednesday 16th March 2022, Nursery will be holding Parent/Carer Consultations, during the afternoon.

There will be a board outside Nursery from tomorrow (4/3/2022) in order for you to choose your appointment time.

Many thanks

Abbey Nursery

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please use the Maurice Road entrance for drop off and collection until further notice.  This is the same entrance that children for the Infant school use.

The gate will open at 8.20am, and a member of staff will be there to direct you.  The gate will open at 11.20am for collection time.

Many thanks

Abbey Nursery

Dear Nursery Parents and Carers

On Friday 3rd December 2021, we will be having a birthday party in the Nursery for Kipper (the teddy).

Children can come to Nursery dressed in party clothes for this session.

Many thanks

Abbey Nursery

Dear Parents / Carers 

Bollywood and Bhangra – Non-Uniform

We have arranged for our EYFS children to take part in a Bollywood and Bhangra Workshop at school on Friday 12^th November 2021 to tie in with our ‘Celebration’ topic. Children can come in non-uniform, suitable for dance and movement activities on this day (EYFS children only).

Bollywood and Bhangra Dancing is a very big part of Indian culture and festival celebrations.  The workshop will include:

•          An explanation of the history and heritage of Indian dance

•          Learning a fun, dynamic Bollywood dance routine

•          Listening to lively, upbeat music

•          A costume demonstration

•          Lots of fun and learning about another culture through dance

•          Learning basic Indian greetings and phrases

We are asking for a contribution of £3.00 towards the cost of the workshop.  Please refer to our Charging Policy for further details.  Please log onto your child’s ParentPay account to enable you to make payment for this activity and to give your consent by Wednesday 10^th November 2021.

Thank you if you have already responded and given consent.

Yours sincerely

Ms S M Collins

School Business Director

Executive Head Teacher’s PA

5th October 2021

Dear parents and carers

We are writing to let you know that Nursery will close early for October Half Term.

The last day for children will be Wednesday 20th October 2021.

On Thursday 21st October 2021, Nursery will be closed in order for staff to make telephone calls home to update parents and carers on their child's progress and answer any questions you might have.

Over the next few days, Miss Harwood will speak to parents and carers in the playground at drop off and collection time, to arrange a suitable appointment time.

Many thanks

Abbey Federation

Dear parents and carers

Nursery and Reception (EYFS) - Let's do it day

On Tuesday 28th September, the children can come into school wearing autumn colours - oranges, greens, browns or similar.

They will spend the day taking part in autumn activities, such as leaf printing and salt dough hedgehogs.

If you are going on any walks between now and Tuesday please could you collect some leaves, acorns, conkers, pine cones and any other natural objects you think link to Autumn? Please can they be brought into school on Monday and Tuesday next week to use for our activities during the day.