August 2018
Gromit Unleashed
What a huge success our Gromit hunt has been! Thank you for all your Gromit pictures. Our gallery is still growing and the children absolutely love looking at all the pictures!
Our Trip to Bristol Museum
Toddlers had a great time at Bristol Museum. They showed lots of interest in the animals and artefacts asking questions and pointing in amazement.
Walking with Preschool
Preschool had lots of fun exploring Clifton Observatory and walking across the Suspension Bridge.
Bake Sale
We’re having a bake sale to help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. If you would like to contribute with either sweet or savoury bakes please let us know! The sale will be taking place from 4pm on Friday 28th September.
A date for your diary
Parents Evening will be taking place on Wednesday 17th October from 6pm. Time slots will be going up in the rooms shortly where you can book in to speak with your child’s key worker.
Book of the month…
Septembers book of the month is The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Theme of the month…
Septembers theme of the month is Mathematics.
Farewells…
We said a sad farewell to Aby from Preschool this month as she starts her new role as Head of Preschool in our new Redland nursery. She hasn’t moved far but she will be missed by the team and children!
We also said goodbye to Jess from Older Toddlers who is off for some much needed rest before the arrival of her baby. We wish Jess the best of luck in this next chapter of her life!
Welcome…
We would like to welcome David to the team. He joins us on September 17th in the Younger Toddler room.
Other news…
We have made a few staff changes to the rooms. If you are unfamiliar with some members of the team please feel free to say hello!
Britney and Louise will be moving to Preschool.
Tammy will be moving to babies.
Snappies Superstars
Have you noticed a practitioner going above and beyond, have you been impressed by a practitioners amazing story reading skills, does your child come home always talking about the same practitioner, do you love how well the team work together... Seen any of this going on? why not share this on our Snappies Superstar page and nominate an outstanding practitioner or team.
July 2018
Class of 2018
Thank you to all who came to the Preschool Graduation. We hope you had as much fun as we did! Here are a few photos from the day...
Officer George is here in your town...
Preschool enjoyed hearing a story about Lils who lost her teddy. The child helped Officer George crack the case!
For more information on Officer George please head to the website www.officergeorge.com
Curiosity, Awe, Wonder...
Have you seen our Curiosity Corner in the reception area? Please don't be afraid to explore the corner with your child, it is full of lots of interesting objects of shapes and sizes, sounds and textures. We are always on the lookout for exciting items to go in our corner, so if you have anything you feel the children will enjoy exploring please bring it in!
Get involved in our Gromit Hunt!
Gromit is joined by his pal Wallace and arch nemesis Feathers McGraw around Bristol. We need help finding them all! If you spot any don't forget to get a picture and send it in to Horfield@snapdragonsnursery.com
Our Local Community
This month the children have been exploring the community. We have been to the Hospital, a Fruit and Veg shop, the Mall, the Theatre and the local park.
Book of the month...
The book of the month for August is 'We're Going On A Bear Hunt'.
Theme of the month...
The theme of the month for August in 'Outdoors'
Farewell Asha!
We said a sad farewell to Asha. She will be greatly missed by the Children and Team! We wish Asha all the very best in her new adventure.
Welcome Nikita!
We would like to give a warm welcome to Nikita who joins the team in the Younger Toddler room.
Snappies Superstars
Have you noticed a practitioner going above and beyond, have you been impressed by a practitioners amazing story reading skills, does your child come home always talking about the same practitioner, do you love how well the team work together... Seen any of this going on? why not share this on our Snappies Superstar page and nominate an outstanding practitioner or team.