Welcome to Term 4!
Spring feels like it is finally on its way! This term we hope to be using this feeling to start refurbishing our sensory garden in the courtyard. We have been lucky enough to be receiving a grant for £700 to purchase wildflowers, grasses and plants to create an area that will attract butterflies and Moths.
The funding is coming from “Wild Spaces”. We are excited to be able to create a sensory area that both children and staff can enjoy.
This area has fallen into neglect over the years so this will be the ideal opportunity to create something beautiful! Staff will be getting involved during part of our next INSET day, supported by Angus Walker who is leading on the “Wild Spaces” initiative.
Of course, plants and flowers will need looking after. I am sure the children will be keen to help us out with this but if you or anyone you know is a keen gardener and feels they could help to then please let me know!
The more help we can get the better!
I hope you all have a fabulous term!
Mandy, Acting Head teacher
E-Safety
Keeping children safe when using the technology is something that Parents/Carers need to be aware of even when they are very young. Teach your child some simple rules from the time they begin to engage with technology.
Use secure and legal sites to download games. Websites such as CBBC have great games for children that you know will be safe and appropriate.
Young children become very good at finding what they want to view. It is important as a Parent/Carer that you are aware of what they are accessing. Use Children’s You Tube as this a safer forum.
Sit with your child whilst they play games etc so that you can be sure they are safe.
INSET Day
Don’t forget, we have an INSET day on Wednesday, 2nd April.
Library Refurb
We are pleased to share the library refurb with you all!
We have always had some fabulous books here at Ilminster Avenue, but the library had become a bit outdated and a bit of a dumping ground.
Gareth painted it for us and with a bit of elbow grease and dedication it has been relaunched as a very beautiful space for children to enjoy books!
We can’t wait to start using it with them!
World Book Day
World Book Day will take place on Wednesday 5th March at our school this year. We would love if the children could dress up as their favourite book character or in their PJ’s ready for a “bedtime story”!
The children will be having lots of lovely activities to encourage a love of books and stories. They will be having cosy book shares, story treasure hunts and making props for their own story telling.
If your child has a favourite book that they would like to bring and share, then please do but make sure they have their name in the front of the book.
Thank you.
Family Link
This is a great time of year to focus on supporting your child with toilet training, especially for those that will be moving onto school in September.
Please talk to your child’s key worker/class teacher about ways of getting started. If this is proving to be a challenging time, Lucy can offer lots of different ideas and support.
Please do come and see her if this would be helpful.