Horden Nursery School

Children of different ages, including those of nursery age, enjoy using technology. Often they will go online to play games, watch videos or use the internet to find out more about their world.

It is very important that we understand our children’s internet use and ensure that we keep them safe while they are online.

We will be handing out a leaflet that supports safe internet use for children under 5 years old. Please ensure that you pick up a copy or speak to your child’s key person if you do not receive one.

Please click the link below to find out more information on keeping young children safe online-

https://www.childnet.com/resources/keeping-under-fives-safe-online

You should have received your Parent Questionnaire, please speak to your child’s key person if you have not had a copy.

Your opinions are really important to us and help us to improve and think about new ideas and ways to work. Please return your completed questionnaire to nursery as soon as possible.

With many thanks.

We celebrated Chinese New Year, the Year of the Pig, across the week of Monday 11th February. We learnt about how people celebrate and tried a range of Chinese food. Together we created a Chinese dragon and took part in a traditional dance.

Other experiences included rice and noodle messy play, painting and drawing Chinese symbols and trying on authentic Chinese costumes.

Following on from children’s interests in mini beasts and animals, we had a visit from Zoolab. An elf named Chelsea told us a story about Santa and his elves visiting countries across the world. She explained that Santa met lots of different creatures while he was on his journey. As Chelsea told us the story, she introduced us to the creatures and we got the chance to hold them or stroke them. This was a fantastic experience where we learnt lots of new facts.

Well done to our children who all sang beautifully at our sing along. You well an truly entertained us! A special well done goes to our youngest two year old children.

Thank you to all of the parents and families who attended. I am sure you will agree it was a fantastic show.

During December all of our children visited the Gala Theatre in Durham to watch ‘Once Upon a Christmas’. The children had a fantastic time watching two of Santa’s elves getting everything ready for Christmas.

We would like to thank all of our families for their kind donations for Children in Need. It was lovely to see our children attending nursery in bright and spotty clothes, to support this special charity.

The children took part in lots of fun activities and we read the story ‘Pudsey’s Great Fundraiser’. We had great fun taking part in our own danceathon.

This week we have been talking about Remembrance Sunday, learning about why we commemorate the service men and woman who fought for our country. One of our teachers brought in black and white photographs showing the special uniforms that the soldiers wore. We looked at medals that belonged to a relative and even had the chance to try them on!

Thank you to all of the parents and families who attended nursery to meet with their child’s key person. It was really lovely to be able to share information about your child, both at home and at school. If you were unable to attend, please speak to your child’s key person as we can arrange alternative meetings.