August 2011 Newsletter
School Readiness Information Night
We would like to thank those families who braved the cold and wet weather to attend our School Readiness Information Night. We have received lots of positive feedback about the information presented. If you would like to discuss your child’s individual progress, please speak to Anneke to organise a time.
Important Reminders
We would like to give the flowing reminders regarding safety, health and hygiene:
- It is essential that children wear correctly fitting shoes which have a non-slip sole. NO THONGS/SLIDES/FLIPFLOPS/SLIPPERS/GUMBOOTS
- For safety reasons children should not wear jewellery while they are at the centre. There is also the risk of the jewellery being lost or broken. If a child has pierced ears studs are permitted-NO DANGLY/HANGING OR HOOPED STYLES.
- Please note that both scarves and hoods cannot be worn as they are a strangulation hazard
- if your child is in nappies you are required to supply a minimum of 4 nappies per day. The centre supplies baby wipes and nappy sacs.
- We have a limited supply of spare clothes, so it is essential every child has spare clothes in their bag.
- Long hair needs to be tied back with a hair-tie.
Thankyou
Thankyou to all our families who have donated boxes and other art and craft materials-this is greatly appreciated. At this time we are not collecting any more boxes.
Say Cheese
Our school photos this year will be taken on 30th and 31st August. We will be using the same photographer as last year. Please find order forms attached.
Joel Howlett Magic Show
On 5th August Joel Howlett will be at the centre to perform his magic show starting at 10:30-if your child does not attend on this day please bring them along. We are providing this experience at no cost to families.
Pizza and Pyjama Party
That’s right; it’s time once again for our annual Pizza and Pyjama Party. Every day of the week beginning Monday 15th August everyone wears their pyjamas to day care-even the staff. We are going to make pyjama party food (pizza-muffins, sauce, shredded ham, grated cheese).Families still need to provide lunch for your child, and pyjamas must comply with the sun safe policy. Children also need shoes rather than slippers/boots/ugg boots. Dressing gowns can be worn indoors; however children will need a jumper to change into for outdoor learning experiences.
NOTE: Please inform staff in writing if you do not wish your child to participate.
Information Night: Podiatry and Physical Development
On the 7th September Adam Glassock from Newcastle Family Sports and Podiatry will be a guest speaker at our information night. Below is a brief description of what will be discussed:
Children’s growing legs and feet go through a number of changes in their early years. Understanding and ensuring that this is occurring at the right time and in the correct manner is vitally important to appropriate growth and function .Like our children’s teeth, their legs, hips, knees and feet need to be checked and monitored to ensure this is occurring. In toed or out toed gait, excessively flat feet, toe walking, poor hip and core control (balance and stability) and pain associated with these and other problems can be diagnosed and treated with the long term outcomes much better when early diagnosis is made .Experience is vitally important when dealing with the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of childhood biomechanics. At Newcastle Family & Sports Podiatry there has been a long history with Allan Boys & Adam Glascock of assessing children to ensure appropriate growth and good outcomes. It is important to understand what should be occurring with the child’s foot and lower limb at various ages
Thankyou Sharon, Brett, Anneke, Tara, Nicole and Kasey