Allsorts After-School Club Newsletter September 2014
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Summer Puddle Jumper Club
This year, our Puddle Jumpers travelled through time, from exploring the pre-historic cairns at Campster in Caithness and delighting in taking part in a mighty space water war. We’ve had very positive survey feedback; a report on the results has been sent out to users and published online. The winner of the free Puddle Jumpers session was Elspeth Chapman. We have made changes to the way we are running Puddle Jumpers in October based on some of the concerns expressed, so please keep letting us know what you want from Allsorts. A big thanks to the staff and partners working on Puddle Jumpers – we know how much hard work goes into creating all that fun.
Changes to the Board – Volunteer Plea!
At the AGM in June, Joan Bishop stepped down after 12 years as Chair and Kim Tewnion was welcomed in her place. We would like to thank Joan for all her efforts establishing and maintaining the good reputation of the club. Three other directors also stepped down and we now have six vacancies on the board. Allsorts relies on the contribution of volunteer directors to remain sustainable. Highly thought of the childcare and play sectors, Allsorts owes a lot if its success to the fact it is a club run for the community by the community. Hopefully some more parents will come forward to play a If you think you could help out please contact Kim Tewnion - -or get in contact via facebook or our website.
Our registered address has now changed to; 9 Ross Avenue, Dornoch, IV25 3TD.
Care Inspectorate Visit
We had a Care Inspectorate visit in July, during our Puddle Jumpers Holiday Club. Rod Coltart spent the day with staff and children finding out more about how the Club operates in the holidays, the activities we run, collecting parent and carers opinions and looking over our policies and procedures. Initial feedback from this visit was positive, with some useful suggestions for improvement in the future. Full details of the Care Inspectorate Report will be published online. These details will be available on-site at the Club and will be posted on the website and facebook. If you wish to be sent a copy of the report then please get in touch.
25th and 26th September in-service holiday club
Don’t get caught out by these new in-service days! Allsorts are running a trip to the Strathspey Railway on the 25th and the Highland Wildlife Park on the 26th. Book now to avoid disappointment.
Puddle Jumpers October
We’re sending our October Puddle Jumpers to The Guisers Academy this year for some wizard fun! Both weeks taking place in Dornoch, with pick up and drop off in Tain. For more details please see our website www.allsorts-dornoch.org.uk and Facebook. Activity programme overleaf. Bookings open soon, watch out for our Puddle Jumpers flyer.
27th October in-service holiday club
Allsorts will be open all day. Bookings open.
Welcome to 4 & 5 year olds
Allsorts welcomes children from their 4th birthday in Nursery and all those in Primary school up to 12 years old. We are based in Dornoch Academy canteen, and collect children from Dornoch Primary School - including the afternoon Nursery session. We play outside in the Allsorts Wood most days each week (come rain, hail or shine!) So whether you need childcare while you work or an adventure club for your child, Allsorts has lots to offer. You can book an hour for £3.30 or a full afternoon (2:45 -5:30) for £8.30, with discounts for block bookings. All sessions must be pre-paid, we accept Childcare Vouchers, and are a registered childcare provider for working tax credit purposes. You can also pay by cash, cheque or directly into our bank account. If you would like to arrange a visit first, please get in touch with Allsorts staff on the number below.
Special Introductory Offer – this term four- year-olds can attend Allsorts on a Tuesday afternoon for the discounted price of £4 per session. Book Now – limited availability!
Annual Registration Fee now due!
With the start of the new academic year the registration fee of £5 per child is now due. We ask parents to check the existing registration details we hold, or to complete a new form, at this time.
Allsorts Online
For the latest information, photos and updates please ‘like’ us on facebook. Just type Dornoch Allsorts in the Facebook search bar to find us.
There is also lots of content available on our website. You can access our policies and procedures, such as how we assess risk and
our complaints procedure (although we hope you won’t have to use the last one.) You can get in touch with the manager or board and discover more about Allsorts ethos in proving quality play experiences for children. We welcome parental feedback and suggestions.
Allsorts Mobile 07900 24 74 54
Allsorts After-School Club Newsletter September 2014
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October Puddle Jumpers Activity ProgrammeBased at Dornoch Academy Canteen
-The Guisers Academy-
Monday 13th / Tuesday 14th / Wednesday 15th / Thursday 14th / Friday 15th
AM / AM / AM / AM / AM
Games
Trick or treat in the enchanted woods. / Spells
Design a beautiful book to collect all your spells. / Magic
Craft your witch’s wand or wizard’s staff. / Mythical Beasts
Hunt for Dragons eggs in the enchanted garden / Storytelling
Get round the fire and hear some terrible tales.
PM / PM / PM / PM / PM
House Meeting
Which House will you be in? Create your House T-shirt. / Games
Take part in our wizard games. / Spooks
Help make a home for some ghosts. / Potions
Can you find the right ingredients to cook up a creepy cookie? / Magic
Bring the Guy to life from some old bits and bobs.
Monday 20th / Tuesday 21st / Wednesday 22nd / Thursday 23rd / Friday 24th
AM / Trip
We’ll be travelling to the woods at Migdale for some forest festivities. / AM / AM / Hallowe’en party!
Dress up for the day – prize for the best guise – come and celebrate.
Magic
Learn how to light a magic lantern. / House Meeting
Decorate your sorcerer’s robe to suit your style. / Mystical Plants
Discover the Hallowe’en Tree!
PM / PM / PM
Hubble Bubble
What’s cooking on the campfire? / Mystical Plants
Carve a pumpkin for our party / Potions
Break an egg,
Add powder sweet…conjure up a charmed city.
Allsorts Mobile 07900 24 74 54