EASTER NEWSLETTER 2017

As we finish for Easter for a much needed break the committee would like to briefly update you on what has been happening in setting, and the fantastic events which have taken place.

This half term, the children have looked at “Superheroes, Monsters and Aliens”. They have been doing some invisible super hero writing. The children have been talking about healthy foods that super hero’s may eat and trying different healthy snacks. Children have enjoyed making model rockets and learning a special song all about space.

Children especially enjoyed Gruffalo week! They of course enjoyed reading the story and making Gruffalo crumble. Throughout the week children enjoyed many Gruffalo themed activities such as making masks, making Gruffalo playdough and decorating Gruffalo cakes.

Michelle, Helen, Tracy, Emma and Joanna have provided some brilliant activities once again this term, and the Committee would like to thank them for their continued commitment and dedication to our Pre-School.

Events this term

Sponsored Pancake flip:
This was a fantastic event, the children all thoroughly enjoyed flipping their pancakes across the school playground, and they then enjoyed sampling their pancakes with . Thank you for everyone who supported the event and collected sponsorship. Children raised an amazing £103.50 which will go towards exciting new equipment.

Mother’s DayDisco:
The annual Mother’s Day disco was held on Saturday 25thMarch at Mepal Village Hall.
All mums/grandmas were treated to a beautiful potted Primula.

There was a fantastic disco and children enjoyed showing off their dance moves. There was lots of yummy food available to buy and the children definitely enjoyed the tattoos and glow sticks. We had a wonderful Raffle and children’s raffle, which was so well supported, so thank you to everybody who donated prizes. The disco raised an impressive £237.69.

From all of the Committee, thank you for your support of the events we have put on. We are grateful for your continued support in helping raise vital funds for our setting.

Library book borrowing scheme:

The library book borrowing scheme has been a big success with the children and they are enjoying borrowing the books and the stories they are learning. It is essential that

the books are returned to pre-school on change over days Thursday or Friday.This term we have several children that have had a book for a few weeks and if they do not get sent back in, they are unable to choose a new book which can be upsetting.

Upcoming at Pre-school

Term dates:
Pre-school will be returning after the Easter break on Wednesday 19th April. Pre-school will be closed on Monday 1st May (Bank holiday) and a Friday 26th May (staff training day). Pre-school will be closed for the May half termfrom 29th May – 2nd June.

The Summer term onFriday 21st July.

Raising 5’s

There will lots of additional dates being sent home in the coming months for those who will bestarting school in September, and Michelle and the staff will send these out separately, as necessary.

Children leaving pre-school to start school will be invited to a leavers party at the end of term. Further details will be sent out in the summer term.

Next term in Setting

Next term we will be looking at growth so will be doing some plant and vegetable growing. Pre-school are in need of some more equipment for the mud kitchen. Any donations of old saucepans would be much appreciated.

Duck Race: Saturday 8th July

Pre-school will be holding a duck race at The Three Pickerels pub. Please keep the date free. It will be a fun family event with a BBQ and lots of games to enjoy. Further details will be sent out in the new term.

Mepal and Witcham Pre-School prides itself on
it's “open door” policy, and we thoroughly realise
the value of a good parent-setting relationship.
If you have any ideas, suggestions or comments,
please feel free to either note them down and post
in the red box on the wall inside the Pre-School room,

or alternatively speak to a member of staff.
Your child's Key Worker file is always available for
you to look at if you have any concerns directly
relating to your child.

Many thanks for reading our newsletter!

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you
all a restful and happy Easter holiday, and we look forward to a fun-packed sunny Summer Term!

Mepal and Witcham Pre-School Staff & Committee.


Mepal and Witcham Pre-School, Brangehill Lane, Mepal, Ely, Cambridgeshire. CB6 2AL. Telephone: 07510 173818

Registered Charity No: 1057125