week beginning June 25

Chestnut Trees Pre-school

July 2007 Newsletter

The term ends on Tuesday 24st July, at 1pm, after the Leaver’s Picnic (see below). That evening the committee would welcome all helping hands to tidy away/clean the schools rooms for the summer holiday break, from 7.30pm. We will be also go out for a meal afterwards; all welcome. More details to follow.

Preschool starts again on Thursday 6th September, with an OPEN DAY on Wednesday 5th September for all current and new children; 9.30-11.30am – accompanied children only please. Regalia and refreshments will be available.

Our annual Clean-up Day is on Tuesday 4th September from 9.30 am. This is an opportunity to make the preschool cupboards gleam. Please come along and help the committee clear away the dust and set up for the coming term.

We are asking parents to donate bottles (alcoholic bottles are particularly tempting on tombolas) for the preschool stall at the Shrivenham Village Fete on August 25th – there is a box in the hallway.

The tombola is an excellent source of additional funding for the preschool and monies raised will go towards extending the facilities for the children. We are also looking for any help on the day. Please do come along and help out for a stint (see Bev); and bring family and friends to enjoy the afternoon!

The Chestnut Tress Preschool AGM will be held on 19th September at 7.30pm in the schoolrooms.

Summer Trip/ Thursday 28th June
Please be at preschool for 9am registration. The coach will leave at 9.15am, returning at approx. 2.30pm. Please ensure your child is wearing appropriate clothing for an active day, comfortable shoes etc., and brings a packed lunch including a drink and a lightweight waterproof. A change of clothing can be left on the coach. All items labelled please.

Shrivenham Primary School Visit
Any children that are starting at Shrivenham Primary School have the opportunity to visit the School on Thursday July 12th from 9.30 - 11.30am. The School have asked that Parents/Carers do not stay for the visit. Chestnut Trees Staff will accompany children to/from the school but will not be staying with them.

Sports Day
Sports Day will take place on Thursday 19th July, regardless of the weather. Please let Val know if your child will not be attending that day. Activities begin at 10.30am, refreshments will be available. Cakes and cookie donations please – there will be a sign-up sheet on the board.

End of Year Picnic
The end of year will be celebrated with a Leaver’s picnic on Tuesday 24th July from 11.30–1.00pm.

All preschool children, parents & carers and siblings are invited to join us under the awning in the play area. There will be a sign-up sheet for food donations in the hallway.

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