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Little Phoenix
The Newsletter of Yarm Pre-Prep Number 312
Mrs Speight’s message ... 11th December 2020
My penultimate newsletter this term has given me the opportunity to write about the
privilege of being with the children in the lead up to Christmas. I’m feeling festive as I
write this wearing both my Brussel sprouts headband and Christmas jumper. My PE lesson
on Thursday ended with a rendition of Jingle Bells and the children were eager to tell me
where the Santa Cams were located in the Games Hall. Later, I toured a family with a small
baby who loved the children’s learning environment. They described it as nurturing and
cosy, a fantastic place with so many opportunities to learn. They were also impressed with
the Year 2’s cursive handwriting and the most generous donations for Little Sprouts and
the Foodbanks. Thank you again so much for your kindness and generosity. In Pre-Prep we
think of others and you have certainly demonstrated this with the array of goodies you
have provided for people who are less fortunate than ourselves. Have a wonderful weekend
and from the chorus of that famous song...Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow.
Warmest wishes,
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Born in a Barn We were blown away by the children's lovely singing and acting as they retold the story of the Nativity. Cockerels were crowing, owls were hooting and cows were moo-ing. The children have had such fun producing our play together, we know you will enjoy watching it at home with a mince pie!
Budding Scientists In Year 2, there is always a wide range of subjects on offer from art to science which the children encounter every week. Alongside our busy and hectic rehearsal schedule, the children have still benefited from their usual specialist teacher lessons. In science, the children have been learning about a healthy lifestyle which included a lesson talking about George Washington-Carver, an eminent scientist from the 20th century. This term culminated in the planning of an investigation with the aim of finding out ‘which is the best surface to run on?’ Equipped with clipboards and stop watches, our intrepid budding scientists set off to the Prep School to complete their investigation. The results showed that the Astro is the best surface on which to run and there was much discussion and hypothesising about why this was the case. Perhaps one day we shall have our own homegrown eminent scientist from the class of Year 2, 2020?
Festive Fun The Nursery children have been getting in the festive spirit and creating lots of lovely Christmas crafts. They have used glue, glitter and paint to make a Christmas card and a tree decoration. They are looking forward to taking home their precious creations.
‘Bundle of Joy’ The children in Reception discovered a particularly special 'Bundle of Joy' as they retold the story of the Nativity and learned about Jesus' birth. They were excited to dress in their costumes and perform in front of the camera for what proved to be a very humorous show about a VERY grumpy donkey!
2020/2021 Term Dates
Autumn Term, 2020
Finish - Friday, 18th December 2020
(after school)
Spring Term, 2021
Pupils return - Monday, 4th January 2021
½ term begins - Thursday, 11th February 2021
Dax (after school)
Henry Pupils return - Monday, 22nd February 2021
Finish - Friday, 26th March 2021 (after school)
Summer Term, 2021
Pupils return - Thursday, 15th April 2021
Eila Bank Holiday - Monday, 3rd May 2021
½ term begins - Thursday, 27th May 2021
(after school)
Pupils return - Monday, 7th June 2021
Finish - Friday, 2nd July 2021 (12 noon)
Holiday School Dates Christmas Jumper Day
No Christmas Holiday School 2020
Friday 18th December is Christmas Jumper Day.
Please note: Due to the late finish of the These are to be worn
Autumn Term (Friday, 18th December) and the over school uniform.
timing of the annual closure of school for We look forward to
seeing all the children
Christmas (Wednesday 23rd December), there looking very festive.
will be NO Christmas Holiday School this year.
Easter Holiday School 2021
Monday 29th March—Thursday 1st April
Summer Holiday School 2021
Monday 12th—Friday 30th July
Christmas Cards
Cards can be sent to children in
their year group bubble. In order
Reminder for us to quarantine them prior to
sending, please can they be sent
There will be no After School Care no later than Monday 14th
December. They will be delivered
provision on the last day of term, Friday
from Wednesday 16th December.
18th December. All children should be May I politely request that
collected at their allocated pick up time on chocolate coins are not placed in
this day. them.
Many thanks for your support.
Nursery and Reception—3.15pm
Year 1—3.20pm
Year 2—3.30pm
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