NURSERY SCHOOL PARENTAL WELCOME BOOKLET 2020/2021
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NURSERY SCHOOL PARENTAL WELCOME BOOKLET 2020/2021 N U R T U R I N G E X C E L L E N C E
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Howell’s School, Llandaff, Cardiff Road, Cardiff CF5 2YD
Tel: 029 2056 2019
Fax: 029 2057 8879
www.howells-cardiff.gdst.net
@HowellsSchool
CONTENTS
Introduction by
Catherine Scott, Head of Nursery 4
Term dates 2020/2021 5
Communication 6
Breakfast Club; After-School Care;
TOOT Weeks 7
What will your daughter need at school?
Nursery School Uniform 8
Physical Education and Woodland Explorers 9
Amser Snac (Snack Time); Lunch Time;
Cookery; Our Birthday Cycle 10
The Curriculum
The 7 Areas of Learning 11
The 2 Year Cycle 12
Travel and transport 13
Notes 14
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NURTURING EXCELLENCE TERM DATES 2020/2021
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you and Autumn Term
your daughter to Howell’s Nursery. In 1982 a shy but OWELL’
Monday 7th September – Inset Day
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adventurous 10-year-old girl arrived at Howell’s School.
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She had travelled from her primary school in Africa Tuesday 8th September – Term begins
to visit a number of schools. The purpose of the visit
was to find a school. Howell’s was a world away from Monday 19th October to Friday 30th October inclusive –
anything she had ever experienced before, but there was ER Half Term
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something magical, warm and inviting that made this
Friday 18th December – Term ends
school stand out from all the others. The atmosphere of
enthusiasm, enjoyment and security which greeted her captured her heart and this
was the school she chose to be educated at. That little girl was me.
Spring Term
With 20 years’ experience in teaching it is a privilege to find myself once again back
on ‘home’ ground. I have many great, happy memories of being here as a child and Thursday 7th January – Term begins
this is where we begin in the Nursery.
Monday 15th February to Friday 19th February inclusive –
I am immensely proud of the opportunity afforded me as a child and now as an Half Term
adult in being able to play a role in the life of Howell’s School. Friday 26th March – Term ends
Roald Dahl’s book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory takes us on a journey which
stimulates, excites and makes one think! In the book Charlie never gives up hope
of finding a golden ticket and has confidence and strength of spirit as he embarks Summer Term
on the visit to the Chocolate Factory. The same principles apply for your daughter.
We want her to develop an ‘I can do’ philosophy for all she will encounter in life and Monday 12th April – Term begins
to embrace new ventures, developing creativity and an originality of thought in
Monday 3rd May – May Bank Holiday
an atmosphere where she is allowed to take risks, have her own ideas and stretch
her mind. I found my golden ticket when I gained the post of Head of Nursery and Monday 31st May to Friday 4th June inclusive – Half Term
being part of your daughter’s first steps in education is something which I embrace
wholeheartedly. It is with genuine excitement that I welcome the opportunity to be Thursday 8th July – Term ends
part of her journey in finding her golden ticket.
Catherine Scott
Head of Nursery
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COMMUNICATION BREAKFAST CLUB
All parents receive frequent emails so please ensure you have registered your 7:45 am - 8:25 am (Prep School Hall)
email address with us.
The girls are brought to Nursery at 8:30 am and are settled in before we open
There is a weekly learning train which is put on the Nursery Firefly page. It will the doors at 8:50 am.
keep you informed about some of the exciting activities your daughter has
done, as well as what she will be learning the following week.
Invitations to school events, other letters, news of school trips etc. may be sent
AFTER SCHOOL CARE
home with your daughter. These have an attached slip for your reply. Copies of
all letters can be found on the school portal. Please check your daughter’s peg
pocket and her bag for notes or letters.
If you are not receiving relevant documents, please contact the Prep School Office.
3:15 pm - 6:00 pm (Prep School Hall)
Why not follow us on Twitter?: @HowellsSchool
The girls are collected from Nursery by the After School Care staff and are
taken to the Prep School Hall.
▶ ‘Stay and Chat’ sessions are held during the school year for parents or
grandparents to attend to discuss matters related to your daughter’s year
After School Care telephone number (Prep School Hall) is 02920 261 811.
group. Please keep an eye on the newsletter for future dates.
HOWELL’S HOLIDAY CLUB
During the holidays we have an exciting holiday club which is held in the
Nursery. Each week, the girls are taken on new adventures and experiences.
Keep a look out for themes to come!
▶ Please see additional booklet for more information about Breakfast Club,
After School Care and TOOT weeks.
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NURSERY SCHOOL UNIFORM PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND
WOODLAND EXPLORERS
▶ Pink polo shirt with Nursery logo.
▶ Navy jogging bottoms with Nursery logo.
Your daughter can come to school wearing this kit on days in which they have
▶ Navy round neck sweatshirt with Nursery logo. this activity:
▶ Summer term – Pink and white striped Howell’s Prep School dress. White
ankle socks. PE Woodland Explorers
▶ No earrings to be worn in school. ▶ Polo shirt ▶ Tracksuit
▶ White Velcro trainers or navy shoes are to be worn to school. ▶ Tracksuit ▶ Polo shirt
▶ Socks ▶ Coat (waterproof )
Please note that school uniform is available from John Lewis, Cardiff or online
▶ Velcro trainers ▶ Wellies (to be kept in school)
at http://www.johnlewis.com/howell’s-school-nursery-uniform/p89012160
▶ Gloves / hat / scarf / lots of
Your daughter will have 2 PE layers (in winter months)
Sessions
a week which will be All-in-one waterproof suits
led
by our specialist PE teachers. are provided
The aim is to develop her co-
WHAT WILL YOUR DAUGHTER ordination, balance and ball
skills. The PE sessions will include
NEED AT SCHOOL?
Our beautiful school grounds
gymnastics, dance, games and provide the perfect opportunity
athletics. to ensure that we can harness
your daughters’ natural wonder
and eagerness to explore and
Please label all items brought to school.
understand her world. Woodland
Explorers, a forest school themed
To leave at school:
group activity, will give her the
▶ Raincoat chance to explore the wonders
▶ Wellies of the forest as she builds dens,
creates trails, forages for mini
▶ Spare clothes (named) – small rucksack to be left on her peg in school to beasts, and paints with mud,
include 2 pairs of leggings, 2 tops, 4 pairs of pants, 4 pairs of socks thus inspiring a love for the
▶ School cap and sun cream (summer months) natural world.
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AMSER SNAC (SNACK TIME) THE CURRICULUM
A healthy morning snack is provided for your daughter with water or milk. The
choices include fresh fruit platters of apple, pears, oranges, bananas, raisins and
strawberries, cheese and grissini wholewheat bread sticks, malt loaf and apple. Our Creative Curriculum embraces elements of the Foundation Phase giving
your daughter her all-important introduction to the learning environment. We
have developed and established a curriculum that is broad and challenging, but
LUNCH TIME one that will also be tailored to your daughter’s individual needs. This enables us
to maximize your daughter’s learning potential. Child-led and adult-led activities
We offer a balanced menu in the Prep include ‘play’ activities, which are the central learning tool. She will have real
School. This means that we only use brown hands-on experiences with sand, water, modelling materials, arts and crafts,
bread, rice and pasta. Meals are carefully mark-making, books, games and puzzles. These will stimulate her ideas, increase
monitored for their nutritional value. All her awareness of shape and space, develop her powers of communication and
meals are eaten in our dining room. Mrs. help her to learn how to work effectively with others.
Scott and Mandy the cook have lunch with
the girls and this enables us to ensure that We want your daughter to feel secure, valued and confident in her new nursery.
everyone has had a fulfilling meal. For her to develop a sense of achievement through her learning which is both
rewarding and pleasurable. She will learn essential skills which will contribute to
Please let us know if your daughter has her all-round development.
any dietary requirements or allergies.
The 7 Areas of Learning
COOKERY ▶ Personal and Social Development, Wellbeing and Cultural Diversity
We have weekly cookery sessions in Nursery. This allows the girls to explore scientific ▶ Language, Literacy and Communication Skills
and mathematical themes as well as thinking about recycling and Fairtrade.
▶ Mathematical Development
If you would like to come in to run one of these sessions please let us know.
▶ Knowledge and Understanding of the World
OUR BIRTHDAY CIRCLE ▶ Physical Development
When it is your daughter’s birthday you are invited to celebrate with us in ▶ Creative Development
Nursery around her birthday circle. Please bring in an item from when she was
1, 2, and 3 years old. The girls really do enjoy this time and especially having ▶ Welsh Language Development
mummy or daddy come in to celebrate with them. We usually hold this session
in the morning 9:15am - 9:30am or in the afternoon 2:45pm - 3:00pm. Please If you have a particular celebration or event that you would like to share with
talk to a member of staff to discuss a suitable time for you. us in Nursery, please speak to a member of staff to arrange a time to come in.
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The 2 Year Cycle TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT
AUTUMN TERM
Howell’s has an extensive bus network covering the South Wales area. Certain
routes are available to the youngest members of the school community so
TWIT TOO HOO! Marvellous Me! should you require transport for your daughter please call our Transport
Co-ordinator on 029 2026 1832 to discuss your needs.
Celebrations
Roald Dahl Day September 13th • Autumn Walk • Firework/ Bonfire night
Diwali • Hanukah • Eid • Christmas
SPRING TERM
Turrets and Tiaras Adventures from
The Quest to Find The Magic Faraway Tree
the Lost Chalice Nursery Rhyme Land
Fairy Tale Land
Celebrations
Winter Walk / Spring Walk
Saint Dwynwen’s Day 25th January (Welsh Valentine’s Day)
Chinese New Year • Pancake Day • Saint David’s Day • Mothering Sunday
Red Nose Day • Sport Relief • Easter
SUMMER TERM
Animal Boogie Woogie! Shiver Me Timbers! – Pirates
Jungle and Farm Around the World Adventures
Celebrations
Summer Walk • Sports Day • Fathers’ Day
Home School Task
Each week your daughter will bring home her ‘learning log’. There is an activity
linked to an area of learning we have covered that week to complete.
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Howell’s School, Llandaff, Cardiff Road, Girls’ Day School Trust,
Cardiff, CF5 2YD 10 Bressenden Place, London, SW1E 5DH
Tel: 029 2056 2019 Tel: 020 7393 6666
Fax: 029 2057 8879 Fax: 020 7393 6789
www.howells-cardiff.gdst.net www.gdst.net
@HowellsSchool
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