The term is complete and 2024 is just around the corner!!
We have had the best time this half term and as always, we have been super busy! Forest school started back after the half term break and the children have really enjoyed the sessions. They have found their feet in the forest and tackled the mudslide, rope bridges, rope swing, hammock and made shelters. They have experienced all weathers and have not been phased by anything and as always, the term was ended with a warming campfire so they could cook their own snack. Yum Yum!
At the beginning of November, we were lucky enough to have The Dental Studio and students from The University of Essex come into setting to talk to the children about the importance of good oral health, a great learning experience for the children and the students alike!
Our Diwali celebrations were enhanced this year by Bhavina, who came in to share her families’ traditions and tell us all about the festival of light. We made our very own Diva/Diya lamps, danced to traditional music, and got to try some delicious treats.
We remembered remembered the 5th of November with sparkly firework pictures and the children also made their own poppies as we learnt a little about Remembrance Day and why we use the poppy to remember.
Our parent open week was well attended (thank you for coming). We love welcoming parents into the setting and the Little Owls love to show you what they do. It really is a great opportunity to get together and have those lovely shared learning experiences.
Then quick as a flash Christmas arrived! The children have loved decorating the trees, writing cards, wrapping presents, making decorations and Jack Frost even gave us a little dusting just to make us feel a bit more Christmassy. There have been nativity scenes and Christmas stories aplenty and this year we finished a fantastic term with a fantastic Hartbeeps Christmas party and delicious cakes thanks to Cakes By Rachel Lewis!
We hope all our Little Owls and their families have a wonderful Christmas and we will see you in 2024!
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
LOVE FROM THE LITTLE OWLS TEAM
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