A lovely calm and reflective week at nursery. The children have continued to focus concepts of kindness, peace, gratitude for the Armed Forces that have kept us safe in the past and today. We found out that people wear a red poppy to say "thank you" and to remember those who helped others, as well as to hope for peace. On Wednesday we joined the rest of the country in a two-minute silence of calm as a special way to show respect and kindness.
Prayer and Liturgy
This week we have continued our ‘Prophecy and Promise’ topic with ‘Getting Ready for Christmas’. Our key words this week were CHRISTMAS, ADVENT and JESUS.
We started our session with a wrapped gift on our worship table. We had a think about what it might be. We then told the children that we are going to have to wait before they can open the gift. We asked them ‘What does it feel like to wait?’ Are there other times you have had to wait for something?’ ‘How did it feel?’.
This led us into looking at our new word: Advent. We are waiting for a very special day—Christmas! That’s the day we remember when baby Jesus was born. This time of waiting is called Advent, and during Advent, we get our hearts and homes ready to celebrate Jesus’ birthday.
We are enjoying seeing our travelling nativity coming back into school and looking at the wonderful pictures. Please send in photos if you have any – we are adding them to our Worship display and the children are enjoying looking at them.
Maths Challenge Day
What a great day. A day full of number, shape, space and measure. Take a look at our fabulous photos, well done everyone!
Learning Landscape
This week we have been:
learning all about our skeleton
drawing skelton pictures
finding out all about ‘four’
read the story of The Three Little Pigs and Big Bad Four!!!
counting and making dice patterns
practising our Nativity songs
such a busy week!!
Drop in session
This terms drop in session is being held on Thursday 10th December 3.45 pm - 4.45 pm. Please pop in to see all the wonderful learning your child has been doing at nursery. We look forward to seeing you.
Nativity
This year the Foundation Nativity is being held on 1st (dress rehearsal only, we require all the children to be present if possible but this is not a parent performance) the 2nd and 3rd December (9.30 am). if it is not you child’s usual session please collect them from the nursery entrance at 10.30 am.
The parents performance will be a ticket only event with only 4 tickets being allowed per family over two performance. We usually charge for the tickets with the money collected being donated to charity.
Watch out in your child’s school bag THIS WEEK for you ticket order form!
Your child will require a pair of plain white leggings, a plain white t shirt (named please) and one strand of silver tinsel. We have the rest of the costumes ready and waiting at nursery!
Please note that after the performance we will keep hold of the t-shirts in readiness for the children designing their sports day t shirt.
Zipper club
Well done to everyone who can now zip up their own coat!!! Keep practising we need everyone to join the Zipper Club!
Travelling Nativity
This week our Travelling Nativity will be coming home for you enjoy as a family. If you could read the story and talk about the figures with your child, that would be great. We will be travelling to the stable together at nursery too! Please keep the sack overnight and then return it to nursery for another friend to enjoy. If you could email me some photos of your child using the resources we will display them at nursery.
School Admissions 2027/27
If you are considering applying for Our Lady Star of the Sea School September 2027 you MUST apply online to Lancashire County Council. Click here for the webpage. Closing Date is January 15th January 2027. My advice is to complete your application NOW. You will also need to the supplementary school admission forms to be found on the main page of Our Lady’s webpage- alternatively the school office.
Have a lovely weekend everyone. I will keep a look out for you at Lytham Christmas lights switch on!
Stay safe and God Bless
Barbara