DIARY OF EVENTS
TERM 1
TUESDAY 25 SEPTEMBER - VISIT FROM MR HULLABALOO'S CHILDREN'S INTERACTIVE THEATRE COMPANY
This will be the first visit of several this year from Mr Hullabaloo who will entertain all classes with their interactive theatre performances.
THURSDAY 27 SEPTEMBER - MACMILLAN COFFEE DAY
We will be holding a fund raising coffee day in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support. All parents, grandparents and friends are welcome to join us for coffee/tea and treats between 8.45 am and 1.00 pm. Please try to join us and show your support for this very worthwhile charity. If you are unable to attend donations are very welcome - please place in the parent postbox or give to any member of staff.
WEDNESDAY 3 OCTOBER - PARENT INFORMATION EVENING 7.15-8.30 pm
All parents of children currently attending the Nursery School are invited to this information evening, which aims to give you a brief overview of the learning experiences your child will have at Pond Park Nursery School, with emphasis on our commitment to outdoor learning and the Reggio approach to Early Years education.
TUESDAY 9 OCTOBER - PART TIME CLASSES VISIT CASTLE GARDENS IN LISBURN
We will be taking the children in our part time classes to Castle Gardens in Lisburn for an Autumn 'toddle' around the grounds. We will collect leaves, acorns etc and observe the seasonal changes. Children will travel by bus during the normal class session.
WEDNESDAY 10 OCTOBER - FULL TIME CLASS VISIT CASTLE GARDENS IN LISBURN - as above
WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 15 OCTOBER - PARENT/TEACHER MEETINGS (FULL TIME & MORNING CLASSES)
WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 22 OCTOBER - PARENT/TEACHER MEETINGS (AFTERNOON CLASS)
MONDAY 29 OCTOBER - FRIDAY 2 NOVEMBER - HALF TERM HOLIDAY
TUESDAY 6 NOVEMBER - PART TIME CLASSES VISIT TO FOREST SCHOOL AT MINNOWBURN
The morning and afternoon classes will travel to Minnowburn during school time to experience learning in a forest environment.
WEDNESDAY 7NOVEMBER - FULL TIME CLASS VISIT TO FOREST SCHOOL AT MINNOWBURN
THURSDAY 15 NOVEMBER - PHOTOGRAPHER IN SCHOOL
A photographer from Opus Digital will be in school to take individual photographs of the children plus family groups (by appointment) to include younger siblings only. More details will follow nearer the time.
WEDNESDAY 28 NOVEMBER - FULL TIME CLASS VISIT TO ROWALLANE GARDEN, SAINTFIELD
THURSDAY 29 NOVEMBER - MORNING CLASS VISIT TO ROWALLANE GARDEN, SAINTFIELD
FRIDAY 30 NOVEMBER - AFTERNOON CLASS VISIT TO ROWALLANE GARDEN, SAINTFIELD
Children plus parents from each class will travel to Rowallane Garden in Saintfield to search for a Christmas tree for the Nursery School. More details to follow nearer the time - this is a very special trip and a highlight of the school year.
TUESDAY 11 DECEMBER - OPEN AFTERNOON FOR 2019/20 INTAKE: 3.30 - 6.00 pm
Parents of children due to start nursery school in September 2019 are warmly invited to visit the nursery school, see the facilities and meet the staff. Application forms for admission in September 2019 will be available on the day.
WEDNESDAY 19 DECEMBER - CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS IN NURSERY SCHOOL
Parents and grandparents are invited to join each class for a short Christmas celebration - the children will entertain us with a selection of songs and rhymes. Children come to school at the normal time and parents are invited to join us at the following times:
Morning Class: - 10.15 - 10.45 am
Full Time Class:- 11.15 - 11.45 am
Afternoon Class:- 1.45 - 2.15 pm
THURSDAY 20 DECEMBER - AFTERNOON CLASS CHRISTMAS PARTY
The afternoon class finish for the Christmas holidays today at the earlier time of 2.10 pm
FRIDAY 21 DECEMBER - FULL TIME & MORNING CLASSES CHRISTMAS PARTIES
Full Time and morning classes finish for the Christmas holidays today at the earlier time of 11.00 am
MONDAY 24 DECEMBER 2018 - FRIDAY 4 JANUARY 2019 INCLUSIVE - SCHOOL CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS + SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAY 1FRIDAY 11 MAY - COMMUNITY AMBULANCE VISITS SCHOOL
All classes will get to see inside the ambulance and help the Paramedics look after a sick teddy whilst learning more about the role of the ambulance service.
School will re-open for children on Monday 7 January 2019 at the usual times.
TERM 2
WEDNESDAY 9 JANUARY - DEBBIE DOOLITTLE'S WILDLIFE VISIT
Debbie Doolittle will be visiting us and bringing some of the wild animals she has rescued and now looks after. We hope to see a fox, ferret, owl, hedgehog and more.
TUESDAY 29 JANUARY - MR HULLABALOO VISITS SCHOOL
Mr Hullabaloo Children's Theatre company will be in school with their interactive theatre performance for all classes.
FRIDAY 8 FEBRUARY - COMMUNITY AMBULANCE VISITS SCHOOL
All classes will get to see inside the ambulance and help the Paramedics look after a sick teddy whilst learning more about the role of the ambulance service.
MONDAY 18 - FRIDAY 22 FEBRUARY INCLUSIVE - HALF TERM HOLIDAY + SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAY 2 School closed all week.
WEDNESDAY 27 & THURSDAY 28 FEBRUARY - VISITS TO MINNOWBURN FOREST SCHOOL
All classes will again visit the forest school Minnowburn during normal school hours.
WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 11 MARCH - PARENT/TEACHER MEETINGS FOR FULL TIME & MORNING CLASSES
MONDAY 18 MARCH - SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAY 3 - SCHOOL CLOSED
WEEK COMMENCING TUESDAY 19 MARCH - PARENT/TEACHER MEETINGS FOR AFTERNOON CLASS
WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 25 MARCH - HEALTHY LIFESTYLE WEEK
We will have a number of events this week to promote the benefits of healthy eating and exercise including a puppet show from Action Cancer's Health Action Heroes and some fun exercise sessions with Jump, Jiggle and Jive.
TUESDAY 2 APRIL - MR HULLABALOO IS BACK!
All classes will again be entertained by Mr Hullabaloo and his theatre company.
TUESDAY 9 & WEDNESDAY 10 APRIL - EASTER EGG HUNT AT CASTLE GARDENS, LISBURN
All classes will visit Castle Gardens to take part in an Easter egg hunt. The part time classes will go on Tuesday and the Full Time class on Wednesday.
THURSDAY 11 APRIL - LAST DAY OF SPRING TERM FOR AFTERNOON CLASS
FRIDAY 12 APRIL - LAST DAY OF SPRING TERM FOR FULL TIME AND MORNING CLASSES
MONDAY 15 - FRIDAY 26 APRIL INCLUSIVE - SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAY 4 + EASTER HOLIDAYS - SCHOOL CLOSED
TERM 3
WEDNESDAY 1 MAY - BLACKBERRY FARM VISITS SCHOOL
Farmer Claire will be bringing some of her farm animals to visit us for the day - we hope to see lambs, chicks, goats and more
MONDAY 6 MAY & TUESDAY 7 MAY - SCHOOL CLOSED FOR MAY DAY BANK HOLIDAY + SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAY 5
TUESDAY 14 & WEDNESDAY 15 MAY - VISITS TO MINNOWBURN FOREST SCHOOL
All classes travel to Minnowburn for our final visits of the year.
MONDAY 27 MAY - SCHOOL CLOSED FOR BANK HOLIDAY
THURSDAY 30 & FRIDAY 31 MAY - 'SONGS IN THE GARDEN' + ART EXHIBITION
Each class will have an exhibition of the children's artwork, which you will get to take home, followed by songs in the garden and refreshments. All parents and friends will be invited to join us - the morning class will be on Thursday from10.00 - 11.00, Afternoon class on Thursday from 12.45 - 1.45 pm and the Full Time class on Friday from 11.00 - 12.00 pm. All classes will finish earlier than usual.
TUESDAY 11 JUNE - MR HULLABALOO RETURNS
Mr Hullabaloo will be back to entertain us with a new theatre performance.
FRIDAY 14 JUNE - ALL CLASSES CANCELLED (OPEN DAY FOR 2019-20 INTAKE)
There will be no classes today to enable children starting nursery school in September 2019 to visit the school.
THURSDAY 27 JUNE - FINAL DAY OF NURSERY SCHOOL FOR AFTERNOON CLASS
We say goodbye to our Afternoon Class today with a party and another visit from Jump, Jiggle and Jive.
FRIDAY 28 JUNE - FINAL DAY OF NURSERY SCHOOL FOR FULL TIME & MORNING CLASSES
We say goodbye to our Full Time and Morning classes today with a party and another visit from Jump, Jiggle & Jive.