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‘A FUN STORY’ with Karen and Julie
After 19 years working in PreSchool Ruth has decided to retire - We will all miss her and wish her a healthy and happy retirement 💕
Jaime has decided to take some time out to be at home with her family and will not be returning to PreSchool after her maternity leave. We wish Jaime all the very best as she enjoys her time at home with her lovely family 💕
25th June 2020 "Moving on to Primary School" with Julie.
‘HARRY & THE DINOSAURS GO TO SCHOOL’ Story with Julie
20th June 2020
Dear Parents & Pre-Schoolers
As we approach the last few days of this unusual year of Pre-School we want to thank all our parents for their amazing support all year. We have enjoyed getting to know you and your child and hopefully you will all have many happy memories of friends made and the fun times we have had from September. It is always a pleasure to observe children throughout their time with us and see them develop their confidence, personalities and so many skills and talents.
Thank you to everyone who has already completed and returned the transition form and I will be meeting with relevant Year 1 teachers over the next few weeks and sharing your child's observations and records with them.
Thank you for the photos you have sent of your child for our 'Graduation From Pre-School Gallery' - they all seem to have grown so much since we last saw them!! We hope you enjoy seeing everyone again on this page.
This week I will be talking to the children online about moving on to the various Primary Schools and will read a related story about starting school. There will be a final fun story read as a duet towards the end of the week.
I would like to take this opportunity of behalf of all Pre-School staff, parents and children to thank Mrs Watson (our Primary School secretary) who has been keeping our webpage up-to-date and so well presented - all those photos, updates, videos all added by her and without her expertise it would not have been possible - A HUGE THANK YOU FROM ALL OF US.
We wish all our children and parents a safe and happy summer and wish your child happiness as they embark on the next stage of their lives in Primary School.
Best Wishes
From Julie, Karen, Ruth, Wendy, Joanne, Lorraine, Jaime & Caitlin
Dear Parents & Pre-Schoolers
As we approach the last few days of this unusual year of Pre-School we want to thank all our parents for their amazing support all year. We have enjoyed getting to know you and your child and hopefully you will all have many happy memories of friends made and the fun times we have had from September. It is always a pleasure to observe children throughout their time with us and see them develop their confidence, personalities and so many skills and talents.
Thank you to everyone who has already completed and returned the transition form and I will be meeting with relevant Year 1 teachers over the next few weeks and sharing your child's observations and records with them.
Thank you for the photos you have sent of your child for our 'Graduation From Pre-School Gallery' - they all seem to have grown so much since we last saw them!! We hope you enjoy seeing everyone again on this page.
This week I will be talking to the children online about moving on to the various Primary Schools and will read a related story about starting school. There will be a final fun story read as a duet towards the end of the week.
I would like to take this opportunity of behalf of all Pre-School staff, parents and children to thank Mrs Watson (our Primary School secretary) who has been keeping our webpage up-to-date and so well presented - all those photos, updates, videos all added by her and without her expertise it would not have been possible - A HUGE THANK YOU FROM ALL OF US.
We wish all our children and parents a safe and happy summer and wish your child happiness as they embark on the next stage of their lives in Primary School.
Best Wishes
From Julie, Karen, Ruth, Wendy, Joanne, Lorraine, Jaime & Caitlin
20.6.20 - Our Graduation from Pre-School Gallery
HOME LEARNING GALLERY
“WE HAD GREAT FUN AT THE BEACH AND COLLECTED LOTS OF TREASURES”
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“The Clumsy Crab“ Story With Karen
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16th June 2020: 'Fidgety Fish' story with Julie
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“The Little Lighthouse Keeper Saves The Day” Story With Joanne
“A Fantastic Fish’ By Ella □
“INTRODUCING THE BEACH & SEALIFE”
& ‘The Very Silly Shark Story’ with Julie
& ‘The Very Silly Shark Story’ with Julie
9th June 2020 - Some Sea Life Craft Ideas.
3rd June 2020 - “Giraffes Can’t Dance” story with Julie
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I painted a giraffe
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“Abigail Giraffe” Story with Karen
What a fantastic display of artwork - Well Done everyone. Your lovely paintings are making so many people smile as they walk past.
Still lots of space for more and the art collection bin is still at the PreSchool gates
What a fantastic display of artwork - Well Done everyone. Your lovely paintings are making so many people smile as they walk past.
Still lots of space for more and the art collection bin is still at the PreSchool gates
"Sports Day" photographs
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29th May 2020 - story - "The Tiger Who came to Tea"
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A Monkey and Crocodile Counting Rhyme
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I made a lion
26th May 2020 - "Learning About Wild Animals" - see below for videos and craft ideas
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“Learning About Wild Animals" - introducing Elephants
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 I made a baby elephant!
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Do 'The Animal Boogie'!
19th May 2020 - Worms - songs, stories and craft
Superworm story with Julie
Mr Tumble - 'There's a Worm at the Bottom of the Garden'
14th May 2020 - Talking about colours and making a rainbow bracelet
Use our recipe to make Playdough and then encourage children to use this to create various’ minibeasts 🦋🐞🕷 Have fun😀
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7th May 2020 ‘Incey Wincey Spider’
6th May 2020 - “Learning about Bumble Bees with a poem and painting activity“
“Playful Ideas for Active Minds”
https://www.stran.ac.uk/ideas-for-active-minds/
Ideas for Active Minds | Stranmillis University College | A College of Queen's University Belfast
“Playful Ideas for Active Minds”
https://www.stran.ac.uk/ideas-for-active-minds/
Ideas for Active Minds | Stranmillis University College | A College of Queen's University Belfast
Suggestions for Home Activities: - 10 Nature Activities”
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2020/03/kids-nature-activities-self-isolation/
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2020/03/kids-nature-activities-self-isolation/
Our ‘Collective Marathon’ Photo Gallery
4th May 2020 - see below for new videos and craft making ideas!
‘The Hungry Caterpillar Story’ with Wendy
‘Warm Up Exercise Routine With Lorraine”
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4th May 2020 - Make A Hungry Caterpillar
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‘A Butterfly Story’ with Julie
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Minibeast Craft Ideas
Learning About Minibeasts
‘Marathon Challenge for Tiny Life NI charity supporting premature babies and their families’
Dear Parents
We invite all our PreSchool children and their families to join with us in a challenge !!! -
Monday 4th May was planned to be the Belfast Marathon (26 miles or 42.2k) and our challenge is that each child and their families walk 1k on Monday 4th May - collectively we would walk over 42k - our own Marathon effort 😀 and in doing this we can fundraise for ‘TinyLife’ - the NI charity to support premature babies and their parents.
The Justgiving fundraising link for Tiny Life is www.justgiving.com/fundraising/dromarapreschool
Dear Parents
We invite all our PreSchool children and their families to join with us in a challenge !!! -
Monday 4th May was planned to be the Belfast Marathon (26 miles or 42.2k) and our challenge is that each child and their families walk 1k on Monday 4th May - collectively we would walk over 42k - our own Marathon effort 😀 and in doing this we can fundraise for ‘TinyLife’ - the NI charity to support premature babies and their parents.
The Justgiving fundraising link for Tiny Life is www.justgiving.com/fundraising/dromarapreschool
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1st May 2020 - On The Farm With Lorraine
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Meet Joanne’s Geese and enjoy Farmer Duck Story
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Making Chocolate Nests with Karen
30th April 2020 'Spike's Best Nest'
“Playboard NI are offering this E book free to parents until the end of May:”
https://www.playboard.org/product/way-to-play-ebook/
29th April 2020 - Story Time With Wendy
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“Where’s Curly The Pig “ With Karen
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"Little Lamb Story" with Karen
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Baby Animals in Spring
24th April 2020 A Frog Story with Julie
23rd April 2020 - Learning about Spring - Planting & Growing
Introducing Planting & Growing with Joanne & Caitlin
20th April 2020 - Introducing Spring
15.4.20
12.4.20 - What can you find in your garden to make a picture ... Join with Wendy & Poppy
9.4.20
Dear Parents - on behalf of all of us I want to extend a huge thank you to all of you who are part of our amazing NHS team, our local chemist and their team, to the shopkeepers, delivery drivers and farmers who are ensuring we have fresh food, to the postal workers, the refuse collection workers and to all the folk out there who are still working and ensuring we have access to essential services. Thank you also to the teachers and supporting staff who are working remotely to support parents with home schooling and to our local volunteers who are delivering medication and groceries to the elderly and vulnerable - you have been amazing 😀
The community spirit in Dromara and our local area has been so encouraging as we cope with these unprecedented times.
IMPORTANT - Please remember if you are a Key Worker parent with no alternative to childcare and are planning to send you child to PreSchool on Monday 20th April - you need to contact me by Friday 17th April.
Wishing you all a safe and Happy Easter
Julie
The community spirit in Dromara and our local area has been so encouraging as we cope with these unprecedented times.
IMPORTANT - Please remember if you are a Key Worker parent with no alternative to childcare and are planning to send you child to PreSchool on Monday 20th April - you need to contact me by Friday 17th April.
Wishing you all a safe and Happy Easter
Julie
8.4.20
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Days of the Week & Weather Chart
Dear Parents
I hope you and your family are keeping well and staying safe in these worrying times. As you are aware PreSchool has been closed due to PreSchool staff self isolating due to Covid-19. We are, as planned, remaining closed for the scheduled Easter Holidays, but plan to re-open on Monday 20th April but ONLY for PreSchool children of key workers with no alternatives for childcare.
Please contact me if you are planning to send your child to PreSchool as we will need to make necessary staff arrangements.
Stay Safe Everyone
Julie
I hope you and your family are keeping well and staying safe in these worrying times. As you are aware PreSchool has been closed due to PreSchool staff self isolating due to Covid-19. We are, as planned, remaining closed for the scheduled Easter Holidays, but plan to re-open on Monday 20th April but ONLY for PreSchool children of key workers with no alternatives for childcare.
Please contact me if you are planning to send your child to PreSchool as we will need to make necessary staff arrangements.
Stay Safe Everyone
Julie
6.4.20 Some creative ideas to try this week!
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‘Weekend Breakfast Suggestion’
How about helping your child use our pancake recipe and make weekend breakfast 😀 |
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Developing Creativity with Junk Art Resources
"The Great Pre-School Bake-Off"
Developing Counting and Number Recognition Skillls
Busy at Imaginative Play in our 'Mechanic's Garage'
Enjoying Outdoor Play
Enjoying a walk through our village and visiting local shops. Thank you!
Number Day February 2020
Fun in the Snow
Celebrating Chinese New Year!
Feeding and observing birds at our bird table
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Learning about Australia and celebrating Australia Day
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Learning About Winter - Developing Language & Self-confidence with our Snowy Day Pictures &
Story Books ‘Show & Tell’
Story Books ‘Show & Tell’
Enjoying imaginative play as we learn about the Artic and Antartic
Developing Creativity - painting winter pictures
Exploring ice at Small World Place
Enjoying a Taekwon-do Session with Little Tiger Cubs
Clearing up after the storm
'Learning About Winter’
Using Junk Art Resources to create ‘Snow Clouds’
Using Junk Art Resources to create ‘Snow Clouds’
Wishing Everyone a Merry Christmas
We are now closed until Tues 7th Jan with the afternoon session times back to 12.15 - 2.45 pm
We are now closed until Tues 7th Jan with the afternoon session times back to 12.15 - 2.45 pm
Christmas Jumper Day!
Christmas Party
Posting our Letters to Santa
Developing our Writing and Drawing Skills
Outdoor Fun in the Frost - November 2019
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See our photograph page for more pics!
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Information about our Pre-school:
Our pre-school has been providing pre-school care and education for children within the village and surrounding area for over 30 years. Closely linked with our primary school and other local primary schools, our aim is to work in partnership with parents to provide a safe, happy and stimulating environment for children where they will have equal opportunities to learn through a play based curriculum as devised by the Education Board. The pre-school is registered with the Down Lisburn Social Services Trust and The Early Years Organisation. A recent inspection carried out by the Education Board's ETI awarded us an "Outstanding" in all areas. (Details of this inspection can be found on the ETI website: CLICK HERE)
Our pre-school has been providing pre-school care and education for children within the village and surrounding area for over 30 years. Closely linked with our primary school and other local primary schools, our aim is to work in partnership with parents to provide a safe, happy and stimulating environment for children where they will have equal opportunities to learn through a play based curriculum as devised by the Education Board. The pre-school is registered with the Down Lisburn Social Services Trust and The Early Years Organisation. A recent inspection carried out by the Education Board's ETI awarded us an "Outstanding" in all areas. (Details of this inspection can be found on the ETI website: CLICK HERE)
Introducing our staff team . . .
Julie Corbett BA Ed(Hons) Karen McCracken Lorraine Tumelty Ruth Redmond Wendy McCord
Leader Deputy Leader Deputy Leader
Designated Child Protection Officers
Leader Deputy Leader Deputy Leader
Designated Child Protection Officers
