We are very sad to say, that Pat will be leaving us on Wednesday 21st July.

Pat has been a dedicated member of staff for the Young Persons Centre for over 25 years. She is a valued member of the Pre-school team and we wish her well and a happy retirement. We will miss you Pat!

Our end of year party will be on Wednesday 21st July (last day) and ALL children are invited. Dress code = Party Clothes.

* If your child is usually in on a Wednesday for a full day or usually attends on a Wednesday morning, then their session time will remain the same.

* If your child usually attends on a Wednesday afternoon then please note a change of session time on this day. They will attend 9.15am - 11.20am instead of in the afternoon.

* If your child does not usually attend at all on a Wednesday, then they are invited in for the party. Please bring them to the gate at 9.15am and collect them at 11.20am. Hope you can join us!

For ALL children who are leaving us to go to Reception class in September.

Usually at this time of the school year, the photographer would be coming into

Pre-school to take Graduation photo's of the children. Unfortunately, this year that can't happen. We are as disappointed as you! So as an alternative, we have purchased a Cap and Gown to take our own photo's.

If you would like to purchase your child's photo, the cost for this will be £5.00.

This will include, an 8x10 photo print and a digital copy emailed to you for you

to print off as many times as you wish.

Please send cash in an envelope labelled with your child's name.

The children who are leaving us to go to Westfield Reception class in September - Please call 01942776007 to make an appointment to meet your new class teacher.

Pre-school will finish for half term, after session, on

Friday 28th May and re-open on Monday 7th June.

Pre-school will be closed on Thursday 6th May due to the school being used as a Polling station.

Pre-school will be closed on Monday 3rd May for Bank holiday, back open on Tuesday 4th.

Read, write Inc children have been working super hard at group time.
Each week the children learn a new letter from the Speed sounds set 1. So far we have learnt m, a, s.

When we read ‘m’, we say ‘mmmmmmmmm’.
When we write ‘m’ we say, ‘Maisie mountain mountain’.

When we read ‘a’, we say ‘aaaaaaaaaaaa’.

When we write ‘a’ we say, ‘Round the apple, down the leaf.’

When we read ‘s’, we say ‘sssssssssss’.

When we write ‘s’, we say, ‘Slither down the snake.’

If your child is turning 4 on or before 31st August 2021, you will find out what Primary school your child has been offered on Friday 16th April. Hope you all get your first choice, good luck!

Pre-school Room 1 will close for the Easter holidays, after session, on Wednesday 31st March

and re-open on Monday 19th April.

Pre-school will close for the half term, after session, on

Friday 12th February and re-open on

Monday 22nd February (closed for half term).

PARENT INFORMATION - If your child has been administered Calpol/Nurofen or paracetamol medication for ANY reason, on the day they are due to attend Pre-school, they will not be allowed to attend. This is due to this medication masking a potential temperature, and as this is a symptom of Covid-19, we are unable to allow your child to attend.

PARENT INFORMATION - Pre-school staff are now taking part in the Lateral flow testing twice a week. Please ensure your phone number is up to date with us as you will receive a text message, if the testing has an impact on Pre-school. You will be text any information you need to know regarding any potential closures or periods of isolation for your child.

From all the grown ups in Pre-school Room 1, we would like to wish all the children, parents and carers, a very Merry Christmas.

Pre-school will close for the holidays, after session on, Thursday 17th December and re-open on Wednesday 6th January 2021.

Everyone should have received a text message regarding the Christmas party plan for your child for Thursday 17th. If you have not, please speak to Kerry regarding what times your child will be attending on this day. Don’t forget, the dress code is Party clothes!!

Friday children only - on Friday 11th December it’s national Christmas jumper day. Please send your child to Pre-school wearing a Christmas jumper/t-shirt or non-uniform.

Thursday children Only - On Thursday 10th December we are having a cosy Christmas Day, don’t forget to bring your child to Pre-school wearing their pyjamas. Suitable footwear is still needed.

Just a reminder to all parents/carers of the children who will be turning 4 before the 31st August 2021, the online portal for Primary school admissions is now open and the application needs to be completed as soon as you know your 3 preferences. This form is very important and if you do not complete an application, your child will not be offered a Primary school place. If you need any help please speak to Kerry.

Please make an account on the Wigan council website - Education - Primary school applications. Please make sure you submit your application and receive a confirmation email. Alternatively, you can collect a paper form from the main school office.

Pre-school will close for the half term,

after session on Friday 23rd October

and re-open on Monday 2nd  November.

PRE-SCHOOL SESSION TIMES 

Unless your child has booked in for alternative hours, our Pre-school session

times run as follows - 

MORNING SESSION - 8.30am - 11.20am

AFTERNOON SESSION - 12.00pm - 2.45pm

FULL DAY - 8.50am - 2.45pm.

If your are unsure of your child's session times - please speak to Kerry.

All children are dropped off and collected from the side gate. It is very important you are on time for your session to avoid class bubbles mixing.

If your child is booked in for hours different to the above sessions, please ring the doorbell and a member of staff will come out to you.

The children have been fantastic coming into Pre-school and leaving their parents/carers at the gate. We are so pleased with them all and also a big thankyou to all parents/carers for your patience in the first couple of days whilst both staff and children get used to our new way of working.

We are so happy to be back!

Unfortunatley, parents/carers are unable to come to the classroom but on this blog you will be able to see all the amazing things your child has been taking part in during their time at Pre-school.