What has 28 legs and goes; “Swooosshhh!”? Allsorts mini-fire service!
Our little ones became honorary “Firemen Sams” for the morning when, as
promised, Didcot firefighters came to the Pre-School in a fire engine to
tell us all about the important work they do. Our little people got to
learn hands-on about this emergency service and had a really fun time
doing so, too. A very, big “thank you” goes to the real life heroes for
sharing their valuable time with us and for bringing their work to life.
In Term 4, we continue to broaden our toddlers’ horizons as we introduce
them to people who help us. Each week, the “Homecorner” will transform
itself “Mr. Benn” style into a workplace important to the community,
such as a shop, a hairdresser’s or a medical centre. Some of the people
who carry out the associated roles in real life will also appear “as if
by magic” in the Homecorner to guide the children through their world
of work. Be on the look out for budding little Nicky Clarkes, Mr.
Arkwrights and Nurse Gladys Emmanuels!
From the world of work to the natural world around us. We are delighted
to say that at the beginning of April, the WI ladies will be coming to
Allsorts to create a sensory garden to stimulate our little people’s
senses. Aromatic herbs, such as rosemary, will be interspersed with
brightly coloured flowers like tulips. We’re planning on having a BYOB
(bring your own barrow) party to prepare the ground beforehand and the
toddlers will also get the chance to plant a few seeds themselves. We
will let you know where those plants sprout up!
As ever, no Allsorts article in The Villager would be complete without
us taking time out to say thank you to our terrific staff and parents
and the many other generous people in the village for all their hard
work, enthusiasm and contributions. It makes such a difference to the
Pre-School.
Victoria Clyde-Matthews
