| Dates for your Diary 2023 - 2024 |
Autumn Term 2023
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September |
Fri 8th | Teddy Bear Picnic |
- Children are invited to bring their favourite Teddy Bear that will join them for a picnic lunch |
| Wed 20th | National Fitness Day |
- The children will be participating in a variety of sports activities, and learning about the importance of exercise and healthy lifestyles - Children must wear trainers and can wear sports clothes |
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| w/c 25th | Macmillan Cake Sale | - We will be selling cakes and raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support | |
| Tue 26th | Languages Day |
- Children are invited to bring photographs of their holiday - We will be talking about languages spoken in different countries and learning some simple words and phrases |
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| Fri 29th | Walk to Church 10.30am & 1pm |
- We will walk to the Flitwick Paris Church and learn all about Harvest - Parents/carers are welcome to join us |
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October |
Fri 6th | World Smile Day |
- Children are invited to bring something that makes them smile. This can be a book, toy, photograph etc. |
| w/c 9th | The NEED Project Autumn collection |
- We will be collecting donations of non-perishable food (tins, jars and packets) for local families in need | |
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Fri 13th |
Dress Down Day for Mental Health Awareness Week Parents and Children mindfulness session 10.45am – 11.30am |
- Children can wear whatever they find most comfortable (pyjamas, home clothes etc)
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| w/c 30th | Individual School Photos Week 1 |
- Children must wear Little Squirts uniform - Photographs will be ready to be purchased in time for Christmas |
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| Tue 31st | Halloween Party 9am – 1pm |
- Children may dress up in (not too scary) Halloween costumes | |
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November |
Fri 3rd | Bonfire Evening 4.45pm |
- Participating children must bring gloves as we will be holding long sparklers - Parents are invited to join us in the Little Squirts car park |
| w/c 6th | Individual School Photos Week 2 |
- Children must wear Little Squirts uniform - Photographs will be ready to be purchased in time for Christmas |
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| Fri 17th | Children in Need Spotty Party 9am – 1pm |
- We will be wearing something spotty and raising money for BBC Children in Need - Children can wear party and spotty clothes |
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| w/c 20th | Road Safety Week |
- Children will be learning about road safety and taking part in a variety of activities in the garden - We will be practising crossing the road at the traffic lights |
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| w/c 27th | The NEED Project Christmas collection |
- We will be collecting Christmas gift donations for local children in low income families - Please see our staff for details |
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December |
w/c 4th 11th 18th |
Christmas Jumper Week |
- Children may wear Christmas jumpers or festive clothes all December |
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Tue 12th Wed 13th Thurs 14th |
Christmas Performances 9.30am – 10.30am |
- Our annual Festive performance for families and friends - Parents/carers must pre-book for either the Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday performance - Due to limited space, we can only accommodate 2 adults per child - Children attend nursery on their usual days and they may wear party or festive clothes - Costumes and props will be provided by Little Squirts - If your child does not attend nursery on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday or attends only in the afternoons please speak to a member of staff - If your child won't be able to attend any of the performances, please let the nursery staff know as soon as possible |
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Tue 19th |
Christmas Party
Father Christmas Visit |
- End of term party with lots of dancing, games and party food
- Father Christmas will visit and bring some early Christmas presents for all the children at Little Squirts |
Spring and Summer Term 2024
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February |
Thurs 8th |
Dress Down Day for Children’s Mental Health Week Parents and Children mindfulness session 10.45am – 11.30am |
- Children can wear whatever they find most comfortable (pyjamas, home clothes etc)
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Wed 21st |
First Aid Course for children aged 3+ |
- The Ocean room children will learn the basics of child appropriate First Aid, from a qualified professional |
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March |
Thurs 7th |
World Book Day Party 9am – 1pm |
- Children may dress up as a character from their favourite book |
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w/c 18th |
The NEED Project Easter collection |
- We will be collecting donations of Chocolate Easter Eggs for local children in low income families | |
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Thurs 28th |
End of Term Party & Easter Bonnet Parade |
- Easter party with dancing, games and party food - Parents/carers are welcome to come in and watch the children presenting their homemade Easter Bonnets and performing a song and a dance |
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| April | Thurs 11th | National Pet Day |
- Children are invited to bring in a photo of their pet(s), or bring a picture or a drawing of their dream pet |
| May | Wed 1st | May Day Celebration | - Children may come to nursery wearing spring colours and flower crowns or headbands |
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June |
Fri 7th |
Group School Photo children must arrive before 9.30 |
- Children must wear Little Squirts uniform - Children that don’t attend nursery on Fridays can join in with the photo shoot, they must arrive at 9.30am and parents/carers will need to wait in the car park |
| w/c 10th | Graduation Photos |
- Preschool children who are starting reception/foundation in September 2024 will have their individual photos taken | |
| w/c 10th | Healthy Eating Week |
- To encourage and celebrate healthy eating, children can bring a photo of themselves eating or preparing healthy foods | |
| Fri 21st |
World Music Day |
- Children are invited to bring their own musical instruments (can be homemade) and use them during Music Squirts - Musical instruments from home must be named |
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July |
Fri 19th | End of Term Party 9am – 1pm |
- End of School year celebration Including bouncy castle, games and party food - Children can wear party clothes |
| Sat 20th | Graduation Ceremony & Party time TBC |
- A little ceremony for all the children who are starting reception/foundation in September 2024 - Parents/carers are welcome to come and watch, and join the party - Children must wear their Little Squirts uniform |