Head of School's Message
Dear Parents and Carers,
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At Oxhey Nursery, we believe in the importance of allowing children to take risks in a safe and secure environment. Taking risks is a vital part of a child's development, helping to foster resilience, independence, and a growth mindset. By encouraging children to engage in risk-taking activities, we support their brain development and help them gain confidence in their abilities.
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Here are some opportunities where you might consider allowing your child to take risks safely:
Outdoor Exploration: Encourage your child to explore nature, climb trees, or navigate uneven terrain. These activities help them develop physical co-ordination and problem-solving skills.
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Cooking Together: Involve your child in the kitchen, allowing them to measure ingredients or use age-appropriate tools. This can teach responsibility and boost their confidence.
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Social Interactions: Allow your child to interact and make decisions during playdates or group activities. This can enhance their social skills and emotional understanding.
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Physical Challenges: Introduce activities like biking, swimming, or simple sports that encourage them to push their physical limits safely.
At Oxhey, every day is an opportunity for children to engage in activities that promote risk-taking within a secure and nurturing setting. We focus on creating those 'wow' moments that leave a lasting impact, building resilience and confidence in each child. By embedding a growth mindset in the heart of everything we do, we help to cultivate a love for learning that lasts a lifetime.
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Reminders
Clothes bank available outside of school Tuesdays and Thursdays. Donations welcome (please bring to the office) or take what you need from the rail
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Learning packs available every Wednesday outside of the main office​​​​​
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Friday 28th March - Mother's Day Workshop - all places have now been allocated
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Thursday 3rd April - Last day of term
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Friday 4th April - School closed INSET
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Monday 21st April - School closed Easter Monday
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Tuesday 22nd April - Children return to school
Nursery Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Nursery Room will start their second week of 'Rain Before Rainbows 'written by Smriti Halls.
This week they will use a shortened story of the book to develop an understanding of nature around them, how things grow and decay and the changes that take place through the year. 
They will begin their focus theme of sustainability this week. To help their understanding of this topic the children will learn the Nursery Rhyme 'There’s a Worm at the Bottom of my Garden.'
They will be using the rhyme to help them understand the role worms have when natural things decay.
They will listen to the story 'A Worm Called Wallace' written by Jamie Rose during Discover and Do and during whole class story time.
The key words this week will be linked to our Sustainability theme – 'decay', 'change' and natural
Willow Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Willow will explore the text 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' written by Eric Carle.
Children will be immersing themselves in the story. They will look at plants, and talk about what we see in nature and see what happens when we leave fruit out (rot).
The children’s Keys Words this week will support their understanding of the text and will be  'grow', 'nature' and 'rot.' 
The Rhyme this week will link to our theme of sustainability and will be 'There's a Worm at the Bottom of my Garden' - learning the rhyme to help the children understand what a worm is and where it lives
Home Learning
Each Wednesday, the packs will be found outside main reception. There is a display to show you which group’s turn it is and a signing out folder for each pack.
Please return all packs into the return’s basket so staff can check and stock up any resources.
This Wednesday the borrowing groups will be:
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Busy Fingers - Hedgehog & Dormouse
Story Bags - Robin
Maths Pack - Woodpecker
Success Story of the Week!
At Oxhey Nursery, we're delighted to see the children's excitement and engagement as they explore the theme of growth, which has been nurtured by this week’s text 'Errol’s Garden.'
Gardening not only enhances their learning experience, but develops fine motors skills, develops responsibility and patience, encourages sensory exploration and helps with emotional well-being whilst also nurturing their love for the natural world.
Why not make a little garden at home for your child to tend to.
