Sessions are held from 9.00am – 11.30am, with afternoon sessions commencing 12.45pm – 3.00pm. Further details from Kim Owen at Pre-School on 239209. Parent and Toddler sessions are held in the Chapel Room on Monday and Tuesdays 1.30-3.00pm. So, any parents new to the village who would like to come along for coffee and entertain your children, please contact Helen Hunt on 813584.

The children who have started Pre-school and the playgroup in September have made a fantastic start. They are all busy making new friends, having fun, as well as learning lots too! Also starting in September were two new staff members Mrs Calder and Mrs Fritchley, a warm welcome to them both.

After a successful year’s fund raising, raising a wonderful total of around £2000, we have been able to purchase a new computer table and lots of new toys. Also new kitchen facilities are soon to be fitted at Pre school; we hope you have all noticed the fantastic new Pre-school sign too!

Many members of the committee retired in September as their children moved up to John of Rolleston Primary School, a big thank you to them and all the contributions they have made over the years. A special mention should be made of Helen Hunt who retired from her position as Pre-school Chairperson, your help and dedication has been greatly appreciated. Helen hasn’t gone far though as she is now our vice chair! We would like to welcome Mandy Hutson as our new Chairperson. 

Please come along and support this year’s fund raising events, which include a Toy Sale at the end of November, Pre-school Nativity and the Pre-school and Toddlers Christmas parties. For those of you who have enjoyed our Chocolate Bingo in the past, we are planning to host this event early in 2004.

For further information about Rolleston Pre-school please come and look on our new notice board positioned outside Pre-school. Or why not visit our website.

Since the last issue the Pre-school committee helped with catering at the annual Pancake races and managed to raise £86.65 for our Pre-school, so thanks to everyone who supported us on the day. Our Parent’s Evening was held on 1st April. A number of parents attended and were able to discuss their child’s progress and their progression to full-time school in September.

Easter was celebrated at our annual Easter service at the Chapel. The children always enjoy wearing their bonnets and entertaining us with their well rehearsed Easter songs. Thanks to everyone who came along and enjoyed a cup of tea and a cake!

The winner of our very difficult New Year Quiz was Robert Woods. Through the sales of the Quiz we have raised a fantastic total of £118, so thanks go to Karen Furzeman who spent time compiling all of the questions.

Our 30 year anniversary T-Shirts are now on sale through Pre-school, just contact Pre-school if you would like to purchase one.

Prior to publication we will have had our Sponsored Bounce week, which usually manages to raise a really good amount for Pre-school and also for a Children’s charity.We will also have taken part in the Rolleston Carnival, an occasion which the children always like to participate in.

As part of our 30th anniversary celebrations we have arranged a Treasure Hunt on Saturday 28th June. 

There will be a staggered start commencing at 3pm from the Alderbrook site, John of Rolleston Primary School. First prize of £20 will be awarded to the winning team and following the hunt there will be a barbeque and refreshments available. For further details please contact Pre-school or a committee member.

We will be holding our usual leaver’s trip for children due to commence School in September on 8th July, when we will be visiting Ash End House Farm.

Finally, at the end of another school year we will have our Fun Day on the 18th July, giving the children an opportunity to have some well-earned fun and games.

We continue to hold our Parent and Toddler sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays in the Chapel schoolroom from 1.30-3.00pm. We have plenty of spaces, so if you would like to meet other parents, come along for a coffee while the children play in a safe, friendly environment.

For information regarding Pre-school please contact Kim Owen on 01283 239209.
Thank you for your continuing support.

Helen Hunt – Chairperson.
Cathy Hartshorn – Information Secretary.

We would like to wish all of our parents and supporters a very happy and prosperous 2003. A big thank you to everyone who attended our Nativity before Christmas. Everyone had a really great time and we managed to raise £84 towards our funds. 

This term we will be celebrating Pancake Day again by taking part in the annual Rolleston Pancake Races on Saturday 1st March. As usual we will be providing the pancakes and refreshments in the Church Schoolroom, so come along and enjoy the races – you could even run in the adult races!

On 1st April we will be holding an informal Parent’s Evening at Pre-school (time to be finalised). Parents are able to meet staff and committee members, whilst discussing their child’s work and progress. 

We have arranged for Tempest Photographers to visit on Thursday 3rd April in the Chapel schoolroom. This is an ideal opportunity to have your children photographed, whilst raising funds for Pre-school. Watch the Pre-school notice area for further details.

This year is a very special one for everyone at Rolleston Pre-school as we are celebrating our 30-year anniversary. We are holding a number of special events throughout the spring and summer terms, which will be advertised shortly throughout the village. We will be producing celebration T-Shirts to be designed by Pre-school parents/supporters, which will be available from Pre-school soon.

Look out for our Quiz, which is available from staff and Committee members, priced at only £1. Get out your reference books and you could win £20!

Many thanks to everyone for their continuing support. If anyone requires information on Pre-school please contact Kim Owen on 239209.

Cathy Hartshorn – Information Secretary
Helen Hunt – Pre-school Committee Chairperson. 

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Last updated: 2 December 2003