A professional children´s photographer, Richard Kerber, will be with us Tuesday 14th May and we would really appreciate some parent helpers this term. Please see notice attached for full details.
We have added lots of comments and feedback from parents at the end of the Summer 2018 term. To view, go to ´Parents Comments´ from the Home page.
Autumn Term 2018
Posted: Wednesday 08 August, 2018
Monday 3rd Sept is a tidy day, playgroup is closed. Tuesday 4th open as normal at 8.55 to returning children! New children´s first visit will be Friday 7th September. We look forward to seeing you during that week.
Please see attached, information regarding a fund raising initiative by two of our team to raise funds for the playgroup to buy an interactive white board. Sponsorship claim forms are available from the playgroup
Please see attached letter regarding the photographer visit on Monday 14th May and request for parent helpers on our walks and notification of the Potters Bar Carnival
Due to the snowy weather conditions and as all local schools are closed, the playgroup will also be closed on FRIDAY 2ND MARCH 2018. We hope you have an enjoyable weekend and see you on Monday 5th March.
Measles Information Leaflet
Posted: Wednesday 14 February, 2018
As referenced in our Spring 2018 newsletter, please see the attached leaflet regarding Measles.
We have had a case of chicken pox reported from on of our families. Hopefully it´s an isolated case but we felt we should keep you informed.
PLAYGROUP CLOSED MONDAY 11TH DEC 2017
Posted: Sunday 10 December, 2017
Due to the heavy snow that has fallen in Potters Bar on Sunday and all local primary schools are closed, the Playgroup will be closed on Monday 11th December. Please check back for details regarding Tuesday 12th December.
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November 2017 Newsletter
Posted: Friday 24 November, 2017
Please see attached our November newsletter with important information regarding our nativity play and children´s party.
Brett Lenman will be taking photos of the children on Monday 16th October during the session, older siblings are welcome earlier. Please see attached for full details.
ALL St John’s children and parents/carers are invited to attend our short HARVEST FESTIVAL service on Thursday 5th October starting at 11.15 in the church, full information attached.
St John´s is offering the 30 hours free childcare for 3 and 4 year old children who are eligible to receive the funding. Please see the attached information sheet for full details.
All children are welcome to join our Easter Story in the church on Thursday 30th March from 11.15am, even if your child doesn´t attend on a Thursday. Full information attached.
We would like to remind you of our ‘snow policy’. If at least two of the local primary schools are closed due to snow, we will not be able to open either. Please check our website or phone the playgroup (07969 924482) where we will leave a message.
Annual Stakeholders Meeting ASM 11th November 2016
Posted: Thursday 10 November, 2016
Please see our invitation to all parents and carers of both Baker Street and Oakmere settings, to attend our annual Stakeholders Meeting, to be held at Baker Street starting at 12.30pm
Autumn Term 2016 5 September-21 December * Monday 5th Sept - Children return * Friday 9 Sept 13.30 - New children visit * 24-28 Oct Half term - Closed * Wednesday 21st Dec last day of term
Barnardo´s Big Toddle 2016 & Farewell Picnic Sports Day
Posted: Friday 29 July, 2016
Another great Barnardo´s Big Toddle and summer farewell picnic and sports day. The parents raised a bumper £324.50 for the charity Barnardo´s. We had a terrific hunt for a bear in the woods including some eggcellent egg and spoon races! Thank you to all the parents, carers and children that attended the day and made it another great event in our calendar year!
End of July Term Newsletter 2016
Posted: Wednesday 20 July, 2016
Please see attached our final newsletter for this school year. Good luck to all the children leaving to go to ´big´ school and look forward to seeing the children returning in September.
It´s that time of year again, come and join the parade .... details herein.
Parents and Carers Response to the recent Ofsted Inspection
Posted: Monday 06 June, 2016
Please see responses from current and past parents and carers regarding the recent Ofsted inspection. Full versions of the letters are available to read at the setting.
You are all welcome to join us on Thursday 24th March, 11am to join us in celebrating our 50th Anniversary and to see our Easter Story.... please read more.
Please see attached details of upcoming activities and focuses we will be having with the children this term. Any help or contributions would be gladly appreciated!
A big thank you to everyone who raised money for Barnado´s Big Toddle held at the Furzefield during this years Summer Picnic and Farewell party. What a fantastic day we had too with 39 children from the playgroup plus siblings attending. We had some fun races including egg and spoon and space hoppers. It was great to see so many of the children there with their families, supporting the event and having a lovely picnic in the sun.
Please see attached letter and link to take part in the Early Years Survey conducted by the Literacy Trust. An interactive programme for you and your child, you will receive a £5 voucher.
Please see our letter regarding the Harvest Festival service we will be holding on Thursday 16th October. All children and parents/carers are welcome to join in.
This year we will be holding 2 lunchtime parties - please see attached for further information and don´t forget to record your child´s name of the form on the notice board.
We would love to see as many of you as possible at our Summer Picnic and Barnardo´s Big Toddle on Thursday 3rd July from 9.00am at the Furzefield. See notice below for more information.
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Summer 2014 Mini Newsletter
Posted: Thursday 12 June, 2014
Please see our mini newsletter for Summer 2014 attached.
As our theme for this term is Farm Animals we would like to take the opportunity of visiting a local farm on the day the playgroup is closed for Polling. All families are welcome to join us at the recently opened farm and playground at Hatfield House. It has been ´test run´ by one of the staff team who says it is ´wonderful´. Tractor rides, nice clean play area. There is free parking and only £5 per adult and £2 for 3+ year olds, under 3 free. Please see the attached letter for further information.
St John´s Playgroup Stake Holders meeting - all parents and carers from both Baker Street and Oakmere settings are welcome to attend. See details on the letter.
