Donnington Wood Infant School and Nursery

Happy New Year to you all! 🎉

We wanted to start the year by congratulating so many of our children on their fantastic attendance in school over the last term.

We were blown away by how many of our children achieved over 97% attendance and who also achieved 100% attendance ⭐️

Thank you to all of our parents/ carers and children for your ongoing commitment to getting to school. The following link tells you a little more about the benefits for your child.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zjnby9q

Thank you again.

We look forward to welcoming you all back tomorrow on Tuesday 7th January 2025 🏫

The stage for our Nativity is ready!

We can't wait to see you all when you come to watch on Monday afternoon or Tuesday Morning! 🫏 🐑🐫👑🎁 ⭐️🎇

New workshop news for Spring 2025 ⭐

Do you speak English as an additional language? 🌎
Are you free on a Monday to join us?
Would you like develop your confidence in reading at home with your child?

We are excited to be working with the Multicultural Development Team to bring you a 5 week workshop where you can practice reading with your child.

Please speak with school staff if you would like any more information about signing up for this fantastic opportunity.

Don’t forget: It’s Christmas Dinner this Wednesday. See below for the detailed menu.

The children have thoroughly enjoyed tasting the Diwali themed food today 🪔. They particularly enjoyed the Naan breads and poppadoms! 😋

Our next themed meal day will be our Christmas Menu at the end of the term. Keep an eye out for the date on the Newsletter and our page 📆

With Diwali coming up next week, we are celebrating by introducing the children to some Indian food tasting. We will be offering this alongside the standard menu and encouraging the children to try some new foods. 🪔 🥘🍽️

⚠️ COMPETITION ALERT!!!⚠️

Tomorrow we will be sending home an exciting competition that has been set up by our fabulous School Council! 👩‍🎨👨‍🎨 We can't wait to see your designs!

On Monday the weather was pretty miserable, so gardening club had to take place inside. The children still had lots of fun using the apples off the apple tree to make apple nachos. Delicious!😋

We have an exciting new art course for parents also beginning next week! We know we have a lot creative parents out there and we can't wait to see what is created during the course!

All are welcome to attend ✂️🖌🎨

Please use the link to sign up or speak to Mrs Campbell or the school office https://learntelford.ac.uk/Search/FullDetails/7933300

Next week our FREE English skills course for English speakers of other languages begins.

Please sign up as soon as you can because spaces are limited, or speak to Mrs Campbell or the school office. https://learntelford.ac.uk/Search/FullDetails/7933248

We look forward to seeing you there! ☕🥰

It’s back to school time!!! 🕰️ 🏫

We hope that you’ve all had a fantastic Summer Break!

Children return to school on Tuesday 3rd September 2024. If you do have any queries, please do contact the school by email and the office staff will respond as soon as possible.

School times have now changed slightly from the last school year.

Doors open to children at 8️⃣.4️⃣0️⃣am at the start of the day.

Doors open to parents at 3️⃣.1️⃣0️⃣pm at the end of the school day.

New Nursery times are as follows:

Morning-
Doors open to children at 8️⃣.4️⃣0️⃣am at the start of the morning session.
Doors open to to parents at 1️⃣1️⃣.3️⃣0️⃣am at the end of the morning session.

Afternoon-
Doors open to children at 1️⃣2️⃣.3️⃣0️⃣pm at the start of the afternoon session.
Doors open to to parents at 3️⃣.1️⃣5️⃣pm at the end of the afternoon session.

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday!

We thought it would be helpful to collate a list of places to go with your children in the local Donnington Area. We’ll start- feel free to add your suggestions in the comments area 😁

Broad oaks playing field with play park 🌳
Donnington skate park 🛹
Donnington Wood outdoor gym 🏋️‍♀️
Dobbies garden centre with soft play
Donnington library https://www.telford.gov.uk/info/20406/find_a_library/3440/donnington_and_muxton_community_library
Silver Threads Hall https://www.thesilverthreadshall.org.uk

Keep an eye out as there’s lots going on in Donnington!

🏆 FREE to attend sports and activities 👟
🏆 LOCAL parks ⛳ and sports grounds
🏆 PROFESSIONALLY run by ⭐ top coaches
🏆 All ages 👩‍🍼 and skill levels 👨‍🦽

🌟 Get Ready to Join the Urban Games!
If Paris is a bit of a jaunt and you’re hoping to inspire your youngsters to follow in the footsteps of our Olympic champions....From team sports to nature trails and even quidditch 🧹 We’ve got it all.
👉 Download the programme https://orlo.uk/wZ4Pj

Check out what else is happening!
👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇

⚽ Challenge your child to 10 challenges before the age of 10 https://orlo.uk/FbPFQ

👨‍🦽 For young people with additional needs, find activities, help and support here
https://orlo.uk/QJKTb

🥇 For clubs and groups https://orlo.uk/sP5v6

🏢 Our leisure centres also have activities from just £2! https://orlo.uk/lCHT6

Happy Healthy Active Holidays https://hhah.telford.gov.uk/ Free clubs for reception children through to year 11 who receive free school meals



Read more: https://orlo.uk/tmVqr

On Wednesday the nursery children and their parents enjoyed a teddy bears picnic. The sun came out and everyone had a lovely time. It was a fantastic way to say goodbye to the children moving into school.

🚂 If your child is starting school & you think they need a little extra help, we're here for you. Sign up to our Toilet Train Summer Challenge to receive helpful advice to get your child ready for school: https://ow.ly/l2Lr50SBi8Z
ALL ABOARD!

For your information- The information leaflet for this Summers Urban games in Telford. Free for all children and lots going on in Donnington 🏀🥅🛹⚽️

Urban Games Summer Holidays 2024 flyer

Mindfulness has lots of benefits. By engaging in mindfulness practices, children can learn to slow down, pay attention to the present moment, and develop better focus and self-awareness. Mindful breathing, in particular, can be a calming practice that helps manage impulsivity and restlessness.

Oyster Interventions are offering Mindfulness group work during the school holidays.

We received our NSPCC certificate to show our school has all taken part in the Speak Out. Stay Safe. programme!

Well done everyone - we have all learnt about the PANTS rule, who our safe adults are and how to speak out if we feel unsafe or worried. 💙💛