Christmas Foyer Display – Stick Man

This year’s foyer display will be reflecting the story of a children’s favourite ‘Stick Man’. 

Stick Man is a very lucky stick, living with his Stick Lady Love and their three small sticks. However, one day he goes out for a jog and becomes caught up in many precarious events. He becomes a toy for a dog, a pooh-stick, nesting material and even firewood.

To help make the foyer display extra special we are asking parents to help the children make their very own Stick Man that will be displayed in the foyer.

Christmas Play

This year’s Christmas Play ‘Whoopsie Daisy Angel’ is being performed by Nursery and Pre-School children in the Nuffield Theatre on Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 December. 

Tickets are now available to purchase from reception. 

Due to high demand, tickets are initially limited to two per family for the performance in which your child is participating, at a cost of £5.00 each. If you wish to request for additional tickets, please advise the office. 

You can purchase a USB featuring both performances at a cost of £10 per USB.  Place your order by completing the order form, which will be included with your ticket purchase.   

Please be advised that when purchasing tickets and placing USB orders payments are cash only. 

Further details regarding the performances have been emailed to parents. 

Parents who are travelling to attend the performances please refrain from parking on the Pre-School drop off for the duration of the performances, allowing enough time to source a parking space on campus.

You can find University parking information on the visitor parking webpages and view a Parking Zones Map to find the most convenient visitor car parks.

Christmas Baking

Children from Pre-School rooms 1, 2 & 3 will be decorating Christmas cookies with the chef on the morning of Thursday 14 December.

Christmas Jumper Day

On Thursday 7 December, all staff and children are invited to wear their Christmas Jumpers making a £1 donation to help raise money for Save the Children. To pay your donation, please use the link below to our Just Giving page.

Christmas Lunch

A traditional Christmas lunch will be served to the children who are in attendance on Tuesday 19 December.

Cinema Visit

On Monday 18 December, children from Nurseries and Pre-School’s will be visiting the Bowland Main Lecture Theatre to watch a screening of The Snowman. Parents of children not in attendance on that day who wish to attend the screening are welcome to join us at the theatre.

Christmas Parties

Christmas Parties will take place on Wednesday 20 December. All parents will receive information from their child’s keyperson via ParentZone providing details and requirements of the party.   

Can we please request that you advise the staff in your child’s room if your child will be attending no later than  Friday 8 December.

If you child is not in attendance on this day and you wish for them to attend the Christmas Party please be advised that you will need to purchase a Party Lunch Box at a cost of £2.50 for your child.  Cash payable at the main office no later than the above deadline.

Parents of children in the Baby Room will not be required to purchase a party box due to the timing of their party. 

Can we please request that if you are attending the Pre-School Centre for the party only you ensure that you allow enough time to source a parking space as it would be appreciated that the drop off spaces are kept clear for the duration of the parties.

You can find University parking information on the visitor parking webpages and view a Parking Zones Map to find the most convenient visitor car parks.

The times for the parties are:

Baby Room 10.00am until 11.00am 

Crèches 10.45am until 12.45pm 

Nurseries & Pre-Schools 10.30am until 1.00pm  

Harvey Rush Children’s Entertainer will be attending the Nursery and Pre-School children parties.

Father Christmas

We are looking for a volunteer who would be willing to play the role of Father Christmas at the Pre-School Christmas party on Wednesday 20 December between 11.45am and 1.15pm. Please contact the office if you or anyone you know would be willing to help.

Pre-School Closure

The Pre-School Centre will close at 5.30pm on Friday 22 December re-opening on Tuesday 2 January 2024. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our parents and children a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah. 

We hope you have an enjoyable and peaceful break and look forward to welcoming you back in the New Year.