Nanstallon Pre-School

***Vacancy***

Our Charity Co-ordinator is leaving us at the end of this half-term - as she is moving to London, the commute will be a smidge too far! Therefore, we have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Pre-School team.

For further information or to apply for the position please email your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are the perfect person to join our team to [email protected].

Closing date for applications is midday Wednesday 2nd October 2024 - we look forward to hearing from you!

If you're having a sort out, why not book yourself a table? Or come along to pick yourself up a bargain or two!

We had a very special visitor to Nanstallon Pre-School today. Former pupil, Morgan Bolding, a member of team GB who won gold in Paris last month, very kindly spent time chatting with the children and staff about his journey to being an Olympic champion. We all enjoyed having a hold of his gold medal (which was surprisingly heavy) and pretending we were Olympians!
He’s a truly inspirational man and we’re so grateful he spent so much time with us.

Thank you to everyone who is supporting us for free on . Your continued support means the world to us!
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We’ve had a busy summer, painting,cleaning and organising the Pre-School rooms, garden and forest school areas so they are ready for the new Pre-School year. We look forward to welcoming our families back to Pre-School when we re-open our doors on Wednesday 4th September !

For your information, a road closure will be in place from Nanstallon village to the A389 (Jims) from Tuesday 27th August to Friday 13th September.
Please see the letter below for further information.

We wanted to say a big thank you for all our end of term gifts and treats. We wish our Pre-School leavers the very best we are so proud of them & will miss them all very much. Hope everyone has fantastic summer !

We set our butterflies free last week 🦋

My Nametags labels

Thank you to everyone who has purchased from My Nametags - we have received a cheque for £24 - you have made Nanstallon Pre-School a My Nametags Star Fundraiser!

My Nametags are perfect for labelling everything from clothing to shoes, stationery and toys, plus you save money by reducing your child's lost property.

If you haven't already done so, why not take a look at their website and their new designs: https://www.mynametags.com

Thank you for your continued support.

Don't forget we have a Bag 2 School collection on Wednesday 3rd July!

Bag 2 School are the UK’s leading textile recycler and fundraiser, we raised £116 when they collected last time!

As well as raising vitally needed funds for Pre-School, it also helps the environment by helping to divert unwanted textiles away from landfill.

By getting involved in our Bag 2 School collection, you have an opportunity to sort through your cupboards and wardrobes and donate unwanted textiles in the bag provided – this can include adults’ and children’s clothes, shoes (tied together please), hats, belts, handbags and soft toys, (please refer to https://bag2school.com for full details). In addition to raising much needed funds it will also raise awareness amongst the children of the benefits of recycling and reuse.

You can use any other bag to donate your items and don’t forget to ask grandparents, friends and neighbours to have a sort out as well!

Bag 2 School will be collecting from Pre-School on Wednesday 3rd July 2024. Please bring your bag (or bags!) to Pre-School reception and help us have a really good collection.

Many thanks indeed for helping us with this unique fundraising opportunity.

Bag2School Fundraiser | UK's No.1 Fundraiser for Schools Free eco-friendly fundraising scheme that helps schools and organizations raise funds through textile recycling as well as spreading textile recycling awareness.

We have 4 beautiful butterflies.

***Vacancy***
Our lovely Jenna is leaving us at the end of this term to start teacher training in September, therefore, we have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Pre-School team!

For further information or to apply for the position please email your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are the perfect person to join our team to [email protected]

Closing date for applications is midday Wednesday 3rd July 2024

Follow us on our new Instagram page! 🦋🐛

Our caterpillars have arrived! We’re looking forward to watching them grow and grow 🐛🦋

The Caterpillar Room creative corner 🖍️🎨✏️

The Butterfly Room cozy corner 💕

The Butterfly Room creative nook 🖍️🎨✏️

Our beautiful and spacious main room ☀️

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Screech Owl Sanctuary visit

Hannah the Barn Owl, Wheatley the Tawny Owl and Stinky Pete the Polecat came to visit us this week.

Kay from the Owl Sanctuary talked to the children about each animal in turn and gave everyone the opportunity to touch and look at them up close.

They learnt that the Tawny Owl is the only owl that makes the Twit Twoo sound, that the Barn Owl has big wings that are very silent and the Polecat doesn't have very good eyesight but because they are so smelly they find their way around tunnels because of the smelly tracks they leave.

We've attached the photos for everyone to see and we have attached some videos that we have found on the RSPB website we thought you might like to watch at home.

https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/barn-owl

https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/tawny-owl

https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/mammals/polecat

It was such a special treat to meet the animals and we do hope to invite them in again in the future. You could visit the Owl Sanctuary if you wanted to as they are not too far away.

https://screechowlsanctuary.co.uk

From Vicky and the Pre-School Team

On Sunday 19th May 2024 our intrepid team, who have signed up to walk the Ten Tors to support the Pre-School in their continued fundraising efforts, set off on their adventure 🥾 🥾 🥾 🥾

They would love your support and all money raised will go towards a new outdoor sensory playhouse & water wall.

If you wish to sponsor them, please do so via the instructions on the bottom left of the flyer, to make it even easier simply scan the QR code, or use the link below, which will take you straight to our Just Giving Page.

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/nanstallon-pre-school?utm_term=E4grn4Emw

Any donations will be gratefully appreciated! 🙏

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

An opportunity has arisen for a Pre-School Cleaner.

We are looking for a dedicated and motivated individual to become a valuable part of the Nanstallon Pre-School team.

The successful applicant will ensure the building is cleaned to a high standard and ready for the days operation.

Tasks include general cleaning, hoovering, dusting and cleaning the children's & staff toilets.

Previous cleaning experience is desirable. Hours are Monday to Friday - one hour per day, term time only.

For further information or to apply for the position please email your CV and a covering letter to [email protected] we look forward to hearing from you.

Due to a change in personal circumstances, an opportunity has arisen again for a Pre-School Cleaner.
If you can keep us sparkling please send your CV and a covering letter to [email protected] by midday Thursday 7th March 2024 - we look forward to hearing from you!

*** EDIT - Please note the change of month to April ***

🎤 QUIZ NIGHT 🎤

The Borough Arms are kindly hosting quiz nights every Wednesday throughout April in aid of Nanstallon Pre-School.

We would love to support them, so if you, friend’s and/or family have a free evening on one of the Wednesdays we would love to see you there! Not only will you have a fantastic, laughter filled evening, but you will also be raising money for the Pre-School.

Visit this link: www.theborougharms.com/book-a-table to book in!

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their continued support of Nanstallon Pre-School.

Hopefully see you all there!!