The children seem to have settled in well at pre- school this term, thanks to Heather for settling them back in gently.
The new look is really great, the Parish Hall Committee worked hard to get it ready in time for the new term.
Things did seem a little strange at first as all the`big' children have left to go to primary school.
Hopefully they are all getting on ok and enjoying it.

Some of the the children's friendships have moved around which has been interesting to see how the dynamics of the group have changed.
Emily has said a few times she misses `big' Jess, Nancy and a few others also she realised Sam wont be there to rescue her when she gets stuck on the climbing net but she knows she will still see them at Learning Together so shes happy with that.

The new Committee members have been elected and everyone is getting on with thinking of fundraising ideas, which is a brilliant start to the year. Thank you.
The main focus at the mo is compiling a calender so its ready to sell at the Christmas fayre.
Anyone with ideas please speak to Penny or Gemma.

It was great to see so many at` Toddlers today' hopefully we can encourage others from outside the pre-school to come along too.

Back to School

Well most of the leavers from last year had their first day at St Kew School today, there were a few tears this morning...more from the parents than the children I think but it was all smiles at the school gates this afternoon. I asked Ellie what she did at school today to which she replied "I can't remember" I'm convinced this is the first thing they are taught...how to respond to such questioning. She assured me she would take a pen and paper to write it down tomorrow in case she forgets again!

Anyway I digress. Pre-School will be opening its doors again on Monday 8th September. They have been busy putting on a new roof and re-decorating inside all summer. I had a sneaky look this morning and it is looking fantastic.

The first event in the hall is the St Kew Gardening Association Annual Show on Saturday, open to the public at 3pm. Admission is free and everyone is welcome so if you are at a loose end why not pop along and support them. Lianne is hoping her courgettes reach 6 inches by Saturday and I understand Mrs Howard's Victoria Sandwich is the one to beat. Look out for the purple carrots....

We have to put everything back in the hall this Sunday so if anyone can come along at 10 am to help it would be most appreciated.