Dear Parents and carers of children in Blackbirds,

The big event this term was the arrival of our, as yet unnamed, ‘amazing Blackbirds extension thing’. During the last week off over half term, some people came to put up a canvas tent building ready for the children’s return. What a pleasant surprise it was too. Nobody expected it to be so big. So, in Blackbirds it feels like we have an extra room. This makes such a difference to our space as now we can extend and present more sensory activities like water play, sand play or anything else we decide that is wonderfully messy. For us as well as having more space inside it is like having our own special garden too. This ‘amazing Blackbirds extension thing’ has really come into its own now the weather has started to warm up. Although it is still cold in the mornings, we can still have an outdoor experience. Speaking of the weather, the signs of spring are really starting to appear and like the emerging daffodils, crocuses and blue bells, the Blackbirds children have also begun to flourish. All the time their independence and confidence are growing but their relationships with each other are also really blossoming. It has become a real pleasure to watch the children immersed in their friendly collaborations and games which are so often filled with joyous laughter. Also, this term we have managed a few wonderful trips to the forest which is always a massive highlight in our nursery experiences. Long May it continue. 

Best wishes from Joseph, Blackbirds Room Lead, Alex, Deputy Room Lead, and the whole team, Danielle, Naomi, Laurie, Antonia, Natasha, Maddy, Zoe, Helen, Gemma and Lou.

Eid celebration:

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Eid Celebration on Wednesday – it was wonderful and has left us smiling and feeling joyful.  It was lovely to see so many families come together.  Thank you to everyone who donated food and volunteered their time to help with the planning and organising of this event and to the PTFA who provided funds for the Eid Gifts for the children.

Partial York Road closure to switch from 6 April

A reminder that the stabilising works taking place on York Road will be switching on April the 6^th.  Please refer to email sent on Friday 28/03/2025 for further details.

Tesco – Please vote!

We are delighted to let you know that our application to Tesco Stronger Starts has been successful and our project will be put forward to a customer vote in local Tesco stores. Voting will commence in store from the first week in April 2025 until the end of June 2025.

Redcliffe Nursery School - Forest Experience
To enable children from all walks of life, the opportunity to experience the natural world beyond our urban community, through forest exploration.

The project with the highest number of votes across our region will receive £1,500!

What happens next?
To vote, you will need to make a purchase within store of any value. You will receive one token per transaction Please see below a list of stores taking part in the voting on our project. Feel free to share this list of stores amongst your family & friends.

2129 Bristol Express Express BS1 3DW
2141 Bristol Brislington Extra BS4 5AY
3302 Totterdown Express Express BS3 4RJ
3424 Whitchurch Express Express BS14 9HX
5235 Bristol Wine Street Express Express BS1 2PH
5247 Bristol Blenheim Court Express Express BS1 3LA
5366 Bedminster Express Express BS3 3NN
5515 Bristol Clare Street Express Express BS1 1XR
5800 Bristol St North Express Express BS3 1HZ
6040 College Bristol Express Express BS1 5SP
6132 Bristol Axbridge Road Express Express BS4 2RX
6138 Bristol Canons Express Express BS1 5TY
6352 Bristol Paragon Express Express BS1 2HJ
 

Reminders:

I would like to give you some important information reminders

• Please ensure you bring a named bag in with multiple spare changes of clothes as well as shoes, sun hats and suncream If your child is in nappies, please remember to pack spares
• Please provide water in your child’s named water bottle – no squash!
• Mobile phones are not to be used once you have gone through reception into the Seagulls or Blackbirds rooms.
• Please can you fold down your buggies or take them away if possible. We need to keep the main entrance walkway clear at all times as this is a fire exit.
• Parking - please note that the car park is for the residents and a tow scheme is in place. We recommend using the on road pay and display bays for free 30 minutes to drop off and collect your children.
• Please check Facebook, Instagram and the website regularly. We are aiming to post photos (non-identifiable) of what the children have been enjoying each week.

Dates for your Diary:

• We will finish for the half term break on Friday 4th April and reopen on Tuesday 22^nd April. Nursery will be closed to all children during this time.
• Photos – Jefferson Photography will be in on Tuesday 29^th April and Thursday 1^st May to take group photos of the children with their Key Person. These will be available for you to view and purchase as a keepsake shortly after.
• INSET Day – Wednesday 11^th June.  Closed for staff training

The Easter Holidays are here! why not check out what’s on offer in Bristol: 

Easter in Bristol - VisitBristol.co.uk

Warm wishes,

Sam Williams Head Teacher