World Book Day
The children enjoyed dressing up and explored various books across the week. Bunnies children explored sensory tiles and played ‘Find the bear’. This followed a reading of the children’s classic We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.
Shrove Tuesday
The children were really interested to learn about pancake day. They filled their trays with lemons and water before enjoying pancakes for their snack.
September school starters
Children starting school in September are booked in at Highwood until Friday 29 August – unless they are term-time-only, in which case their last day will be Tuesday 22 July. Please can you confirm with the office when your child’s last day will be so it can be added to the system?
British Science Week
British Science Week saw Brockenhurst College host a wide range of learning initiatives for students and feeder schools. Some Highwood children had the opportunity to visit an inflatable planetarium in the Main Hall, which provided a unique sensory experience.
Potty training information and advice
You can find approved potty-training information and advice by clicking here
Top tips for encouraging children to try new foods…
Get them involved
Children love to help with cooking and baking. Here at Highwood the children help to cut up their own fruit at snack time with a special children’s knife and regularly enjoy opportunities to cook and bake.
Don’t give up
It can take as many as ten occasions of seeing something new on their plate for them to have the courage to try it. It can also take up to 15 tries of a new food for them to decide if they like it or not.
Consistency
Always try to ensure a consistent mealtime routine to encourage good eating habits. Make sure the environment is calm and relaxed and allow them to start with a small amount of food on their plate.
April events
Ready Steady School (23.04.25) Ringwood Library – WN Tickets, Fri 18 Apr 2025 at 11:00 | Eventbrite
Ready Steady School (24.04.25) New Milton Library – WN Tickets, Thu 24 Apr 2025 at 11:00 | Eventbrite
Early Help information from Hampshire County Council:
https://www.hampshirescp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/ehh-leaflet-digital.pdf
https://issuu.com/familiesonline/docs/families_hampshire_west_mar_apr_2025_issue
Bank Holidays – nursery closed
