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Ciao Ciao Newsletter Spring Term - Week 10

Newsletter – Spring Term, Week 10

Dear Parents,

This week, the children explored the topics of Health and Hygiene, alongside activities related to St Patrick’s Day.

They were introduced to the importance of personal hygiene, including handwashing, dental care, and maintaining a clean environment.

As part of our St Patrick’s Day activities, the children created four-leaf clovers and themed hats.

###Vocabulary Focus

Key vocabulary covered this week included: clean, wash, health, soap, toothpaste, brush, hygiene, tidy up.

###Group Time Highlights

During group discussions, we watched a St Patrick video and focused on how good hygiene supports health and safety.

• The children participated in singing the “Bath Song.”

• In Mathematics, they continued developing their understanding of number lines and sequencing.

• In Phonics, the letter P was introduced.

• The story “I Want My Tooth” supported learning about dental hygiene and development.

###Montessori Activities

Children engaged in practical life exercises, including dishwashing and tooth-cleaning activities.

###Weekly Overview

Monday: Italian lesson, including the song “Giro Giro Tondo” and review activities.

Tuesday: Pancake-making activity with a selection of toppings and decorations.

Wednesday: Forest School session

involving natural materials and creative play.

Thursday: Introduction to a new electronic resource, focusing on basic operation skills.

Friday: Drama and Music session, introducing songs for the Summer performance.

###Reminders & Important Dates

• Parents’ Community Meeting: Tuesday 24th at 3:00 pm

• Easter Bunny Visit: Wednesday 25th March

• Last Day of School: Friday 27th March at 1:00 pm

Yours sincerely,

Linda—

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