2011 Fundraising Results
Thanks to our most recent fundraising efforts, and the generosity of all those who attended, (most notably the Christmas concert & raffle, & the commission from the photographer) we’ve been shopping again! This time we bought:
All the New Toys have had a big thumbs up from All the children; So Thank you once again ,for your continued support . |
2010 Fundraising Results
Because you've all been so supportive at our fundraising events in 2010...we
have been fortunate enough to purchase the following pieces of equipment for the children
- Taxi Trike
- Giant fabric world map -interactive learning with Velcro country names and landmarks to attach
- Box of musical instruments from around the world
- Multicultural craft resources
- Multicultural puzzles
WOW…What a Night!
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Over 100 Ladies were drawn to Offwell Village Hall on Friday 12th November to Support our Ladies Night 2010
On offer was a wide range of stalls from our local retailers, ranging from Jewellery & Designer Clothes to Books and Homeware, all alongside the chance to enjoy “taster treatments” from qualified therapists. Ladies were pampered with: Reflexology & Reiki, Zero Balancing & The Bowen Technique along with Manicures, Pedicures & Make over’s. They were all “refreshed” with Wine, Sparkling juices and Delectable Canapés; A Perfect Pampering Raffle with all prizes being generously donated by the Therapists and Stall Holders helped to make the whole evening a “ not to be missed” Ladies Night out! We have been simply overwhelmed by the immense generosity and support of our local Beauty Therapists & Retailers who gave up their time, expertise & fantastic Raffle Prizes for free! All monies raised from the sale of Beauty Treatments & Therapies came directly to O.S.C.A.R. & Offwell Under Fives Pre-School! And an enormous thank you to everyone involved in organizing and running the event - A great deal of their time & effort has gone into this and we are extremely grateful. Finally, Thank you so much to all the ladies who came along & supported us on on the night & to everyone involved for your huge participation in our fundraising event. |
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Thanks to your generosity at all our recent fundraising events, Children at Offwell Under fives Pre School will soon be learning new skills whilst having lots of fun at the same time, using their new laptop computer and printer.
It’s an EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage), curriculum requirement for children in Pre School to have access to various forms of ICT equipment and we recognise the huge potential benefits of a laptop as an exciting & stimulating learning tool & the great head start it’ll give our children when it comes to learning computer skills.
ICT allows children to engage positively in imaginative, active learning. It can motivate, provide practice, reassure, build confidence, encourage children to persist in taking the next steps and build their self-esteem. Indeed, don’t we as we adults continually express the wish that: all of this had been available when we were young, as we’d learned so much more!
ICT plays a huge part in everyone's life no matter how old they are. We find ourselves surrounded by 'technology' in our homes, our work places and in the local environment. Children are also surrounded by these 'technologies' in their everyday lives and need to recognise the role ICT plays in their lives.
However, we are responsive to the fact that technology is not "just a computer with Early Years software installed". Technology, is anything where the children can press a button and make something happen; it’s the beginnings of children understanding that technology requires programming, and that they can be in control of making things happen! A laptop and printer will add to the pre-schools existing ICT equipment for the children.
It’s an EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage), curriculum requirement for children in Pre School to have access to various forms of ICT equipment and we recognise the huge potential benefits of a laptop as an exciting & stimulating learning tool & the great head start it’ll give our children when it comes to learning computer skills.
ICT allows children to engage positively in imaginative, active learning. It can motivate, provide practice, reassure, build confidence, encourage children to persist in taking the next steps and build their self-esteem. Indeed, don’t we as we adults continually express the wish that: all of this had been available when we were young, as we’d learned so much more!
ICT plays a huge part in everyone's life no matter how old they are. We find ourselves surrounded by 'technology' in our homes, our work places and in the local environment. Children are also surrounded by these 'technologies' in their everyday lives and need to recognise the role ICT plays in their lives.
However, we are responsive to the fact that technology is not "just a computer with Early Years software installed". Technology, is anything where the children can press a button and make something happen; it’s the beginnings of children understanding that technology requires programming, and that they can be in control of making things happen! A laptop and printer will add to the pre-schools existing ICT equipment for the children.
Once again, Thank you so much for enabling us to purchase such an enriching piece of educational kit for the pre-school...we really couldn’t have done it without your help!
