Sunday, October 3, 2010

Hello Parents

Every year October breaks with a beautiful meaning, connecting children and elders of the society together as the  October 01 is named as the Universal Children’s and Elder’s Day. This day is special because it is named as the Universal Children’s and Elder’s day and everyone focuses on children and elders, but is it right that we celebrate the children and elders only on this day? They both deserve our focus and attention everyday as they represent the future and the past respectively!!! Could the present stand alone without the future & the past?

the playway celebrates children every day because we recognize the importance of the childhood, especially early childhood – their needs, their thoughts, their interests and their individuality. Let them learn about their surroundings through play. Play is vital for them just like work is for us.
the playwayers are practicing for Grands’ Day…

Thank you for choosing the playway nursery, where children get a first class experience: plenty of opportunities, productive play sessions with highest quality toys, love and professional care & freedom to express and develop as young individuals. It is our responsibility as care givers that we give them what makes them independent, happy and confident because the future holds so much more for the ones who have a great degree of self esteem.

In contrast the children of William Blake’s era and before had untold sufferings as you could see through the world famous poem I have shared with you below. Please enjoy the strength of the poem & join Blake to stand against the prevailing abuse on children…

The Chimney-Sweeper -Author: William Blake


When my mother died I was very young,
And my father sold me while yet my tongue
Could scarcely cry "Weep! weep! weep! weep!"
So your chimneys I sweep, and in soot I sleep.

There's little Tom Dacre, who cried when his head,
That curled like a lamb's back, was shaved; so I said,
"Hush, Tom! Never mind it, for, when your head's bare,
You know that the soot cannot spoil your white hair."


And so he was quiet, and that very night,
As Tom was a-sleeping, he had such a sight! --
That thousands of sweepers, Dick, Joe, Ned, and Jack,
Were all of them locked up in coffins of black.

And by came an angel, who had a bright key,
And he opened the coffins, and let them all free;
Then down a green plain, leaping, laughing, they run,
And wash in a river, and shine in the sun.

Then naked and white, all their bags left behind,
They rise upon clouds, and sport in the wind;
And the Angel told Tom, if he'd be a good boy,
He'd have God for his father, and never want joy.

And so Tom awoke, and we rose in the dark,
And got with our bags and our brushes to work.
Though the morning was cold, Tom was happy and warm:
So, if all do their duty, they need not fear harm.



Welcome: We are delighted to welcome little Evan, Chithayu and Shanuk to our play circle. Hope you will have a first class experience at the playway.



Happy, Happy Birthday:   Little Dimitri celebrates his fourth birthday on October 03 ! Hope he will have a super Birthday with loads of FUN and Surprises!!

the playwayPhilosophy

We shall provide the children with a warm, friendly and inviting atmosphere where they will feel secure, loved and happy.
•We shall provide qualified & caring teachers who show genuine love and concern for the children under their care.
the playway caters to the needs of all children and will encourage the development of physical, emotional, intellectual and social skills.

•at the playway the children will be exposed to small group, whole group and individual learning experiences throughout the day , which will be developed from the needs and interests of each child.

•We shall provide opportunities for the children to explore language, music and movement, science and the arts, to help them make sense of world around them.

•All children will be given adequate time for meals, rest and relaxation because above all the young children need to grow both physically and mentally in their own pace.

•We shall create a learning environment, which will encourage children to interact, take on roles, be responsible and develop relationships with others through play.

•We shall encourage children to value and respect each other’s differences while promoting the development of their self-esteem.

•We shall encourage children to be respectful, sensitive and thoughtful towards their natural environment.

•We shall respect the rights and opinions of parents and the community and encourage parent participation and a broad interest in the community.


Flash Back 

September 7, Ramadhan celebrations Children at the playway came to the nursery dressed in their salwar cameez to celebrate Holy Rhamadhan. They made cards to wish their families an Eid Mubarak. Ms Sifan, Amani’s mum visited the playway to tell a story about the Holy day and shared some juicy dates, sweets  and loot bags with them. Also Hanaa, Yousuf , Ayan, Amaan, Amirkhan  and aunt Farina shared goodies with the friends through the Holy Season. Thank you everyone for showing kindness and the spirits of brotherhood this way.

September 9, Purple Day:
Everyone came to the playway dressed in Purple and made a lasting memory in the minds of the little ones. Thank you parents, for finding super purple kits and remembering to send them in purple.

September 15, Bikes and Trikes Day: The children had a super experience when they brought their bikes and trikes to the playway on that sunny day. We witnessed the enthusiasm as they rode, raced and most importantly learnt how to share their bikes with the peers. My eyes were wet throughout with tears of happiness.

September 21, Look Like a Fish Day: Oh what a finish to the theme…! Thank you parents, for being creative. The costumes were truly interesting. The children were so proud to come to the playway as their favourite sea creature. The children paraded, sang and watched on screen the habitats and the behavior of the sea creatures and decided that they should warn the community not to pollute the sea & rivers where the fish and other water creatures love to live! They created a poster and put it up on the front bulletin board. Hope you noticed it!!!

October 01, Children’s  Day:
Thank you again for giving the opportunity for the children to choose their favourite kit to wear to the nursery. When they paraded in those they had something nice and meaningful to tell about their kit that day.
Also, the children became an exited audience when the teachers acted out some all time favourite tales to make the children happy on this special day. Thank you very much Ms. Uthpala, Ms. Navanjana, Ms. Farina, and Ms. Harshini, for being super actresses. Yoga too took part in these dramas making children more fascinated. The costumes were hand - picked and the dialogues were edited to suit the gentle young audience.
With your generous contributions the children were invited to have a typical children’s party with goodies of their choice. The children enjoyed the food and music. They were more excited when they were given the lollipop to take home.  All the children did their own portrait as well to mark the day. 

Our Current Theme: “My Healthy Mind in My Healthy Body”- the connection of food, mind and body
The children will be encouraged to have a healthy diet through this theme and the importance of the food pyramid will be introduced. They will be allowed to touch, taste, smell and cook different types of food and encourage avoiding food that has no importance inside the pyramid. Please encourage your child to inquire about the food items you buy at the super market and whenever possible make it a point to take them on those visits. Encourage them to sort what you buy into vegetables, fruit ,meat, fish, eggs, dairy products and cereals etc…  

Our Mini Theme
(Gamaralage Kotuwa) continues…Await for exiting news on a field trip to a real village in the heart of Colombo!!!

Dates for your Diary: Please refer to this on daily basis…
Tuesday, 5 October
Celebrating Grands at the playway from 9.00 am at the auditorium
Friday, 15 October
Cookery, Fresh fruit salad…
Monday, 18 October
Bring pictures of good food items to school for sticking by Monday
Wednesday,20 October
My favourite food (brunch) at the playway
Thursday, 21- Tuesday 26 Oct
Mid Term Holiday, play halts at the playway
Friday , 29 October (Tentative)
Field Trip to Nuga Gama- Cinnamon Grand, Colombo
Thursday, 04 November
Deevali Celebrations at the playway… Let’s dance to Rhythm of  Kawadi
Friday , 05 November
Holiday, In lieu of Deevali


Have an auspicious October, Neelika Edirisinghe,
Director, the playway nursery