the playway News in Awesome August !

 Hello Parents

Welcome back everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful summer break!! The staff and I are refreshed and looking forward for a busy, challenging yet a rewarding semester with your child.
I‘d love to take this opportunity to thank so many individuals and groups of people who helped us through our first semester which was full of different types of events and lovely memories. Thank you every one who came forward to support the playway each time we were in need.

Flash back

January: the playway celebrated her second birthday- the playway reached her full capacity as she turned two years! Our vision is to be the most sought after nursery in the island and continue to be so

February: Independence Day of Sri Lanka which brought all of us together in a colourful parade, the prerahera (procession) – Each of us felt unique and was proud be a part of the Sri Lankan community.

March: Field Trip to the Zoo- the playwayers and parents together with teachers had a busy day at the zoo

April: Sinhala and Hindu New Year celebrations- was extremely memorable

May: Mummy’s Day Celebrations- was full of warm feelings and art and craft activities
Meal for Dinosaurs - the playwayers dressed as herbivores and carnivores and sat in two different tables to have different types of meals cooked for the two types of dinosaurs
Vesak Celebrations- the playway became colourful with Vesak lanterns the playwayers made. Hirantha from the Russian Centre showed the children how to make a lantern

June: World Environment Celebrations at the playway-the playwayers became aware that the earth gets sad when humans pollute intentionally and continuously. The children actively participated in the activities offered showing great interest in saving the earth
Dino Projects- the parents and the playwayers showed that they are true dino- lovers
Daddy’s Day Celebrations- Mr. Cader, little Amaan’s dad gave the playwayers a warm fatherly touch by reading , drawing and being with them
Sports Day at the front garden- Both colourful and eventful- Everyone was a winner!
Parent Conference- both parents and teachers were overwhelmed by the positive observations

Special Announcements:
We are delighted to welcome Ms Farina Suleiman who joins the nursery group as a teacher. Ms Suleiman has completed her education in the UK and is currently residing in Sri Lanka with her family.

The photographs taken by the official photographer, Mr. Nishendra at the Dino dance can be purchased individually from him on request. He will be visiting the Russian Centre with the photographs on weekdays and the photographs will be displayed on a bulletin board at the entrance.

July: Summer Time Dino Dance

The Summer Time Dino Dance was Spectacular…

Thank you: Thank you so… much parents and grandparents for your continuous support for your child/ grand child’s progress. Thank you taking time off and being there for them and encouraging them. Thank you for providing them with materials at request and for visiting the playway on many invitations. It is encouraging for us to have a committed circle of parents/grandparents who are willing to help the children around the year.

Feed Back: We are honestly proud as a team to get positive feedback from the parents throughout the year. The parent conferences in June2010 was a time we actually got time to sit and talk with each and every one of you for longer period of time on various matters that matter with your child’s progress through the year. We thank the parents who promptly sent us the completed feedback forms with a high degree of positive remarks. However; some of them have not come back to us. Please fill and send them back as fast as you can as your comments are very important for us to grow as a team. Please take a few minutes of your schedule for this purpose and treat that as one of the priorities as a parent. We are waiting…
As discussing about pre reading skills, at the parents’ conference became the most popular topic I thought giving more insight into the same would be appropriate in this edition.

Stages of Reading: Pre-reading Skills
© Heather Goldsmith

It's important to recognize each of the different stages of reading kids go through. You will have a better sense of which stage your child is at right now. This will enable you to see the process they need to undergo before they accomplish all of the relevant reading stages. This particular article will deal with the first stage of reading, one often not associated with the act of reading itself, but vital in teaching reading skills needed in further stages. It might be easier to consider this stage as a pre-reading stage. Certain skills are established that have nothing to do with words or knowing their alphabet.
This is when, usually from birth to three years of age, you spend time with your children. You take time out to read to them, showing them picture books, reading them simple and short tales, cuddling together, talking about what you read and see, answering questions. It's a stage of togetherness and any parent should make the most of it. During this time you can establish good habits and routines, such as story time before bed, which can help in later years when the habit of independent reading is establishing. Your child will also begin to associate books with comfort and contact with you. It will become something they look forward to. If you start with books before they are able to read one word, one of the first few words they utter will quite possibly be book.
This is also a time to get down on the floor with them and play act, build blocks, fit shapes together, tickle and giggle, draw and paint, play with balls and many other activities that delight and excite children. While not immediately related to reading or books, these activities are vital in teaching them skills for life, not just in preparation for reading. The coordination needed from kicking a ball, or placing a block will go a long way towards helping them manipulate pages of a thick card book. They gain understanding from these activities which make sense when they begin to decipher and work out pictures and stories.
Some of the best books to start with for children in this stage are wordless picture books. This give the parent and child an opportunity to discover what is happening in the story together. Even a chance to make new stories up on each reading. When a child is very small the sound of your voice is enough, but soon they'll begin to see the pictures and curiosity will bloom. Take advantage of their questions and no matter how many times they point out the teddy or the dog, appear interested. They are establishing a naming and identifying skill needed in early reading.

Our Current Theme: Dip and Dive into Deep Water: The children will be exposed to the colourful and interesting facts about water, water plants and animals with this topic of inquiry. The children will be exploring about their favourite sea water and river water characters and the threats that shadow them. Mean time the children will learn songs, stories and a few dramatic movements on the theme and will develop their stock of vocabulary with related words.
Furthermore the number, language, basic science, PSE, PE and Art and Craft activities also be integrated with the topic bringing about an oceanic life into the classroom.

Mini Theme: (Introductory - Sinhala) Gamaralage Kotuwa ( Farmer’s Yard) On a popular request from the parents of the nursery group the children will be exposed to Sinhala language through the mini theme Gamaralage Kotuwa ( Farmer’s Yard). The underlying idea is to introduce the Sri Lankan day to day words and materials to the children in a more creative way. The stock of vocabulary will be developed through the same and will give a touch of locality to the children. The children will be introduced to the Sinhala alphabet and numerals and continue to develop this area through this approach.

Dates for Your Diary:
Monday, 02 Play begins for children at the playway- new semester starts
Friday, 06 Show and Tell- Bring objects/ pictures related to sea, river, fish or water animals/plants
Friday, 13 Swim like fish day
Wednesday, 18 Cookery Day
Tuesday, 24 Nikini Poya. No play. Poya Holiday
Friday, 27 Field Trip to Water World, Biyagama, Sri Lanka

Have an Awesome August,
Neelika Edirisinghe,
Director the playway

Joyous June 2010- Dates for your Diary
Hello Parents

June is here. We have run for six months through 2010 already. Did you feel it? We at the playway were too busy with the children, we didn’t feel it!
Our Topic of Enquiry remains the same for the month of June -‘d’ as in dinosaurs.
The World Environment Day: Friday, 4 June the playway celebrates “A Cleaner Earth” - Going back in Time - Pre Historic Lands with “NO” Polythene
Special Assembly on Projects : Children ( 3+- Nursery children) bring their projects on dinosaurs for a special assembly by Monday,14 June
• A note in this regard has already being sent to you.

Parent Conferences are Back : Please keep the date free. (Sign-up sheets will be kept at the entrance)
When: Wednesday, 16 / Thursday, 17 / Friday, 18 June 2010

We have been busy through the past months working with your child/ children and it is time that you sit with us to go through their work, talk about their progress, discuss any concerns and plan the next step with us.

June Birthdays: Hanna celebrates her second birthday on June 20
Milena celebrates her third birthday on June 21
Nikitha celebrates his third birthday on June 26
Daddies’ Day: the playway celebrates daddies on Monday, 21 June


• Please send a new, plain, white (men’s) Handkerchief with your child to school (on Monday, 14 June 2010)

Sports Day: Thursday 24, 2010
Summer Time Dino Dance: Friday 02, July 2010
Summer Break: Friday 02 July – Monday 02 August 2010

Have a joyous June! Neelika Edirisinghe

Dear Parents

Suba Aluth Avurudhdhak Vewa ! (May this New Year bring you every success!)
Welcome back everyone! Hope all of you had a great Avurudhu holiday together with your family and extended families. It is very important to spend time together with your loved ones, sharing and caring for each other. This season is a great time to renew bonds and friendships. As for me I was very fortunate to visit Jaffna with my family to stay in and celebrate the New Year with people of Jaffna. As I believe all Sri Lankans are one family and to love and care for each one is our prime duty.
“Your family and your love must be cultivated like a garden. Time, effort, and imagination must be summoned constantly to keep any relationship flourishing and growing” -- Jim Rohn.


Bonds begin at nursery… Let them build strong bonds to stand as one strong family!


Welcome:
We are delighted to welcome little Aadam to our play circle this May and hope he will enjoy his time here. Also we welcome Ms Navanjana Nandasiri who joins the playway as a Trainee Assistant Teacher. She is a product of Visaka Vidyalaya, Colombo. She is currently following a certificate course on Early Childhood & Primary Education at the Open University, Nawala, Sri Lanka. She takes part in National Drama Festivals at her leisure and enjoys visiting other countries with her troupes.
Also we welcome Mr Dan Fernando as our music teacher. Mr Fernando is a senior teacher of music at the Russian Centre. He enjoys providing music and teaching new songs to the young children at the playway. The children adore him.

Farewell:
Thank you and bye, bye: We are sad to say bye to Ms Sashika, our music teacher who was teaching music to the playwayers. She was with the playway for two years and was loved by the children. We congratulate her and wish her every success in her new career as a budding Lawyer. Thank you Sashika!
Congratulations and bye, bye to Venessa, who was with us for the last three months working as an intern. She has obtained very good O/L results and joins the A/L class for higher studies. The children really enjoyed Venessa’s presence and in return she gained immense experience being with the children as an intern at the playway. We thank and wish her every success in her future endeavors. Thank you Venessa!



Happy, happy birthday: Little Amirkhan celebrates his first birthday on the 29th April. We wish you a very happy birthday Amirkhan.
Ishaq celebrates his fourth birthday on the 22nd of April and Adhithri her third birthday on 5th May. Hope you will have loads of fun with all your loved ones. We wish you all many, many Happy Returns!!

Our Current Theme: “d” as in dinosaurs. This is an all time favourite theme among preschoolers/ young and old learners. The topic will enquire into the pre historic animals and their habitats mainly focusing on a few favourite dinosaurs. The children will inquire into the eating habits of these giants, their young and how they became extinct.



You would be amazed to find the enthusiasm the children will develop to learn the names of these pre historic favourites and how keen they will be to teach you with their findings. Please be ready to assist your child to explore and talk about their favourite dinosaurs. Also if you are a resource person please come forward to assist the playwayers quench their thirst in finding answers to all their questions about dinosaurs.

The language, number, PSE, basic science, art &craft and rhythm &music will be in cooperated to the theme. We hope to turn the playway into a true habitat for pre historic animals.
Dates for your Diary

April 20, Tuesday Work starts for teachers
April 21, Wednesday Play starts for children
April 28, Wednesday Poya holiday. No play
May 04, Tuesday Bring your favourite dinosaur – show and tell
May 14, Friday Cookery- A meal for a Dinosaur
May 26, Wednesday Vesak celebrations at the playway
May 27 & 28, Thursday & Friday Vesak. No play

Have a memorable May,
Neelika Edirisinghe, Director the playway
Director the playway

News March- April 2010

Hello everyone

Mummy's Breast.

Baby gurgles of sheer delight,
As mummy kisses your toes.
Baby makes each day so bright,
More beautiful than a rose.
Contented smiles slowly show,
As Mummy gives you her breast.
An aura of the purest glow.
Of a Mummy at her best.
Rewards come with Baby’s face,
Reflecting innermost content.
For Mummy’s breast is baby’s place
Her caring is well spent.
Each day Baby bathes in love,
Mummy radiant with her child.

I hear cooing of a Heavenly Dove,
As all around are beguiled.
Strength of a mother’s deepest feeling
I see in this picture of mine.
My very senses are reeling,
At a love that is divine.

Bernard Shaw

Welcome to the playway

We warmly welcome little Amirkhan, Leon and Limath to our play circle and hope very much you enjoy your time here.

Thank you and Bye, Bye! We are so… Sad.
A very big thank you to Ms Harshini Wijewardene for being a great strength to the playway from October 2008. She was truly loved by all the children and the staff at the playway and the Russian Centre. She genuinely loved her profession and developed tremendously as a professional. She has set professional goals and desires to achieve them. And therefore has requested leave for higher studies and it is our pleasure to assist her at achieving her goals. We get together to wish her great success in her future endeavors. We shall miss her so much. She leaves on March 10, 2010.

March Babies, Happy Birthday…

Yeshara 2 March
Thayba 12 March
Yousuf 19 March
Kehathi 25 March
We hope all of you will have loads of fun and laughter with your friends on your birthday!

Our Current Theme remains as Mummies and Babies through the month of March. We shall be discussing the topic further with the children and a heap of activities are lined up with the same theme.

Flash Back: February 5, the children came to school in their traditional costumes and joined in the ‘perahera’ and singing and dancing on stage. It was a very colourful event which showed the strength of the unity in diversity in Sri Lanka.

Children fell in love with nature this Valentines when they were exposed to the beauty of the well preserved environment. They coloured their heart shaped cards for their Valentines in GREEN showing interest in preserving a greener world for them. They watched a documentary on how man can damage the beautiful eco system.

During my absence at the playway : Ms Amaal took up duty as my substitute and joined other teachers as a strong team. Thank you, Amaal and the team for being extra vigilant and caring. The children went on their regular play without getting disturbed. The whole process was closely monitored by Amaal and kept me informed.
Messy Paint sessions on 24 Wednesday was so full of fun and expressions!
Role play session as Mummy and Daddy was amazing! The photos will be uploaded shortly.

The water day was an absolute favorite!
Reminders: Brunch Please send a Brunch on every Friday as we witness a great enthusiasm in children having a change in their snack. Please send an additional dessert too if desired. The children will only have brunch around 11.00 am therefore we request the parents to give them a super breakfast at home as early as possible.
Reminders: Collection of Children the play ends for children less than three years at 11.15-11.30 am and parents are reminded to collect the children at that time. And the children who are above three should be collected by 12 noon. Your corporation in this regard is appreciated.

Also you are kindly reminded to collect your child at the door by gently knocking at the door and a teacher in charge will hand your child over as the remaining children (nursery children) should not be disturbed at each time. Please refrain from coming in and sitting, observing the children and talking to them unless there is a prior appointment. This request comes to you with the greatest interest in your children.

Dates for your Diary

March 4, Thursday A pregnant mum visits the playway
March 10, Wednesday A mum with a baby visit the playway
March 26, Friday Field Trip to the Dehiwala zoo
April 6, Tuesday Sinhala and Hindu New Year Celebrations at the playway.
Holiday starts
April 21,Wednesday The play begins for children

Have a Merry March,

Neelika Edirisinghe,
Director the playway

Unity and Diversity at the playway’s Independence Day

Thank you for joining your child at the Independence Day Celebrations at the playway. It was a very colourful event, which showed the diversity of Sri Lankan community. This is indeed the picture we must paint in order to bring about an understanding among our people. Unity in diversity is the key for development, for preserving the beauty of our country.

It strengthens the economy, culture and bonds. At the playway we enjoy diversity and encourage children under our care to respect and learn about the each others’ beliefs and cultural differences.
Thank you for all those costumes you made for your child so caringly. It was evident that the children were very proud to be dressed in them.

Happy Birthday
Many Happy Returns to Jailen who is celebrating his 3rd birthday on February 24. Hope you will have loads of FUN with your friends!!!




Welcome
Welcome Yeshara! You are now officially a playwayer and we know you are loving it!

Our Current Theme: Mummies & Babies

We shall be inquiring into this theme to gain an understanding about who we are, how alike we are and how different we are. The topic of inquiry also will help us to find how we are connected to our families and with others in our environment. This exploration will lead into the world of animals, where children will learn about various animals and their young.
Please be informed that your child will be talking to the class about him/herself and his/her family, illustrating their discussion with photographs. Please help and guide them. You may have to part with a few photographs for the duration of the theme, as your child will need to include them in a little project book they will compile themselves. Photos will be returned safely after use.
If you would like to join our team for a day or a session to present a story about your family or show an album of your baby/babies or anything else that connected to our theme you are welcome to do so. Please talk to me regarding this possibility.

Fashion Re-Design! the playway’s new PE kit (t-shirt, cap and shorts) will be out shortly.
Dates for Your Diary

Feb 9, Tuesday Red Day – Cooking Red Jelly
Feb 11, Thursday Sticky Day – Please send a Family Photo
Feb 12, Friday Fall In Love With Nature this Valentine
Feb 24, Wednesday Paint Day – Messy Play
Feb 25, Thursday Play House – Role Play as Family Members.
Feb 26 Friday Water Day – Please send your child’s water toys (If available).

On Overseas Leave
I shall be accompanying my daughter on her move to attend University on February 16 and only return on the 23rd. Ms. Amaal Junaid will be my substitute during this period. Amaal and the team will ensure the best care for your child and keep things running smoothly.
The schedule for each day of my absence has been planned in advance to ensure maximum productivity. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any concerns. I shall remain contactable through email throughout the trip.
Please remember to let Ms Amaal know of any changes of contact details or transport arrangements.

REMINDER Fruit Break: Don’t forget our fruit breaks!
Please note that on both Tuesday and Thursday usual break time is given a special twist with the playway Fruit Breaks. Send your child a fruit and/or fresh fruit juice that he she will enjoy. Please let me know if your child is allergic to any kind of a fruit or other food item as children sometimes share food during breaks.


REMINDER Chocolate Wednesday: Every other Wednesday we enjoy chocolates during our break time as chocolates have been proven to be good for children occasionally and in small quantities. Please send your child’s tooth brush (labeled with name) along with the chocolates to brush their teeth after eating the chocolate.

REMINDER Friday Brunch: Please send a ‘green meal’ containing plenty of vegetables coupled with rice or pasta etc. for the children’s brunch. A dessert will be a delightful addition.

REMINDER Physical Education: During Wednesday and Friday mornings the 3 Plusses (Nursery) will engage in 15 minutes of PE in the garden. Tuesday and Thursday mornings is the time for the 2 - 3 year olds (Infants) to have their PE lesson. Please send them in their the playway T- shirts with shorts and sneakers on the right days.

REMINDER Book Pool: We are extremely happy to note that our “A Book a Home” Program is doing extremely well. The response from the children and parents is great. The aim is to arouse curiosity and love for books in children. A book read aloud by the mummy or the daddy can develop pre-reading skills and highly recommended. Your child is at his/her peak considering language absorption. Please read as many books to them as possible. And also you could set an example by reading for your own enjoyment in their presence.
While saying a big thank you to the parents who send books regularly to the book pool, a reminder is sent to the others who have not yet done so. Please send one of your child’s favorites so he/she can share it with his/her friends. Books shared thus far have been returned to the owner in their original condition. Books submitted will be noted and returned at the end of each week. Please send a book once a week and take a book home daily.

Neelika Edirisinghe
Director, the playway nursery

the playway turns TWO!!!

Visit the new playway Website: http://www.theplayway.webs.com/

The playway news November \ December 2009

Hello, parents and playwayers…

Welcome!
We warmly welcome little Yousuf, Ruwanya and Ayan to our play circle. We are delighted to have you at the playway.
Rushen, who was so popular among everyone had to say goodbye to his play mates, as he returns to Kandy with his parents. We miss him.

Do you bribe (please do not even use this word in front of your child) your children?

It is not a good idea to bribe your children out of a meltdown, as that means it becomes something that works for them! It would be like me saying to you, "If you scream, kick and cry as loud as you can and embarrass me as much as you can, I will buy you that Prada handbag"!

It is very important—no matter how embarrassing or how long the tantrum lasts—that you do not give your children what they want! (What they demand by having tantrums).
Take a few steps away and tell your kid (calmly), "OK, if you are behaving this way, we will talk when you are done," and just ignore the people staring at you. (I know it is hard!) If the tantrum continues, you can periodically check in and just remind the child "let me know when you are done." BUT be watchful from a distance.

Here are ten tips for parents who want to find an alternative to “bribery” By Elena Neitlich:

(Source: http://ezinearticles.com/?10-Parenting-Tips-to-Stop-Bribing-Your-Children&id=633296)

1. Immediately respond to the incident making sure that the child realizes that her behavior is unacceptable. Little kids need to be educated about right and wrong.

2. Use words the child will understand to explain that you are upset. Don’t assume she knows why you are unhappy. “Tammy, pulling the folded clothes out of the laundry basket is not okay. Mommy worked hard to fold those clothes. We have discussed this before. I am giving you a three minute time-out.”

3. Follow-through, act immediately, and do what you say you are going to do. Do not make idle threats.

4. Ask the child to apologize.

5. Reward the child with a huge hug and kiss and thank him for completing the time-out. Then let it go. It is not fair to your child to dwell on an incident after he has completed the time-out, or you have taken away a toy or privilege.

6. Do not feel guilty that you had to reprimand your child. It is your obligation to your child to teach her proper behavior. If you are calm and choose an appropriate consequence then you are being a great parent.

7. Be on the lookout for good behavior. How refreshing it is for kids to have their positive behavior recognized… especially when they weren’t expecting it to be noticed.

8. Keep a tally of all of the good behavior over the course of the day and reward with an extra story at bedtime, an extra fun craft project, or a “tickle extravaganza.” But most importantly, let the child know how proud you are of him or her and how much you love him/her.

9. Talk your children up! Say, “I have the most wonderful kids! I love to be with them!” Kids do hear you when you talk about them, loud and clear. Make sure that the majority of what they hear makes them feel warm and nurtured, loved, respected and cherished.

10. Children want limits set. They feel out of control if you don’t make the boundaries clear, and that scares them. Children want you to be the parent. One of the most wonderful gifts that you can give to your kids is to teach them how to behave properly.
Guiding children through the tough stages of childhood creates parenting opportunities for teaching lessons in manners and good behavior. By promoting peace, quiet and good behavior in the home, parents create a fertile environment that encourages growth and development.

Our Current Theme: Toys, Toys

The theme for the months of November and December is “Toys, Toys”. This topic of enquiry encourages the children, parents and teachers to understand the varying range of toys available and how they can contribute towards the development of a child.
The central idea of the theme is to explore what makes an object a ‘toy’ – what are the qualities of a good, age appropriate toy? We will investigate how safe and stimulating they are, how interesting they are and what makes them so. The children are encouraged to build their own toys at the playway using recycled materials.

the playway will invite various toy makers and the children will join them in making easy toys. If time permits, we may even visit a toy factory in January!
Moreover, Language, number, science, PSE, PE, rhythm & music and art & craft will be introduced through “Toys, Toys”.

Birthdays - Happy, Happy Birthday…

Hope you all will have a great BIG day. May all your little birthday dreams come true!


Nov 23 Raisa will be 3
Dec Vasilisa will be 2
Dec Thenuk will be 4
Dec Ruwanya will be 2

Flash Back
01 Oct, Children’s and Elders’ Day
Children and their grandparents enjoyed the event throughout that day. A very special thank you goes out to the grandparents who made sure they will attend the event amidst their busy schedules and who came from far away destinations. And a very warm heartiest thank you goes out to Mrs. Chandrica Rodrigo, Jaana’s grandmother for her presentation.

Deewali at the playway
Deewali was celebrated with Mrs. Sharmini Pushparaj, Adhithri’s mum and Yoga’s great enthusiasm. Children came dressed appropriately to join Adhithri and her mum. Mrs Pushparaj brought sweets, garlands and sparkles and lit bright lamps giving a true spirit of Deewali while Yoga did a beautiful decoration at the entrance of the playway. Thank you, Mrs. Pushparaj and Yoga for making it a memorable day for the children.

Thank you, Rex!
Tharinda Rex Liyanwela, from Grade 12 at the British School joined the playway team for three days. He also conducted the PE lessons during this time, which the children greatly enjoyed.
Car Wash

A real life experience with a real car and shampoo brightened up the children on the 28th October when they were allowed to scrub and rub and rinse my car at the playway. The children enjoyed the experience. Hope daddies and mummies will give your children hands on experience with such real life situations in the future. Don’t you think it is very enterprising too?

Dress me like a Veggie

Thank you, mummies and daddies for being so creative. The children looked so cute when they appeared in the costumes. They were so proud to be their favourite veggie too. The event was so colourful, meaningful and fun filled when we all had a carefree time on stage. Please save the costumes for an event we want to have at the closing day for Christmas.


Dates for Your Diary

Monday, 2 Nov Poya & All souls’ Day -Holiday
Wednesday, 4 Nov Cookery day- Bake me a cake as fast as you can
Friday, 6 Nov Field Trip to Viharamahadevi Park
Monday, 9 Nov Bring your Favourite toy to school
Wednesday,18 Nov Let’s make a KITE with Mr. Indika
Saturday, 21 Nov Ramadhan Gifts –the children at the orphanage visit RC (tentative)
Wednesday, 25 Nov watch how we make soft toys with Mrs. Fernando
Monday, 30 Nov Bikes and Cars Day
Tuesday,1 Dec Poya Holiday
Thu-Fri, 3-4 Dec Parents meet Teachers
Friday, 11 Dec Santa arrives @ the playway Christmas Party, end of play for the calendar year
Tuesday, 12 January Play begins for the new calendar year


How to protect yourself and others…
from Pandemic Influenza 2009 (Influenza AH1N1)

Wash hands regularly with soap and water.
Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth regularly.
Cover your mouth with a disposable tissue or handkerchief when sneezing or coughing.
Dispose of used tissues properly and immediately.
If you have flu-like symptoms, stay home from work, school or crowded places.
If you have flu-like symptoms visit a qualified doctor.
Flu-like symptoms include,

fever
headache
body pains
sore throat
cough
runny nose
vomiting*
diarrhea*

*only sometimes

The only way to stop the spread of the pandemic is to spread the awareness.

Have a Nice November …

Neelika Edirisinghe
Director, the playway nursery