St Luke's Pre-school in Rochester, Medway

Happy 72nd Birhday to the amazing NHS from everyone at St Luke's preschool

A selection of learning experiences throughout the year

In a time like we have never experienced, we can share with you the most beautiful poem that has been shared with us, thank you to the author Louise Gribbons.... A way to explain to children what we are currently experiencing. At The Curiosity Approach we look to Rudolph Steiner/Waldorf Education and the connection with nature, showing children the natural rhythms of life and revealing our kinship with all living things A poem for us all... THE TIME WE SPRING-CLEANED THE WORLD The world it got so busy, There were people all around. They left their germs behind them; In the air and on the ground. These germs grew bigger and stronger. They wanted to come and stay. They didn’t want to hurt anyone - They just really wanted to play. Sometimes they tried to hold your hand, Or tickled your throat or your nose. They could make you cough and sneeze And make your face as red as a rose. And so these germs took over. They started to make people ill, And with every cough we coughed More and more germs would spill. All the queens and kings had a meeting. It’s time to clean the world up! they said. And so they had to close lots of fun stuff, Just so these germs couldn’t spread. We couldn’t go to cinemas Or restaurants for our tea. There was no football or parties, The world got as quiet as can be. The kids stopped going to school, The mums and dads went to work less. Then a great, big, giant scrubbing brush Cleaned the sky and the sea and the mess! Dads started teaching the sums, Big brothers played with us more, Mums were in charge of homework And we read and played jigsaws galore! The whole world was washing their hands And building super toilet roll forts! Outside was quiet and peaceful, Now home was the place for all sports. So we played in the world that was home And our days filled up with fun and love, And the germs they grew smaller and smaller And the sun watched from up above. Then one morning the sun woke up early, She smiled and stretched her beams wide. The world had been fully spring cleaned, It was time to go back outside! We opened our doors oh so slowly And breathed in the clean and fresh air. We promised that forever and always Of this beautiful world we’d take care! Louise Gribbons

It's that time of year again, today we had breakfast with Father Christmas, all the children enjoyed their breakfast and meeting Santa xxx

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What an emotional and sad day for me. Words cannot say how humble and surprised I feel about all the lovely presents, cards and wonderful comments on my retirement. This is something I found very hard to give up as I really love this vocation. I will say, to me, it's been an absolute privilege and pleasure to have cared and helped children gain self-esteem and confidence for their next steps in life. I've been happy to meet all the parents and alleviated their fears or worrie...s, worked with several fantastic, dedicated staff whom became my friends. To say I'll miss this work is an understatement , the hugs, comical tales, fun and laughter, children returning as parents with their children, etc etc I could go on. I know I've left St. Luke's in truly capable hands and wish them all the very best for the future in hope they can remember all the songs xxxx See more

So the time has come to say goodbye and happy retirement to our wonderful Mrs Hill, we hope you have a fantastic and well deserved rest you so deserve it. A big thank you to Stacey Deuchars ( Chloe's mum ) for making Mrs Hills retirement cake was amazing. I'm sure Mrs Hill will be back to read us stories and tell us all about what she has been doing. You have given the children the wish to learn for the last 43yrs and will be missed greatly, lots of love from your St Luke's family xxxx

It is now time to officially let everyone know that Mrs Hill is retiring on Friday 18th October, having been associated with the Pre-School since 1976. She has been a huge part of St Luke’s and will certainly be missed. But I’m sure you will join us in wishing her an enjoyable and exciting retirement. I’m sure we will think of excuses so that she has to come and visit us.

Mini Beast Investigation Perfume making Inspiration from Leonardo Da Vinci, painting and drawing flowers and leaves, looking closely at the patterns and textures.

We had lovely Christmas party yesterday, especially with the wonderful Mark's magic, who had both the children and staff laughing all the time.