February 21, 2007

February News Bulletin Published

The February News Bulletin has been published today.

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Leam Lane Children's Centre Childminders Drop-In/Support Group

An opportunity for childminders to meet, share ideas and information while the children enjoy a sociable mornings play.

The group have organised activities and regular outings, support each other and share good practice.

The group also have regular meetings with the Parent Outreach Worker who assisted in arranging the group's open days. Meetings are held in a well equipped, very pleasant room that holds a wide variety of toys and play equipment for children up to school age who are actively supported through play by the group.

The group also promotes a health lifestyle through fun, fitness and food.

For more information please contact Rezina Chowdhury (Parent Outreach Worker) on 0191 4336000

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February 15, 2007

Out of School Club Proposal

Whickham Fellside Community Primary School would like to invite applications to run a breakfast and out of school club within the school from September 2007. The school would like to open up a breakfast club for up to 30 children from 7.50am - 8.50am and an out of school club for up to 24 children from 3.20pm - 6pm.

Both clubs' will operate term time only, with scope for further development to holiday periods depending on demand. The club will be based in the schools library with additional use of the school hall, dining area and outside facilities.

The club will be for the benefit of children within the school as a priority, then the opportunity may be offered to other schools depending on availability. The club will be for children age 4 years and over.

Fellside Community Primary School occupies an attractive hilltop site and serves an area of largely owner occupied housing. The school is full with a substantial waiting list for places.

There is a friendly, positive caring ethos at Fellside. Our parents and wider community are very supportive and naturally keen for the very best for their children. It is our aim to provide this.

The head teacher and governors are committed to continuous school improvement.

Links to the application form and specification can be found below.The closing date for applications is 12 noon on the 16th March 2007. In addition to the above you can visit the schools web site www.fellsideprimary.co.uk or contact them via e-mail fellsidecommunityprimaryschool@gateshead.gov.uk.

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To view the application form please click here Download Word Document (72.0KB)

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February 8, 2007

Family Fun Day at Teams Community Centre

Teams Community Centre's Family Fun Day will take place on Saturday 17 February 2007 from 10.30am.

Activities include Junk Music Man, face painting, arts and crafts and sports games. There will also be a tombola, football card and raffle.

For more information please contact Helen Ross on 0191 433 8721.

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February 6, 2007

February News Bulletin Deadline

The deadline for copy for the February edition of the Early Years and Childcare Service News Bulletin is Wednesday 14 February 2007.

Suggestions for articles to be sent to Michael Hunt at michaelhunt@gateshead.gov.uk or alternatively post a comment on this Weblog.

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February 5, 2007

February Fun Day at Bede Children's Centre

Bede Children's Centre's February Fun Day will take place on Tuesday 20 February 2007, 11.00am - 12.30pm.

Activities include face painting, soft play, arts and crafts.

Come along to Bede Children's Centre, Old Fold Road, Gateshead, NE10 0DJ.

For further information please ring (0191) 433 5633 or email bedecc@gateshead.gov.uk

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