“Come, little leaves” said the wind one day,
“Come over the meadows with me, and play;
Put on your dresses of red and gold;
Summer is gone, and the days grow cold.”



Dear Acorns families,

As we say goodbye to Sweet Summer, we greet the fresh mornings and the golden sunsets of Autumn; it is that time of the year again! The cooler winds and the leaves falling to the ground, soon turning to vibrant red, yellow and brown colours telling us it is gathering time, a fresh start; the days are getting slowly darker and nature is slowing down.
So, let me take this opportunity to welcome all our families, new and old!
As this is probably one of our favourite seasons, us leaders love to share our activities with you and your children, baking bread, painting, weaving wool,making gnomes, lanterns and much more.



BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN!


YOU CAN ALL BOOK FOR YOUR SESSIONS FROM THE 1ST SEPTEMBER 2014 
FOR BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SESSIONS.


All fees for parent and child sessions are paid termly in advance through the bookings system here, top bar.

 First register your family, if you are not already registered, then log in.


Price for term £80.00 (sibling price £40.00).

Please note that we don't offer drop in sessions,
 nor we are able to take cash or cheques for single sessions. 

Also, your chosen day and time session is fixed and the same each week; this is in order to form friendship through a safe and secure group, to establish continuity and growing relationship with the leaders and the members of each individual group session.

Any further questions, more info about sessions, please, email us through 'contact us' or,  text Susannah on 07837931643




We are resuming our sessions on


 Monday 15th September

Autumn term dates are: 
from 15/09/14 to 12/12/14



WE HAVE A SPECIAL OPEN MORNING


ON WEDNESDAY 10TH


10AM START


YOU ARE ALL INVITED, REGULAR FAMILIES AND NEW PARENTS AND CARERS WHO WOULD LIKE TO RECONNECT, GET A FEEL OF THE SESSION AND MEET THE LEADERS. 
THE SESSION IS FREE, AS A SAMPLE SESSION AND WILL RUN LIKE A USUAL 2 HOURS LONG SESSION; 
YOU CAN ASK QUESTIONS, GET MORE INFO AND SIGN UP ON THE DAY!

Any further questions, more info about sessions, please, email us through 'contact us' or,  text Susannah on 07837931643


 Up to date info, latest news about the running of sessions or festivals, additional drop in sessions,  or cancellations, always please click on 'news'; if you can't find the info you need then click on 'contact us'








Please note that the Monday afternoon sessions are
Yogart:
 Mondays 13.30 to 15.00 @ Church of Ascension
more details about this session on our news page


YES! we are offering an exciting new session
Monday 13.30 to 15.00 IS YOGArt group SESSION
BLENDING YOGA AND ART,
where we move, stretch, explore, play games, paint, create, share; this session is open to children aged 3 upwards, we welcome older children from nursery/Kindergarten.

Sessions’ Timetable


Indoor sessions @ Church of Ascension,
 Dartmouth Row, SE10 8AW

Mondays 10.00 to 12.00 

Wednesdays 10.30 to 12.30 

Thursdays 10.00 to 12.00


Mondays 13.30-15.00 YOGArt

Outdoor sessions: 
Tuesdays 10.00 to 12.00 @ Hilly Fields

Fridays from 10.00 to 12.00 @ Oxleas Woods

The outdoor sessions will run throughout the year








Looking forward to meet you all,




Susannah and the Acorns team

Monday 23rd June

9.30 @ Woodlands (Drop off Playgroup)


This is your chance to visit and participate, observe and ask questions.

Come to the Drop off session as a visitor (bookings only) and experience in person; leaders/teachers will be available for more info and questions.

Please if you would like a space contact Maria or Erika through the contact form. 


Parents of children who are two years old already, and wish to start playgroup in September apply now!

Parent and Child session on that day will also be open for visitors by appointment only, apply by simply sending a brief request via contact form.


Acorns Playgroup is for 2 to 3 years old, and it is a natural transition from Parent and Child group, getting the children used to the rhythms of the Kindergarten, making them feel more independent, creative and start socialize and play with their little friends. A couple of hours away from mummy and daddy makes the child feel like a 'big boy' or 'big girl'!

 Yes, we still have some places available for September intake as, of course a bunch of children are moving up to Kindergarten.
 
Playgroup will start back on the 8th September 2013.
 The fee is £820 per term, this is for 4 days a week.

We also offer 2 or 3 day sessions;
 the fee for 2 days a week is £410 per term, 
3 days a week is £605 per term

 A fee deposit of £200 is required on acceptance of a child`s place at playgroup, but this is deducted from the fees due for the final term that the child is at playgroup.



Playgroup is held at the Greenwich Steiner School, Woodlands building, 09.30 - 11.30 am, Monday to Thursday.

 An additional Forest school day is offered, as part of Playgroup  which means we will have the whole session outside at Woodlands/Mycenae Gardens.For more info ask the leader.

 This is a brief description of a daily rhythm of the group:
We start the session outdoors where we can all enjoy some fresh air and have adventures. 
After outside time at 10.00am we go indoors and we get ready for toilet time where all toilet trained children use the toilet, nappies are changed if needed and all children wash their hands. We sing a few songs while we wait for everyone to be ready.
At about 10.20 we have our ring time, singing seasonal songs and nursery rhymes with the children, followed by story time. 
After this, at around 10.40 am, we go to the snack table, sing our blessing and eat our snack (Which often turns into more of a meal!); 
at about 11.00 children have finished eating, we say thank you for the food and they leave the table to have free indoor play and activities. These are the activities which mark the weekly rhythm:

 Mon. making bread rolls
 Tue. art with crayons
Wed. making vegetable soup,
 Thu art with watercolours painting. 
We start to tidy at around 11.25 and gather for 
goodbye songs and our session ends at 11.30 am. 

Our settling in period is extended over the course of two weeks to help with the settling in process of your child into the group.

Birthdays and festivals are celebrated throughout the year and we will keep you informed of these.

If you are still interested you need to download the application form from here:
 www.greenwichacorns.org.uk and send it to us via email 
(as the school is closed for the summer holidays). 
We will be in contact in due course regarding an interview(an informal chat)and is for completion of the child`s profile, also gives us a better picture of the child. It will also enable the parents/guardians to have a better picture of the Playgroup and questions answered.
It would be great if you could let us know asap if you are still interested and 
which days you would prefer for your son/daughter to attend.


If you have any further questions, please don`t hesitate to get in touch.

The Acorns Drop off Playgroup team.

Dear Acorns’ Families,

NEXT TERM STARTS ON 

MONDAY 13TH JANUARY 2014

PLEASE BOOK ON LINE  FROM BOXING DAY

AND AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!

http://www.greenwichacorns.org.uk/

Please, on Boxing day click on Booking to sign up to your favorite sessions.
On this website you may browse for extra information about our Parent and Child sessions and ethos, but also place your booking for this coming term and all the following ones.
 For your information, or the latest news if you click on top bar on 'news' and our current sessions are listed under the Timetable section.

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE SUSPENDING THE OUTDOOR SESSIONS BETWEEN CHRISTMAS 2013 AND EASTER 2014. PLEASE GO TO NEWS CLOSER TO EASTER TIME TO CHECK THE EXACT START DATE, THANKS.

If you go to the Booking tab you will be taken directly to our secure online booking system https://bookings.greenwichacorns.org.uk

The whole process is pretty straightforward. You will first need to register yourself. (This is a one time process; so if you've done that in previous terms, you're already registered with us)

You’ll then instantly receive an invite via email (this is for security purposes) with a link that you must click on to confirm your email address. Once you've done that you’ll be safe to log in and add your child or children, and book your chosen session(s).

We'll no longer require your posting a cheque to us. You will now be paying online using credit or debit card.

Immediately after you have paid via our secure payment gateway you’ll receive an e-mail confirmation of your booking and acknowledgement of payment. 



Should you have queries, please contact us by clicking on 'contact' on the website

Please remember all our sessions welcome babies and toddlers of the whole age range 0-3. However, the Bumps and Babes (pregnant mums and young babies) can actually be a separate group at the leader's home, please, if you feel this is something you would like, contact us.



We have a special creative art with movement and interactive storytime on Monday pm that could attract slightly older children, see website for more info.



Looking forward to more togetherness,




The Acorns Team






Acorns is a non-profit organisation run by volunteers. Please persist if you haven’t received an answer within 3 days of placing your query. Also, your help is much appreciated when it comes to donating fruit or veg and washing a cup or two.

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www.greenwichacorns.org.uk

SUMMER HOLIDAYS

Yes, it is hard to believe! Summer is now here!

With new sand and new toys for the sandpit, and the garden looking more colourful at Church of Ascension, the children will be experiencing Sun, Sand and Water play.

Remember now is the time to bring spare socks and clothes, easy shoes like crocs or strap on sandals for hopping out and in, to and fro the garden, sun cream, sun hats and extra drinking water for hydration.

Summer term ends on the 5th July

We are offering Summer Special Drop in sessions

These sessions are very popular so we advice you to book in advance to assure you a space.

Spaces are limited, bookable in advance, however, there will be a few extra spaces for guests and occasional drop in, or alternatively, you can text or email in the morning to say you are coming:

text 07837931643

email the usual email address on this website by clicking on 'contact us' on the top bar of the page.

As it is school holiday time, older children are very welcome and we will offer activities suitable for them.

These are the dates:


Wednesdays and Thursdays indoor sessions 10.30 to 12.30

10th July, Church of Ascension
11th July, Church of Ascension

17th July, Church of Ascension
18th July, Church of Ascension

24th July, Church of Ascension
25th July, Church of Ascension

31st July, Church of Ascension

Tuesdays and Fridays outdoor sessions 10 to 12

9th July, Hilly Fields
12th July, Oxleas Woods

16th July, Hilly Fields
19th July, Oxleas Woods

23rd July, Hilly Fields
26th July, Oxleas Woods

30th July, Hilly Fields



£ 6.50 per child, siblings £3.50

Each session is bookable in advance as a single session, not as a course, this is to allow people to book for individual chosen days, rather than a set of days, so to allow families to attend around other activities or being away on holiday.

In and out the dusty bluebells...
...who shall be my partner?


 Dear Acorns’ Families, 

We warmly invite you to the new term, which will be the summer term!

 Soon the wind and rain will be forgotten and the roses will blossom as beautiful as ever! The
bluebells are already growing in Oxleas Woods and the daffodils make a bright yellow carpet in Greenwich park!

 The fairies whisper new things are coming our way!
New leaders joining us and more sessions available! 

I hope you are able to attend our Easter break drop ins and Spring Gathering, details have been sent out to you already and they are on the website- click on
'news'.

 If you are currently attending a session, or more, please, may I remind you that unfortunately we don't have a way to reserve your space, so as soon as you are able to book online for next term, the more of a chance you have to attend your favourite chosen session. It is based on a first come first served policy, with our website bookings opening this coming week commencing Monday 18th March.
There are a lot of new families waiting to attend sessions and join our already extended 'family', I'd like to take this opportunity to welcome you all!

 NEXT
TERM STARTS ON MONDAY 15th APRIL and ENDS on 5th JULY 2013

 PLEASE
BOOK ONLINE NOW AND AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!
Just go to 'Bookings' and follow the instructions.


 

The Big Announcement...
Acorns is delighted to announce the launching of our brand new website and online booking system, which both have been kindly donated to us.

In this new space, you'll not only be able to obtain extra information about our Parent and Child sessions and ethos, but also place your booking for this coming term and all the following ones. For your information, our current sessions are listed under the Timetable section.
If you go to the Booking tab you will be taken directly to our secure online booking system.
The whole process is pretty straightforward. You will first need to register yourself. (This is a one time process!)
You'll then instantly receive an invite via e-mail (this is for security purposes) with a link that you must click on to confirm your e-mail address. Once you've done that you'll be safe to log in and add your child(ren), and book your chosen session(s).
We'll no longer require your posting a cheque to us. You will now be paying online using credit or debit card.
Immediately after you have paid via our secure payment gateway, you'll receive an e-mail confirmation of your booking and acknowledgement of payment. 
Hope all this is clear! Should you have queries, do not hesitate to contact us.
Looking forward to more exciting adventures this summer...