Summer Wrap-Up
Ah, what a beautiful summer we’ve had (touch wood). Thanks to all of you for taking an hour out of the sunshine each week to come sign and sing with us. It’s been a good term. The new class in Wemyss Bay is gathering some momentum, while the Kilmacolm class continues to be a great crowd – especially when everyone comes on the same day! I really loving teaching these classes, and I hope it shows. I truly have the best job in the world; I get to sing songs, play with babies and watch them learn to sign, and meet tons of wonderful ladies (this means you) who really end up becoming my friends in the process.
First Signs and Birthdays
This term we awarded First Sign certificates to five babies. Congratulations to Finlay who began signing over the Easter break and received his certificate the first day back. Congratulations to Ruairidh for getting a certificate for signing ‘milk’ and who is now using lots of other signs too. Congratulations Orla, for also signing ‘milk’. And congratulations to Erin and Isla who both started signing ‘milk’ just in time for a certificate to be awarded on the last day of term. It’s been great to see your progress!
There were lots of first birthdays this term too. Happy birthday to Canaan and Orla (from over the Easter break), Mila and Finlay. And happy birthday to Ciara, Cameron, Abby and Erin, who will have their first birthdays during the summer break! I’ll try not to get emotional about babies growing up too fast...
Father’s Day and Upcoming Special Days
This term we held a special Father’s Day class on the Saturday before Father’s Day. It was a really good turn out and a lot of fun. For once, the menfolk outnumbered the women, and to my surprise, the dads really got into it! You fellas ought to come along more often!
The upcoming Autumn term will include a Halloween party, because nothing is cuter than babies in fancy dress, and a Christmas party. Both will be during usual class time.
Pre-booking your TinyTalk place
Term dates for Autumn are 14 (Mon) and 18 (Fri) September – 7 (Mon) and 11 (Fri) December with no classes the week of 19-23 October (School Holidays). To book ahead, you can fill out the booking form and return it either by post or on the first day back. The advantages of booking ahead include the discounted rate (£3.50 per class instead of £4 for dropping in) and no need to remember cash each week. The full session is 12 classes at £42. However, there is also the option of booking for a lesser number of classes, if you know you will likely be missing a few. You can always book for half a term or something like 10/12, if that suits you better. Life with babies is often unpredictable, so I want to be as flexible as possible, making your life a little easier.
Free Summer ‘Get-Together’
With everything being off for mums and babies during the holidays, we start going a bit stir crazy, and so do our babies! So I’m planning an informal picnic and sing-song time for Monday, the 17th August, which is right in the middle of the break. It’s free – just a chance to catch up, play outside, sing some favourite songs and brush up on our signs. It’ll be in Gourock Park (the ‘bunny park’) at 12 noon. We’ll all bring our lunches and some blankets and hopefully get some nice weather! (If it’s raining badly, we’ll cancel it, but if it’s just overcast or dreary, I’ll still be there.) I’ll send a reminder out closer to time.
Happy Summer Holidays!
Some of you have some lovely holidays planned. I hope you have a great time – I will be sitting here feeling very jealous! For the rest of us, let’s hope we have more of this glorious sunshine and less of these awful midges, so we can enjoy the rest of the summer. See you all in September. And hey, if you find yourself really bored over the break from all the baby groups, let’s organise something else!
Thursday 23 July 2009
Tuesday 7 July 2009
End of Term
Hi everyone,
Just to remind you that next week is the last class of the Summer term. There will be cake!
The Autumn class details are as follows:
AUTUMN SESSION:
14 (Mon) and 18 (Fri) September – 7 (Mon) and 11 (Fri) December
NO CLASSES WEEK OF 19-23 OCTOBER (School Holidays)
Mondays at Wemyss Bay Community Hall
11.00am – 12.00pm
Fridays at The Guide Hut, Kilmacolm
11.00am – 12.00pm
Save the Date:
Futhermore, I’m planning an informal picnic/ get-together for Monday, the 17th August, which is right in the middle of the break. It’s free – just a chance to catch up, play outside, and maybe sing a few songs and brush up any signs you've forgotten. It’ll be in Gourock Park (the ‘bunny park’) at 12 noon. We’ll all bring our lunches and some blankets and hopefully get some nice weather! More about it closer to time, and there will be an email sent out to all on the list. (If you are not on the email list and would like to be added, email me at lorim@tinytalk.co.uk.)
Just to remind you that next week is the last class of the Summer term. There will be cake!
The Autumn class details are as follows:
14 (Mon) and 18 (Fri) September – 7 (Mon) and 11 (Fri) December
NO CLASSES WEEK OF 19-23 OCTOBER (School Holidays)
Mondays at Wemyss Bay Community Hall
11.00am – 12.00pm
Fridays at The Guide Hut, Kilmacolm
11.00am – 12.00pm
Save the Date:
Futhermore, I’m planning an informal picnic/ get-together for Monday, the 17th August, which is right in the middle of the break. It’s free – just a chance to catch up, play outside, and maybe sing a few songs and brush up any signs you've forgotten. It’ll be in Gourock Park (the ‘bunny park’) at 12 noon. We’ll all bring our lunches and some blankets and hopefully get some nice weather! More about it closer to time, and there will be an email sent out to all on the list. (If you are not on the email list and would like to be added, email me at lorim@tinytalk.co.uk.)
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