Phone: 905-607-0863
Weekday Contact: Barb Vollick
Classes offered Monday to Friday, mornings and afternoons
A Board of Directors, made up of parishioners, looks after the financial and physical management of the school.
Registrations now being accepted for winter and fall 2003.
(For fees and info, check this link! Call us at 905-607-0863 for more info!)
Our parents have a say.... sample comments:
"I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this school. The teachers are very involved with the children's learning and development..."
"This is our son's first experience away from mom & dad on a regular basis. We could not have asked for a more nurturing and stimulating environment to take this first step of growing up. Thank you to every teacher for your contributions."
"We are very pleased with the program and the teachers who truly care for the children and treat them all as individuals with their own ideas and personalities. We wish to thank you once again for your commitment. Thanks."
"We so appreciate being able to have our daughter in a Christian environment where she feels safe, loved and appreciated. What has helped so much is that it is so affordable. Our goal has always been to not have to rely on childcare for our children the first years of their lives. But when we saw how ready our daughter was for a Pre-school situation and heard about St. Thomas a Becket, we thought we would give it a try. We are very happy with our decision. We would like to keep her here!"
This program is designed for older pre-schoolers or children of Junior Kindergarten age, who are looking for fun, adventure, and enhancement. We have formatted this program into mini 'Theme blocks' of three weeks:
- 6 sessions Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 1:00 to 3:00pm
- You may choose any one block or as many as you like
- No annual family registration fee
- You do not need to be a student in the school to participate
- Watch for theme content updates!
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Kinder Achievers Monthly Themes |
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Oct 7-23 |
Unpredictable and Gooey - Roll up your sleeves and prepare for some gooey fun. Learn some amazing animal facts as you make a papier mache animal and so much more. | |
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Nov 4-20 |
The Land Before Time - This month we'll travel back in time and "meet" many types of dinosaurs. Our unit will include everything from erupting volcanoes to creating your own fossils. | |
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Dec. 2, 4, 11 |
It's Time to Deck the Halls - Let the creativity flow. Using a huge assortment of materials. You will take home a treasure of keepsake crafts for the Christmas season. Note: attending this month costs half the usual price. | |
We continue to accept registrations:
Fall 2003 Monthly fees
Annual Family Registration Fee $30 unless noted otherwise
Morning Preschool (9 to 11:30 am)
2 days: Tues & Thurs $125
3 days: Mon, Wed, Fri $155
5 days: $210
Afternoon JK (1 to 3:30 pm)
5 days $220
Afternoon Kinder Achievers
2 days Tues & Thurs (1 to 3 pm)
$75 per 6 sessions, no annual registration fee.
In order for us to continue to provide the quality program we offer in our Weekday Nursery School, we need to focus on new and exciting fundraising activities for this new school year. Here's a sample of our upcoming events. We Thank you in advance for your support.October 2003:
We are launching 2 ongoing fundraising venues. The Dominion Store tape program and Campbell Soup label program. These two companies provide exceptional educational support is response to specific collected volumes of labels and grocery tapes collected. Please drop off all of your Dominion Stores (& affiliated Dominion Stores) grocery receipt tapes and all Campbell Soup labels to Yvonne Baxter - an envelope will be positioned on the front hall table starting October 5. We will keep you informed on the great free supplies we receive from these companies based on your support.November 2003:Once again, a favourite of all.....Meat Pie sales will begin on September 28, please return forms by October 18 for delivery by October 24. Forms and envelopes are available on the front hall table.
We will also have delicious McMillan Muffin & Cookie Mixes available for order right in time for the Christmas season.April 2004:
Back by popular demand: Sister Lune in Concert. Look for full details in the new year.We kindly remind everyone we operate as a not-for-profit organization and so rely very much on donations from our congregation and supporting neighbourhoods. We will ensure your contribution is put to great use in support of our children's development while at our nursery school.
Your financial contribution is also always appreciated! If you are interested in donating your time, merchandise or funding.....please speak with Yvonne Baxter, Barb Vollick or Joyce Gunter to find out more. A complete package of information including all of our upcoming events and support possibilities will be available soon for all. Some of the school's 'Wish List' items: (please collect from Barb...)
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Outreach Ministry Assistance:
We recently heard from a single mother parent, who was struggling with the concept of placing her children into the public school system or to continue her children's education at St Thomas a Becket Church Nursery School. The price of continuing with St. Thomas was a little out of her reach. Our 'mom' was so impressed with the level of schooling and the quality of our teachers, evident by the visible improvement of her children's development. As part of this Outreach Ministry, the Board unanimously considered her as a parent in need and approved funding assistance for the 2003-2004 school year. Needless to say we have a very grateful parent, very satisfied and bright students, and an overjoyed Board and teachers.
2003 Parents Survey: 62% response rate:
Sample Questions: response 3 choices: Unsatisfied - Satisfied - Very Satisfied
- How satisfied have you been with your child's experience at the nursery school this year? Response: 90% Very Satisfied
- How have you found the staff interaction with the children? Response: 90% Very Satisfied
- As a parent have you found the staff approachable? Response: 90% Very Satisfied
- How well did the toys and equipment serve your child's needs? Response: 65% Very Satisfied, 32% Satisfied
- Have you and your child liked the artwork that came home this year? Response: 65% Very Satisfied, 32% Satisfied
- Our themes change regularly. How stimulating have you/your child found our environment? Response: 87% Very Satisfied
- How did you/your child enjoy the format of our Christmas Program? Response: 55% Very Satisfied, 19% Satisfied
- Children need to develop in each of these areas. Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Social, Spiritual. Please rate as Satisfied or Unsatisfied.... Response: 98% Satisfied
Additional comments received: (All comments suggesting improvement have been addressed and implemented by the school supervisor).
- For preschool.....parents and teachers get together for 5 minutes at end of day to share a copy of song or concept taught for the day.
- All of you did a fabulous job. Thank you for giving my child such a positive start to his school experience.
- We found the teachers to be very calm, caring and warm. A good environment to leave our child. Please put together a song book.
- I'm very pleased with all aspects of the program. Would love to have a written 'Report Card' for a keepsake.
- Overall very pleased with the programs. So pleased with the Teacher- Children relationships. Would have liked to see more emphasis on Spiritual development.
- For new parents, more info could be supplied for special days....ex. toy sale support, candy for Easter, Christmas gift exchange....The daily communication was great, but extra care should be given to special days info.....
- Extremely happy overall, especially appreciate extras like child ID kit, sight & hearing tests. Little disappointed with Christmas fundraising..., provide list of snacks offered, so parents can also consider to serve at home...
- Ms. Melissa is wonderful, patient and a loving teacher.....A bench at cloak area would be a great asset to the kids putting on and taking off their boots....
- Thank you so much for all of your care and concern regarding my child's emotional, social and self development. I felt the assessment was excellent. The feedback really helps to know what's going on at the school.....helps parents to encourage on strengths and work on weaknesses at home.
- We feel very fortunate to have had both our children attend. Their positive experience will stay with them for many years to come.
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Thanks to everyone's support and your great 'word of mouth' advertising, we are currently at full registration for the Fall 2003 school program. We have started a waiting list, in the event of changes for 2003 and continue to accept registrations for our 2004 Winter programs.
Please always feel welcome to drop in to visit the school during the day or call Barb Vollick for more details: 905 607 0863
websites: www.stthomasabecket.net/nursery.html or www.childcaredirectory.com