NEWS FROM THE ARK

Autumn Term 2025: Monday 8th September – Thursday 18th December
Inset & Holiday Club day – Friday 19th December
Half term: Monday 27th October – Friday 31st October
Inset & Holiday Club day – Friday 24th October

The Ark Closure : Wednesday 24th December – Friday 2nd January 2026.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Friday 14th November – Children in Need
Children are invited to attend in fancy dress and donate to Children in Need/The Ark (Suggested donation £1)  Any funds raised will be split between Children in Need and The Ark.

Friday 5th December – Christmas Bingo
At Child Okeford Village Hall.  Doors Open at 7pm, eyes down 7:30pm.
We are looking for donations of prizes to put hampers together.  If anyone would like to donate any of the following, we would be very grateful: Chocolate, Sweets, Toiletries, Biscuits, Savoury Crackers and Christmas Items.

Tuesday 9th December – Christmas Dinner
If your child does not have a hot lunch and you would like them to have Christmas Dinner, please speak to Tracey or Sarah to book them in.

Thursday 11th December – Christmas Jumper Day

Wednesday 17th December – Christmas Party Day
Children who normally attend across the Nursery on a Wednesday session are invited to wear party clothes.  “Emma and her Magic Bag” will be providing the entertainment and the preschool children will have a party lunch too.