St Malo Under 5’s Centre: Trustees Annual Report 2020/2021 Administration Details
| Charity Name: | St Malo Under 5’s Centre | St Malo Under 5’s Centre |
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| Registration Number: |
1033670 | |
| Address: | St Malo Under 5’s, Belle Cross Road, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1NL. |
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| Contact Number: |
01548 854038 | |
| E-mail: | stmalounder5s@btinternet.com | |
| Trustees: | Jo Luscombe Michelle Jordan Theresa Marshall Sandra Hart Kate White Chloe savage |
Chair Secretary Treasurer Trustee Trustee Trustee |
Charity structure and management
| Type of governing document: |
Constitution adopted in 2011 based on the Preschool LearningAlliance Constitution |
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| How the charity is constituted: |
Trust consisting of a minimum of 5 committee members and maximum of 12 |
| Trustee selection method: | Trustees are appointed or reappointed annually at the AGM which is held in September |
Aims
To provide a secure, happy and stimulating environment where each child can build a positive self image and develop into a confident, eager and enthusiastic learner.
Activities and objectives
| Activities and objectives | |
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| Objectives | Activities |
| Continue to develop and build upon an existing home/school relationship with parents/carers and children |
Preparing & distributing welcome packs Parents evenings Inviting parents to help with trips out/ activities with the children Develop the preschool website Hold fundraising events throughout the year where parents are invited to help and takepart |
| To enable children to learn in the context of their everyday experiences |
Exploration of the natural world of plants and animals Cooking and baking activities Art e.g. drawing, painting and crafts Roleplay |
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| Improve and encourage the use of the outdoor space |
Purchase a cover for the decking funded by money raised from fundraising events Upgrade the existing grass play area Install a small fence around the decking |
| Enable the children to learn through play and identify how we can help each individual child reach their fullpotential |
Completion of each child’s learning journey |
Achievements and Performance
This year we have purchased a books for reading area so the children can enjoy reading, fancy dress outfits so they can role play, board games, a wooden mud kitchen and a wooden festival food van. We are always trying to keep the outdoor space up to-dated or the children to have fresh air and fun. All equipment purchased supports the children’s imaginative and physical development.
We have had a year filled with fun and activity at St Malo’s and we are pleased to be at full capacity with 59 children on the books, with the odd half day session available.
We did a beautiful firework display with the children using paints and tools. Along with making a poopy wreath for the 11th November.
The children made buns and chocolates for children in need. And came dressed up.
Christmas is always a busy and exciting time at St Malo for the children and staff.
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A winter wonderland was made in the corner for the children to sit and read in. Along with a Christmas tree which they all decorated.
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The annual Christmas fundraiser that is normally held in the Market Hall alongside Kingsbridge Celebrates Christmas was cancelled due to COVID.
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A member of staff created Christmas chocolate sleighs, reindeer hot chocolates along with reindeer food for parents to buy. And we held a Christmas hamper raffle and We raised £669.00
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We were unable to visited Dodbrooke Church due to COVID, hoping next year we can return this tradition.
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They have made snow, practiced yoga, den making explored textures.
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Valentine’s Day made marshmallow covered in chocolate treats to take home.
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Chinese New Year lanterns were made and fortune cookies were enjoyed at snack time.
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Bird feeders were made.
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The children were asked to join in world book day and dress up as their favourite book or character. And all received their £1 book token.
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Red Nose Day children where asked to come in pj’s.
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Children help make and watch an rainbow explosion using bicarbonate of soda and vinegar with food colouring, the reactions were brilliant.
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The Easter bunny hid some eggs for the children to find, along with making some edible nest.
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We had the caterpillars again this year for the children to watch the process of them turning into wonderful butterflies. Each year the children are fascinated.
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Kelly a member of staff brought her pet tortoise in to visit the children, lots of questions where asked and they absolutely loved meeting Sheldon.
The children moving up to primary school where able to go in for 1hour to help with the transition.
Financial review including details of the reserves policy
We currently hold funds of £83,936.51 These funds are held in order to meet any unforeseen expenditure. We aim to hold a reserves policy of £35,000 at the end of the financial year.
Declaration
The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees report above. Signed on behalf of the charities trustees:
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| Full name(s) |
Michelle jordan | |
| Position | Secretary |
Dat 30th August e 2021