News letter

December 2016

  1. Christmas celebrations on 23rd December 2016, Friday from 04:30pm to 05:30pm at Ncbs campus.
  2. Taekwondo classes wil not be held on 28th December and 31st December 2016, as the coach is travelling.The missed classes would be replaced on another day.
  3. New toys have been bought for the Infant section
  4. With effect from Jan 2017 the Dolna fees would be hiked by 25% as mentioned in the End of the year letter mailed by the Dolna commitee.
  5. From January 2017 the Infant section would be closed at 06:00pm.
  6. The Dolna committee has been revised, the new members are Hiyaa Gosh and Sunil Laxman along with Shannon and Chakrapani.
  7. The Daily schedule of Toddler section, pre schoolers and older kids have been put up on the display boards at the ground floor creche building near to the staircase. Kindly have a look at them. As requested by parents we have come up with structured schedule.
 

November 2016

  1. Taekwondo belt exam on 5 th November 2016.
  2. Sports competition on 14 th November 2016 at Dolna on account of children's day celebrations.
  3. Dolna kids to participate in  'Children's day celebrations at Fever 104fm' radio studio on 12 th November 2016.
  4. Due to sports practice dance classes are suspended on 8th and 11 th November 2016.
  5. With effect from 14 th November 2016  free style dance classes are shifted to Thursdays instead of Fridays.
  6. Creche movie hour was on 3rd November 2016 and 11thNovember 2016 . Movie title -' Life in the under growth from David Attenborough' and 'The Hunt- The hardest challenge'.
  7. New toys have been ordered, few have been delivered too. More toys would be ordered for infant section very soon
  8. For ages 3 to 5 = Magnetic puzzle, car floor mat, Lawn mover, Match game, Car play mat, Floor puzzle, Touch and feel book - My first farm.
  9. For ages 5 and above = Quilling mould, Pretend play - Smoothie maker, Interactive world map kit, cosmic sand and on demand from kids - volley balls, shuttle rackets, throw balls.
  10. Dolna teachers attended fire drill on 24 th November 2016.
 

October 2016

  1. Drawing classes will not be held on 8th October 2016 as the drawing teacher will be out of town.
  2. Insects demo for older kids by Dr.Shannon's lab on 5th October 2016. Kindly view blog for photos.
  3. Dolna cultural events on Ncbs 25th year celebrations.
  4. Dolna staff have set up a food stall on 22 nd October 2016 on account of Ncbs's 25th year celebrations, kindly visit them to show your encouragement.
  5. Deepavali special - Diya painting by Toddlers and Pot painting by older kids.
  6. A big thank you from the entire Dolna staff for the generous contribution towards Diwali bonus.
 

September 2016

  1. Dolna would be closed on 5th September 2016 on account of Ganesh chathurthi.
  2. Kindly refer mail sent by Dr.Shannon - Dolna participation on 22nd October 2016 celebrations.
  3. Creche movie hour on 15th September 2016. Movie title - 'Challenges in life'
 

August 2016

  1. Dolna would be closed on 12th August  2016 and 15th August 2016 on account of Varahamahalaxmi and Independence day.
  2. Music teacher has expressed her inconvenience in taking up the classes due to transportation troubles hence music classes will be stopped for a while. We'll inform you all once we find a new music teacher till then we regret the inconvenience. Kindly oblige.
  3. Janamasthmi celebrations at Dolna.
  4. 'Creche movie hour' from this month onwards till December 2016 at Dasheri for above 5 years kids.  August month's Movie title - 'Insects

July 2016

  1. Taekwondo fees have been increased. Kindly talk to the coach.
  2. Due to Karnataka Bandh  Dolna would be closed on 30th July 2016.
  3. Visit to GKVK Botanical garden by older kids.
 

June 2016

  1. Schools have been reopened. Kindly inform the teachers about pick up time and place.
  2. Kindly go through the mail sent by Dr.Shannon - 'Important creche information'.
  3. Summer Gardening activities continued.
 

May 2016

  1. Teachers had a training session with Dolna counselor, Ms.Reena bhattacharya.
  2. Dental camp was held for kids above 2 years to 12 years on 6th May 2016.
  3. Dolna sections segregation: Infant section = 6 months to 2 years; Toddlers section = Above 2 years to 5 years; Older kids section = Above 5 years to 12 years.
  4. Good touch and bad touch awareness session was conducted for kids.
  5. Check blog for April n May 2016 field trip photos.
  6. Above 4 years kids had a chance to view Planet earth at Dasheri.
  7. Aqua guards have been serviced with new filters and carbon as per the routine.
 

April 2016

  1. Ms.Reena Bhhattacharya [counselor] will be available for Parent's consultation on Saturdays. Kindly contact us to book appointment.
  2. Taekwondo grading exam is on 09 th April 2016.
  3. Dolna would be closed on 23 rd April 2016, Saturday as we have scheduled Pest control program.
  4. Many thanks to Ms. Megha [Leela's mom] for the contribution of new set books for all the three sections.
  5. Kids loved the story session with author Rob Biddulph. Rob has sent us copies of his books with his autograph on them, all the way from another continent :).
  6.  May 2016 - Summer camp schedule has been mailed  and the same have also been displayed at the entrance of Dolna.
  7. Dr.Patil visited the creche and gave the creche staff and the parents few valuable suggestions; the suggestions were shared with parents too through mail.
  8. Our creche has been recognized by Skype for 'the story session with Rob Biddulph'. Many thanks to Fran, Richard and the author himself. Kindly thank them for giving us this opportunity.

March 2016

  • Story telling session happened on 21 st March 2016 at the toddlers section by Ms.Manju. This initiative was taken up voluntarily by one of  Dolna kid's grandma.
  • Holi celebrations on 23 rd March 2016, Wednesday.
  • Fumigation process on 26 th March 2016, Saturday.
  • Summer camp schedule for kids above 3 years - 12 years, has been sent out, kindly refer mail.
  • The revised Dolna fees [as discussed in the Annual Dolna parents meeting] will be with effect from March 2016.
  • There was no field trip planned in this month as most of the kids were busy with their exams.