Our Pupils of the Week are
Morning
Dulciee – For being an understanding friend.
Afternoon
Grace – For having excellent manners in nursery.
Well Done!!
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Dates for your Diary
We can’t believe how quickly this term has gone. The children have all worked really hard and are looking forward to their summer holidays.
Please find below some important dates for events that are coming up in nursery.
Thursday 10th June 2021 (3:30 p.m. start)
Primary 1 induction Meeting – Google Meet Details sent
Friday 11th June 2021
Shorts and Shades Fundraising Day for Cash for Kids
Tuesday 22nd June 2021 (4:00 – 5:00 p.m.)
Virtual Nursery Tea for children going to Primary 1 only – invites will be sent to relevant families
Wednesday 23rd June 2021
Dress as you Please and Cinema Day (Nursery Only)
Thursday 24th June 2021
Nursery Fun Day
Friday 25th June 2021
Last day of Term
Next Academic Year starts on August 17th 2021 for returning children .
Best Start Grant
Is your child aged between 2 years old and 3 years 6 months old. If so you may be able to apply for the Early Learning Payment of the Best Start Grant.
Please be aware that applications for the School Age Payment of the Best Start Grant open on 1st June 2021.
When you need to apply for the School Age Payment depends on when your child was born:
| Your child’s date of birth | When you can apply |
|---|---|
| Between 1 March 2014 and 28 February 2015 | Last date for applications was 29 February 2020 |
| Between 1 March 2015 and 29 February 2016 | Between 1 June 2020 and 28 February 2021 |
| Between 1 March 2016 and 28 February 2017 | Between 1 June 2021 and 28 February 2022 |
You cannot apply outwith these dates.
You cannot apply for the School Age Payment for a child born before 1 March 2014.
If you get the School Age Payment, you’ll get £252.50 for each child you can get the payment for.
More details for either grant and how to apply are available by clicking here.
Transition Week 4
This week we have a slide show of our Room 1 and Room 2 classes for you to look at. These are the classes where our Primary 1 children usually are. Please have a look and talk about them.
The Nursery children have visited room 1 so they should recognise this class. We have been talking about what things are in Primary 1 and nursery, maybe they can tell you some of them.
Pupils of the week!
Our Pupils of the Week are
Morning
Myles- for being motivated and engaged in his learning.
Afternoon
Caleb – for fantastic singing and actions.
Well Done!!
We have been busy bees!
We have had such a busy time at nursery in both the morning and afternoon classes. We have used lots of construction materials and loose parts while mixing it with our imagination skills to build and create some marvelous creations. Also not to mention building on our fine motor skills while having fun with all our friends.
School Fundraiser
The Parent Council are hosting a virtual Pizza Party on Friday 28th May.
You can join in and order a dough kit to help raise funds for school.
The school receives – £4.00 per Pizza Kit and £3.00 per cookie dough kit
You can order your kit from
At the checkout use the fundraising code:
Abbotswell Primary School PC
Transition Week 3
The children are busy exploring the school and have met some new people. Here at Abbotswell, the staff work together as a team to ensure that all the children feel safe, welcomed and valued.
Although your child will have their very own class teacher, they may see many of our staff team during their school week. We would like these people to be familiar to your child so please take a look at our lovely staff team and see how many of them your child is able to recognise!
Pupil of the week!
Our Pupils of the Week are
Morning
Ivalya – For engaging well with her friends and staff at nursery.
Afternoon
TJ – For playing safely while making potions in the kitchen.
Well Done!!
Pupils of The Week!
Our Pupils of the Week are
Morning
Libby – For fantastic work and effort on the life cycle display.
Afternoon
Noel – For fantastic dancing, walking and active engagement.
Well Done!!
