Later this year building work will take place in the rooms currently used by Primary 1 to convert them into a Nursery learning environment. This work is part of the provision for a future expansion of hours in Early Learning and Childcare across the region and the country.
We now have the plans for this work which are displayed in the Nursery on the board above the role play area. Please feel free to have a look at them when you are in Nursery with your child as the council would like to share these plans with our families.
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Artists at Work
Paint, pens and paper are well used in Nursery and lots of children have been enjoying experimenting with art activities in their first couple of week with us, both indoors and out. Here is a selection of some of their work. Many more pictures have gone home so no doubt they will be decorating your fridges and walls. Click then click again on a photo to make it bigger and see the artist’s name. I wonder if any of the children can find their own work?
Cuppa and a Chat
Have you got a question about Nursery, want to know about the children’s special books or perhaps want to meet other parents/carers? You are welcome to pop in for a cuppa and a chat on Tuesday 5th September with Eileen Johnstone (Family Learning Co-ordinator)and Mrs. Carruthers (Nursery teacher). We will be in the Family Learning room opposite the school hall between 11.20 and 1.00 and look forward to seeing some of you there.
Let’s Think About Some Rules
We have been talking to the children about what rules we should have in Nursery and why so thought we would share some of their ideas.
Jasmin: no running because you might trip.
Evan G.: no running – you might bump your head.
Leah: no throwing toys.
Amelia: you need to walk.
Brooke: don’t hit.
Cali: be careful on the climbing frame.
Fraser: don’t run. You might slip and bump into each other.
Frankie: don’t make a mess and help to tidy up.
Louie: walk in case you slip.
Bethany: no biting.
Penny: no throwing toys.
Emily: don’t paint on furniture.
Aoife: no shouting or fighting.
Mason: no running in school.
Ava: take care of the books.
Imoen: don’t run – just walk.
Good ideas boys and girls. You are all beginning to understand about rules and why we need them.
Sunshine in the Nature Area
The children in the Sunshine Room love a visit to the school nature area and they had their first visit of the new year last week. It was exciting for them to rediscover and explore nature together. They even picked a ripe apple from the tree and enjoyed a taste of it when they went back to Nursery. It’s funny how an apple you’ve picked yourself from a tree always taste more delicious.
Congratulations
Outdoor Fun
Just like the morning children, those in the afternoon sessions have been experiencing a range of outdoor activities. Some investigated the sensory flower box that we planted last year and then decided to draw some of the plants, others tried out scooters or put the diggers into action in our mud area. We hope that everyone is enjoying seeing snapshots of the children happy and confident in the Nursery environment at the end of their first week.
Photos
Recently we have noticed that some photos in our galleries have appeared to be the wrong way round when viewed on some tablets. We will try to resolve this issue if possible but all photos can be easily viewed with the correct orientation on a PC if you are having this problem. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Outdoor Play
As our first week has progressed, most of the children have taken the opportunity to explore the outdoor area so they are learning to change their shoes and put on outdoor suits when they are needed. Some are developing their confidence on the big climbing frame, others have practised their ball skills or made birthday cakes in the mud kitchen. The outdoor area is certainly a very popular place to play. Here are some of the morning children busy outdoors. We will post photos of the afternoon children soon.
Settling In
Thank you to all those who have completed their permission forms. We really appreciate it. Now that we have permission from lots our families we can share more photos of the children’s first couple of days of play.
We would be delighted if you left us a comment (by clicking on the word “comments” under the post title) to let us know how you feel about the start of the Nursery year.
Click then click again on individual photos to make them bigger.
