We seem to have had so many activities to share lately that we are still catching up with a few from last term. This little gallery gives you a feel for the Spring flowers that children in the Raindrop Room created as they began to talk about the changing season.
As we begun our learning about growing and to talk about the changing seasons at the end of last term, the children in the Rainbow Room planted cress seeds. They showed great care with their seeds and many showed good knowledge of what they needed to do to make them grow. The good thing about cress is that it grows very quickly so we soon had a little box to taste with our snack and, of course, we all know that things you make yourself always taste better.
Many of the children in Nursery are interested in trains and our train set is one of our most popular resources so when we heard that a steam train would be passing through Annan at the end of last week we decided to try to catch a glimpse of it. Some of the children went a walk to Annan station and some watched for the train from the playground and we were not disappointed when it sped past looking very impressive.
Click then click again on photos to see more clearly.
Huge congratulations to our recent award winners who are looking very happy with their certificates. Well done both of you. We are sure that your families will be as proud of you as we are.
Alex G.’s family has been looking at the photos of the children enjoying our new tunnel:
“Alex says the green tunnel is good fun!”
It’s great to hear that you’re having fun playing in the big tunnel Alex. Let’s hope that we get lots of lovely weather soon to help us enjoy our outdoor area.
“Word of the Week” will be ‘race’ in the Raindrop Room and ‘sport’ for those in the Rainbow Room as we prepare for our Fun Activity Event next week.
The children’s gross motor skills are one of the areas of focus in outdoor play and this little group of children showed increasing control of balancing and jumping, as well as turn-taking skills, as they enjoyed an obstacle course in the garden. It is great to see their perseverance when activities are challenging but they are determined to try their best.
We would like to remind you that Monday 6th May is a holiday for Nursery and school so we hope that you enjoy your long weekend.
On our return on Tuesday we have a visit in school from Carlisle Embroidery from 2.00 until 4.00 if you would like to order uniform. There are several other dates in the “Dates for your Diary” link on the right over the next few weeks, including our Fun Activity event, our Open Evening with the barbecue finishing off May on the 31st. We will update our “Dates for your Diary” as more events are arranged.
We would like to share the information below sent from Eileen, our Family Learning Co-ordinator.
Hecklegirth Nursery Family Learning
PEEP learning together family sessions are fun and include:
Time to chat (and a cuppa) for parents/carers (includes anyone who cares for your child e.g. granny, grandad, auntie, uncle)
Singing and rhymes
Play activities that are fun and help children’s learning
Ideas for home activities
Story time and book sharing
Peep is starting on Monday 13th May – the 9 – 10 session is full, but I can arrange sessions at other times on a Monday or a Thursday (morning only).
If you would like to come to PEEP, please contact me. Tel/text 0770 9479624, leave a message for me at the School Office or with Nursery staff
Or email Eileen.Johnstone@dumgal.gov.uk
Evan W.’s family has been looking at the photos of the children exploring our new pipe:
‘I liked watching the tunnel coming in. It was fun going through the tunnel with all the people’ – Evan.
We are pleased that you like our new equipment Evan. It has certainly been lots of fun. Thank you for leaving us a comment.
