As all of our parents know each ELCP within the centre has their own champion area that they lead. Well, Leoni has done a wonderful job this year at leading our new Sound of the Month (SOTM) initiative through her responsibility within Literacy. The children have thoroughly enjoyed learning about and developing their phonological awareness through fun and active games on a Friday.

Leoni has created a SWAY for you to see their journey and well as a short feedback form she would really appreciate if you filled in. These forms help us to adapt plans for next year and to measure impact and progress

Sound of the Month

From November to March the children have been partaking within the ‘sound of the month’ initiative, focusing on the sounds ‘s/ a/ t/ p/ i/ n’. Each month we focused on a new sound and learn…

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Leoni would really appreciate your support in completing the FORM within the link below. Thank you in advance

Another great Health Week at Catrine ECC

Thank you to everyone who came along to cheer on the children at Sports Day

Health Week 2025

This week the children and the staff have had the opportunity to participate in a range of experiences to celebrate health week. To start the week we had Hazel in to join us, who has plent…

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Catrine ECC Trip to Kelburn 2025

Well what a great day!

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We would really appreciate some feedback on how you enjoyed (or didn’t) our trip yesterday.

The SWAY above shows just some of  fab times we shared, and the link below is a very short questionnaire to gather your views about how you felt the full day went. 

As always we thank you for your support, cooperation and tremendous parent engagement on days like these These are the days children remember and we love being a part of those memories with our families. 

Important information for our trip 

THURSDAY 5th JUNE 2025

• We ask that all parent/carers arrive between 8.45 and 9am where we will have a registration in the playground area, aiming to leave the ECC at 9.15am at the latest
• The ECC will be open from 8.45am to use the toilets if need be before boarding the bus
• If you are running late or not able to come on the day, please phone the ECC (or the school if you do not get a response on our phone) to make us aware
• Please ensure both adults and children are dressed appropriately for the weather. ECC waterproofs and wellies for the children will be available should you require to borrow them. Hi-vis vests will also be available if you would like to put one on your child. These are optional
• Parents of children with medication – this must be carried with you at all times. You can sign our ECC held medication out should you wish to, however please remember if you chose to take our medication out of the building you MUST bring it back into the ECC and sign it back in again when you get off of the bus. This is following our EAC Policies and Procedures in relation to medication. It would be advised to bring your child’s own personal medication from home if you feel you are likely to want to go straight home once we get off the bus
• The ECC will provide each child with a piece of fruit for snack in the morning and a packed lunch later in the day. The children will get a small bottle of water at lunch time. You may however wish to bring another drink for them for throughout the rest of the day
• We would suggest you bring a backpack with you and a change of clothes for your child in case of any accidents, fall, spillages or simply if we get soaked they might be more comfortable with dry clothes for the bus journey home
• Please note we have a no smoking or vaping policy around the children, even in outdoor areas
• We aim to leave the park again at 2pm to be back for 2.45pm
• If you get lost from your group you can phone the school office on 01290 551436. Deborah in the school office will then get in contact with Alana who will then phone you on the number you put down on your child’s EV5 form

Finally, we want you and your child to have a great day.

Your group leaders will take you around the 4 planned stations which we hope you will enjoy and participate in

We would also love to see photos you take uploaded to your child’s Learning Journal if possible.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask your child’s keyworker or phone the ECC office

An itinerary has been uploaded below for your information

Kelburn Parent Itinerary 2025

This month the children will explore Article 12 which states ‘each child has the right to be heard, their opinions deserve to be taken seriously and acted upon, especially if it involves certain aspects of their lives. Each child should be given enough information to make informed choices independently’.

This will be done through activities and group times  where the children have input in their own learning, as well as children’s voices captured within all planning throughout the areas within the ECC.

Please fill in this short questionnaire regarding this article to help us on our journey to gaining our silver award:-