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Staffing changes
Last week we carried out interviews in an effort to fill our vacant Support Assistant post.
We are absolutely delighted to share that, after a fantastic interview Jordan Harkin, who has been covering the post since August, was successful. It was super to be able to offer the permanent job to her. Over the past few weeks Jordan has built positive relationships with the children, has demonstrated nurturing approaches at all times and has fit in with the staff team from the get-go.
Congratulations and welcome (officially) to the team, Jordan 🙂
However, unfortunately, with great news comes sad news for the team too. Our absolutely fantastic practitioner Michelle has been offered a temporary post as acting Senior ELCP at Netherthird ECC. This will be Michelle’s first promoted post and boy, does she deserve it. With the experience and calmness that Michelle brings to the job Netherthird are lucky to be getting her – and we are devasted to be losing her.
It is unknown at the moment how long Michelle will be covering in this post for, so to ensure consistency for the Voes Room we have ensured that we have another highly experienced ELCP coming in to join the Ducks and Swans. Amanda Hopkins is no stranger to the ECC and is another member of staff who already has positive relationships with many of our children, families and staff 🙂
As always, we look forward to welcoming Amanda back to the centre and into the Voes playroom alongside Julie T 🙂
Due to the nature of the post Michelle is going to fill it has been a requested that she be released as soon as possible so, as a team, we are sad to be saying goodbye to her tomorrow 🙁 as Michelle starts her new job on Monday.
Michelle, we are super proud of you and we know you will be an amazing senior. Netherthird are lucky to have you, and we will be waiting with open arms for you to come back to us soon 🙂
Congratulations, we will miss you loads and ………. try not to be late, if that’s possible :/
Night Before Christmas Campaign
Night Before Christmas Campaign – Open to anyone that qualifies.
Michelle’s Workshop
Thank you to everyone who came along to Michelle’s parent workshop this morning. The children had a ball and according to the feedback, parent/carers did too.
Huge well done to Michelle for the effort she put in to the set up of both rooms with super experiences on offer showcasing each of the schematic play styles.
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Christine is back again for the next 2 Wednesdays with Bookbug sessions (9.00 – 9.45am).
Also, look out for more information on our December parent engagement opportunities coming up.
Dates for your diary September to December 2025
P7 Pre-Loved Toy Donation
Primary 7 pupils at Catrine Primary School are collecting any unwanted toys.
As part of their enterprise scheme to raise funds for their Leavers Hoodies, they will be holding a Revive and Thrive sale on Thursday 4th December, 5.30pm- 7.00pm at Catrine Primary School, during our Christmas Fayre – everyone welcome.
If you have any unwanted toys please hand them into the ECC or the School, Thank you
Halloween Fun
Happy Halloween everyone
Click on our link below to see some Spooky pictures from the ECC
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Hallowe’en Raffle!
First of all, we would like to say a big thank you to all the parents and carers who have supported our nursery by buying raffle tickets.
We are delighted to confirm that the total raised is £84!!
The money raised will go toward our upcoming Christmas activities and events.
And finally… the results are in.
The winner of the Halloween Goodie Box is Olivia G, who is feeling a bit camera shy today! 
The winner of the Halloween cushion and sweeties is Freya W!
Congratulations to our two Halloween Raffle winners!
Our October Round Up
Click on each link below to find out what has been going on within our 3-5 playrooms this month 🙂
(Our Voes room will continue to see weekly photo updates on their child’s Learning Journals as well as their individual monthly story)
Pirates and Potions with Lesleyanne and Corrie outdoors
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Abby had a colourful time in The Brig
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Roll up, roll up. Carrie’s room was putting on shows for their peers and exploring shadows in The Mill
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“What is our mission today?” The Square was fighting crime with Sherrie.
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Changing seasons within our Greenspace alongside Leoni
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ANOTHER FAB MONTH IN CATRINE ECC 🙂
Michelle’s Parent Workshop
Michelle is kicking off our first parent workshop of the year.
FRIDAY 7th NOVEMBER FROM 9AM – 10AM
As a staff team, we are continuously aiming to improve the service in which we can offer to our families.
Through self evaluation tasks and parent/carer feedback from questionnaires, our goal is to ensure that parent/carers feel involved in the centre and understand how they can best support their child.
Each month, a different ELCP leads a workshop relating to their leadership area.
Michelle has a great understanding and wealth of knowledge in SCHEMATIC PLAY. The benefits of understanding this style of play can offer amazing learning experiences and she wants to share this with you as parents.
This session will be a mix of both adult information and time to be active with your child.
Please complete the form below by Wednesday 5th November to allow her to set up accordingly for the numbers attending (book in fast as we may need to cap it once it gets to higher numbers).
Halloween Trail
Halloween Trail this Sunday 26th October starting at 12.30pm
