Parents Meetings/Progress updates
All of our Pre-school parents/carers have now had progress updates for their children.
Information was given during these meetings about the new guidance on deferring child entry to primary school “bonus year” for anyone who is considering this for their child or who would like further information, please visit EDC deferred entry to primary school
All applications for deferred entry must be submitted no later than the 31st of January to be considered.
Family Interactive sessions
We are absolutely delighted to have been able to deliver our interactive sessions this month. Every session was well attended and the input as always invaluable. This months session focused on “Supporting Changes in Routine” exploring the things we can do to support our children during times of change. Some of the key takeaways from this session were;
- Visual aids (now and next)
- Social stories
- Timers
- Manageable expectations
- Adult awareness of own emotions
These were all identified by our families as tools which support changes in routine for families.
On Wednesday 13th of December 2023 Colquhoun Park EYC proudly presents our Winter Wonderland. Slots have now been secured and tickets will be making their way home this evening.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In order to keep our families as safe as we possibly can to enjoy our event we have had to make some changes to collection/arrival arrangements for this day.
Collection
From 3pm your children will be taken to the school gym hall to allow for set up to commence. Anyone collecting from this time onwards, should do so from the school’s main entrance.
Parking / Access
One way systems will begin to be put in place from 3.30pm meaning that the Early years carpark will be closed from this time.
There will be one Entry/Exit point for the school which will be from the gates at the football pitches.
Families attending the Winter Wonderland will see signs dotted around the playground advising them where to go.
Once your time has come to an end at our Winter Wonderland you will be asked to exit using a one way system that has been put in place. This will take you out on to the EYC carpark and up on to Canniesburn Road.
If you need further details please ask a staff member who will be happy to help.
Children’s Christmas Party!
We will be hosting our children’s Christmas Party on Thursday 14th of December from 9.30am to 11am. If your child does not typically attend this day we will be in touch with further information.
Wrapping up for Christmas
The final week before Christmas is our time for winding up our experiences and starting to think about the year ahead with our children, but before we do we would like to squeeze in one last opportunity for our families to join us as we open the door to some Christmas Craft sessions. We will be running these on Tuesday the 19th of December 10:30am-11:30am and 2pm-3pm . If this is something you would like to take part in email eyc@colquhounpark.e-dunbarton.sch.uk
Tuesday 19th December 2023 – Stay & Play (Christmas Crafts)
Thursday 21st December 2023 – Cosy day (come in your comfy’s – pjs, blankets and teddies all welcome… but not necessity)
Friday 22nd December 2023 – LAST DAY if you plan on collecting your child early this day when the school’s close, please let us know as this will allow us to deploy our staff accordingly.
