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50th birthday celebrations!

November 3, 2026 Mrs Brown Leave a comment

Glenwood turned 50 on 4th October 2026. The first entry in the log book said, “Glenwood Nursery opened officially on 4^th October, 1976, although two members of teaching staff have been here since the 19^th August, 1976. At this date we have one head teacher, one assistant teacher and five nursery nurses.” What a contrast to a staff team of over 30 members of staff now and a further increase when Glen staff join our team!

We celebrated with a giant Teddy Bears’ Picnic in the woods. many of our families were able to attend too. And or course, we all took our teddy bears!

Our Parents’ Committee purchased special mugs for all our children as a lasting memento of this special occasion.

Thank you to our Parents’ Committee for our mugs

- Achievement, - Pupils, Expressive Arts, Health and Wellbeing, parents, Uncategorized, Values

Being Me!

March 21, 2024 Mrs Brown Leave a comment

In Glenwood, we celebrate what is special and unique about each and every person. We are all loved and included just for being who we are!

We had a special Being Me! celebration and invited all our families. We performed some of our favourite songs using Makaton signs. Our songs included our Rights song as we learn all about the rights of all children.

Together with our families we decorated wooden hearts to celebrate what is special and unique about us and to share some of things that are important to us.

- Pupils, Health and Wellbeing, Literacy and English, Numeracy and Mathematics, parents

Fairtrade

March 4, 2019 Mrs Brown Leave a comment

Our Children’s Committee met recently to discuss what we can do for Fairtrade Fortnight. They created a mind map of ideas.

The children decided to use some Fairtrade ingredients to bake banana cup cakes. We followed a recipe and we had lots of measuring and weighing to do.

The cup cakes tasted yummy! We thought it would be a great idea to sell the ingredients in our Family Fun Bags to allow everyone the chance to make Fairtrade banana cup cakes at home.

Health and Wellbeing, parents

Supporting Loss, Grief and Bereavement

January 24, 2019 Mrs Brown Leave a comment

Loss is a common occurrence which affects individuals in very different ways. Loss is most often considered to be a negative or painful process and one which requires time, space and the support of others to aid recovery. This is especially true for loss suffered through death. Regardless of age, the experience of bereavement is significant and can be life changing.

The following leaflets are designed to support children and families facing loss, grief and bereavement. Further advice and resources are available from staff.

Bereavement in Childhood Leaflet for Children and Young People

Final Bereavement in Childhood Leaflet Parents Final