Tag Archives: Event

Eat Better Feel Better Programme

Early Learning and Childcare, Health and Wellbeing, Parent Groups, , , , ,

Donna has recently met with Katrina McFarlane, Health Improvement Practitioner to discuss the possibility of delivering a short course based around the development of practical food related skills with children and families.

Provisional arrangements have been made to bring in a community chef who will deliver a programme suitable for children young people and/or families to incorporate behaviour change strategies.

This is a great opportunity for parents who have children who are commonly classed as being ‘faddy eaters’ to come together, chat and share ideas about how to rebalance and regain control with healthier eating within the family.

Key areas of the short course include key healthy eating messages and recommendations, reading food labels, how to improve diet by reducing sugar, fat and salt intake, improving cooking methods and reducing convenience foods/choosing healthier options.

The 6 week programme will hopefully begin in January – a great healthy start to the New Year.  Please speak to Donna if you would like to note an interest in this group.

Healthier choices

Christmas Fayre 2015

Fundraising, Special Events, , , , ,

Thank you to all parents who supported last night’s Christmas Fayre. We had so many parents who donated items for the tombola, bottle stall, home baking and handmade items for us to sell at our table so many thanks to all!

It was a wonderful evening with a fantastic turn out despite the torrential rain, many thanks for coming along.

Here are a few pictures.

 

Disney Day 23rd October

Balta, Cara, Special Events, Texa

Miss Thomson has organised a Disney themed day for all the children on 23rd October.

This will be a fun filled day for our children and we will have a range of Disney themed learning experiences available for children to participate in, if they choose to do so.

Please encourage your child to participate by bringing along a Disney soft toy, dressing as a Disney character or bringing along a favourite Disney story book.

Click below for more info:

Disney day

Disney

 

Enterprise Event

Enterprise, , , ,

Children will be hosting their Enterprise Event on Friday 5th June.

Please support your child and help celebrate their achievements by coming along to this event.

Children learn many skills through participating in enterprising learning experiences. This event has stemmed from children’s interest and has progressed naturally through the planning stages, to design and production.

Our educational enterprise learning has:

  • provided opportunities for children to think and act in enterprising ways
  • provided a clear focus on core and employability skills, and the ability to transfer these to different contexts, in particular the world of work
  • provide opportunities for work-related experiences, both in and outwith the playroom
  • adopted an enterprising approach to learning and teaching
  • promoted positive attitudes
  • provided opportunities for children to develop skills such as problem solving, decision making and evaluating risks
  • provided entrepreneurial experiences.

Our children can’t wait to share their learning with you – please pop along on Friday 5th June!

Easter Holiday Reminder

General Information, Holiday, , , , , ,

The family centre will be closed on Friday 3rd and Monday 6th April for the Easter Weekend.

We re-open on Tuesday 7th April for our extended year children and for those who are attending our Spring Playscheme.

The Playscheme is now FULL – the closing date for applications has passed and we no changes can be made.

The Playscheme finishes on Friday 17th April and we ask that you complete the evaluation form and return to help us plan our Summer Playscheme.

The Family Centre will re-open for all term time children on Monday 20th April.

Enjoy your Easter Break.

Easter

 

Congratulations Mrs Todd

Special Events

Baby Boy

Very many congratulations to Mrs Todd who has had a baby boy!

Joanne had 9lb 2oz Ross late last night and we received the news today.

All staff, parents and children send Joanne, her husband Kenny and big brother Callum their very best wishes and congratulations and a great, big welcome to your new addition!

 

Christmas Open Day

Special Events, , , , ,

Please drop in to nursery on Thursday 4th December to spend a time with your child as they complete a special Christmas gift they have made just for you!

Children across all playrooms have been busy preparing for the open day and it would be so lovely to see parents, friends and carers come along to join us – we might even have a mince pie for you!

We appreciate many parents work and will not be able to join us for this day. Please do not worry, all children will participate in the activities on the day.