Tag Archives: HWB

Hair Raising…..

January 31, 2017Cara, Health and WellbeingCara, HWB, What's Happening?User deactivated

In addition to the toy shop role play chosen by the children, we are learning about hairdressers and what an important job they have.

This learning is in response to a small incident that happened last week.

A group of children decided they wanted to ‘play at being hairdressers’….only a tiny fraction of hair was actually cut off…(eeekkkk), with staff quickly intervening before further damage ensued!

Well….what a learning opportunity if ever there was one 🙂 We are extending children’s learning by supporting children to understand rules about safety and the ‘proper’ channels for getting a trim!

Outdoor Play 2017

January 30, 2017Curriculum, Eco Schools, Health and WellbeingEco Schools, HWB, Outdoor Learning, What's Happening?User deactivated

The children at IMFC play outside every day, no matter what the weather!

Children learn so many valuable skills whilst accessing the outdoor spaces for learning; from self help skills and independence whilst getting dressed and undressed for outdoors to safety when handling tools, sharing and co-operation with others not to mention team work, problem solving and self-risk management!

The children may go home a little muddy on occasion but we know it is well worth it!

Remember, the children are all wrapped up well against the cold and there are more germs in the nursery playroom than there are outdoors so please encourage your child to explore the outdoors as much as possible!

Have a look at the photo gallery and I’m sure you will be amazed at the wealth of learning taking place outwith the doors of the playrooms 🙂

Mini Kickers Sessions

January 23, 2017Balta, Cara, Curriculum, Health and Wellbeing, TexaBalta, Cara, HWB, Mini Kickers, TexaUser deactivated

Mini Kickers Sessions will begin on Wednesday 1st February for our morning children. The sessions will be hosted within the FC and you do not need to book a place – all children will be encouraged to participate throughout the 6 week block. The morning session Sports Coach is Ally MacRae.

Sessions for our afternoon children will take place on a Friday, beginning on Friday 3rd February. Again, there is no need to book a place. The Sports Coach for the afternoon session is Connor Davidson.

Welly Waddle

November 30, 2016-My Achievements, Balta, Cara, Special Events, TexaBalta, Cara, Eco Schools, Fundraising, HWB, Texa, What's Happening?User deactivated

We had a FANTASTIC waddle on Friday morning and again on Friday afternoon. We asked for your views and listened by hosting two waddles! One in Eastwood Park for those who preferred a more woodland waddle and one in and around the school and family centre for those who preferred a local waddle! The children certainly enjoyed their waddle – or as they renamed it – their ‘Wibble Wobble Welly Waddle!’ Some excellent literacy with your alliteration boys and girls!

We are now gathering in sponsor money following our waddle. Some parents have asked if it is okay to make a donation rather than sponsorship. This is completely fine and we are glad of all donations. All money raised from this event will go into our Toy Fund to help cover the costs of Christmas i.e. Nativity costumes, cost of children’s gifts etc!

Holistic Therapy Sessions now available

November 23, 2016Health and WellbeingBalta, Cara, HWB, Texa, What's Happening?User deactivated

Anita Coyne, qualified CDO currently working in Cara playroom and keyworker to the red group is also a qualified Complementary Therapist which enables her to provide body therapy, reflexology and aroma therapy.

Anita is now working with several children providing an assortment of therapies determined by individual need.

Please click the link below for more information about Anita’s therapies.

Anita is available daily within the Family Centre if you would like to speak to her about providing therapy for your child.

Anita Coyne Therapy Info Letter

Welly Waddle

November 22, 2016+My Diary, Balta, Cara, Eco Schools, Fundraising, General Information, Health and Wellbeing, Texa, UncategorizedBalta, Cara, Eco Schools, Event, Fundraising, HWB, Texa, What's Happening?User deactivated

A letter went out recently asking for you to share your views on the best way to host our upcoming sponsored Welly Waddle fundraiser.

From the 68 letters than went out to parents, we had a total of 15 return slips with mixed responses.

6 parents said they would prefer the waddle to take place at Eastwood Park and were happy to meet there.

4 parents said they would prefer the waddle to take place in and around Isobel Mair School and Family Centre grounds.

3 parents said they would love to attend but had no preference to where the waddle takes place.

2 parents said they did not want to attend and therefore did not state where to waddle.

Following some discussion with staff it has been decided that we will offer both waddles!

Colette and Joanne or Donna will be at the car park at Eastwood Park at 10.30am and again at 2pm to meet children and parents ready for the park waddle. If you decide to waddle in the park you MUST stay with your child for the duration. Please bring along a small snack for your child too. Siblings and other family members are welcome to waddle along too!

All other staff will be waddling in and around the school and family centre grounds. Please come along and join us if you can!