Hello everyone,
Upcoming Events
Please have a look at the parent calendar, available on our Netherlee Website, to see all the dates and times of the various events coming up. This link will take you straight there https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/er/sandnc/calendar.
Parent Appointments
Thank you for signing up for one of the appointments which will begin during week commencing 10th November. We look forward to this opportunity to share progress of learning and working together towards next steps for your child.
Children In Need: Friday 14th November
We are delighted to share details about our upcoming Children in Need Charity Event, taking place on Friday, 14th November. The week commencing 10th November will be filled with fun activities, and we are very excited for our activities and can’t wait to see everyone join in the fun while helping to make a difference! More details about our plans can be found in the attached document. Thank you for your continued support and generosity.
Donations can be paid in cash at the school and nursery gates on the 14th November, from 8.50am and again from 3.10pm. Donations can also be made through ParentPay.
Fun at the Fayre
We’re getting ready for our Winter Fayre on Thursday 20th November and would love your support! We’re kindly asking for donations of home baking to sell at the event — please ensure all goodies are nut-free and that any allergens are clearly labelled. Please let us know as soon as possible if you will be able to donate any home baking the day before or on the day of the Fayre. The children and staff will also be busy in the kitchen, baking and cooking up tasty savoury treats as well as creating some beautiful festive artwork to sell. All funds raised will go towards supporting nursery resources and activities — thank you for your generosity and help in making our Winter Fayre a success!
The Great Outdoors
Outdoor play offers so many wonderful benefits for our nursery children! Spending time outside helps to build physical strength, coordination, and confidence, while also encouraging curiosity and imagination as children explore the natural world around them. Fresh air and open spaces provide opportunities for social interaction, problem-solving, and teamwork, as well as supporting overall wellbeing and a sense of calm. Whether it’s climbing, digging, or simply discovering something new, outdoor play is an important and joyful part of every child’s learning and development.
As the weather turns wetter and muddier, we’d like to remind families to please ensure that your child’s bag has a complete change of clothes, including socks and underwear, so they’re comfortable after outdoor play or any little accidents. We’re also looking for donations of preloved leggings or jogging bottoms in all sizes to keep in nursery for spare changes. Any contributions would be greatly appreciated and will help keep all our children warm, dry, and happy throughout the day!
Hedgehog Highway Heroes
The P7 Eco & Sustainability Group have been busy helping in nursery to create a Hedgehog Highway in our outdoor area. By making small gaps in fences and adding safe spaces for hedgehogs to explore, the children are helping these little creatures move freely between gardens in search of food and shelter. This exciting project has sparked lots of wonderful conversations in the nursery about conservation, animal habitats, and hibernation, encouraging our young learners to think about how we can all help protect wildlife in our local environment.
Family Learning Drop ins (Health and Well Being Focus) – Wednesday 19th November 3.00-4.00 or Thursday 20th November 4.00-5.00
We’d like to invite families to a drop-in session to chat about how we support children’s Health and Wellbeing in nursery. This is a great opportunity to learn more about how we help children make positive behaviour choices, build friendships, and develop important skills like empathy and self-regulation. Staff will be on hand to share ideas, answer questions, and offer practical tips for supporting wellbeing and positive behaviour at home and in nursery. We look forward to seeing you there!
Dates for your diary:
Winter Fayre 6.30-8.00 Thursday 20th November in the school building
Book Week Scotland 17th to 23rd November- ask your child about exciting learning experiences, new stories and songs.
Parent Council Meeting: 12th November
The next meeting of the school and nursery Parent Council will be at 7pm on Wednesday 12th November. This will be in the Hub in the school. We hope to see as many parents and carers as possible and as ever will hear from the school leadership team on a number of issues, with the opportunity for free and open discussion. If there is anything you would particularly like us to raise at the meeting then please email netherleeparentcouncil@gmail.com.
Voluntary Contributions to Nursery Fund
Voluntary contributions to our nursery fund play a valuable role in enriching the experiences we can offer the children. While core activities are always provided, these contributions help us go further—supporting special resources, workshops, outings, and creative projects that spark curiosity and make learning even more exciting. Every contribution, no matter the size, directly benefits the children by providing opportunities that enhance their development and enjoyment at nursery. We appreciate your involvement and engagement with all aspects of nursery life and look forward to working with you again this year. Contributions can be made via ParentPay. Thank you so much to those families who have already donated.
Achievements
We love celebrating the children’s achievements both in nursery and at home, and we’d be delighted if you could share special moments from outside of nursery too. Whether it’s learning a new skill, showing kindness, or simply making you proud, these experiences help us to build a fuller picture of your child’s development. Please feel free to send in photos, notes, or stories so we can share their successes with the nursery community and celebrate them together. Click on the Achievements link below to share achievements with us.
As always, we are always here to help in any way we can, whether that be about your own child or a more general matter in relation to the school or nursery. We are also always looking for suggestions and new ideas so please don’t hesitate to get in touch at any time.
Have a wonderful weekend.
