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.
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.
Parent Meetings
Parent appointment booking sheets are still available in the foyer for parents/ carers to select a suitable appointment time and day for upcoming parent meetings week commencing 10th November.
Winter Fayre – Thursday 20th November 6.30pm-8pm
The nights are drawing in and we are all busy getting ready for this year’s Winter Fayre. Make sure you save the date, it’s sure to be a wonderful night. More information can be found in the attached flyer.
Book Fair
Please see the attached letter for information about our upcoming book sale taking place during week commencing Monday 3rd November. Please note the change of dates, as there was an error on the previous letter.
Handwashing
At nursery, we are continuing to reinforce the importance of good handwashing habits to help maintain a healthy and hygienic environment for everyone. Children are encouraged to wash their hands regularly, especially before eating and after using the toilet, with staff modelling the correct technique and providing gentle reminders throughout the day. Fun songs and rhymes are also used to make handwashing an enjoyable and memorable part of our daily routine, helping children understand why keeping their hands clean is so important in preventing the spread of germs. We use this fun video. Here is the link in case you would like to watch it with your child at home too:
Splish, Splash, Learning Outdoors!
We encourage all families to leave a named pair of wellies at nursery so children can easily get ready for outdoor play. Our dedicated boot room makes it simple for children to change into their stored wellies and the waterproof puddle suits and jackets provided by the nursery. This routine helps promote independence as children learn to dress themselves, while ensuring they can enjoy exploring, playing, and learning outdoors in all kinds of weather.
Community Event: Caledonia Gladiators
We have been in discussion with the Caledonia Gladiators, who play their home games at Playsport Arena, East Kilbride. As a thank you, they have gifted our school and nursery with some free tickets for this weekend’s game. Details are as follows:
Caledonia Gladiators v Manchester
Sunday 2nd November
Doors 2.30pm
Tip-Off 4pm
Playsport Arena
Game-Day Host: The famous Des Clarke
Discount Code: LP100
Please visit our club website www.caledoniagladiqators.com where you can use this discount code at check-out to get your free tickets. There are only 50 tickets for our nursery and school, so it will be first come first served.
Community Information: Breastfeeding and Infant Feeding Peer Support
Please see attached a flyer regarding a drop in group for mums and parents across the Greater and Clyde area.
Community Event: Gaelic Medium Information Evening at Thornliebank Primary
We are holding an open evening about Gaelic Medium Education on the 13th November. This is for anyone who is interested in Gaelic Medium Education at Thornliebank Primary. There will be an opportunity to ask questions, listen to a short presentation and meet other parents who currently have children going through GME. Further details are on the flyer attached.
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.
Coming Together for Our School & Nursery – PTA Update
Tombola Collection & Cosy Sweater Day: This is a date for your diary! The Tombola Collection for this year’s Winter Fayre will take place on Monday, 17 November. In the morning, volunteers from the PTA will be at each of the gates to receive your donations. To mark the occasion, children can come to school wearing a cosy jumper. More information can be found on the attached flyer.
On Monday, 17 November, if you want to help with the collections and / or sorting, then please send us an email at netherleepta@gmail.com or via our social media pages – Instagram: @netherleepta and Facebook: Netherlee Nursery & Primary School PTA
Community Event: Starting Solids Workshop
Early Years Scotland will be hosting a workshop on starting solids for parents and carers with babies at the age of 6 months. Come along to get information on:
When your baby is ready to try solid food
Foods to start with
Know when your baby is hungry and when they have had enough
To get more information on making mealtimes an enjoyable experience come along to Eastwood Health & Care Centre on Thursday 13th November, 1pm – 2.30pm. Spaces are limited, so to book your place, contact Louise on 07387414287
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.
