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.
Farewell Mrs Kerr
Many of our families know Mrs Angela Kerr very well as Principal Teacher of our Nursery. I am truly delighted to share the wonderful news that Angela has recently secured a Head Teacher position at Cartmill Family Centre. I am sure you will want to join me in wishing Angela much happiness and continued success throughout her future career. Angela’s last day at Netherlee will be Friday 8th November. We will miss you greatly Angela but I couldn’t be happier for you and know that you will do a fantastic job in your new nursery.
Dressing Up Week
Throughout the week beginning 28th October until 31st October we will be enjoying some dressing up fun experiences with opportunities for stories, songs, games, dooking of apples, carving pumpkins etc. Children can, if they want to only, as we know some children don’t like to, dress up on one of their nursery days. If your child would like to dress up, we ask that they don’t wear any masks or face paint and we also discourage any scary accessories too. Children can also of course enjoy the fun activities whilst wearing their normal, regular nursery clothes or uniform.
Menu Change and Theme Day
Please see the new menu for this session.
Please also see our planned menu change for next Thursday 31st October. The allergy information is included to enable your child to select a suitable option. However, if you require further allergy or dietary information, please contact your catering team via the school office. If you have completed a lifestyle meal request form a suitable alternative will be provided.
Toys from Home
We would ask that children keep their own toys safely at home. Recently we’ve had a few children bringing toys to show friends, there have been tears and they’ve been asked to put their toys in their bag. We really don’t want children’s precious toys becoming damaged or lost so would ask children to play with nursery toys in nursery and their own toys at home if at all possible. Thank you.
An important message from ERC’s Catering Department
Changes to Allergy Procedures
Due to an increase in the complexity of special dietary requirements and to ensure the safety of all ERC children with allergies, regrettably, the catering department are currently unable to provide a flexible approach to some of our young people’s diets therefore allergies will be dealt with on an all or nothing basis e.g. if you’re child has an egg allergy they will not be provided with any item on the menu which contains egg including egg baked/cooked through items. If you require further allergy or dietary information, please email ERC at facilitiesmanagement@eastrenfreshire.gov.uk.
Community Events: Thrive Under 5
Thrive Under 5 has now been launched in East Renfrewshire and referrals are live. A flyer is attached for your information.
Community Events: New HENRY Courses
We have been asked to share information about a series of ‘Stay, Play and Learn Workshops’ in the local community. Play with your child while learning about the topics below in a series of workshops:
Starting solids
Eat well for less
Fussy eating
Healthy drinks and healthy teeth
Let’s get active
Understanding children’s behaviour
Please see the attached flyers for further information – Barrhead Workshops and Neilston Workshops
Community Events: SPACE (Supporting Parents and Children in East Renfrewshire)
This project is dedicated to helping families who have children or young adults with additional support needs to access the benefits and support they are entitled to. Through SPACE, we provide guidance on claiming disability benefits, as well as helping families discover other forms of assistance they may be eligible for. We also have access to fuel vouchers, school clothing grants and other charitable support. Our goal is to ensure that families are aware of and can access the financial support they deserve. Please find a flyer with more details.
Community Events: Sports and Arts Taster Classes Available
Our Sports & Arts Classes are back following the October break! We run over 120 classes for kids each week, with lots of options across East Renfrewshire. Our classes are led by our sports coaches & art tutors. If your child is interested in joining a new sports or arts class, book a free taster session here: www.ercultureandleisure.org/taster-sessions-in-sport/
Have a wonderful weekend.
