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We are continuing our Scottish theme in nursery this week in the run up to our Burns Day celebration on Friday.

This morning we listened to the Burns poem – Tae a Mouse and talked about how Robert Burns loved animals.  Our word of the week is “Sleekit” and we learned that this can mean silky, smooth or it can also mean “sly”.  We decided the mouse had a silky furry coat and that was why he called it, “sleekit”.  We also watched an animation of The Sorry Tale of Tam O’Shanter,  which was accompanied by Sir Malcolm Arnold’s music.  The children thought the music was quite scary but enjoyed the dancing witches.  We were all sad when poor Meg lost her tail but very relieved that they had escaped Cutty Sark and her friends.  If you want to watch it at home – here’s the link.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvRD8R1DMCQ

Our Outside-In initiative – where parents can sign in their child at the gate of our outdoor area, is starting to become popular.  Our children love being able to play from the outset and our twinkly fairy lights make the area much more inviting on dark mornings.  Outside – In is a great way to avoid the cloakroom crush at busy times and is an easier option for parents who are in a hurry.  The member of staff on the gate will note down who is coming back for your child and note their lunch preference (if they stay for lunch).

On Tuesday at 10.30 we are having our final session of Families Connect Group.  We are looking forward to seeing the members of our group.  If you missed this and would have liked to participate, please keep an eye on the blog for details of up-coming Family Learning Activities.

On Thursday our pre-school children have SFA Football coaching sessions in the infant gym with Coach Ryan.

On Friday we are trying a bit of haggis, neeps and tatties for snack, with oatcakes, cheese and Scottish Jam.  If your wee one has something tartan to wear, it would be lovely if they would wear it to nursery on Friday. (If you don’t own anything tartan, there is absolutely no pressure- it is completely optional!)  We’ll be doing a bit of Scottish Dancing and singing and trying the fabulous Fling the Welly game in our playground.   We are going to take lots of photos of our special Scottish day to send to our French friends at the Ecole Maternelle Sainte Therese in Brittany.  Susan and Mr Snappy are also joining us with some wonderful Scottish music and songs- I am sure Robert Burns would thoroughly approve of our birthday celebrations on his behalf.

Maureen has asked me to pass on her thanks for all the lovely messages and gifts she received on her retirement.  She was very touched by all the very kind comments she received on the blog and on facebook.  Maureen started her retirement by having an operation at the QEU.  She got home at the weekend.  She has just become a granny for the second time – to  a beautiful wee baby girl who arrived yesterday, a wee bit early.  What a start to retirement – our Mo never does anything by halves!!!!

 

Dates for the Diary

Our school’s half term holiday takes place in February.  School is closed 7th – 13th February.  Our Nursery will be closed on Friday 7th  and Wednesday 12th February for Staff Inservice Days.  OUR NURSERY WILL BE CLOSED ON THE INSERVICE DAYS.  Holiday cover will be available in our nursery for the 10th and 11th of February.  To purchase a place, please pick up a form in the Nursery Office.   Nursery opens again on Thursday 13th February.

 

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