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And so the learning continues
Over the previous couple of weeks the children have been exploring line and pattern. They have demonstrated that they can follow vertically and horizontally using a tartan plaid as a visual stimulus.
Using ICT to research their own clan tartan a number of children have creatively designed their own, where others have explored pattern making using sensory materials. Why not stop and have a look on the display wall.
Cooking and baking experiences have been extremely popular. This has enabled the children to explore print, quantities and above all develop skills for life using real tools and implements. We hope you have all enjoyed tasting their finish product. It was lovely to see a mum being invited by their child to join in this experience and share their learning together.
Our plans are now firmly in place for our transition with Dykehead Primary School which we are so proud of with our theme being “transition for families”.Information from St Patricks Primary and Stane Primary will be given direct from the school.
And so to our Tartan Day, an accumulation of the children’s learning throughout the month. We learnt new songs, read stories in Scots, found out where Scotland was and in particular that they lived in a village called Shotts.
Many of the children are experiencing difficulties when getting themselves ready for outdoor learning, therefore we would like to ask your assistance in helping to practice these skills with your children at home and more importantly when you are dropping them off and picking them up. Please can you check that your child’s clothing is clearly labelled with their name and they have a full set of clothing in their nursery bag. Any hats, gloves and scarfs left behind can be found in the spare hat and glove box in the cloakroom.
This is just a small snapshot of the the learning as we are now going to be using Twitter @CemtreShotts to share the children’s learning on a daily basis rather than uploading pictures on the BLOG. The BLOG will continue to be used to share on a weekly basis what’s on throughout the week.
We hope that the children will enjoy the Yoga sessions over the next four weeks. Please remember to pay your £1 to Isabel or Lynn on a weekly basis.
The weekly Bookbug family sessions continue to be really well attended. This block we are reading the story of “Whatever Next”by Jill Murphy. Remember this session is opened to all family members and childminders. It’s great to see so many dads supporting their children during these opportunities.
What’s on 27th January 2019
Thank you to everyone who has so kindly donated an item to the children’s snack basket last week, it really does help to provide the children with a nutritious well balanced snack during their session.
We are continuing to offer the children some hot toast in the morning and a small sandwich with a carton of milk during our soft start Welcome Times.
Monday 27th January 2019
Amanda is on annual leave today.
Tuesday 28th January 2019
Caterpillar Group Family Bookbug session, all children should be accompanied by a family member or childminder to enjoy this fun filled session with Elaine and Kirsty. 8.45 am and 1.05 pm.
Anne our link educational psychologist will be in the centre today.
Carrine physio will be in the centre this afternoon
Lynn will be in the Rainbow Room all day.
Shannon NC Childcare and Education Student will be joining the centre today to undertake her practical placement.
Wednesday 29th January 2019
Yoga with Mary will commence today, 10.30 am and 1.10pm Please check with your child’s key worker which building they should be collected from in the morning and which building they should be dropped off in the afternoon. Please hand your £1 to Isabel or Lynn for the session
Thursday 30th January 2019
Languageland session with Isabel 10 am and 2.30 pm
Friday 31st January 2019
Head of establishments from the cluster nurseries will be visiting the centre this afternoon to meet with Lynn.
What’s on week beginning 21st January 2019
Monday 21st January 2019
Languaeland Parents Information session with Isabel 11 am – 11.30 am in the main Staff Room
Tuesday 22nd January 2019
Lynn in Rainbow Room today
Bookbug Family session for Butterfly Group 8.45 am and 1.05 pm
With Story Massage “Twinkle Twinkle”, Zoom Zoom with Lycra and Wheels on the Bus Rhyme.
Lnaguageland information session with Isabel 3 pm – 3.30 pm in Staff Room.
Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Rainbow Room Bookbug Family Session 9 am – 9.20 am
Gemma Speech and Language Therapist will be in the nursery today
Children’s Yoga with Mary, Bumbleee and Butterfly Group to be collected from Birth to 3 building at 11.35 am and Bumblebee and Butterfly Group to be dropped off at Birth to 3 building 1 pm. Please remember to dress comfortably.
Join Isabel for the 1st Parent Support Group of the new session 11 am and 3.15 pm
Thursday 24th January 2019
Lynn in Rainbow Room today
Rainbow Room Bookbug family session 1 pm – 1.20 pm
Hollie at Modern Apprentice Training today.
Pamela at VERP training this afternoon.
Elaine and Lynn at Measuring Health and Wellbeing Training session 3 pm
Friday 25th January 2019
Today being Rabbie Burns Day a famous Scots Poet, we will be having our own celebration, why not wear something tartan.
Lets reminisce with some visitors from residents at Rosehall Care Home with some traditional Scottish songs and stories.
Remember to follow the nursery on Twitter @CentreShotts
What’s on week beginning 7th January 2019
In the cloakroom there is a Foodbank Donation basket for the Salvation Army, it would be great if you could pop in a non perishable food item or household toiletries.
Monday 7th
Sportsafe Engineer to carry out risk assessment.
Tuesday 8th
Lynn meeting with Tracy McCulloch regarding transition to Dykehead Primary School
Wednesday 9th
Hollie attending VERP introduction
Thursday 10th
Pamela attending VERP introduction
Friday 11th
Lynn attending Education and Families HT Conference
Congratulations to Gillian who gave birth to baby girl on Wednesday 3rd January 2018. Both mum and baby are doing well.
January 2019 Newsletter
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Our Learning for the month of December
As a lot of our children prepare for the upcoming festivities they have been using their fine motor skills in a variety of forms to creatively make cards and gifts to give to the special people in their families, I’m sure you will be delighted with their creations! These opportunities are allowing them to develop their hand-eye coordination and grip control which are fundamental to early writing skills.
With the excitement of Christmas in mind, most of our children are becoming more and more skilled at recognising their mood and feelings and are taking the opportunity to visit our mindful room when they feel they need a change in pace, relaxation or simply some quiet time.
Within the Rainbow Room our children have been developing their emerging literacy and numeracy skills with a range of experiences from cooking pizza, cookies and macaroni cheese where they have had to measure and determine volume.
They also have chosen to mark make in the sand and small note pads or indeed Christmas cards, using their creativity to compile list for Santa or shopping.
Some of our children have also began transitioning to our other playroom, where they are building relationships in a nurturing environment.
What’s on week beginning 17th December 2018
Monday 17th December 2018
For the children’s parties on Friday, we are looking for donations of the following:
Funsize chocolate
Pombear crisps
Coctail sausages, sausage rolls
Paper plates, cups, table covers
Christmas crackers
Tuesday 18th December 2018
Amanda is out of the nursery this afternoon
Siobhan is out of the nursery this afternoon
Wednesday 19th December 2018
Amanda is on annual leave the next 3 days, Isabel will be supporting in the room
Gemma Speech and Language Therapist will be in the nursery today
Thursday 20th December 2018
Friday 21st December 2018
Children’’ Christmas Parties, full details are in the newsletter and on the ONELAN screen in the cloakroom. Why not stay and enjoy the festivities with your child, we are always grateful for help on these occasions, whether it’s to join in the games or help serve the party food.
This week is Gillian’s last few days as she finishes for her maternity leave, we look forward to hearing the arrival of a new sibling for Orla. Pamela has agreed to work full time to cover for Gillian’s leave therefore Pamela will be with the centre five full days.
In the new year we welcome Lynn Donnelly, student who will be undertaking her practical placement whilst she is studying early learning and childcare.
The staff at the centre would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year with your loved ones.🎄
see you all in 2019🎉
Invitation to McTivity at Dykehead Primary School
We are really looking forward to meeting all our friends who went to school in August. It will be great to see how much they have grown and if they still remember us. Thanks for the invite Primary One.
What’s on week beginning 10th December 2018
Monday 10th December
Lynn, Siobhan, Lorraine – Annual Leave
Pamela & Liz in Covering this afternoon
Story Massage with parents – Caterpillar & Bumblebee Groups – 8.45am -9.00am
Tuesday 11th December
Lynn, Siobhan -Annual Leave
Story Massage with Parents from Butterfly Group 8.45am -9.00am
Pamela , Liz covering this afternoon
Wednesday 12th December
Lynn, Siobhan annual leave
Story massage with parents of the Dragonfly & ladybird groups. 8.45-9.00am
Rainbow Room bookbug with Amanda & Susan 9.00am
pre school children who will attend Dykehead primary from August 2019 are invited to the School Nativity. Morning children will attend with Nursery staff and afternoon children should meet at 9.50am at the school and be collected at 10.40am.
Liz will be in covering this afternoon
Emma from Oral Health will be in nursery this afternoon
Thursday 13th December
Lynn, Siobhan -Annual leave
Kirsty special leave this morning
Rainbow Room Bookbug with Susan & Amanda 1.00pm
Solihull understanding your child’s behaviour with Isabel & Jen 1.45pm
Friday 14th December
Lynn, Siobhan – Annual Leave
Liz covering this afternoon
Christmas Hamper raffle to be drawn today
