Author: Julie Lindsay

Talk for Writing is a whole school and nursery approach, here is some more information in the link below:

Talk for Writing

Staffing update

I am delighted to share that Julie Lindsay was successful at interview and is now in post as Depute Head of our ELCC. Julie has been undertaking this role on a temporary basis and we are delighted that she is staying with us to be part of our Senior Management Team.

I am pleased to share that Carly Wales and Angela Ellingham have been successful in gaining permanent Early Learning and Childcare positions within our establishment. Carly and Angela have been working with our children and families on a temporary basis and we are delighted that they are now part of the great team here at Williamsburgh.

I am also delighted to announce that Claire Greig was successful at interview for our position of Equity and Excellence Lead. Claire will start in this role this month and then resume following her period of maternity leave. Claire is due to start her maternity leave in February and we are excited to hear her baby news.

 Mairead Wilson, our senior Early Learning and Childcare Officer, has decided to take early retirement. Mairead has been extremely loyal towards the children and families of Williamsburgh, having worked in our nursery for over 23 years. We will all miss Mairead as she has been a huge part of our Williamsburgh team. We all wish Mairead a happy and healthy retirement. Mairead will finish with us at the end of January.

 Joanne McEvoy was successful at interview for our Senior post. Joanne has experience in a Senior position and will join us from another Renfrewshire establishment. We are excited that Joanne will be joining our team at the end of this month.

 Our vacant posts will be advertised, and staff will keep you informed of any changes relating to your child. Please do not hesitate to speak to Julie or Jackie, who will be able to assist with any questions and ensure smooth transitions where applicable.

Alison Vandal

At Williamsburgh our children will have many learning opportunities this term, below is an overview of this.

All the children had a fantastic time at their Christmas party, here are some Photos for you to enjoy. 🎅🎄

Thank you, to all the parents who attended our session today, children were so excited to see you all here, making this day extra special. 🎄🎅 Ho Ho Ho

We would like to thank everyone who came to our Christmas stay & play session, the children absolutely loved having you all there, and it made out day extra special.

Thank you  🎄🎅

Below are the links to the documents to support this session.

Highlight link and click go to, to access pages thank you

Topic handout –https://www.peeple.org.uk/sites/www.peeple.org.uk/files/topic%20handout%20-%20HPD%20Exploring%20nature%20v1.pdf

Exploring Nature –

Click to access TDAH%20-%20Exploring%20nature.pdf

 

Hello everyone, thank you for joining our PEEP sessions.  I would be very grateful if you could  send me a YES/NO if you would like the PEEP sessions to continue.  Thank you for your co-operation

 

 CAN YOU SPOT THE MISTAKE OOPS 

Please highlight the link, right click and pick go to option

Hooray for fish  –  https://video.link/w/2ouZb

Shape song –  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUfqgRtvaYQ

Session handout –  https://www.peeple.org.uk/sites/www.peeple.org.uk/files/Topic%20handout%20-%20Shapes%20and%20patterns%20everywhere.pdf

Session activity –