The children have shown an interest in ‘Da Trow’ story book which is written in Shetland dialect. “I like the book because it was in Shetland”. The children have the opportunity to visit the school library twice each … Continue reading →

It’s great to see our ‘Borrowing Library’ being so well used. Please feel free to borrow a book or if you have any books which you no longer use that you would be happy to donate to our Borrowing Library … Continue reading →

We were delighted to welcome Eleanor Hutcheon the Shetland UHI STEM Outreach Co-ordinator to the nursery recently. Eleanor’s focus was Early Engineering and we spoke about what an Engineer would do and things they might design.  Eleanor built some small … Continue reading →

         We have been learning about how to care for our plants and what they need to help them to grow. In the polycrub we have been planting lettuce seeds and tomato plants and then watering them. … Continue reading →

The children have had a great time outdoors so far this term. With plenty cold and wet weather days at the start of term we have been very appreciative of the additional warm and waterproof outdoors suits purchased recently. We … Continue reading →

We have been asked to share the following training opportunity: Being Outdoors Community Training Opportunity – Kate Hookham

Please find below a link to this years ELC Registration Week video. Registration Week 2024 Registration Week this year is from 8th to 15th March 2024.

What a busy and exciting 2 weeks we’ve had in the nursery with the build up to the Lerwick Up Helly Aa. We were very lucky to get a visit to the Galley Shed the week before Up Helly Aa … Continue reading →

We hope you are all staying safe and getting the opportunity to enjoy our snowy conditions building snowmen, sledging and exploring the cold weather. When you have some quiet warm time indoors I thought I’d share two activities for you … Continue reading →

It was lovely to welcome all the children back to Nursery last week and now we have the snow back too! When you come inside for a break from playing in the snow then our Nursery Rhyme this week is … Continue reading →