Sound School Nursery

Our school values this term are happiness and determination which have both been very evident since returning to nursery following the summer holidays. There are lots of happy faces everyday as the children experience the joy of learning through play while interacting with peers and staff.

Here are some of the children’s comments relating to happiness and determination while engaging in play.

“I am happy when I draw and make things with my friends at the craft table.”

“I’m excited because I have learned to pedal the tractor by myself.”

“It’s great fun making magic potions in the mud kitchen.”

“I’m smiling because I can go down the slide on my tummy now.”

“I’m proud of myself for learning the days of the week.”

“It’s hard work digging holes in the mud pit but it’s good for making me strong.”

“I cut out my mask even though my hand was getting tired.”

“I have been busy practising my name and I can do it now without copying.”

“We made a house using the big blocks and it took a while because we had to look for different things to help us make it the right way.”

“I am working hard with counting the dots on the big dominoes. I know some of them now and don’t have to count the dots anymore.”

It has been great to welcome back our returning children for the new session as well as meeting and getting to know the children who have just started nursery. As the new nursery teacher, I have gained so much from observing and playing alongside the children while learning about them as individuals. Below is a snapshot of some of the learning that has taken place so far this term.

Hello to all returning children and those who are starting at Sound Nursery for the first time. It is lovely to see how well everyone has settled into the routine of coming to Nursery.

We have a number of new staff who have started with us this term.

Mrs Goodlad is our Nursery teacher now that Mrs Evans has retired.

We have Jessie Garret who is a support worker and Ruth Anderson who is a Modern Apprentice join our team.

Clair Gillespie, Anna Lewandowska (2 days) and Amy Deeney (3 days) have joined the team to support individual pupils.

Lots of new friendly faces to get to know.

If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to ask any members of staff and they will direct you to the person who can best answer your query.

Please see the Noticeboard for information regarding snack, it is on a three week rotation. Lunch is also on a three week rotation. We are currently on week 2.

Menu 2023 – Nursery

Focus Observations will start again soon for our returning children. New pupils will start their focus observation weeks next term once they have had a chance to settle into the Nursery setting. I will email you more information about this nearer the time.

I look forward to a busy term and seeing how the children continue to amaze me with their creativity and imaginations.

Mrs Jen Williamson

Registration week opens on Friday 3rd February until Friday 10th February. Please see further guidance in the link below:

ELC Shetland Guidance 2023-24

Parents and carers of children who already have a placement in a setting do not need to register again and their existing attendance pattern will continue. However, parents and carers should be given the opportunity to alter
their existing pattern as many families wish to increase hours for their pre-school year. If parents or carers wish to alter their pattern they should use the following link and complete the form: Change of Pattern Form 2023-24 – Self (shetland.gov.uk)

Forms to change attendance patterns should be completed by Friday 10 February2023. This will ensure that changes for children in their pre-school year are prioritised.

If you wish to defer your child starting P1 then please speak to Mrs Evans and see further information in the link below. Deferred entries should be submitted by 15th March 2023.

Deferred Entry 2023 Poster FINAL

Any questions then please do not hesitate to ask Mrs Evans, Mrs Williamson or Ms Hutcheson.