Our AM children had a fabulous time at their sports day this morning. They were all amazing competititors and didn’t let the windy weather put them off. They ran, hopped, bounced, threw and jumped fantastically and should be very proud of themselves. Their gold medals were thoroughly deserved.
Thank you to all the spectators who braved the cold, and occasional raindrops. Your support helped to make the occasion extra special for all the children.
The nursery staff would like to say a big thank you to all the volunteers who helped to make our nursery trip to Mill Farm possible. The children had a fabulous time and enjoyed all the sights and sounds of the farm.
There was lots of jumping, tobogganing, flying, giggling and bouncing, by children and adults.
We are approaching a very busy time at nursery and enclose a list of dates for your diary.
Primary 1 Transition Dates
Monday 11th June – 08.45 – ALL PRESCHOOL children to arrive at nursery , where nursery staff will take them up to Primary 1.
10.15 – 10.30 – Break Time with buddies. Please provide tuck/tuck money.
11.oo – Parents/carers to collect children from Primary 1.
PARENTS/CARERS TO ATTEND INDUCTION IN SCHOOL HALL 9.00 – 9.45 AM
Tuesday 12th June – 08.50 ALL PRESCHOOL children to line up in playground for bell.
10.15 – 10.30 – Break time with Buddies . Please provide tuck/tuck money.
11.00 – Lunch in Dinner Hall. Pizza and waffles, with a pudding.
12.00 – Parents/carers to collect from playground.
Wednesday 13th June – AM trip to Mill Farm. Leaving nursery 9AM sharp. No PM session.
Thursday 14th June – PM trip to Mill Farm. Leaving nursery 9AM sharp. No AM session.
Monday 18th June – Teddy bears Picnic. please bring a packed lunch.
Tuesday 19th June – Nursery Sports Day. AM – 9.45. PM – 1.45. Parents/carers welcome.
Tuesday 26th June – Nursery Awards Ceremony. AM – 10.00 AM. PM – 2.00 PM.
Friday 29th June – TERM ENDS.
Today the nursery boys and girls went up to Beechbrae to release our froglets. They have really enjoyed watching our tadpoles growing up and changing into frogs, and were excited to release them into their natural habitat.
Before visiting the pond, Sammy from Beechbrae was kind enough to let us help harvest, and taste, some carrots. They were yummy.
The children loved pond watching and were able to see pond snails, tadpoles, water boatmen and lots more.
Thank you to all the adults who came with us today. We hope you had as much fun as we did.
This week spring made an appearance and the children went on a walk to explore the changes in the environment. They were able to use the new vocabulary they had been exploring during What’s in the Box play and discuss the growing plants and flowers, and baby animals such as lambs and birds.
They have also been busy planting beans and sunflowers in the nursery and we are watching how they grow. Feel free to have a look at these with your child.
The pre-school children have begun their transition to P1 and will be visiting the class each week to have fun with Pirate Pat and their P1 buddies.
Can we please remind parents and carers that we do go outside in all weathers and ask that appropriate footwear, sun cream and hats, waterproof jackets,etc are provided.
DAIRY DATES
PEEP Wednesdays from April 18th AM 10.30 PM 2.15
Smart Start Wednesday 25th April AM 9.00 PM 12.20
May Holiday Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th May
Monday 21st May
P1 Transition Monday 11th June visit for ALL pre-school children and Parent Induction Meeting
Nursery Trip to Mill Farm
AM children Wednesday 13th June
PM children Thursday 14th June
Nursery Sports Day
Tuesday 19th June – time to be confirmed
Nursery Awards Ceremony
Tuesday 26th June AM 10.00 PM 2.oo
Term Ends Friday 29th June
Well done to all of the children who entered our Easter Bonnet competition. We have never seen so many beautiful bonnets. The ladies from the kitchen had the very hard job of choosing a winner. Congratulations to Jace and Bella.
Thank you to everyone who came to play ‘What’s in the Box?’ at nursery. The children really enjoy this activity and it is great to hear them using all their new words in their play.
P7 came and played Easter Bingo in nursery today. Congratulations to all the winners. We hope you enjoy your chocolate eggs.
In nursery, we have been busy learning about shapes and exploring the story ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’. The children are even growing their own beans.
The nursery term will finish on Friday 23rd March. We look forward to seeing you all on Monday 9th April.
The nursery team would like to thank all the parents and carers for their help and support over the last term and hope you all enjoy the holiday.
Thank you to everyone who attended our Book Bug Launch yesterday. We hope you all enjoyed the opportunity to read some new stories with your child and their friends, with a cup of hot chocolate and a snack. The children had a fabulous time and it highlighted just how much they love stories. We hope you are enjoying the Big Bedtime Read book bags and are discovering lots of new books together.
Today is World Book Day and we should all have been at nursery enjoying our book launch, with some stories, hot chocolate and croissants. Instead, why don’t you have your own launch at home? Cosy up with your favourite people and enjoy your favourite book. Have fun pretending to be your favourite character. Draw a picture or make your own book. You could even upload some pictures of your launch onto your Learners Journal, we would love to see your cosy story time.
West Lothian Council have confirmed that all schools and nurseries will be closed again tomorrow -Friday 2nd March. We hope to see you on Monday.
We hope the Nursery Closure hasn’t caused too much disruption to your day and that you are enjoying the snow.
We have a few activities for you to do with your child, both inside and out.
