Author: Mrs Laing

Calderwood Nursery Chronicle 21.07.23

Calderwood Calendar

KEY DATES

1/08/23	Stay and Play Family Event 1:30pm-3:00pm
3/08/23	Stay and Play Family Event 10:00am-11:30am
11/08/23	Nursery Leavers Event (parents invited) 10:00am
14/08/23	Start of new school year.  School closed.  Nursery open.

 

UPCOMING DATES

You can find upcoming dates here

Calderwood Commitments Actions:

• Forest Explorer Bags – sign up to borrow a bag Explorer Bag Sign Up

 

Calderwood Communication (For information):

Lunches

For the remainder of the Summer, cheese, ham and chicken sandwiches will be offered each day.  There will be no hot lunches.

 

Nursery Moving On Ceremony

On Friday 11^th August, 10:00am we will be celebrating our pre-school children as the move on to school.  Parents/carers are invited to come along.  This is limited to two spaces.  The children will sing, share their nursery memories and receive a certificate.  Beverages in the school Café will follow with opportunities for photos.

 

LEAF Award

It has been amazing to see our families enjoy our Forest Explorer Bags and upload their photos and videos onto the padlet.  Have a look!  https://padlet.com/lesleylaing/calderwood-forest-explorer-bags-pintnnw1kp25jz4e

Families can borrow these at anytime!  Let us know if you would like one by signing up using the link above!

 

Summer Absences

A reminder to inform the nursery of absences during the Summer.  Please email the school office of any absences.  This will ensure you are not contacted as part of our safe arrivals procedures.  The school email is wlcalderwood-ps@westlothian.org.uk

Due to working with the children, our nursery staff are often unable to answer the phone therefore email is the most effective way of communicating with staff.

 

Nursery Leavers

Please collect all your children’s waterproofs, wellies and other belongings before or on your child’s last day at nursery.  If your child has medication, please see a member of staff to collect this.

 

Scottish Summer

As we continue to have rain and sunshine each day children continue to need suncream applied before their nursery session.  Please can all children bring a sun hat to further protect them during hot weather.  This should be labelled with their name.

Due to also having rain please ensure your child has suitable outdoor clothing and shoes.

 

Free School Meal and Clothing Grant

If you are entitled, completing this application will provide your child with lunch everyday, school milk and access to support services, clothing grant and extra support if required in school.

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/wl/calderwood/2023/05/18/free-school-meals-clothing-grant/

 

Calderwood Community Cupboard

Calderwood has been developing ways to support families due to the cost of living crisis.

With your help, we have created our own community cupboard which is stocked with everyday items for those times that you need a helping hand.

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/wl/calderwood/2023/05/18/calderwood-community-cupboard/

 

HOME LINKS:

We have been interested in Under the Sea.  The children have been learning about plastic in the ocean and the impact this has on the environment and the animals who live in the ocean.   We have been looking at recycling to help stop plastic going to the ocean.  Can you help your child to recycle at home?  You could take glass jars to the glass banks in the Almondell carpark, show your children the different coloured wheelie bins or reuse something.

As always, please share any experiences with us on Online Learning Journals.

As ever, thank you for your continued support. If you would like to leave us any feedback, please click here.

Kindest Regards,

The Nursery Champions