Please see below our first edition of the Calderwood Chronicle
Category: Information for Parents/ Carers
Nursery Champions 2022/2023
Capturing Calderwood Nursery
Farewell to Mrs Fair!
Today we said a sad farewell to our nursery champ, Mrs Fair! We wish her luck as she embarks on the next part of her journey – training to become a Primary Teacher! A shining example that dreams do come true! A huge thank you for your dedication to our children & team. 💙🤍 pic.twitter.com/yGrWcFaSg8
— Calderwood_Primary (@Calderwood_Pri) July 28, 2022
Nursery Champion Update
Dear Parent/Carer,
We would like to inform you of some changes to Champions in our nursery as our numbers and community continue to grow.
Firstly, a huge congratulations to Mrs Lyon who was successful in our recruitment process and has accepted the permanent Early Years Officer role.
Secondly, we say goodbye to Mrs Fair one of our PSW champions, who is embarking on a new journey at university to become a Primary Teacher. Her last day will be the 29th July. Also, goodbye to Miss Dolan who is embarking on a new journey at another nursery. Her last day will be the 12th August. We wish them both the best of luck and thank them for their great contribution to building Calderwood Nursery.
Finally, a warm welcome to Mrs Orr (Pupil Support Champion) who will take over from Mrs Fair, who will join us on 1st August. Additionally, our three new Nursery Champions, Ms McPhee, Ms Cartwright and Ms Gallagher, will join us on 10th August. As all of the new staff are already based in West Lothian placements, they will bring a range of skills and qualities to add to our champion team.
We look forward to continuing to build our Calderwood Nursery community over the next year.
Kind Regards,
Amy Miller
Principal Teacher
Into Calderwood Nursery
Nursery Calderwood Chronicle 24.6.22
Welcome to Calderwood Nursery 2022/2023
Welcome to Calderwood Nursery, we are delighted to welcome you to our Calderwood family.
I have attached an information welcome leaflet and transition plan with everything you need to know about starting Calderwood Nursery.
We begin welcoming children on week beginning the 15th of August 2022. Your child start date will be dependent on their session type and birthday. For example, if your child is allocated full day Tuesday and Wednesday, short session Friday, your child’s start date will be Tuesday 16th August. If your child is not yet three by w/b/ 15th August your child’s first day will be on their third birthday.
Our Early Years Officer’s Mrs Laing and Mrs Lyon will contact you over the next couple of weeks with a welcome phone call to discuss your child’s start date further and to share anything you would like us to know about your child.
Below are some dates for your diary for parental sessions:
- Induction to Calderwood Nursery Session – Friday 5th August between 11:30am-1:30pm.
Please book a slot using the link below:
- Stay and Play Sessions – 26th September
Stay and play are flexible sessions where parents to choose a time (when available) to play with their child in the nursery setting. This gives you the chance to explore the spaces, experiences and interactions your child has every day. You can play their favourite games, visit their favourite spaces and see their interactions with champions and other children.
- BookBug Sessions – 14th November
Parent and Child Bookbug Sessions help to build children’s social skills and support their speech and language development. Sharing stories, songs and rhymes with babies and young children has many benefits including supporting children’s language, learning and social skills. It’s fun, free and simple, and the benefits will last their lifetime. The Bookbug Sessions support families to do more of these activities, which help build bonds and develop relationships and most importantly, are fun.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Kind regards,
Miss Burton & Miss Miller
Welcome to Calderwood Nursery info
Sharing & Capturing Learning at Calderwood Nursery
Into Primary 1 Transition Events
Dear Parent/Carer,
Please see below information regarding the next ‘Into Primary 1’ transition activities. We look forward to welcoming you all to the final stages of our transition programme.
Buddy Bear Picnic – Tuesday 7th June
Meet the Champion – Wednesday 15th June
Please choose from one of the time slots below. Please only select one slot using the ‘yes’ option, as there are a limited number per time. Please do not use the ‘cannot attend’ or ‘if need be’ options.
Each slot will be split into 2 parts:
- A school tour
and
- 1 parent/carer and child to visit to the clan room to meet the champion and participate in an activity with your child
Slot 1:
3:30-3:50 – School Tour
3:50-4:10 – Meet the champion
Slot 2:
4:00-4:20 – School Tour
4:20-4:40 – Meet the champion
Shetland Booking Link:
Orkney Booking Link:
Mull Booking Link:
Skye Booking Link:
