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Nursery Chronicle 21.7.23

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:

 

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 11th 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

Nursery Chronicle 23/06/23

KEY DATES

30/06/23 Last day of term for school
04/07/23 Summer Party 1:30pm-3:00pm
06/07/23 Summer Party 10:30am-12:00pm
17/07/23 Stay and Play Family Event 10:00am-11:30am
19/07/23 Stay and Play Family Event 1:30pm-3:00pm
24/07/23 Stay and Play Family Event 1:30pm-3:00pm
26/07/23 Stay and Play Family Event 10:00am-11:30am
11/08/23 Nursery Leavers Event (parents invited)

 

UPCOMING DATES

You can find upcoming dates here

Calderwood Commitments Actions:

 

Calderwood Communication (For information):

Champion Update

We will be saying goodbye to Miss Shepherd who has been a wonderful support to our nursery children.  Everyone would like to wish her well in her new post.  Miss Long will join our nursery team to be our Tawny Owl Champion.

A warm welcome also goes to Mrs McGowan who has joined as a Nursery Support Champion.

We are delighted to welcome Miss Brito back from maternity leave.  Miss Brito and Mrs Lewis will now share the Highland Cow Clan.  Mrs Lewis will be here every Monday, Tuesday and alternating Fridays.  Miss Brito will be here every Wednesday, Thursday and alternating Fridays.

 

LEAF Award

We are excited to launch our Forest Explorer Bags.  We have two bags with den building kits and activities to do in the forest.  These are available for our families to borrow and we have a padlet for everyone to share their experiences.

These Forest Explorer Bag are part of the LEAF Award we are working towards.  This award aims to promote outdoor learning.  Sign up using the link above or speak to a member of staff in nursery.

 

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.

 

Reports

Our Preschool children will receive their progress reports from Friday 23rd June.  Please contact the nursery team if you do not receive one.  Children who have recently started with us will receive their report in August.

 

Warm Weather

Thank you to everyone for applying suncream to their child before the start of their session.  We continue to apply this throughout the day.  Children are being encouraged to drink water regularly and spend times indoors and in the shade.  Please can all children bring a sun hat to further protect them during hot weather.  This should be labelled with their name.

 

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:

This week our children have been enjoying den building.  They have enjoyed stories and games in their dens.  Can you build a den at home?  It could be inside or outside.  We would love to see a photo of your den.

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

Calderwood Nursery Chronicle 2.06.23

Calderwood Nursery Chronicle 2.06.23

Calderwood Calendar

KEY DATES

06/06/23- 6:00pm Parent Council Meeting: In Arena and online
09/06/23 – PM East Calder Gala Day Crowning Ceremony
10/06/23 East Calder Gala Walk
12/06/23 Pre-school Children – New P1 transition Buddy Bear Picnic

UPCOMING DATES

You can find upcoming dates here

Calderwood Commitments Actions:

 

Calderwood Communication (For information):

Care inspectorate

The Care Inspectorate recently visited our nursery the report in now available to view

https://www.careinspectorate.com/index.php/care-services?detail=CS2021000255

Nursery-P1 transition

Last week we had information sessions for our August 2023, Primary 1 families. You can find the information we shared here. Other information about transition into Primary 1 23/24 can be found here. 

Sun cream

Thank you to everyone for providing your child with sun cream, this means they can enjoy the outdoors in warmer weather. We appreciate all who have taken the time to apply this to your child on arrival, this speeds up the process of them getting outside.

Hot weather clothing

The children enjoy active play experiences inside and out while at nursery please check their spare clothes suit the season. Shoes should have closed toes to support safe play.

Free School Meal and Clothing Grant

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

Calderwood Community Cupboard

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

East Calder Gala day Events

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/wl/calderwood/2023/05/17/east-calder-gala-events/

 

HOME LINKS:

Healthy eating and exploring patterns: Try making patterns out of healthy foods – different shapes, flowers or faces

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

Nursery Chronicle 12.05.23

Calderwood Nursery Chronicle 12.05.23

Calderwood Calendar

KEY DATES

19/05/23-26/05/23 C in the Park tickets on sale on iPay
22/05/23 School Closed. Nursery Open.
22/05/23-26/05/23 Nursery Sports Week – Stay and Sport Family Event
22-06/23-26/05/23 Dress Down Week: Dress down and please donate an item. More information to come. No football top or crop tops please.

 

UPCOMING DATES

You can find upcoming dates here

 

Calderwood Commitments Actions:

 

Calderwood Communication (For information):

Stay and Play Sport Week

A signup sheet will be put up in the cloakroom next week for you to sign up to a Stay and Play Sports Week session. We will have sport activities set up in the garden that you can participate in with your child.

Each child will get a wellbeing indicator sticker for being active and how they demonstrated this over the week.

 

HOME LINKS:

The children have been interested in learning about sharing items into groups and sharing out items, counting in 2s and counting in 5s.

Practise this skill at home using everyday items.

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

Nursery Chronicle 05.05.23

Calderwood Nursery Chronicle 05.05.23

Calderwood Calendar

KEY DATES

01/05/23 School closed & Nursery closed
02/05/23 School closed & Nursery open
03/05/23 School Children resume
08/05/23 School & Nursery closed

 

UPCOMING DATES

You can find upcoming dates here

Calderwood Commitments Actions:

Calderwood Communication (For information):

Curriculum Rationale

Thank you to our children, parents/carers and champions who have had a key role in deciding our values and developing our Curriculum Rationale. Please see below our Curriculum Rationale, we would like your feedback on this.

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/wl/calderwood/2023/04/27/calderwood-nursery-curriculum-rationale/

Holiday Monday

A gentle reminder Monday is a holiday for both Nursery and School.

HOME LINKS:

This week we have been learning about being safe in our community.

Safety Walk
Walk around the house/community and count how many unsafe items (open cupboard doors where someone could bump their heads, toys on the floor where they could trip etc.). Discuss ways to keep safe at home and in the community e.g. looking both ways before crossing the road.

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

Nursery Chronicle 28.04.23

Calderwood Nursery Chronicle 27.04.23

Calderwood Calendar

KEY DATES

01/05/23 School closed & Nursery closed
02/05/23 School closed & Nursery open
03/05/23 School Children resume
08/05/23 School & Nursery closed

 

UPCOMING DATES

You can find upcoming dates here

 

Calderwood Commitments Actions:

 

Calderwood Communication (For information):

Curriculum Rationale

Thank you to our children, parents/carers and champions who have had a key role in deciding our values and developing our Curriculum Rationale. Please see below our Curriculum Rationale, we would like your feedback on this.

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/wl/calderwood/2023/04/27/calderwood-nursery-curriculum-rationale/

Nursery Lunches

Please see our updated lunch menu for April-October 2023.

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/wl/calderwood/2023/04/27/nursery-lunch-menu-april-october-2023/

Champion Update

This week we say goodbye to Miss Wood PSW, we wish her the best of luck on her new venture and thank her for her work at Calderwood Nursery supporting our children. We are currently undergoing the recruitment process and will update you with our new PSW champion as soon as possible.

Our champion team is continuing to grow. Below outlines some changes to our team for 2023/2024.

Calderwood primary and nursery will have an increased management team next year, with a Head Teacher, Depute Head Teacher and three Principal Teachers.

We have recruited two new Early Years Principal Teachers who will support with overseeing and leading the nursery, one PT will join us at the end of May and the other in August.

In June, Mrs Brito returns from maternity leave. Mrs Brito and Mrs Lewis will become a part time job share. Therefore, we will be recruiting another Early Years Practitioner to join us in June. We will also be recruiting for another EYP for August.

We look forward to welcoming all new champions.

 

HOME LINKS:

The children have been interested in learning all about Spring, particularly, animals including farm animals and the life cycle of a tadpole turning into a frog.

This week, try becoming a wildlife detective when you are out in the community – I wonder how many different species you can spot?

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

Nursery Chronicle 21.04.23

Calderwood Nursery Chronicle 21.04.23

Calderwood Calendar

KEY DATES

17/04/23 School resumes
24/04/23-28/04/23 Magic Miles Fundraiser
01/05/23-05/05/23 Dress Down Day Week: Dress down and please donate an item. More information to come. No football top

or crop tops please.
28/04/23 – 4pm Magic Miles Community Walk
01/05/23 School closed & Nursery closed
02/05/23 School closed & Nursery open

 

UPCOMING DATES

You can find upcoming dates here

 Calderwood Commitments (Actions):

  • PM children only: Please order your child’s lunch at the door we are awaiting our new term personalised menu
  • Bring in sun cream for your child

Calderwood Communication (For information):

Suncream

All children in nursery are required to have their own suncream provided by parent/carer. If you have not already, please ensure you provide sun cream for your child as we cannot let children out without suncream once the UV levels are 3 and above.

Author Visit

The children had a visit from Scott Fleming a local children’s author. There is an opportunity for parents/carers to purchase a signed book. If you would like to order, please hand your form in by next Friday.

Ramadan/Eid

We have been learning about Ramadan/Eid.  A link has been put on LJs to a video all about our learning.

 

HOME LINKS:

We have been learning how to identify a number without counting (subatizing) e.g. a dice or domino dot pattern and recognising this is a 5 without counting 1-1 correspondance.

At home practice subatizing using every day items or dot patterns on dice or dominoes.

You can learn more about this here and play some online games: https://www.learningtrajectories.org/math/learning-trajectories/subitizing

We have also been making our favourite stories silly e.g. the mouse took a walk through the deep dark shop instead of the mouse took a walk through the deep dark woods. At home make your favourite story silly – you could record it, draw it or say it!

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

 

 

 

Nursery Chronicle 31.03.23

Calderwood Nursery Chronicle 31.03.23

Calderwood Calendar

KEY DATES

3rd– 17th April School Closed – Nursery Open

7th and 10th April Nursery Closed – Easter Holiday

14th April – Champion Conversations (specific clans)

 

UPCOMING DATES

You can find upcoming dates here

 

Calderwood Communication (For information):

Reporting an Absence During the School Holidays

The school Easter holidays run from Monday 3rd October- Monday 17th October and return on Tuesday 18th October. Our Calderwood nursery will remain open. To report an absence/share any information please remember to call the nursery phone on 01506 280070 as the school office will be closed. 

Nursery Lunches 

Over the school holidays packed lunches will be provided. You can order your child a sandwich option when you register your child on arrival to nursery.

Easter Celebrations

Next week the children will take part in an Easter egg hunt in the garden, Easter baking activities, and making Easter cards to celebrate the countdown to Easter.

 

HOME LINKS:

As the lighter evenings and sunnier days have arrived, the children have enjoyed working on our outdoor spaces this week by supporting to keep our garden tidy. They have been picking up litter, weeding and planting.

At home this week you could go on a litter pick around Calderwood Community or Country park or you could do some planting or weeding of your own!

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

Nursery Chronicle 24.03.23

Calderwood Nursery Chronicle 24.03.23

Calderwood Commitments Actions:

Calderwood Calendar

KEY DATES

31st March – Champion Conversations

27th– 31st – World Autism Acceptance Week – dress in your favourite colour

3rd– 17th April School Closed – Nursery Open

14th April – Champion Conversations (specific clans)

 

UPCOMING DATES

You can find upcoming dates here

 

Calderwood Communication (For information):

Champion Conversations

Please arrive just before your appointment. There will be a small waiting area in which you can look through the floor book. Your child’s champion will meet you at the waiting space and bring you to their allocated space on the nursery floor. You will have a 10-minute slot to discuss your child’s progress. We look forward to seeing you all then.

Parents Garden Project

On the 27th March, throughout the day, we are welcoming 1 member of a child’s family to visit our nursery garden to support with planting, weeding, tidying and developing this space. If you will attend with your child please just let us know on the door at the sign up sheet.

Leaf Award

Our children have begun visiting the forest to learn all about respecting the forest as part of our Leaf Award. All children will have the chance to visit the forest over the next few weeks.

Autism Acceptance Week

Across this week children can wear their favourite colour to nursery on any day. This is to showcase the spectrum of colour and celebrate all children’s uniqueness. Find out more: https://www.autism.org.uk/get-involved/raise-money/world-autism-acceptance-week-2023

Careers

If anyone would like to come into nursery to share with the children their job. Please let us know. The children have been enjoying these sessions. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered so far.

 

HOME LINKS:

The children have been interested and learning all about the roles and responsibility of people in different jobs.

This week at home ask your child to explore people at home’s jobs. What skills does that person need? What do they do every day?

You can also use this website to explore some engineer profiles – https://www.letsdoengineering.com/engineer-profiles

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

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