Category: Nursery Calderwood Chronicle
Nursery Chronicle 28/7/23
Calderwood Nursery Chronicle 28.07.23
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) 10am |
| 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 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.
If your pre-school child does not normally attend nursery on a Friday please bring them to the nursery door at 9:45am. Parents/carers should enter through the school door for 10:00am.
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 and spare socks.
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 are still interested in things under the sea and this week have been making sea creatures using a variety of different materials. Can you make a sea- creature using your recycling at home?
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 21.7.23
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:
- 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 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:
- PM session children only – Order your child’s lunches
- Forest Explorer Bags – sign up to borrow a bag Explorer Bag Sign Up
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
Nursery Calderwood Chronicle
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:
- PM session children only – Order your child’s lunches
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:
- PM session children only – Order your child’s lunches
- Give us feedback on our Curriculum Rationale
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:
- PM session children only – Order your child’s lunches
- Give us feedback on our Curriculum Rationale
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:
- PM session children only – Order your child’s lunches
- Give us feedback on our Curriculum Rationale
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
