Category: Nursery

Nursery Chronicle: 7.10.22

Calderwood Nursery Chronicle: 7.10.22

Dear Parent/Carer, 

I hope you are all well.  

Communication update:  

Following discussions at our recent Parent Council we have formed a group to look at suggestions from families as to how we can better streamline communications from Calderwood Nursery. Some suggestions have included:  

  • A short weekly email with links to actions/ information on the blog (separated into the two categories) rather than a long monthly newsletter email. 

  • Separating the blog from twitter, with twitter being a showcase for targeted events. 

  • Monthly Calendar email. 

  • The blog will continue to be a one stop shop but we will improve the categories for navigation. 

  • Reviewing the new strategies in November. 

Calderwood Calendar: 

  • 7th October – Champion Conversations (Parent Consultations) 

  • 10th October – 18th October – School Holidays (Nursery Remains Open) 

  • 14th October – Champion Conversations  

  • 19th October – School Pupils Return from Holiday / 3:30pm Parent Council Halloween Swap Shop 

  • 20th October – Please return Christmas Card Orders [click here for more information] 

  • 21st October – Champion Conversations  

Calderwood Communication (For information): 

CHAMPION UPDATE 

Huge congratulations to Miss Huddleston and Mrs McGinlay who are taking up new Early Years Practitioner roles at WL nurseries. We thank them for all their efforts in our first year at Calderwood Nursery and wish them the best of luck in their new adventures. We will keep you posted on when their last days are. During this period, we will begin the recruitment process for new champions who will join our Calderwood Family. We will keep you updated with the progress of this. 

This week, we welcomed Miss Smith to our champion team and look forward to welcoming Mrs MacGillviray on 17th October.   

Finally, congratulations to Mrs Brito who welcomed baby Maria to the world on 28.9.22.

  

REPORTING AN ABSENCE DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAY 

The school October holidays run from Monday 10th October –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. 

ORDERING LUNCH DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAY 

During the school holidays nursery lunch will be a sandwich option. You should continue to order this when you register your child in the morning. 

WARM AND WINTER CLOTHING 

As we transition into our Autumn and Winter months, please ensure your child has waterproof and warm clothes which are labelled. When your child arrives at the nursery their coats and wellies are to be stored in the muddy boot room to allow them to freely access the nursery garden. We understand the hardship for families at the moment, so if you need any support with this please do not hesitate to get into contact with a champion. 

 

Calderwood Commitments (Actions): 

STAY & PLAY 

Thank you to everyone who attended our first Stay and Play sessions last week, it was great to see you all enjoy the busy and exciting atmosphere at Calderwood Nursery and join your child in their journey.  

If you would like to leave us feedback, please click on the link below: 

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FEEDBACK 

We always appreciate any feedback that can help us improve. If you would like to give us any further feedback, please complete the form CLICK HERE. 

 

Kindest Regards, 

The Nursery Champions 

Nursery Stay & Play

This week we have enjoyed welcoming our families to experience a day in the life of our nursery.  There is still time to play on Thursday 29th and Friday 30th September.  Feel free to pop in during your child’s nursery session.

Calderwood Nursery – reporting an absence over September Weekend

Dear Parent/Carer,
Calderwood Primary will close for a holiday on Friday 16th September and remain closed on Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th September.
Calderwood Nursery will be open on Friday 16th September and Tuesday 20th September, however will be closed on Monday 19th September to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth 2nd in line with West Lothian arrangements.

To report an absence/share any information On 16th and 20th of September please call the nursery phone on 01506 280070 as the school office will be closed.

Kind Regards

Nursery Newbies!

This week we have welcomed lots of new children and families to our Nursery!  The children have been amazing at learning the nursery routines, exploring their new environment and making friends.  Our garden has been particularly popular!

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
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