Hello everyone, as school holidays quickly approach we would like to remind everyone that nursery is still open over the next 7 weeks. This includes children who are going to start primary school in August. As previously stated these children can be in nursery until Friday 12th August 2022. They will then start school on Tuesday 16th August 2022.

Over the last couple of weeks we have been really busy in nursery. Can we congratulate children for their performance last Friday (June 17th 2022) as they un-officially say goodbye to nursery and hello to starting school in August. All children were fantastic and appeared to have a fun time for their Leaver’s Assembly.

This week we have started a new focus: The tiger who came to tea, where children have been exploring outdoors in the community looking for an ideal location to hold our very own tea party…. perhaps a tiger may appear too and even an adult will be invited to this magical tea party. So when the children have discovered this magical area invitations will be sent home.

As you can see they have been trying everything out to make it fun for them and the tiger…

Children enjoyed stretching themselves and decided to create shapes using their shadows.

Some children have been entranced by this story and want it read all the time. Please feel free to read or even watch this story.

Furthermore, through this story we have been discovering about patterns (stripes) where we will be reading:
Lucy Cousin’s Hooray for Fish
This story is a great way of introducing patterns and children love to share their own thoughts and suggestions. The illustrations are big and bold and a pattern for everyone.

We will also be looking at measurement – some have already started by discovering a metre stick and comparing their own height to that of their friends. Further opportunities will continue next week as children will be making some healthy and delicious snacks before choosing what they wish for their tea party.

We invite parents to do some “homework” with their child through discovering one fact about either a tiger or a creature your child likes. We had one talking about a snake – not my favourite creature but it certainly is with this child.

We have also been learning some ball skills in the Community Hub- we may even have some future basketball players as some children has demonstrated excellent hand and eye coordination as they dunk some shots into the hoop.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE ….

As summer progresses and though we may not have that many glorious sunny days, they are warmer than previously. Can we ask for those parents who have NOT supplied us with sun cream, can they do so. We are so conscious of how easily we all can get burned from the sun: especially young children that we are limiting the times which children can explore outdoors – even morning children. The sun is terrific and full of vitamin D, essential for our well-being, however by 10am harmful rays will burn unprotected skin very easily and quickly. We have no hesitation in applying the cream but we do ask if you can supply it as some brands may cause a negative reaction.

Dates for your diary –

You will be pleased to note nothing is in our diary for the near future so we are quite quiet… at the moment.
We will have new children starting from August for the next session – we wish them and their families a happy time.

Hello everyone, what a quick week it has been so far…. Perhaps finally having some warmth and sunshine has boosted us up – at least the temperature is now in double figures rather than 6 degrees I’ve experienced this week.

Boats and whales have still been focused on with some children matching different species/types to a chart which was put up to further develop their learning.

Some children were also making boats using different materials and seeing how to make them move rather than just analysing if they sink or float. Using elastic bands and a home made propeller some boats shot across the water.

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Our challenge for them and you is to see if you can make your own boat and see if you can make it move. I have attached a short clip to get you started.

Make your own boat

Buddies

We had a surprise visit this morning from P6/5 as they joined us for a fun time in the garden. As you can see both the primary children and our own had a great, even an amazing time. I’m not too sure though who enjoyed the nursery more. I heard one older child saying “I came here and it wasn’t like this. This is fun.”

We’re sure you agree all children looks like they had a super time.

Buddy Visits

From next week and until the end of the school year, P6/5 will visit children on a Wednesday afternoon and a Thursday morning so hopefully everyone will have a chance to meet, greet and mingle with their buddies.

Holiday’s

It seems like it was only a short time before schools were closing for their holidays last year and in a few weeks it is that time again. As you know we are remaining open for your child to attend if you chose to do bring them. Our Central Team has sent out a quick answer form asking if you have any planned holidays. Thank you to all who have either completed the form or said to a staff member where we will forward this information.

For parent’s whose child will start school in August, we would like to say your child can attend nursery until Friday 12th August or their usual last day for this week. They will start school on Tuesday as Monday is generally an In-service day.

As we expecting sunny weather – my fingers are continuously crossed (all year), it is essential for children to have the correct clothing and be protected from the harmful rays of sunshine. Could we therefore ask if you can supply us with sun-cream for us to apply this lotion throughout their session. We can add their name so there will be no mix up. We do have some sunhats with a neck cover to provide some protection and we do watch times children are out. But we all know applying sun-cream is the best protection.

Transition

All parents whose child is going to school will have had their forms from the school. Mrs McGregor has asked if you are intending to buy a school uniform from us, could you hand in your order forms asap if you want your child to attend their first day wearing a school uniform. It does take some time for uniforms to arrive.

More details as to the Leaver’s Assembly will follow in next week’s Blog. It is on Friday 17th June and hopefully it will take place in the school hall.

Nursery Natter

Tuesday 7th June is our “natter” time. If you wish to join us that will be fantastic. We will let you know if we are meeting face to face for a cup of tea and biscuit or perhaps on Teams. So if you have that question you wish answered or something to share, please come along. This is your time to meet everyone. We can share ideas or suggestions to help move things forward. What time ? Well it is at 2pm!