Hello everyone ,
a reminder that one of our dads , Barry Wink , will be attempting the Triple Peaks Challenge for charity this summer . He and his colleagues will be climbing Ben Nevis, Scaffel Pike and Snowdon in 24hrs in order to raise their target of £2000 for Action medical research - a charirty that funds treatment for very ill children. Everyone at Craigton Lodge wishes you all success Barry. If you'd like to sponsor him , please donate at
http://www.action.org.uk/sponsor/teamtaqas011tp09
Looking ahead , dont forget our own fundraiser- Our Funday will be on Saturday 4th June 12-3pm . Tickets for this will be on sale soon .
The pre-school Sportsday/Graduation will be on Tuesday 14th June(weather permitting - the following Tuesday as alternative date) - more on this later .
If your child is leaving us this summer to attend P1 or another nursery , you will be invited to make an appointment in June with PS staff to review their progress with us and have a look at their acheivement record - staff will contact you about this nearer the time . Remember that we need one months notice(in writing) if your child is leaving , and notification of holidays too!
The children have all been making the most of the lovely weather and have been spending a lot of time outdoors. Lots of activity in the garden , digging and planting continue , filling the bird feeders, the older children have been helping to keep the area safe by collecting stones , studying insects , worms and snails found in the garden ....all this leaning and having fun too!
Dont forget the nursrey will be closed this Friday 29th April and Monday 2nd May . Also , I shall be on leave next week so emails will not be answered during this time - please call the nusrery or talk to staff directly if you have any information you wish to pass on , or any queries . If they are unable to help you , I shall be back on Monday 9th May - enjoy the long weekend- we shall :-)
Marion
Wednesday 27 April 2011
Thursday 21 April 2011
New arrivals
Hello everyone ,
Well we really are making the most of this lovely weather just now. The children are spending a lot of time outside and having a great time . Partcicularly today as we have some new arrivals. One of our parents brought in some tadpoles today (thank you Tracey), and they are now happily wriggling away in a tank in the garden. The children have already been asking how big they will grow, how do they become frogs(you try and answer that one!) , what do they eat and why are they black? So huge learning opportunites available for everyone there! Be prepared for regular updates on the developemnt of the tadpoles over the coming weeks - and I hope not just from me , but your children too!
Dont forget , we are closed on Monday adn Friday next week , and the following Monday 2nd May.
Happy Easter to you all - go easy on the chocolate tho!
Marion
Well we really are making the most of this lovely weather just now. The children are spending a lot of time outside and having a great time . Partcicularly today as we have some new arrivals. One of our parents brought in some tadpoles today (thank you Tracey), and they are now happily wriggling away in a tank in the garden. The children have already been asking how big they will grow, how do they become frogs(you try and answer that one!) , what do they eat and why are they black? So huge learning opportunites available for everyone there! Be prepared for regular updates on the developemnt of the tadpoles over the coming weeks - and I hope not just from me , but your children too!
Dont forget , we are closed on Monday adn Friday next week , and the following Monday 2nd May.
Happy Easter to you all - go easy on the chocolate tho!
Marion
Tuesday 19 April 2011
Springtime at Craigton
Good morning everyone ,
I hope that you have all been enjoying and making the most of the lovely spring weather we have had. We certainly have - the children have enjoyed taking most of their activites outside into the garden , as well as exploring the surrounding area on lots of walks and trips to the parks . There has been digging , making mud and sandpies , watching the leaves and buds appear on the treess , the first flowers and vegetables planted by the children begin to shoot , the variety of birds visiting the garden to feast on the nuts and seeds in the feeders. So lots to investigate , explore and learn ...but above all have fun doing so!
Remember that the children do need protection from the sun , so please make sure your child has sunscreen and a hat for outdoor play(both clearly labelled) . We do have nursery supplies , but these are only if your child does not not have their own(we are using Nivea Kids SPF50)
Our thanks to Tony Ogilvie(Natailie's husband) who has recently taken on the maintenance of our outdoor area- and doesn't the garden look lovely :-)
Our fundraising Funday is on Saturday 4th June 12-3pm . We are planning lots of stalls and activities and hope that you can all make it along -bring your freinds and familes . Ticktets will be on sale for this in mid-May . Entry includes BBQ so you dont even need to make lunch that day ! More details of this will be posted nearer the time. I am appealing tho for raffle prizes - if you (or your employer)are able to offer anything as a prize then please do so - last year we had some wonderful donations which really encouraged the ticket sales. We do need you to suppport this event so please keep the day free!
And a final reminder - the nursery will be closed on Easter Monday- 25th April , Friday 29th April and Monday 2nd May.
Marion
I hope that you have all been enjoying and making the most of the lovely spring weather we have had. We certainly have - the children have enjoyed taking most of their activites outside into the garden , as well as exploring the surrounding area on lots of walks and trips to the parks . There has been digging , making mud and sandpies , watching the leaves and buds appear on the treess , the first flowers and vegetables planted by the children begin to shoot , the variety of birds visiting the garden to feast on the nuts and seeds in the feeders. So lots to investigate , explore and learn ...but above all have fun doing so!
Remember that the children do need protection from the sun , so please make sure your child has sunscreen and a hat for outdoor play(both clearly labelled) . We do have nursery supplies , but these are only if your child does not not have their own(we are using Nivea Kids SPF50)
Our thanks to Tony Ogilvie(Natailie's husband) who has recently taken on the maintenance of our outdoor area- and doesn't the garden look lovely :-)
Our fundraising Funday is on Saturday 4th June 12-3pm . We are planning lots of stalls and activities and hope that you can all make it along -bring your freinds and familes . Ticktets will be on sale for this in mid-May . Entry includes BBQ so you dont even need to make lunch that day ! More details of this will be posted nearer the time. I am appealing tho for raffle prizes - if you (or your employer)are able to offer anything as a prize then please do so - last year we had some wonderful donations which really encouraged the ticket sales. We do need you to suppport this event so please keep the day free!
And a final reminder - the nursery will be closed on Easter Monday- 25th April , Friday 29th April and Monday 2nd May.
Marion
Wednesday 13 April 2011
Parent news
Good afternoon everyone ,
Just wanted to let you all know that one of our parents, Roddy Hamilton, is running the Edinbugh marathon on 22nd May this year to raise funds for the Maxillofacial Unit of ARI. The unit saves the lives and eases the suffering of great many people and Roddy is asking everyone who can , to please help . You can support him at http://www.charitygiving.co.uk/roddyhamilton . Please give what you can ......and best of luck Roddy!
Remember that the nursery will be closed on the following upcoming dates :
Monday 25th April
Friday 29th April
Monday 2nd May
Marion
Just wanted to let you all know that one of our parents, Roddy Hamilton, is running the Edinbugh marathon on 22nd May this year to raise funds for the Maxillofacial Unit of ARI. The unit saves the lives and eases the suffering of great many people and Roddy is asking everyone who can , to please help . You can support him at http://www.charitygiving.co.uk/roddyhamilton . Please give what you can ......and best of luck Roddy!
Remember that the nursery will be closed on the following upcoming dates :
Monday 25th April
Friday 29th April
Monday 2nd May
Marion
Thursday 7 April 2011
Hello
Good morning everyone ,
We are all enjoying the lovely change in the weather at Craigton and spending a lot of time outdoors in the sunshine! The children have been busy helping to tidy up the garden and are continuing to plant both indoors and out - we are looking forward to a bumper crop of produce this year!
As we are hoping that the gorgeous weather will continue , this would be a good time for everyone to bring in suncream and hats(clearly labelled please) ready for long hot summer we are anticipating ! And don't forget that all the children need suitable outdoor clothing.
I hope that those of you who have bought Kathryn Green's super books , have taken advantage of the spring weather and been out an about with your children exploring our beautiful countryside. There are still a few copies left if you haven't yet got one....and those who have but not yet paid, please do soon!
The Craigton staff have lovely new uniforms and are all looking very professional(and glamorous!) Please note that casual staff or those on trial , will still be wearing the old uniforms - this is not intended to confuse you , but I hope it will make it easier to identify the permanent staff - they are the people to talk to if you have any questions or wish to tell us anything. On that note , we have two Cults Academy pupils with us over the school break. Lauren Palmer and Hannah McKenzie are both considering careers in early years and are hoping to gain valuable experience during their time with us.
A reminder that late pick-ups at lunchtime can seriously upset our staff/child ratios. Please ensure that children not staying for the afternoon session are picked up BEFORE 1:30pm . Fines for late pick-up apply to mornings as well as afternoons- currently £10.00/15 mins or part .
And please , please , please remember to check and empty your child's folder regularly - some beautiful Mother's Day gifts were not picked up in time - such a shame after the effort the children made .
Thank you to all of you who have been using the hand sanitiser - we now have some dispensers for these and our friendly handyman will be putting these up very soon- please use them and help to stop the spread of infection in the setting.
As ever , please post any comments you have on the blog - you will need to log in to do this , but we'd really like to have your contributions .
Dont forget the nursery will be closed on the following dates this year :
Monday 25th April - Easter Monday
Friday 29th April - Royal Wedding
Monday 2nd May - Mayday
Monday 11th July - Aberdeen holiday
Monday 26th September- Aberdeen holiday
We shall close at 6pm on Friday 23rd December and re-open 8am Wednesday 4th January 2012
More next week ,
Marion
We are all enjoying the lovely change in the weather at Craigton and spending a lot of time outdoors in the sunshine! The children have been busy helping to tidy up the garden and are continuing to plant both indoors and out - we are looking forward to a bumper crop of produce this year!
As we are hoping that the gorgeous weather will continue , this would be a good time for everyone to bring in suncream and hats(clearly labelled please) ready for long hot summer we are anticipating ! And don't forget that all the children need suitable outdoor clothing.
I hope that those of you who have bought Kathryn Green's super books , have taken advantage of the spring weather and been out an about with your children exploring our beautiful countryside. There are still a few copies left if you haven't yet got one....and those who have but not yet paid, please do soon!
The Craigton staff have lovely new uniforms and are all looking very professional(and glamorous!) Please note that casual staff or those on trial , will still be wearing the old uniforms - this is not intended to confuse you , but I hope it will make it easier to identify the permanent staff - they are the people to talk to if you have any questions or wish to tell us anything. On that note , we have two Cults Academy pupils with us over the school break. Lauren Palmer and Hannah McKenzie are both considering careers in early years and are hoping to gain valuable experience during their time with us.
A reminder that late pick-ups at lunchtime can seriously upset our staff/child ratios. Please ensure that children not staying for the afternoon session are picked up BEFORE 1:30pm . Fines for late pick-up apply to mornings as well as afternoons- currently £10.00/15 mins or part .
And please , please , please remember to check and empty your child's folder regularly - some beautiful Mother's Day gifts were not picked up in time - such a shame after the effort the children made .
Thank you to all of you who have been using the hand sanitiser - we now have some dispensers for these and our friendly handyman will be putting these up very soon- please use them and help to stop the spread of infection in the setting.
As ever , please post any comments you have on the blog - you will need to log in to do this , but we'd really like to have your contributions .
Dont forget the nursery will be closed on the following dates this year :
Monday 25th April - Easter Monday
Friday 29th April - Royal Wedding
Monday 2nd May - Mayday
Monday 11th July - Aberdeen holiday
Monday 26th September- Aberdeen holiday
We shall close at 6pm on Friday 23rd December and re-open 8am Wednesday 4th January 2012
More next week ,
Marion
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