Good afternoon everyone ,
I'm sorry to have to tell you that it looks like the tummy bug is back . We've had reports of several children being ill at home- many thanks to parents for informing us !
Please remember that your child cannot return to the nursery until 48 hours after the last symptoms and be extra vigilant with your hygiene - especially handwashing . Please help us to limit the spread of this - we really don't want anyone's summer holiday ruined by a tummy bug!
The sunflowers are appealing for any old hats you may have at home for their role play area . The children love wearing hats when dressing up and our stock is currently much depleted . All donations gratefully received- thank you .
All the children have been doing lots of gardening - and very successful its been too! We currently have runner beans , potatoes , lettuce, strawberries and tomatoes growing amazingly well ( partly thanks to our own home-made compost) as well as lots of pretty flowers . There are still some tomato plants on offer in the schoolhouse courtesy of the snowdrops and bluebells- please take one if you'd like to try some gardening at home . The fruit trees in the orchard are all growing too , and we'll soon be adding some new features in here - so look out for them!
They've also been helping rearrange and clean(yes clean!!!) the outdoor equipment and are still coming up with ideas for us to discuss with Steve the Ranger over the summer - don't forget we'd like your suggestions too - displays in both buildings with room for comments/suggestions .
We'd also like to give you advance warning of a fees increase in September . At the request of parents , we have not increased fees for the past two years and costs have continued to rise. Once the reviewed rates have been decided , we'll let you know as soon as possible.
A reminder that the nursery will be closed on Monday 8th July so please don't come that day - you wont get in!
Wednesday 26 June 2013
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Parent Conference
Good afternoon ,
The National Parent Forum of Scotland's annual conference will be held on Saturday 5th October , Bishopbriggs Academy , East Dumbartonshire . The conference will feature inspiring seminars for parents/carers and engaging activities for children and young people . The Keynote speaker will be the Scottish Government's Minister for Children and Young People, Aileen Campbell MSP.
All parents/carers are invited to this free event . To register your interest please contact
Lindsay.Jane.Murray@educationscotland.gov.uk or visit their website in August for booking information
www.parentforumscotland.org
We have been making the most of the recent warm(ish) weather and spending a great deal of time outdoors . Plants(and weeds!) are flourishing, and the children are having a great time looking after their plants . The snowdrops and bluebells have had a very successful tomato planting project - some of these are now in a mini greenhouse outside the schoolhouse , whilst yet more are in the conservatory - parents are welcome to take these home if you wish , and plant them in your own gardens- please see Ingrid if you'd like to have one. Continuing our gardening theme , Jo from Gardening4Kids will be visiting the sunflowers on Friday with more gardening activities- I'm sure she'll be delighted with the progress of her previous classes.
We are still looking for your ideas for our outdoor area improvements - we are hoping that Stephen the Ranger will be visiting us over the summer , and we've had lots of suggestions from staff and children . There are displays in both buildings for this - please add any suggestions you may have - we cant promise to implement them all , but we'll certainly take all comments into account .
Don't forget to ensure that all children have suitable outdoor clothing, suncream and a hat , and a full change of clothing every day . All items need to be clearly named/initialled please- its impossible to keep track of unnamed items . Also , please don't allow your child to bring in toys/precious objects/costumes from home unless asked to do so for show and tell/special events . These treasures invariably get 'borrowed'/lost/broken and this can cause great distress .
On that note - its dressing up day on Monday 24th June- that's next week- the theme this month is 'A day at the Beach' so come dressed as anything beach related- looking forward to seeing the fruits of your imagination!
Application forms have been issued to all children eligible for Pre-school funding over the coming school year 2013/14 . Please complete Part A only and return it to me , along with a copy of your child's birth cert/passport as soon as possible .
Please also return payment for sunflowers photos asap - or the photos if you do not wish to keep them - Thank you
And finally , the nursery will be closed on the following dates this year :
Monday 8th July , Monday 23rd September . We shall close at 6pm on Monday 23rd December and re-open 8am Monday 6th January 2014
The National Parent Forum of Scotland's annual conference will be held on Saturday 5th October , Bishopbriggs Academy , East Dumbartonshire . The conference will feature inspiring seminars for parents/carers and engaging activities for children and young people . The Keynote speaker will be the Scottish Government's Minister for Children and Young People, Aileen Campbell MSP.
All parents/carers are invited to this free event . To register your interest please contact
Lindsay.Jane.Murray@educationscotland.gov.uk or visit their website in August for booking information
www.parentforumscotland.org
We have been making the most of the recent warm(ish) weather and spending a great deal of time outdoors . Plants(and weeds!) are flourishing, and the children are having a great time looking after their plants . The snowdrops and bluebells have had a very successful tomato planting project - some of these are now in a mini greenhouse outside the schoolhouse , whilst yet more are in the conservatory - parents are welcome to take these home if you wish , and plant them in your own gardens- please see Ingrid if you'd like to have one. Continuing our gardening theme , Jo from Gardening4Kids will be visiting the sunflowers on Friday with more gardening activities- I'm sure she'll be delighted with the progress of her previous classes.
We are still looking for your ideas for our outdoor area improvements - we are hoping that Stephen the Ranger will be visiting us over the summer , and we've had lots of suggestions from staff and children . There are displays in both buildings for this - please add any suggestions you may have - we cant promise to implement them all , but we'll certainly take all comments into account .
Don't forget to ensure that all children have suitable outdoor clothing, suncream and a hat , and a full change of clothing every day . All items need to be clearly named/initialled please- its impossible to keep track of unnamed items . Also , please don't allow your child to bring in toys/precious objects/costumes from home unless asked to do so for show and tell/special events . These treasures invariably get 'borrowed'/lost/broken and this can cause great distress .
On that note - its dressing up day on Monday 24th June- that's next week- the theme this month is 'A day at the Beach' so come dressed as anything beach related- looking forward to seeing the fruits of your imagination!
Application forms have been issued to all children eligible for Pre-school funding over the coming school year 2013/14 . Please complete Part A only and return it to me , along with a copy of your child's birth cert/passport as soon as possible .
Please also return payment for sunflowers photos asap - or the photos if you do not wish to keep them - Thank you
And finally , the nursery will be closed on the following dates this year :
Monday 8th July , Monday 23rd September . We shall close at 6pm on Monday 23rd December and re-open 8am Monday 6th January 2014
Monday 17 June 2013
Congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To Melissa(bluebells) who has just completed her work for SVQ Level III.
It takes a lot of hard work and commitment to complete a qualification while working full time , so well done Melissa! :-)
It takes a lot of hard work and commitment to complete a qualification while working full time , so well done Melissa! :-)
Friday 14 June 2013
Staff news
Good afternoon everyone ,
I'm very pleased to tell you that we have a new member of staff starting next week . Isabel Pando Acedo will be joining the buttercups on Monday . Isabel has previously worked with children with additional needs in her native Spain , and is really looking forward to getting to know you all . Please introduce yourselves to her - it can take quite some time to become familiar with all those names and faces! And welcome to the team Isabel - we're very happy to have you with us !
Hope you all have a lovely weekend
I'm very pleased to tell you that we have a new member of staff starting next week . Isabel Pando Acedo will be joining the buttercups on Monday . Isabel has previously worked with children with additional needs in her native Spain , and is really looking forward to getting to know you all . Please introduce yourselves to her - it can take quite some time to become familiar with all those names and faces! And welcome to the team Isabel - we're very happy to have you with us !
Hope you all have a lovely weekend
Thursday 13 June 2013
Thank you
Huge thanks to all of you who came along to the Sunflowers Sports and Graduation yesterday . It was wonderful to see so many parents , grandparents , aunties and uncles helping to make it such an enjoyable occasion . I hope that you all enjoyed it as much as we did .
The children had great fun- especially with the water balloons! Most of the time they kept to the lanes and hardly any cheating at all:-) The highlight for us though , were probably the parents races - well done to all you willing volunteers! Its your participation that make our events and we thank you for that .
As I said at the graduation , its an emotional time for us as well as you , but we are confident that the children leaving us to start school this year are all ready to face the challenges of 'big' school , and we are proud to have contributed to their development. We wish you all a wonderful and happy time .
We are all overwhelmed by the very generous gift from the parents of those children. Its incredibly kind and thoughtful of you and hugely appreciated . The staff are already very excited at the prospect of a night out and discussions are well underway! (loved the card too!) Its not often that I'm lost for words but that did it yesterday :-) Thank you all very much .
Today is a terribly sad day for us as we say goodbye to Catherine . We would like to organise a tribute to give to her family . Along with other settings , we will be collecting money to give to Catherine's husband , that we hope can go towards a trip to France , so the children can spend time with her family . We are also asking anyone who wishes , to write comments or memories of Catherine to pass onto her children . We hope that this will help them in the future to realise what a wonderful , kind, loving and generous woman their mother was , and how many lives she touched . I have already had some very touching emails from parents- some hadn't met Catherine , but their children had spoken of her with affection. We shall make a comment box for this , and all your contributions will be greatly appreciated . It can be one line or reams...every one will be a precious memory for her children .
The children had great fun- especially with the water balloons! Most of the time they kept to the lanes and hardly any cheating at all:-) The highlight for us though , were probably the parents races - well done to all you willing volunteers! Its your participation that make our events and we thank you for that .
As I said at the graduation , its an emotional time for us as well as you , but we are confident that the children leaving us to start school this year are all ready to face the challenges of 'big' school , and we are proud to have contributed to their development. We wish you all a wonderful and happy time .
We are all overwhelmed by the very generous gift from the parents of those children. Its incredibly kind and thoughtful of you and hugely appreciated . The staff are already very excited at the prospect of a night out and discussions are well underway! (loved the card too!) Its not often that I'm lost for words but that did it yesterday :-) Thank you all very much .
Today is a terribly sad day for us as we say goodbye to Catherine . We would like to organise a tribute to give to her family . Along with other settings , we will be collecting money to give to Catherine's husband , that we hope can go towards a trip to France , so the children can spend time with her family . We are also asking anyone who wishes , to write comments or memories of Catherine to pass onto her children . We hope that this will help them in the future to realise what a wonderful , kind, loving and generous woman their mother was , and how many lives she touched . I have already had some very touching emails from parents- some hadn't met Catherine , but their children had spoken of her with affection. We shall make a comment box for this , and all your contributions will be greatly appreciated . It can be one line or reams...every one will be a precious memory for her children .
Wednesday 12 June 2013
Sunflowers Class Photos
Have arrived! Those children leaving us this year to start school will find a class and individual photo . All others a class photo only . You are under no obligation to buy these but they are a lovely souvenir of their time at Craigton . Full instructions for payment or return are in the packs. Please make cheques out to the nursery . Thank you
Sports Day is on!
Good morning everyone ,
Although its not looking too bright at the moment , the forecast is for clearer weather this afternoon . So we have decided to go ahead with Sports Day . If the weather is poor this afternoon , we may have to abandon the sports , but will still go ahead with the graduation indoors . We'd rather not postpone til next week as we do appreciate how difficult it can be to arrange for time off work........ and it could well rain that day too- don't you just love scottish summers!
So we'll see you all at 3pm today - with your brollies!
Although its not looking too bright at the moment , the forecast is for clearer weather this afternoon . So we have decided to go ahead with Sports Day . If the weather is poor this afternoon , we may have to abandon the sports , but will still go ahead with the graduation indoors . We'd rather not postpone til next week as we do appreciate how difficult it can be to arrange for time off work........ and it could well rain that day too- don't you just love scottish summers!
So we'll see you all at 3pm today - with your brollies!
Tuesday 11 June 2013
Raffle Prizes
Hello everyone ,
just to let you know that we still have some unclaimed raffle prizes waiting for the following lucky winners: Isla Gerrard , Jack Masson , Georgia Woods and Phoebe Strachan . Please collect them from my office . Thank you
And a final reminder that the sunflowers Sports Day and Graduation is tomorrow(Wednesday 12th) at 3pm .
The weather forecast is not great I'm afraid , but we'll just have to keep everything crossed that the rain stays off .
If we do have to postpone it will be posted here - please log onto the blogspot to check this http://craigtonlodgenursery.blogspot.co.uk/ - as there is a delay in the posts being emailed to you.
Seating is extremely limited so please bring along a rug to sit on, your camera , suncream(ever hopeful) and umbrella(just in case) big cheering voices and loud clapping hands ....and don't forget to wear suitable footwear as there will be some parent participation! Parents of those children graduating may also wish to bring tissues- you have been warned!!!!!All sunflowers please be here at 2:45pm ready for a prompt start at 3pm .
The Craigton Lodge Class of 2013 are : James Aberdein , Callum Balfour , Sam Beaumont-Smith , Poppy Duncan , Georgia Farquhar , Danny Liddell, Nathan McNeil , Edwin Naughton , Isabelle Owen , Harry Rooksby , Callum Ross, Lewis Stewart , Kyle Watson, Zoe Watts and Georgia Woods .
just to let you know that we still have some unclaimed raffle prizes waiting for the following lucky winners: Isla Gerrard , Jack Masson , Georgia Woods and Phoebe Strachan . Please collect them from my office . Thank you
And a final reminder that the sunflowers Sports Day and Graduation is tomorrow(Wednesday 12th) at 3pm .
The weather forecast is not great I'm afraid , but we'll just have to keep everything crossed that the rain stays off .
If we do have to postpone it will be posted here - please log onto the blogspot to check this http://craigtonlodgenursery.blogspot.co.uk/ - as there is a delay in the posts being emailed to you.
Seating is extremely limited so please bring along a rug to sit on, your camera , suncream(ever hopeful) and umbrella(just in case) big cheering voices and loud clapping hands ....and don't forget to wear suitable footwear as there will be some parent participation! Parents of those children graduating may also wish to bring tissues- you have been warned!!!!!All sunflowers please be here at 2:45pm ready for a prompt start at 3pm .
The Craigton Lodge Class of 2013 are : James Aberdein , Callum Balfour , Sam Beaumont-Smith , Poppy Duncan , Georgia Farquhar , Danny Liddell, Nathan McNeil , Edwin Naughton , Isabelle Owen , Harry Rooksby , Callum Ross, Lewis Stewart , Kyle Watson, Zoe Watts and Georgia Woods .
Funeral announcement
My apologies for the very short notice , but I have just been informed that Catherine's funeral will take place at Bon Accord Free Church on Rosemount Viaduct at 12:30 pm on Thursday 13th , and thereafter Hazelhead Cemetery.
Monday 10 June 2013
Play time !
Good afternoon everyone ,
Aberdeen Play Forum have launched a programme of play opportunities in the city over the summer holidays. They are in various locations throughout Aberdeen and are free! They will run from Monday 8th July to Friday 16th August . The programme is now on display in both buildings . For more information , please contact Jennifer.brownlie@aberlour.org.uk , search for Aberdeen Play Forum on facebook , or Twitter @aberplayforum
They will also be celebrating Scottish Playday on Friday 21st June in Duthie Park from 3:30 to 5pm .
There will be free activities for children and families including drumming , den building, loose parts play and Ranger activities( sounds like a day at Craigton!) Posters for this are also on display - for more info contact cherie.morgan@aberlour.org.uk
Joanne from Gardening4Kids who visits us each month , is running free monthly classes for 3-5yr olds at Ben Reid Garden centre , Countesswells starting Saturday 15th June 11am to 12 noon . Please contact Joanne at info@gerberadesigns.co.uk for further details
That's a lots of free activities!!
Don't forget its the sunflowers Sports Day and Graduation on this Wednesday 3pm. All are welcome to this event . Please note that seating is extremely limited , so please be prepared to stand , or bring a rug with you .......and PRAY that the weather holds! If we are rained off - the reserve date is the following week - Wednesday 19th June 3pm .
Its Father's Day on Sunday (16th June)....so you have time to make something wonderful for him! Please check your child's file this week - we'd hate anyone to miss out on this special day for dads!
And finally , a reminder that the nursery will be closed on the following dates this year:
Monday 8th July - Aberdeen Holiday
Monday 23rd September - Aberdeen Holiday
We will close at 6pm on Monday 23rd December and re-open 8am on Monday 6th January 2014
Aberdeen Play Forum have launched a programme of play opportunities in the city over the summer holidays. They are in various locations throughout Aberdeen and are free! They will run from Monday 8th July to Friday 16th August . The programme is now on display in both buildings . For more information , please contact Jennifer.brownlie@aberlour.org.uk , search for Aberdeen Play Forum on facebook , or Twitter @aberplayforum
They will also be celebrating Scottish Playday on Friday 21st June in Duthie Park from 3:30 to 5pm .
There will be free activities for children and families including drumming , den building, loose parts play and Ranger activities( sounds like a day at Craigton!) Posters for this are also on display - for more info contact cherie.morgan@aberlour.org.uk
Joanne from Gardening4Kids who visits us each month , is running free monthly classes for 3-5yr olds at Ben Reid Garden centre , Countesswells starting Saturday 15th June 11am to 12 noon . Please contact Joanne at info@gerberadesigns.co.uk for further details
That's a lots of free activities!!
Don't forget its the sunflowers Sports Day and Graduation on this Wednesday 3pm. All are welcome to this event . Please note that seating is extremely limited , so please be prepared to stand , or bring a rug with you .......and PRAY that the weather holds! If we are rained off - the reserve date is the following week - Wednesday 19th June 3pm .
Its Father's Day on Sunday (16th June)....so you have time to make something wonderful for him! Please check your child's file this week - we'd hate anyone to miss out on this special day for dads!
And finally , a reminder that the nursery will be closed on the following dates this year:
Monday 8th July - Aberdeen Holiday
Monday 23rd September - Aberdeen Holiday
We will close at 6pm on Monday 23rd December and re-open 8am on Monday 6th January 2014
Wednesday 5 June 2013
Catherine
It is with a total sense of disbelief and utter shock that I have to inform you all of the tragic death of Catherine Welsh in a car accident yesterday (Tuesday)morning .
Catherine had been coming to Craigton Lodge for 8 years to lead her hugely popular French activity classes with the sunflowers . She always had a smile on her face , was endlessly patient and became part of the Craigton family .We were delighted for Catherine and her husband on the arrival of their son 4 years ago , and their daughter earlier this year. Our thoughts and deepest sympathy go out to them at this dreadful time .
We have not discussed this with the children - however , many of the staff have been upset today and some children may have noticed this.
Catherine was a lovely person - warm , caring , intelligent and had a genuine interest in every child at the nursery. We will all miss her.
Catherine had been coming to Craigton Lodge for 8 years to lead her hugely popular French activity classes with the sunflowers . She always had a smile on her face , was endlessly patient and became part of the Craigton family .We were delighted for Catherine and her husband on the arrival of their son 4 years ago , and their daughter earlier this year. Our thoughts and deepest sympathy go out to them at this dreadful time .
We have not discussed this with the children - however , many of the staff have been upset today and some children may have noticed this.
Catherine was a lovely person - warm , caring , intelligent and had a genuine interest in every child at the nursery. We will all miss her.
Monday 3 June 2013
Thank you!
Hello everyone ,
A HUGE thank you to you all for coming along to our FunDay on Saturday . Its was wonderful to see so many people there- I hope that you all enjoyed the afternoon as much as we did . Also a big thank you to our organising committee - Julie , Kelly and Nicole who did a fantastic job(especially with the weather!) , all the staff for their time and enthusiasm , and to all the Craigton children and parents for your delicious baking and all the other donations for the day - its is hugely appreciated!
The raffle was very popular , with many happy people going home clutching their prizes ....but some were unclaimed on the day . I have prizes for the following in my office , so please come along and collect them.
Meya Sakapaji , Phoebe Strachan , Callum Balfour , Jack Masson , Georgia Woods , Isla Gerrard and Megan Owers .
I am delighted to tell you that your efforts were extremely successful and we raised an astonishing £903.72 for our Staff Development Fund . This fund is to support staff to gain formal qualifications to meet registration requirements, when unable to access other funding . It is vital in ensuring that all our staff continue to update their knowledge and skills , and continue to provide the best care and education possible for your children. As far as I am aware , we are the only nursery in the area who have this level of support and partnership with parents and this is something we are very proud of . Thank you all so much :-)
And the fun doesn't end there......... next week - Wednesday 12th June 3pm is the Sunflowers Sports Day - all sunflowers participate and they love to have a crowd to cheer them on so please come along . There will also be a short graduation ceremony for those children leaving us to start P1 this year. This is always well attended but please note that seating is very limited , so be prepared to stand, or bring a rug to sit on. Be warned that there is parent participation too, so make sure you have your running shoes on! Id also advise you bring suncream , an umbrella , fully charged camera and tissues :-) If we are rained off , we will try again the same time on Wednesday 19th June .
And finally a reminder for ALL sunflowers to be here 9:30am promptly this Wednesday for the class photo. Our photographer , Linda from Tempest Photography has a very tight schedule , and if you're not here on time you may miss out!
A HUGE thank you to you all for coming along to our FunDay on Saturday . Its was wonderful to see so many people there- I hope that you all enjoyed the afternoon as much as we did . Also a big thank you to our organising committee - Julie , Kelly and Nicole who did a fantastic job(especially with the weather!) , all the staff for their time and enthusiasm , and to all the Craigton children and parents for your delicious baking and all the other donations for the day - its is hugely appreciated!
The raffle was very popular , with many happy people going home clutching their prizes ....but some were unclaimed on the day . I have prizes for the following in my office , so please come along and collect them.
Meya Sakapaji , Phoebe Strachan , Callum Balfour , Jack Masson , Georgia Woods , Isla Gerrard and Megan Owers .
I am delighted to tell you that your efforts were extremely successful and we raised an astonishing £903.72 for our Staff Development Fund . This fund is to support staff to gain formal qualifications to meet registration requirements, when unable to access other funding . It is vital in ensuring that all our staff continue to update their knowledge and skills , and continue to provide the best care and education possible for your children. As far as I am aware , we are the only nursery in the area who have this level of support and partnership with parents and this is something we are very proud of . Thank you all so much :-)
And the fun doesn't end there......... next week - Wednesday 12th June 3pm is the Sunflowers Sports Day - all sunflowers participate and they love to have a crowd to cheer them on so please come along . There will also be a short graduation ceremony for those children leaving us to start P1 this year. This is always well attended but please note that seating is very limited , so be prepared to stand, or bring a rug to sit on. Be warned that there is parent participation too, so make sure you have your running shoes on! Id also advise you bring suncream , an umbrella , fully charged camera and tissues :-) If we are rained off , we will try again the same time on Wednesday 19th June .
And finally a reminder for ALL sunflowers to be here 9:30am promptly this Wednesday for the class photo. Our photographer , Linda from Tempest Photography has a very tight schedule , and if you're not here on time you may miss out!
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