After Halloween !

Thank you to everyone who came along in their Halloween costumes this week , and for bringing in your homemade lanterns for us all to see - you have been busy! We had a huge array of outfits - there were witches and dragons , pirates and ghosts , cats and bats , pumpkins and princesses, superheros and ninjas and many more - well done to you all for your efforts!

And next we have Guy Fawkes - if you're going to a firework display this weekend , wrap up warm , have a great time and dont forget the sparklers!

We have had several cases of a mystery malaise in the sunflowers this week . Children have been out of sorts , easily upset and quite tired , accompanied by a slightly raised temperature - so far it doesnt seem to develop into anything more serious- just be aware that there's something going around .

Following recent staff appraisals , I am delighted to tell you that Maureen(sunflowers) is now a Senior Early Years Practitioner . Maureen has been with us at Craigton since 2003 and has spent time in all departments . She has completed all her training here , achieving CCLD Level II in 2007 and CCLD III early last year . Maureen was the first staff member to be part funded for her qualification by the Staff Development Fund, which you all contribute so generously to -  this has given a valued and experienced member of staff the opportunity to extend her knowledge and skills and now assume a senior role in the nursery . So thank you all for your support - it really does have an impact on the nursery .................and congratulations Maureen !

Don't forget its Parents Evening on Thursday 14th November 6pm to7:30pm - we look forward to seeing you all then .
Thanks for all your feedback so far on the ILD - we shall be asking for more detailed feedback after the trail , but your comments have been very helpful and much appreciated!

Don't forget to tell us if your child wont be coming to nursery for any reason at all - its important that we know who will be here each day , and in the case of illness we may need to alert other parents - we'd really appreciate your help in this - thank  you .

Have a lovely weekend- enjoy the fireworks!