Hello everyone ,
oh yes its nearly here! We have been well and truly filled with festive spirit this week .
Huge thanks to all of you who came along to the sunflowers concert on Wednesday - as ever it was standing room only :-) its always such a pleasure to welcome so many into the nursery and helping to get our Christmas celebrations underway . In particular its wonderful to meet extended family members - aunties , uncles , cousins and grandparents who we often hear about but rarely see! We do hope you enjoyed the sunflowers performance of 'Christmas Eve in the Toy Shop' (and well done to you all for joining in with the singing :-)) The children and staff worked very hard to produce this event , and I'm sure that you will all agree it was well worth it !
The raffle for the hamper was expertly drawn by Ashton as it was his birthday(thank you Ashton) , and the winner was Gregor in the sunflowers - congratulations! He may be too young to enjoy all the treats inside , but Im sure that his parents will appreciate them ! Many thanks to all who donated items/bought tickets . We raised £70.00 from this for the Staff Development Fund.
And as if that wasn't enough excitement - yesterday we had the xmas party ! There was dancing and games and crackers and party food and SANTA too!!!!! I'm sure all the children would like to thank him for taking time out of his very busy schedule to come and visit us .......and are all looking forward to his visit next week.
Barring the arrival of wintry weather or other unexpected events, this is likely to be the last post of 2013 . Id like to thank you all for your continued support and your contributions to the nursery - it really does made a big difference to the setting to have your involvement and its very much appreciated .
From all of us at Craigton Lodge - we wish you a Christmas full of wonder and joy, and that 2014 brings you all health and happiness .
We shall close at 6pm on Monday 23rd and will see you all again 8am Monday 6th Jan 2014 - enjoy the break - we shall! :-)
Friday 20 December 2013
Monday 16 December 2013
Christmas at Craigton
Hello everyone ,
Oh yes indeed- we are all well and truly in the festive spirit now , with our main Christmas events taking place this week .
The sunflowers concert is on Wednesday at 3pm . This seasonal spectacular is always very well attended and its standing room only . The buttercups , bluebells and snowdrops were treated to a dress rehearsal last week and they thoroughly enjoyed it ! Please note that there is audience participation - so I hope that you are all in good voice :-)
After the show , we will draw the raffle for the Xmas Hamper. Tickets on sale in both buildings - please do this now as we'll be very busy with last minute preparations on the day. Thank you to everyone who has donated items for this - somebody is in for a treat! All proceeds from this go to our Staff Development fund .
We will also be serving some festive refreshments to really get you in the Christmas mood - we look forward to seeing you all there.
And that's not all..........oh yes its the Christmas party on Thursday 2-4pm for all buttercups and sunflowers. there will be fun and games and singing and dancing and Santa too! Though I dont know if he'll join in the dancing :)
We recently had a near miss as a child ran down the driveway and into the carpark as cars were arriving /leaving . Please ensure that when you pick up , that your children (including older siblings) are supervised . This is even more important on these dark evenings ........and drivers please watch your speed . Thank you .
Oh yes indeed- we are all well and truly in the festive spirit now , with our main Christmas events taking place this week .
The sunflowers concert is on Wednesday at 3pm . This seasonal spectacular is always very well attended and its standing room only . The buttercups , bluebells and snowdrops were treated to a dress rehearsal last week and they thoroughly enjoyed it ! Please note that there is audience participation - so I hope that you are all in good voice :-)
After the show , we will draw the raffle for the Xmas Hamper. Tickets on sale in both buildings - please do this now as we'll be very busy with last minute preparations on the day. Thank you to everyone who has donated items for this - somebody is in for a treat! All proceeds from this go to our Staff Development fund .
We will also be serving some festive refreshments to really get you in the Christmas mood - we look forward to seeing you all there.
And that's not all..........oh yes its the Christmas party on Thursday 2-4pm for all buttercups and sunflowers. there will be fun and games and singing and dancing and Santa too! Though I dont know if he'll join in the dancing :)
We recently had a near miss as a child ran down the driveway and into the carpark as cars were arriving /leaving . Please ensure that when you pick up , that your children (including older siblings) are supervised . This is even more important on these dark evenings ........and drivers please watch your speed . Thank you .
Monday 9 December 2013
Festive fun at Craigton
Hello everyone ,
all the children are very much in the festive spirit here- all enjoying the countdown with their advent calendars each day and looking forward to Santa 's arrival.
Today we are taking full advantage of the lovely weather with most of the nursery out as I write this - the snowdrops and bluebells have gone for a walk around the village , while the sunflowers have gone for a visit to the park . All the children have recently had visits to the library choosing some great festive stories , and some have been to the post office with very special letters and parcels to send. The sunflowers have made their own postbox in their room - please use this to send cards to your friends at nursery . If you are sending cards , please just one for the whole group - we will display the cards for all the children to see and they will be recycled afterwards .
The rehearsals for the Christmas concert are well underway - we look forwrad to welcoming you'll all on Wednesday 18th at 3pm . After the performance , we have the draw for the Christmas Hamper- tickets for this are now on sale on both buildings- £1 a strip . We are also warmly welcoming any donations for the hamper .
Dont forget its the xmas party on Thursday 19th 2-4pm - and I can now conform that Santa will definitely be coming along.........ohhhhhh its so exciting!
The snowdrops and bluebells are looking for Christmas items for their treasure boxes - parents should already have had a note about this- this is just a gentle reminder :-)
We have had two more cases of chickenpox in the schoolhouse today please see link for more info
http://www.patient.co.uk/health/chickenpox-in-children-under-12
And finally :
We shall close at 6pm on Monday 23rd December and re-open 8am Monday 6th January 2014
all the children are very much in the festive spirit here- all enjoying the countdown with their advent calendars each day and looking forward to Santa 's arrival.
Today we are taking full advantage of the lovely weather with most of the nursery out as I write this - the snowdrops and bluebells have gone for a walk around the village , while the sunflowers have gone for a visit to the park . All the children have recently had visits to the library choosing some great festive stories , and some have been to the post office with very special letters and parcels to send. The sunflowers have made their own postbox in their room - please use this to send cards to your friends at nursery . If you are sending cards , please just one for the whole group - we will display the cards for all the children to see and they will be recycled afterwards .
The rehearsals for the Christmas concert are well underway - we look forwrad to welcoming you'll all on Wednesday 18th at 3pm . After the performance , we have the draw for the Christmas Hamper- tickets for this are now on sale on both buildings- £1 a strip . We are also warmly welcoming any donations for the hamper .
Dont forget its the xmas party on Thursday 19th 2-4pm - and I can now conform that Santa will definitely be coming along.........ohhhhhh its so exciting!
The snowdrops and bluebells are looking for Christmas items for their treasure boxes - parents should already have had a note about this- this is just a gentle reminder :-)
We have had two more cases of chickenpox in the schoolhouse today please see link for more info
http://www.patient.co.uk/health/chickenpox-in-children-under-12
And finally :
We shall close at 6pm on Monday 23rd December and re-open 8am Monday 6th January 2014
Wednesday 4 December 2013
Health Notice
We have had another confirmed case of croup in the schoolhouse and also one of chickenpox .
Please see the links below for further details :
http://www.patient.co.uk/health/croup
http://www.patient.co.uk/health/chickenpox-in-children-under-12
Can I please remind you to keep your child at home if they are unwell . Children will recover much more quickly and fully if they rest at home and should not be at nursery if they are unwell . We do not have the resources or training to care for unwell children . Theses infections and viruses spread very quickly in the nursery environment, and can affect all the children and their families, anyone picking up children or visiting (some of whom may be elderly or pregnant ) as well as the staff and their families .
Your co-operation will help us limit the spread of any viruses/infections as much as we can . Thank you
Please see the links below for further details :
http://www.patient.co.uk/health/croup
http://www.patient.co.uk/health/chickenpox-in-children-under-12
Can I please remind you to keep your child at home if they are unwell . Children will recover much more quickly and fully if they rest at home and should not be at nursery if they are unwell . We do not have the resources or training to care for unwell children . Theses infections and viruses spread very quickly in the nursery environment, and can affect all the children and their families, anyone picking up children or visiting (some of whom may be elderly or pregnant ) as well as the staff and their families .
Your co-operation will help us limit the spread of any viruses/infections as much as we can . Thank you
Tuesday 3 December 2013
Winter Festival in Union Terrace Gardens
Union Terrace Gardens are to be a key venue for the city wide Winter Festival , with a large Christmas tree on the lawn as a centrepiece. The tree lights will be switched on at 6:30pm on Thursday 5th December.
From 6th to 16th December there will be a Santa's Grotto in a marquee in the gardens . Children can walk through a forest and light show , a craft area where they can make a small gift , before going to meet Santa . There will also be musical sessions , with local bands playing festive tunes .
Santa's grotto will be open Friday 6th- Sunday 15th Dec 4-7pm weekdays and weekends 10am - 5pm .
Next week we will start selling tickets for the xmas hamper raffle . The raffle will be drawn after the sunflowers concert on Wednesday 18th December , We are also appealing for donations for the hamper - anything that you can spare will be greatly appreciated .
The weatherman says its going to get festive too with snow forecast for Thursday night/Friday this week - so be prepared ! Just as well we've had some lovely new blinds fitted in the schoolhouse to help keep us all warm and cosy!
Dont forget the following important dates :
Sunflowers Concert - 3pm Wednesday 18th December
Xmas party - 2-4pm Thursday 19th December
We shall close at 6pm on Monday 23rd December and re-open 8am on Monday 6th January 2014
From 6th to 16th December there will be a Santa's Grotto in a marquee in the gardens . Children can walk through a forest and light show , a craft area where they can make a small gift , before going to meet Santa . There will also be musical sessions , with local bands playing festive tunes .
Santa's grotto will be open Friday 6th- Sunday 15th Dec 4-7pm weekdays and weekends 10am - 5pm .
Next week we will start selling tickets for the xmas hamper raffle . The raffle will be drawn after the sunflowers concert on Wednesday 18th December , We are also appealing for donations for the hamper - anything that you can spare will be greatly appreciated .
The weatherman says its going to get festive too with snow forecast for Thursday night/Friday this week - so be prepared ! Just as well we've had some lovely new blinds fitted in the schoolhouse to help keep us all warm and cosy!
Dont forget the following important dates :
Sunflowers Concert - 3pm Wednesday 18th December
Xmas party - 2-4pm Thursday 19th December
We shall close at 6pm on Monday 23rd December and re-open 8am on Monday 6th January 2014
Monday 2 December 2013
Happy December
Hello everyone ,
yes it seems that most are now in the festive mood with many children telling us about decorating their xmas tress at the weekend and the excitement of opening their Advent calendars . The sunflowers are decorating the tree here as I type this , though we have a mystery as the lights are nowhere to be found!
All sunflower parents will find a note in your child's wall file regarding costumes for the concert - please make sure you pick this up soon so you know what your child will need . This seasonal spectacular will take place on Wednesday 18th December 3pm and all parents , siblings, grandparents, aunties , uncles and cousins are welcome to come along - this is always a popular and very well attended event and we look forward to welcoming you to our festive celebrations .
And while on the subject ................a HUGE thank you to all of you who donated a gift to the Giving Tree appeal. As always we are all overwhelmed by your generosity . Your gifts will help to make Christmas a happy day for a child who may not have many happy times .......and bringing a little joy to a child you will never know is really what Christmas is all about . As they are unable to thank you themselves , may I do so on their behalf .........thank you so much . PS Santa's helpers are obviously busy so haven't been to pick up yet - so there's still time if you haven't donated yet!
The Scottish Government has launched a new information campaign - Be Safe Be Sure - National Private Fostering Campaign . There are concerns that private fostering arrangements are not being brought to the attention of Children's Services which may leave some children in potentially vulnerable circumstances . For more information please visit
http://scotland.gov.uk/Topics/People/Young-People/protecting/lac/fostercare/private-fostering
More health news - we have had to send 5 children home today with high temperatures and very bad coughs - please keep your child at home if they are unwell or have been given medication to reduce a temperature. Children should stay at home until they are recovered . Please help us to try to keep the spread of viruses and infections as low as we can - you co-operation would be much appreciated .
Dont forget its the Xmas party on Thursday 19th Dec 2-4pm - this is for all sunflowers and buttercups. The snowdrops and bluebells have their own more restrained celebration for those children who normally attend.
The nursery will close at 6pm on Monday 23rd December and re-open 8am Monday 6th January 2014
yes it seems that most are now in the festive mood with many children telling us about decorating their xmas tress at the weekend and the excitement of opening their Advent calendars . The sunflowers are decorating the tree here as I type this , though we have a mystery as the lights are nowhere to be found!
All sunflower parents will find a note in your child's wall file regarding costumes for the concert - please make sure you pick this up soon so you know what your child will need . This seasonal spectacular will take place on Wednesday 18th December 3pm and all parents , siblings, grandparents, aunties , uncles and cousins are welcome to come along - this is always a popular and very well attended event and we look forward to welcoming you to our festive celebrations .
And while on the subject ................a HUGE thank you to all of you who donated a gift to the Giving Tree appeal. As always we are all overwhelmed by your generosity . Your gifts will help to make Christmas a happy day for a child who may not have many happy times .......and bringing a little joy to a child you will never know is really what Christmas is all about . As they are unable to thank you themselves , may I do so on their behalf .........thank you so much . PS Santa's helpers are obviously busy so haven't been to pick up yet - so there's still time if you haven't donated yet!
The Scottish Government has launched a new information campaign - Be Safe Be Sure - National Private Fostering Campaign . There are concerns that private fostering arrangements are not being brought to the attention of Children's Services which may leave some children in potentially vulnerable circumstances . For more information please visit
http://scotland.gov.uk/Topics/People/Young-People/protecting/lac/fostercare/private-fostering
More health news - we have had to send 5 children home today with high temperatures and very bad coughs - please keep your child at home if they are unwell or have been given medication to reduce a temperature. Children should stay at home until they are recovered . Please help us to try to keep the spread of viruses and infections as low as we can - you co-operation would be much appreciated .
Dont forget its the Xmas party on Thursday 19th Dec 2-4pm - this is for all sunflowers and buttercups. The snowdrops and bluebells have their own more restrained celebration for those children who normally attend.
The nursery will close at 6pm on Monday 23rd December and re-open 8am Monday 6th January 2014
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