Summertime

Hello everyone ,

we are thoroughly enjoying the glorious summer weather at Craigton . Time outdoors has actually had to be limited as some times of day are too hot for the children - a novelty in Scotland! But whilst outside there has been lots going on . The children are making the most of their sheds and most actively participating in returning resources at the end of the day and ensuring the garden areas are tidy. They have also enjoyed outdoor snack times and have done a great job caring for the plants in the growing area and greenhouse . We have already harvested some strawberries, with more almost ready. The tomato plants are growing well though so sign of any tomatoes yet! We also have leeks , potatoes and broccoli in the growing area , along with sunflowers and a wild flower bed with poppies . daisies and cornflowers .
As mentioned in a previous post , we have been included in the tour of Culter by the judges of 'Beautiful Scotland'. They will be visiting us tomorrow(Wednesday) , when we hope that the children will be able to show them their growing successes and tell them all about their gardening experiences .We are delighted to have  been included in this community event , and are really pleased that our efforts to improve the outdoor area , and offer the children the opportunity to get their hands dirty while leaning how to care for not just the plants but also the environment , by recycling and making our own compost , have been recognised by the local community . Huge thanks to Joanne from Gardening4Kids for her invaluable advice and practical sessions with the children - its much more effective when an expert keeps you right!

Over the past few weeks we have said goodbye to several children : some off  to start big school , others to spend their pre-school year in other settings , and will say goodbye  to more in the next couple of weeks. We'd all like to wish you all the very best of luck - its  been a pleasure having you with us - please come back and let us see you in your new school uniforms :-)
Extra copies of class/individual photos have now been ordered - if you're not here when they arrive we'll send them on to you.

A reminder that we are fully booked at the moment and are almost certainly not able to accommodate extra sessions . Still there's no harm in asking! Please ask staff in your child's department directly as they will be able to give you an immediate answer - but dont be too disappointed if we cant help.

Its now time for my annual appeal for volunteers to join the Parent Forum for the coming school year . The forum meets 4 times a year from 6pm - 7:30pm (approx) This gives parents the opportunity to raise any issues or concerns or share suggestions for improvements. Your photo will be on display so that all parents can recognise you and approach you with anything that they'd like raised at the meetings . If you'd like to volunteer or would like more information please contact me .

And finally , please note that I will be on holiday for the rest of this week - Wednesday , Thursday and Friday. Emails will not be monitored so please phone us if you have  anything to tell us - Thank you