Hello everyone ,
I have been told by several sources today that there is a tummy bug going around Culter at the moment , and with the schools back tomorrow its likely to spread very quickly . If your child has any symptoms , please do not bring them to nursery and for 48 hours after the last symptoms. Please be extra vigilant with your hygiene , particularly handwashing .
Please remember to tell us if your child will not be attending due to illness , or for any other reason .
I've also had some enquires from parents regarding the pre-school funding for this year . I've contacted Aberdeen City Council who tell me that there are some adjustments being made by their legal department due to the increase in entitlement to 600 hours this year , and the application forms will be distributed once these have been finalised . I'll let you have these as soon as they arrive .
We are still very , very busy and its unlikely that we can accommodate extra sessions - but its always worth asking - please ask staff directly in your child's department when you drop off/pick up as they will be able to give you an immediate answer .
Our best wishes to those children leaving us over the next few days to start 'big' school . Its been a pleasure having you (and your families) with us - we all hope you continue to have enquiring and curious minds and that you enjoy the new challenges that school will bring :-)
(Some parents have not yet returned their children's reports and feedback - please do this asap as we need to pass these onto your child's school - thank you)
This means of course that we will soon be starting a new school year at Craigton - watch this space for information on what your children will be looking at in the coming months .
We have the first meeting of the Parent Forum for this session scheduled for 3rd September . If you'd like anything raised at this meeting please ask any member - this year our volunteers are: Lindsey Beedie , Louise Craig , Kerry Forsyth , Carl Gerrard, Rebecca Neill and Ruth Woods - their photos will be on display soon so you can recognise them !
We have been asked to submit our annual self evaluation by the Care Inspectorate. Last years submission will be on display in all departments in the next few days - please pass on any additions/suggestions you may have to me by 29th August so I can include them in our submission.
And finally a reminder that the nursery will be closed on Monday 22nd September . We shall close at 6pm on Tuesday 23rd December and reopen 8am Monday 5th January 2015
Monday, 18 August 2014
Thursday, 7 August 2014
Health notice
Hello everyone ,
we have had a confirmed case of chickenpox in the schoolhouse . For more information please see the link
http://www.patient.co.uk/health/chickenpox-in-children-under-12
If you suspect your child has chickenpox , please visit your GP as soon as possible . Children cannot return to nursery until no new spots are appearing and exiting spots have scabbed over - this is usually 5 days from the first symptoms .
A reminder to ensure that your contact details are up to date - if your child becomes unwell whilst with us , we will contact you and ask you to collect them as soon as possible .
I have had some volunteers for this years Parent Forum , but still need more . The Forum meets 4 times a year and is an opportunity for parent representatives to raise any issues/concerns or discuss anything regarding the nursery . If you'd be interested in joining , please contact me as soon as possible as Id like to have the first meeting in September .
We are once again very low on nursery stocks of spare clothing - please ensure your child always has a change of clothes with them , and any donations of unwanted clothing will be gratefully accepted .
we have had a confirmed case of chickenpox in the schoolhouse . For more information please see the link
http://www.patient.co.uk/health/chickenpox-in-children-under-12
If you suspect your child has chickenpox , please visit your GP as soon as possible . Children cannot return to nursery until no new spots are appearing and exiting spots have scabbed over - this is usually 5 days from the first symptoms .
A reminder to ensure that your contact details are up to date - if your child becomes unwell whilst with us , we will contact you and ask you to collect them as soon as possible .
I have had some volunteers for this years Parent Forum , but still need more . The Forum meets 4 times a year and is an opportunity for parent representatives to raise any issues/concerns or discuss anything regarding the nursery . If you'd be interested in joining , please contact me as soon as possible as Id like to have the first meeting in September .
We are once again very low on nursery stocks of spare clothing - please ensure your child always has a change of clothes with them , and any donations of unwanted clothing will be gratefully accepted .
Tuesday, 29 July 2014
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
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
Friday, 18 July 2014
Summer Fair update
Hello everyone ,
I'm sorry to tell you that due to very low ticket sales we have made the decision to cancel the Summer Fair this year . Those who have bought tickets(thank you) will have your money refunded . We do however still have a giant cuddly bear looking for a home , so we will go ahead with the raffle with the bear as the prize . Raffle tickets are on sale in both buildings £1.00 a strip . The bear will be on display as soon as we can find somewhere to put him!
All other prizes that were kindly donated will be included in the winter festival raffle later in the the year(cant bring myself to use the other word just yet!) .
We will have a think about something different for next year and hopefully manage to find a date that doesn't clash with any other galas/festivals/shows in the area!
A reminder that all sunflower photo requests need to back on Monday when I will place the order . If you want extra copies of individual photos, please return the small proof photo as I cant order without this - Thank you .
Happy weekend to you all :-)
I'm sorry to tell you that due to very low ticket sales we have made the decision to cancel the Summer Fair this year . Those who have bought tickets(thank you) will have your money refunded . We do however still have a giant cuddly bear looking for a home , so we will go ahead with the raffle with the bear as the prize . Raffle tickets are on sale in both buildings £1.00 a strip . The bear will be on display as soon as we can find somewhere to put him!
All other prizes that were kindly donated will be included in the winter festival raffle later in the the year(cant bring myself to use the other word just yet!) .
We will have a think about something different for next year and hopefully manage to find a date that doesn't clash with any other galas/festivals/shows in the area!
A reminder that all sunflower photo requests need to back on Monday when I will place the order . If you want extra copies of individual photos, please return the small proof photo as I cant order without this - Thank you .
Happy weekend to you all :-)
Wednesday, 16 July 2014
Summer Fair
Hello all ,
just to let you know that were are having very slow ticket sales for the fair next week once again . Its on Saturday 26th July 12-2pm . If you intend to come , please get your ticket now. A decision will be taken this Friday whether we shall go ahead or not - if we dont sell a lot more tickets , its really not worth going ahead. Tickets are on sale in both buildings £5 for an entire family which includes a BBQ - thats a real bargain !
just to let you know that were are having very slow ticket sales for the fair next week once again . Its on Saturday 26th July 12-2pm . If you intend to come , please get your ticket now. A decision will be taken this Friday whether we shall go ahead or not - if we dont sell a lot more tickets , its really not worth going ahead. Tickets are on sale in both buildings £5 for an entire family which includes a BBQ - thats a real bargain !
Wednesday, 9 July 2014
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!
To our cook Katie and fiancé Dave on the safe arrival of their daughter Jorgie last night(Tuesday) . Best wishes from all at Craigton and we're looking forward to meeting her very soon :-)
A reminder to sunflower parents to please pay for or return class photos by the end of this week . Requests for extra photos should also be in by then as I will be ordering these next week .
And dont forget that the nursery will be closed this coming Monday 14th July
A reminder to sunflower parents to please pay for or return class photos by the end of this week . Requests for extra photos should also be in by then as I will be ordering these next week .
And dont forget that the nursery will be closed this coming Monday 14th July
Tuesday, 8 July 2014
Summer Fair
Hello everyone ,
Tickets are now on sale in both buildings for our rescheduled Summer Fair , This is on Saturday 26th July 12-2pm . This is our major fundraiser of the year and there's lots for the children to do. Games , facepainting , tattoos , tombola and of course our ever popular home baking stall .We were forced to cancel our original date in May due to poor ticket sales , so please make sure you get your ticket asap . They are £5 for a family - you can bring along all your friends too! The price includes a BBQ so you wont even need to make lunch that day. We will also have a 'Guess the bear's birthday' where you can win a giant cuddly bear very kindly donated by Fraser Allan's family(thank you :))
Raffle tickets are also on sale £1 a strip or 20p each - donation for raffle prizes will be gratefully received!
A final reminder that we shall be closed this coming Monday 14th July for the local Aberdeen holiday
Tickets are now on sale in both buildings for our rescheduled Summer Fair , This is on Saturday 26th July 12-2pm . This is our major fundraiser of the year and there's lots for the children to do. Games , facepainting , tattoos , tombola and of course our ever popular home baking stall .We were forced to cancel our original date in May due to poor ticket sales , so please make sure you get your ticket asap . They are £5 for a family - you can bring along all your friends too! The price includes a BBQ so you wont even need to make lunch that day. We will also have a 'Guess the bear's birthday' where you can win a giant cuddly bear very kindly donated by Fraser Allan's family(thank you :))
Raffle tickets are also on sale £1 a strip or 20p each - donation for raffle prizes will be gratefully received!
A final reminder that we shall be closed this coming Monday 14th July for the local Aberdeen holiday
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