News and Events
Loose Parts Play
31st October 2016
A huge thank you to everyone who has handed in materials for our loose parts play. We are still building up our collection. A special thank you goes to Craig Danahar and his mum Angela who donated their trampoline. The children will have lots of fun building and designing with the 100 springs, the poles and the legs! We will also be using the tarpaulin and the nets to build very exciting dens! Thanks Craig!
Interactive Learning Diary and Learning Journey Folder
30th September 2016
If you would like to sign up to view your child’s digital Interactive Learning Diary (ILD), please see Aimee or Suzanne who will provide you with your own unique registration code. This excellent tool assists us with the recording and planning of your child’s educational development. We have had excellent feedback from parents who are able to access and observe their child’s learning whilst at nursery. You can also send in your own observations of your child’s activities from home.
Macmillan Big Coffee Morning
30th September 2016
The world’s biggest coffee morning is Macmillan’s biggest fundraising event for people facing cancer. Last year alone, £25 million was raised and this year they aim to raise even more. In order to support this very worthwhile charity event, the KingsWellies gang will spend next week baking and selling to our parents and friends. All proceeds will go directly to Macmillan. Many thanks for your support.
Kids Rock – Music, Story and Imagination
30th September 2016
Leanne, our Pre-School Supervisor (currently on maternity leave) will be joining us during this term to hold very exciting and creative “Kids Rock” classes with our children. Leanne is an accomplished musician, singer and songwriter and has performed in many bands. We are very excited to work with her on her music, story and imagination classes.
Congratulations to Paul and Laura
30th September 2016
Paul has just completed his SVQ3 in Social Services (Children and Young People). He is now a fully qualified Nursery Practitioner! He achieved this is record time (just under a year) and we are VERY VERY proud of him! This is a real achievement whilst also working full time as there was a huge amount of study and additional training involved. Well done Paul! You are our Worker of the Month! Laura has also been promoted as a member of our Senior Management Team. Laura will take up the role of Relief Depute Manager and will cover in the absence of Marcia and/or Suzanne. Congratulations Laura! Caroline will step up as Room Supervisor in the Wellie Tots room when Laura is our Depute Manager.
Grow Well Choices
30th September 2016
This term we will be embarking on a whole nursery topic called Grow Well Choices. Grow Well Choices has been developed by NHS Grampian and is about the importance of being healthy and making healthy choices. It fully supports the delivery of the Curriculum for Excellence Health and Wellbeing Experiences and Outcomes and the principles within the Pre-Birth to Three Curriculum.
Environmental Health Visit
01st September 2016
We recently had our annual Environmental Health Inspection. I am delighted to say that we passed with flying colours and the Inspector commented that we were, “top of the class!” Well done to Shona and all staff for ensuring that these high expectations are met on a daily basis.
Congratulations to Aimee and Rachael
01st September 2016
Aimee has just completed her SVQ3 in Business and Administration. She achieved this in record time and we are VERY proud of her! This is a real achievement whilst also working full time. Well done Aimee! Congratulations also to Rachael who has completed her Working Rite apprenticeship and has now been employed on a full time basis by KingsWellies. Well done Rachael – you have worked VERY hard and are a real asset to the Wellies team!
Chickens – they have names!
01st September 2016
Our chickens have been named by the children! We have Rocky, Jaws, Princess H, Nippy, Speedy, Gayle and Deidre! They are real characters and are very friendly! Rumpole and Ziggy especially like them!
Parent and Child Consultations
01st September 2016
Thank you for your contributions towards our consultations. Your opinions and feedback mean a lot to us! Paul is going to be developing a SENSORY AREA in our garden. He will be using your suggestions and those of the children too.