Thank you to everybody who came to our Christmas Party on Friday 16/12/11. It was a great success, with all the children having lots of fun and being very excited to see Santa Claus!
Thank you to all the parents who attended the Taller Teds Nativity Show. The children worked really hard and did a fantastic job.
Please leave any feedback you may have in response to this comment.
Tuesday 20 December 2011
Tuesday 13 December 2011
Compost!
Well done to all the children and staff with their green fingers. We now have our first ready to use compost! Little Teds have used some to repot a geranium. Here's hoping we have some lovely healthy compost for the new planting season in the Spring time.
Monday 12 December 2011
Christmas Cards.
This year, instead of sending out Christmas cards, Maureen Murray will be making a geneous donation to Children 1st charity in the name of The Murrayfield Nursery. We are sure that you will all agree that this is a very worth charity in helping out local children.
Thursday 8 December 2011
Update - Friday 9/12/2011
Good morning everybody!
We hope you all survived the stormy weather and stayed safe. Nursery is open as usual today from 8:00 am until 6:00 pm. See you all soon.
We hope you all survived the stormy weather and stayed safe. Nursery is open as usual today from 8:00 am until 6:00 pm. See you all soon.
Weather update Thursday 8/12/2011
The Nursery will remain open today until 6:00 pm as normal. However, parents are advised to keep upto date with travel advise and to make arrangements to collect their child if travel is disrupted. All children must be collected by 6:00 pm, and no later, in order to allow staff to get home safely.
Thank you for your co -operation.
Thank you for your co -operation.
Tuesday 29 November 2011
Family Fun Time!
Ideas for fun activities at home!
Monday 30/01/12
Did you know that kids can develop half of their language skills before they are three? The more you look at books together now, the better they'll be reading and words as they get older.
Here are some tips:
To find out more, visit http://www.playtalkread.org/
Monday 30/01/12
Did you know that kids can develop half of their language skills before they are three? The more you look at books together now, the better they'll be reading and words as they get older.
Here are some tips:
- Encourage them to turn pages with you. They'll soon be so good at it they'll take the book off you and do it themselves.
- Running your fingers over the words as you say them will help your child learn that 'squiggles' they see actually mean something.
- Read at a slow pace so your baby/toddler can keep up.
- Get cosy - find a quiet space for both to tuck away and hide from the hustle and bustle of the day.
To find out more, visit http://www.playtalkread.org/
Parents Participation and Involvement
We are always eager for our parents to be involved in the life of the nursery. However, we understand this is not always easy as we all lead such busy lives.
Throughout the Nursery there are several mindmaps displayed where we would appreciate you taking the time to add your thoughts, comments and ideas. We will use all feedback received as part of our self -evaluation and the on going development of our nursery.
At the moment we are looking for your input on Staff Quality (Main Entrance), Health and Wellbeing /Emotions (downstairs corridor) and ideas for new menus (Kitchen door).
As always we appreciate your co-operation and support. Thank you.
Throughout the Nursery there are several mindmaps displayed where we would appreciate you taking the time to add your thoughts, comments and ideas. We will use all feedback received as part of our self -evaluation and the on going development of our nursery.
At the moment we are looking for your input on Staff Quality (Main Entrance), Health and Wellbeing /Emotions (downstairs corridor) and ideas for new menus (Kitchen door).
As always we appreciate your co-operation and support. Thank you.
Staff Changes
Update - Monday 23/01/2011
Satoko has settled in really well with Jade and her team in the Baby room. Stacey is still waiting for paper work to come through and will commence work with Rhonda and her team in Big Teds as soon as possible.
Lindsay who worked in the Baby room has now moved to the clown room where she will join Gillian and Pauline.
Interviews and trials are continuing to fill the remaining positions in the buildings.
Update - Monday 09/01/2011
Two new nursery nurses will join our dedicated and enthusiastic team during the coming weeks. Satoko will join the Jemima Room and Stacey will join the Big Teds team, once all their necessary paperwork is returned. We are confident that they will fit in and we look forward to them both joining our team.
Interviews are still ongoing for 2 remaining positions within the building.
Lynsey from Little Teds has now joined Big Teds where she will work with Rhonda, Nicole and Stacey.
Update - Tuedsay 20/12/11
Pamela has recently handed in her notice and will work her last day on Friday 13/01/12. Pamela has decided to have a change of career and is exploring different interests and seeing where it takes her. We wish Pamela all the best for the future.
We currently have two nursery nurses working with the team on three day trials and are also holding interviews during the week. Please do not hesitate to speak to Maxine with any feedback you may have on our trial staff.
We will keep you informed of all changes. Thank you for your co operation.
Unfortunately Jenna's last day is on Thursday 8th of November 2011. Jenna is leaving to concentrate on her
family business and we all wish her every successful for the future. She will be very much missed by all staff, children and parents.
Due to unforseen circumstances Lisa is no longer working with us.
Congratulations to Natasha who has been recently promoted to Room Leader of Little Teds. Again we wish her all the best and we are positive that she will bring many great qualities to the room and to the job.
As a result of these we are currently interviewing for three positions within the nursery. We will be looking for your feedback on prospective candidates, as they work for trial days, before we offer positions.
Satoko has settled in really well with Jade and her team in the Baby room. Stacey is still waiting for paper work to come through and will commence work with Rhonda and her team in Big Teds as soon as possible.
Lindsay who worked in the Baby room has now moved to the clown room where she will join Gillian and Pauline.
Interviews and trials are continuing to fill the remaining positions in the buildings.
Update - Monday 09/01/2011
Two new nursery nurses will join our dedicated and enthusiastic team during the coming weeks. Satoko will join the Jemima Room and Stacey will join the Big Teds team, once all their necessary paperwork is returned. We are confident that they will fit in and we look forward to them both joining our team.
Interviews are still ongoing for 2 remaining positions within the building.
Lynsey from Little Teds has now joined Big Teds where she will work with Rhonda, Nicole and Stacey.
Update - Tuedsay 20/12/11
Pamela has recently handed in her notice and will work her last day on Friday 13/01/12. Pamela has decided to have a change of career and is exploring different interests and seeing where it takes her. We wish Pamela all the best for the future.
We currently have two nursery nurses working with the team on three day trials and are also holding interviews during the week. Please do not hesitate to speak to Maxine with any feedback you may have on our trial staff.
We will keep you informed of all changes. Thank you for your co operation.
Unfortunately Jenna's last day is on Thursday 8th of November 2011. Jenna is leaving to concentrate on her
family business and we all wish her every successful for the future. She will be very much missed by all staff, children and parents.
Due to unforseen circumstances Lisa is no longer working with us.
Congratulations to Natasha who has been recently promoted to Room Leader of Little Teds. Again we wish her all the best and we are positive that she will bring many great qualities to the room and to the job.
As a result of these we are currently interviewing for three positions within the nursery. We will be looking for your feedback on prospective candidates, as they work for trial days, before we offer positions.
Monday 14 November 2011
Christmas Holidays 2011
This year the Nursery will be open on Wednesday 28th, Thursday 29th and Friday 30th of December 2011. We will also be open on Wednesday 4th, Thursday 5th and Friday 6th of January 2012.
Our children's Christmas party day is Friday 16th of December. Santa will be visiting his grotto in the Scout Hall during this day. All parents are invited to visit with their child/children during their rooms's allocated time slot, which are as follows; Jemima Room and Clown Room - 3:00-3:30 pm, Little Teds - 3:30-3:45pm, Big Teds - 3:45 - 4:15pm and Taller Teds 4:15-4:45 pm.
Taller Teds Nativity show will be on Friday 16th at 10:00am - 10:30 am in the Scout Hall. Visitors are limited to 2 per child due to lack of space. we hope to see you all there!!
Christmas Party/Santa Claus Presents
This year Santa Claus will be bringing his own presents to all our wonderful boys and girls when he comes to visit us on Friday 16/12/2011. Unfortunately he cannot provide presents for brothers or sisters. If brothers or sisters will be visiting Santa please drop a present into the office before Thursday 15/11/11.
Our children's Christmas party day is Friday 16th of December. Santa will be visiting his grotto in the Scout Hall during this day. All parents are invited to visit with their child/children during their rooms's allocated time slot, which are as follows; Jemima Room and Clown Room - 3:00-3:30 pm, Little Teds - 3:30-3:45pm, Big Teds - 3:45 - 4:15pm and Taller Teds 4:15-4:45 pm.
Taller Teds Nativity show will be on Friday 16th at 10:00am - 10:30 am in the Scout Hall. Visitors are limited to 2 per child due to lack of space. we hope to see you all there!!
Christmas Party/Santa Claus Presents
This year Santa Claus will be bringing his own presents to all our wonderful boys and girls when he comes to visit us on Friday 16/12/2011. Unfortunately he cannot provide presents for brothers or sisters. If brothers or sisters will be visiting Santa please drop a present into the office before Thursday 15/11/11.
Monday 17 October 2011
Halloween 2011
As Halloween falls on a Monday this year, all rooms will be having a 'Halloween Day' on Monday 31/11/11. Your child may dress up if they wish and we will be playing traditional Halloween games!
Friday 14 October 2011
October Newsletter
Our October newsletter is now available. If you have not received one via e-mail please enquire at the office. To help us reduce our paper usage, please let us know your e-mail address for all further correspondance. Thank you and have a lovely weekend.
Tuesday 11 October 2011
PLP Week
Taller Teds, don't forget PLP Week on week commencing 7/11/11. For more details please see October 2011 newsletter.
Show and Tell
Week Commencing 17/10/11
Big Teds - Lets be creative; bring materials in to be creative in the art area.
Taller Teds - Something that represents a country of the United Nations (United Nations Day 24/10/11)
Week Commencing 24/10/11
Taller Teds - Food to feed the birds to celebrate RSPB Feed the Birds Day
Big Teds - Item related to Divali
Week Commencing 31/10/11
Taller Teds - Materials to create Bonfire Night pictures e.g. glitter, tissue paper etc
Big Teds - Food to feed the birds to celebrate RSPB Feed the Birds Day
Week Commencing 7/11/11
Big Teds - Fire Safety
Week Commencing 14/11/11
Big Teds - Information/book about nocturnal animals
Week Commencing 21/11/11
Big Teds - Buy something small to the value of one pound your child would enjoy
Week Commencing 28/11/11
Taller Teds - Information/item related to St. Andrew's Day
Big Teds - Information /item related to St. Andrew's Day
Big Teds - Lets be creative; bring materials in to be creative in the art area.
Taller Teds - Something that represents a country of the United Nations (United Nations Day 24/10/11)
Week Commencing 24/10/11
Taller Teds - Food to feed the birds to celebrate RSPB Feed the Birds Day
Big Teds - Item related to Divali
Week Commencing 31/10/11
Taller Teds - Materials to create Bonfire Night pictures e.g. glitter, tissue paper etc
Big Teds - Food to feed the birds to celebrate RSPB Feed the Birds Day
Week Commencing 7/11/11
Big Teds - Fire Safety
Week Commencing 14/11/11
Big Teds - Information/book about nocturnal animals
Week Commencing 21/11/11
Big Teds - Buy something small to the value of one pound your child would enjoy
Week Commencing 28/11/11
Taller Teds - Information/item related to St. Andrew's Day
Big Teds - Information /item related to St. Andrew's Day
Dates to Remember!
28/10/11 (Friday) - Environment Day
This month we will be looking at water: the importance of water in our everyday lives and ways in which we can reduce waste. Please bring something relating to water into nursery for this day!
This month we will be looking at water: the importance of water in our everyday lives and ways in which we can reduce waste. Please bring something relating to water into nursery for this day!
Monday 10 October 2011
Hello
Welcome to the new blog of the Murrayfield Nursery! We will use this blog as a way of keeping you up to date with all important events at the nursery i.e Show and Tell, dates to remember, staff holidays, nursery holidays etc. Please feel free to add any comments, ideas and thoughts you may have which will help us with the development of our nursery. We look forward to receiving your comments and we will update this blog regularly.
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