News and Events
Children’s Uniform
11th November 2021
Just a reminder that we have a variety of very durable uniform for sale. Our uniform is very good value for money and provides the children with a sense of identity and belonging. Please email Kerryn in the office for an order form.
Aberdeen City Council Pre-School Funding
11th November 2021
For all those of you who have children who are approaching aged three or are already three years old, you will be entitled to apply for pre-school funding from Aberdeen City Council. Please see Kerryn in order to complete the appropriate forms. We will tell you when you need to fill out the forms so don’t worry!
Christmas Holidays
11th November 2021
Just a reminder that we are closed for two weeks over the Christmas and New Year Period. We close at 6pm on Tuesday 21st December 2021 and reopen at 7.30am on Wednesday 5th January 2022. Enjoy everyone!
Breast Cancer Awareness – Dress in Pink Week
11th November 2021
Lots of fun and fundraising this week! We loved coming to nursery dressed in pink. Many thanks to everyone who donated to this very worthwhile cause. We raised a whopping £315.28! We loved baking and then selling our bakes! They were delicious!
Staffing Update
11th November 2021
Welcome back to Sarah who has rejoined us. We are delighted to welcome her back to the Wellies team in the baby room We are also delighted to welcome a number of new staff to our Wellies Gang. Please welcome Laura Burnett to the Wellie Beans room and Simone Knitter and Leah Bowman to the Wellie tots room. Kaitlyn Edwards and Connor Stewart are now working in the Wellie Beans room. Ellis Ralston and Shannon Robertson are back working in Babies. Kayleigh Gordon is due to return to us in January after being off on maternity leave. She will rejoin the babies team! Annabell Kelly, Pamela Duncan, Chelsea McKay, Rachel Fernandes, Claire Smith, Emma Gilmour, Caragh Roopun, KCLee Colville and Isla McGregor will all be providing support where needed. This is to ensure that we are always above ratio in each room.
Fun with Sparklers and Toasted Marshmallows around the Campfire
11th November 2021
We loved toasting our marshmallows around the fire and making smores! They were delicious! Scott told us all about fire safety and firework safety and we completed our risk assessments together. We learnt all about GUY FAWKES and the gunpowder plot. We also loved writing our own firework poems, designing fireworks paintings and making our own fireworks! We also had great fun being out in the dark and making shapes with our sparklers! The Wellie dogs were also in attendance and loved their doggy smores!
Halloween Celebrations
11th November 2021
We had a great time dressing up, baking, partying and designing pumpkins during our Halloween week. Many thanks to everyone who participated in our Pumpkin carving competition. Well done everyone! Great fun was had by all!
KingsWellies Too and The Wellie Jellies
08th September 2021
The opening of our new room has been a great success. We have received very positive feedback from children, parents and staff. The Wellie Jellies are VERY proud of their new room and have been very busy learning, learning and more learning! Please give us your feedback as to how we can continue to improve operational aspects of this new room. We very much value your advice.
Christmas Holidays
08th September 2021
Just a reminder that we are closed for two weeks over the Christmas and New Year Period. We close at 6pm on Tuesday 21st December and reopen 7.30am on Wednesday 5th January. It will be here before we know it! Aberdeen City Council Pre-School Funding For all those of you who have children who are approaching aged three or are already three years old, you will be entitled to apply for pre-school funding from Aberdeen City/Aberdeenshire Council. Please see Kerryn or Scott in order to complete the appropriate forms. We can now also provide funding to MeTwo children. If you fall into this category please speak to Kerryn for more information.
Lost Property
08th September 2021
Please label ALL clothes, toys and personal possessions. The nursery CANNOT take responsibility for lost articles which are not FULLY labelled. Please also ensure that your children are appropriately dressed in warm clothing for the colder weather. We will still be out and about in ALL weathers. Thank you.