News and Events
Meet Hermione!
04th October 2017
Look at Hermione! Our gorgeous new KingsWellies hamster! We really hope that Hermione will be very happy as part of our Wellies family. If you would like to take Hermione home for the weekend, please let us know. Once she is settled and confident, she would love an adventure! The boys and girls really enjoyed a visit to Dobbies to buy some toys and a house for Hermione. We are all learning about nocturnal, diurnal and crepuscular animals. Ask us about them!
During National Recycling Week, we were “Waste Warriors!”
04th October 2017
Can you encourage us to help you to recycle at home too? Recycling is so important for our environment and we are working hard towards becoming an Eco School Scotland nursery and receiving our Bronze award.
Kids Rock!
04th October 2017
We LOVE Kids Rock with Leanne! Leanne uses original songs and a range of music genres - from Beethoven to The Beatles to Baa Baa black sheep! This really helps to inspire our imaginations. It is great fun to work through the learning experiences and outcomes of the Curriculum for Excellence in a magical, musical way!
Parental Consultation – Question of the month August 2017
22nd August 2017
Each month we strive to self-evaluate our practice because we want to be a better nursery. We also need our parents to give us feedback. Our August question of the month comes from How Good Is Our Early Learning and Childcare and focuses on Quality Indicator 2.2 Curriculum. Please give us your comments. Your feedback means a lot to us.
Rumpole and Ziggy continue their adventure
22nd August 2017
What lucky mutts these two are! Look what they have been up to during the weekends with all of their nursery friends ………. The “real” Rumpole and Ziggy also really enjoyed their first Therapets session. We went to visit the residents at Cornhill Hospital Half-Way House. Pets and residents all had a ball and really enjoyed meeting each other. Rumpole and Ziggy especially enjoyed being the centre of attention and having so much cuddles! It was also a great way to put a smile on someone’s face and to chat to new people.
Friends of Anchor – Fundraising week
22nd August 2017
In aid of Friends of Anchor, both staff and children will be taking part in some exciting fundraising events. During the week commencing 11/09/17, staff will be taking on the challenge of a cycle marathon. We are hoping to cycle 100 miles per day from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Parents, you can join in too! The children will also be setting sail around Prime Four in search of 20 hidden Anchors. They will be supplied with mini Anchor Voyage booklets to mark off each Anchor as they find them! All children will be rewarded with a special Anchor Voyager sticker for taking part! Look out for your booklet coming home soon. Please feel free to come dressed as pirates through-out the week. There will also be lots of baking and craft-making for sale this week too.
Extra-Curricular Activities
22nd August 2017
We are delighted to continue working with Jo Jingles, Kids Rock, Yoga, Pyjama Drama and PE this term. We will also have plenty of taster sessions from Moo Music, Football, Balance Bikers and lots more.
Life Skills Awards
22nd August 2017
This month in the Wellie Beans, we will be focusing on the following: Red Award: I know how to stay safe when using electricity, I can help prepare and taste different foods, I can take photos and images using different technologies, I can be kind to my friends Pink Award: I know how to stay safe when out and about, I can taste different foods, I can take photos or record sounds and images to show the world around me, I can be kind to others around me
Staffing Update
22nd August 2017
Congratulations to Kerryn who has recently graduated in BA (Hons) International Business Management. We are extremely proud of you Kerryn but selfishly, are delighted to still have you working here at KingsWellies.
Split Nursery Placements
22nd August 2017
If any of our children are attending a school nursery as well as KingsWellies, please let Marcia know. We would really like to ensure that we have really good dialogue with any other nurseries so that we are all planning and communicating appropriately about your child’s needs, next steps and progress.