Communication

Stay, Play and Learn session

(ante pre school children)

We would like to invite you to attend a ‘stay, play and learn’ session in our nursery. During this half hour session you will have the opportunity to spend time observing and engaging with your child in a real play context. You will also be able to discuss your child’s progress, development and well-being with your child’s key worker.

The appointment booking system will be open between Monday 29th January to Friday 9th February 2024.  Please see Miss Forbes to make your appointment when you pick up / drop off your child at nursery or alternatively you can make an appointment by phoning.  If you are unable to attend any of the sessions but would still like to have the opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and achievement with nursery staff then please request a telephone consultation.

Whilst we appreciate that you may need to bring younger siblings to this appointment we do ask that they are mindful of the nursery children in their work and play environment and must be supervised at all times.

Our nursery website also allows you to see inside the setting and shows our children engaging in their daily learning activities. This is updated on a regular basis. We will also provide you with a curriculum newsletter each term outlining the learning taking place which you will then see in action on the website.

We look forward to welcoming you into the nursery.

Many thanks

Sally Murray

Depute Head Teacher

09.01.24

These are the songs we are learning in nursery for our Scottish performance.   If you have a spare few minutes we would appreciate it if you could practise at home.

Three craws

Three craws sat upon a wa’

Sat upon a wa’

Sat upon a wa’ –aw, aw, aw

Three craws sat upon a wa’

On a cold and frosty morning.

The first craw couldnae flee at a’

Couldnae flee at a’

Couldnae flee at aw –aw,aw,aw

The first craw coulnae flee at aw

On a cold and frosty morning.

The second craw fell and broke his jaw

Fell and broke his jaw…..

The third craw flew to tell his maw

…..

The fourth craw wisnae there at a’

….

And that’s a’ I ken aboot the craws

…..

Wee Wille Winkie

Wee Willie Winkie runs through the toon

Upstairs and doonstairs in his nicht-goon

Rappin’ at the windaes

Cryin’ through the locks

Are a’ the bairnies in their beds

It’s past eight o’clock.

Mhairi’s Wedding

(Lewis Wedding song)

Chorus: Step we gaily, on we go,

Heel for heel and toe for toe,

Arm in arm and row on row

All for Mhairi’s wedding.

Over hallways up and down

Myrtle green and bracken brown

Past the shielings, through the town

All for sake of Mhairi.

Chorus

Red her cheeks as rowans are

Bright her eyes are any star

Fairest of them all by far

Is our darling Mhairi

Chorus

Plenty herring, plenty meal

Plenty peat to fill her creel

Plenty bonnie bairns as weel

That’s the toast for Mhairi

Chorus

Coulter’s Candy

Ally, bally, ally, bally bee

Sittin’ on yer mammy’s knee

Greetin’ for a wee baw-bee

Tae buy some Coulter’s candy

Poor wee Jeannie’s lookin’ affa thin

A rickle o’ banes covered ower wi’ skin

Noo she getting’ a wee double chin

Wi’ sookin’ Coulter’s candy

Ally, bally, ally, bally bee…

Dear Parents/Carers,

The children and staff of Haddington Primary School Nursery would like to invite you to attend their Scottish performance on Tuesday 6th February (Mon/Tue group) and Thursday 8th February (Wed/Thu group). The performance will start at 2.15.

The children will be singing a few well known Scottish songs, performing Scottish dances and exhibiting their Scottish art work. After the entertainment there will be tea, coffee and shortbread served in the nursery. 

The performances will take place in the school gym hall.

We will not be selling tickets for this event but there will be an opportunity to give a donation to our nursery if you wish. We will be consulting our children on how they would like to use the funds they raise. 

Below are a few important points to remember:

• Children should be brought to nursery and collected at the usual times. 

• Parents/carers should enter through the school’s main entrance before the performance begins. 

• Children will be offered a tartan outfit to wear but are welcome to come in their own tartan outfits. 

We look forward to sharing our learning with you.

Kind regards

Sally Murray

 (Depute Head Teacher) 

Dear Parents and Carers

December is fast approaching which means Christmas planning has started in the nursery. Over the coming weeks the children will be decorating the Christmas tree, engaging in lots of festive learning  activities and enjoying the suspense of opening our special advent calendar each day.

There are a few dates and some important information that we would like to make you aware of –

·         Christmas Parties

The Mon/Tue group will be having their party on Tuesday 19th December and the Wed/Thu group will have their party on Thursday 21st December.  The children will attend nursery as normal, at the usual times. Children can come to nursery in the morning dressed in their party clothes for the parties that will be held in the afternoon after lunch. Children will be collected at the normal nursery times. We will be offering a party snack which will include ice cream, homemade biscuit and juice. If you would prefer your child to have an alternative snack then pleased inform a member of staff. Allergies and food intolerances that we are aware of will be catered for.

·         Festive Fun Afternoon  

We would like to invite you to join us in the nursery for some Christmas festive fun. This will take place on Tuesday 12th December 2.15 – 3.15pm (Mon/Tue group) and Wednesday 13th December 2.15 – 3.15pm (Wed/Thu group)

During this time there will be a variety of festive games and activities you can enjoy with your child. You will also have the opportunity to collect some of your child’s Christmas creations that they will have been busy working on during their time in nursery.

We are very mindful that not everyone will be able to attend this event due to various other commitments but please be assured that your child will still participate in the festive fun with a member of staff. Alternatively, another family member / friend may come along.  If you are unable to attend we will ensure that your child brings home their creations for you to enjoy.

·         Christmas Lunch

The school catering staff will be providing a Christmas lunch for the nursery children on Tuesday 12th December (Mon/Tue group) and Wednesday 13th December (Wed/Thu group) for those who would like to participate. This lunch will be held in the nursery and follow the normal lunch routine. Children who do not wish to have the Christmas lunch are still very welcome to bring their packed lunch from home.

·         The wider community

The nursery children are learning about the spirit of Christmas in a variety of ways. We have extended this into our local community to help develop their understanding of caring, sharing and being thankful. The children will be making Christmas cards with lovely messages which the Community Kitchen will give out on Christmas day. We will also be preparing a hamper to give to the Community Kitchen with lots of lovely baking and crafts by our children. If you would like to donate to this hamper please hand any produce to a member of staff. Many thanks.

·         Christmas Holidays

The nursery closes for Christmas on Friday 22nd December and will reopen on Monday the 8th January 2024.

If you have any questions regarding the above information please do not hesitate to ask a member of staff.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support throughout this year and we hope everyone enjoys a safe and happy festive period

Kind Regards 

Sally Murray (DHT) and The Nursery Team

10.10.23

Just a reminder that booking closes on Friday 13th Oct for appointments for Stay, Play and learn sessions. If you would like to book an appointment please catch Miss Forbes at drop off or pick up up times or alternatively you can phone the nursery on 01620 823271 to book an appointment. Please note that these Stay, Play and Learn sessions are for Pre-school children only. Stay Play and Learns for Ante-pre children will be held at a later date.