May Newsletter
I would like to inform parents that I will be retiring this Summer. As Head Teacher at Thornlaw Nursery School I have thoroughly enjoyed working with all the children who have attended, the many parents who have entrusted their children into my care and my fantastic staff who have made this nursery such a success. I have always enjoyed getting up in the morning and coming to nursery to be greeted by children who are enthusiastic and eager to learn. My staff know how much I appreciate them but it’s sometimes nice to put it in writing because they are the people who make Thornlaw great. It has been a privilege to work in this community and forge relationships and I will miss everyone. I have taken great pleasure in seeing hundreds of children flourish as confident, successful young people and it has been a great privilege but the time is now right for someone else to take over the reins and lead Thornlaw forward on its next exciting chapter. My best wishes go to its continued success and I will follow their endeavours with interest
Alison Edwards
SOME DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Friday 20th May - Outdoor Classroom Day
Friday 20th May - World Bee Day
Thursday 26 May - Teddy Bear’s Picnic
NURSERY CLOSED FOR MAY WEEKEND ON FRIDAY 27TH MAY
Tuesday 31st May – Stay and Play
Wednesday 1st June – King and Queen Day
Tuesday 7th June – School lunch for those children moving to primary school in August 2022
Friday 10th June - Sports Day (revised date)
NURSERY CLOSED FOR QUEEN’S JUBILEE ON THURSDAY 2ND JUNE AND FRIDAY 3RD JUNE
Friday 17th June – Celebration for Father’s Day
Wednesday 22nd June – Graduation
Thursday 23rd June - Leaving Party (Mousetale Puppets)
NURSERY CLOSES FOR SUMMER BREAK ON FRIDAY 24TH JUNE 1.00 PM
Please be advised that some dates are liable to change and, if this happens, we will update you as soon as possible
CURRENT LEARNING PLAN
Our current learning plan is based on the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar
This short story by Eric Carle is filled with moral questions on the topics of self-control, well-being and happiness, growth and change. The caterpillar eats more and more with each passing day until he does not feel good. It takes eating a ‘nice leaf’ to make him feel better. Eric Carle says, ‘This book is about HOPE. It says: you too can grow up and unfold your wings and fly away’
We hope that, by the end of the plan, children will have some knowledge about
- The differences between Spring/Summer
- The story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar
- The days of the week
- Nutrition and a healthy lifestyle
- The lifecycle of different insects/animals
- Why caterpillars are important (they change into butterflies/moths and pollinate plants)
- Making good choices/decisions
Our full learning plan is on our Webpage (address below) where you will see our specific focus for Health and Wellbeing, Literacy and Numeracy and our Seasonal, Cultural or Festive Focus
REPORTS
Staff will shortly be phoning all parents of pre-school children (those leaving for Primary 1) to give an update on their child’s progress
THURSDAY 26 MAY TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC
If you come to Thornlaw today you’re sure of a big surprise. The teddies are having a picnic and you won’t believe your eyes! Your child is invited to bring their teddy along for a special picnic so let’s hope the weather is good to us
TUESDAY 31ST MAY STAY AND PLAY
Parents are invited to ‘stay and play’ in nursery on Tuesday 31st May. Stay and Play gives parents the chance to stay and take part in activities such as crafting, role play, construction and story time alongside their children as a way of encouraging and supporting their learning and development. Parents should come at the following times
Parents in the red, orange and yellow groups should come from 9 am to 10 am (morning children) and from 2 pm to 3 pm (afternoon children)
Parents in the green, blue and purple groups should come from 10 am to 11 am (morning children) and from 3 pm to 4 pm (afternoon children)
WEDNESDAY 1ST JUNE KING AND QUEEN DAY
Children are invited to dress up as a king and queen (or a prince and princess) today in honour of the queen’s platinum jubilee
FRIDAY 10TH JUNE SPORTS DAY
Please make sure your child wears something suitable for running in – it would be lovely if they could wear something in their group colour but please don’t go to any expense
WEDNESDAY 22ND JUNE GRADUATION
Parents of children leaving for primary school in August 2022 are invited to see their child graduate on 22nd June – more details to follow
THURSDAY 23RD JUNE LEAVING PARTY
To mark the end of term, children will enjoy a show from Mousetale puppets which is a professional touring puppet theatre with charming puppet characters and glow-in-the-dark ultraviolet effects
WEB PAGE FACEBOOK & TWITTER
We have our own web page which can be found at www.thornlaw-nursery.glasgow.sch.uk
Twitter
@ThornlawNursery
Facebook
Thornlaw Nursery
CONTACT DETAILS
Nursery contact can be made by telephone, email or in person
Telephone 0141 638 3176
Email
headteacher@thornlawnursery.glasgow.sch.uk