This term the nurseries will be covering the season summer, there will be a few trips for you to note over the summer as well as ad hoc days out when the weather is nice. Each room will continue with their own topic of choice in addition to this. Your room seniors will provide you with more information on any outings planned over the next weeks ahead along with permission slips.

Many thanks to all the parents who helped and contributed to the spring fair it was a huge success and we are very grateful for everyone who came along to support this day. We raised a fantastic amount of £877 which will be split between both nurseries. Its up to the Parent Committee how to spend this in the nursery so if you have any suggestions as to how you would like to see it spent just send an email to [email protected]

The nursery in Dalmeny will be undergoing a refurbishment outside over the next few weeks. The windows will be repaired and the building is being painted. The painters will avoid peak drop off times for children so there should be no issues around parking. The work should take 2-3 weeks to complete.

Can I please remind all parents we have a max 10 min waiting time in our car park if you plan on staying longer can you please park outside the nursery.

We would like to wish all our school leavers all our love and best wishes for starting school this summer. Some of them have been with us since they were 4 months old so I am sure there will be many tears shed by our Staff when they go. We will be having a joint leaving party with both nurseries to which our parents, grandparents and families are more than welcome to come along too. Further details will be given out nearer the time.

There have been a few staff changes and moves of the last few months therefore I would like to update you on those:

Due to our expansion we are adding a new management position to our team and I would like to Congratulate Wendy Mart on taking on a new challenge of Deputy Manager, Wendy will continue to be based in our preschool room in Kirkliston but will cover in Dalmeny when Liane is on holiday.

After 6 years of service to Nippers Julia Downie has decided to take a break from childcare and move into caring for the elderly. We wish Julia well with her move.

Amanda Barton is now on maternity leave and waiting on the arrival of her new baby daughter, we will update you all when she arrives.

We would like to welcome the following members of staff:

Nicole Oliver who joins us as a Practitioner in Dalmeny
Rebecca Stewart who joins us as a Modern Apprentice in Dalmeny
Charlotte Gilchrist who joins us as a Modern Apprentice in Dalmeny
Chloe Irvine who joins us as a Modern Apprentice in Dalmeny
Charlotte McQueen who is coming back after extended maternity leave to join us as a Practioner in Kirkliston
Chantelle Clark who joins us as a Practitioner in Kirkliston
Natalie Main who joins us as a Practitioner in Kirkliston
Chelsea McQueen who joins us as an Modern Apprentice in Kirkliston

I have detailed below the new room staff for your information. We have made changes necessary for the business, mix of experience and working hours.

Staff have been busy attending training over the last few months we would like to congratulate the following on completion of:

Congratulations to Catriona Moore who has completed her apprenticeship with Nippers and is now fully qualified Nursery Practitioner.

Wednesday 15th June
Wednesday 27th July

We are planning a 1st Anniversary Party Friday 26th August for all the nursery at Conifox We will give you more details nearer the time.