Out of School Care

St Ronan’s Parents Update 2/6/16 A meeting was held last night (1st June) to give parents the chance to meet and ask questions of the two childcare providers who have expressed an interest in providing out of school at St Ronans from August 2016. A summary of the information from both the services is attached… Continue reading Out of School Care

ST. RONAN’S AFTER SCHOOL CLUB

ST. RONAN’S AFTER SCHOOL CLUB The school and the parent partnership are aware of the concerns around the planned closure of Kidzcare after school club. on 28 June 2016 as announced on 23 March. We are actively looking at how an after school care service can be maintained at St. Ronan’s. We will keep all… Continue reading ST. RONAN’S AFTER SCHOOL CLUB

School update

TIMING REMINDERS FROM ST. RONAN’S SCHOOL  Hope everyone has had a great summer. We’re looking forward to seeing the pupils back to school on Tuesday (19 August). Don’t forget our new times! Here’s a wee reminder:  The lining-up bell will ring at 8.35am – five minutes before the doors open.  P.1-7 – MONDAY-THURSDAY Start time… Continue reading School update

Learning Through Play

Children need a balance between self initiated play and experiences planned by adults. They need a balance between structured routines and the freedom to explore and learn at their own pace. They need an approach to learning that will respond spontaneously to their emerging ideas, needs and interests. They need situations that challenge them and… Continue reading Learning Through Play

Nursery Necessities

Children should attend nursery with the following items: Outdoor shoes and coat daily Wellies and waterproofs for wet weather, sunhats and suncream for sunny weather Practical and comfortable clothing Children should not feel anxious about getting in a mess! Please make it easy for your child to go to the toilet eg elasticated waistbands are… Continue reading Nursery Necessities

Attendance

Regular attendance at nursery is important Pre-school children are entitled to five sessions per week.  Special arrangements for different attendance patterns should be agreed with staff. If your child is unwell, please keep him/her at home. Please allow 24 hours (at least) for sickness and diarrhoea after the illness has subsided. If your child is… Continue reading Attendance

Arrival & Collection

A responsible adult (over 16years) must bring and collect your child. Staff must be informed if an adult other than a parent or guardian are collecting your child.  Please record this on the ‘pick up’ sheet on the parent information board in the cloakroom. A member of staff will greet parents / carers at the… Continue reading Arrival & Collection

Session Times

The Nursery runs 2 sessions each day. The times for each session are: Morning Session:                     9:00 – 11:30am Afternoon Session:                  12:45 – 3:15pm The doors will be opened 15 minutes before the end of each session (ie11:15am and 3:00pm) to allow Parents / Carers the opportunity for informal discussion / consultation with members of the nursery… Continue reading Session Times