news and events 2023
Keep up to date with relevant updates about the nursery and articles on childcare from the team at St Margarets.
Here are some dates to remember
SPORTS DAY 2023
Sports Day 2023 St Margarets Nursery & Pre-school would like to say a massive thank you to our staff for organising an amazing sports day for the preschool children. Also, a big thank you to all of our parents and carers who attended to show support for us all, it was fantastic to have you all involved again (especially in the races!).
PRE-SCHOOL GRADUATION 2023
Friday 30th June 2023
St Margarets Nursery & Pre-school would like to say a huge congratulations to our 2023 graduates. All the children have been an absolute pleasure to teach and care for over the last 4/5 years, we are going to miss them all! We wish all the children the best of luck transitioning into primary 1.
Each year we hold our graduation ceremonies at Craigmillar Park Church. We hold a ceremony for all the parents, carers, families and friends with refreshments after. The children enjoy a magic show by Alexander the Great.
PARENTS/CARER EVENING 2023
All parents/carers are welcome to book a 10minute time slot with their child’s keyworker. Dates to be confirmed for November 2023.
HALLOWEEN 2023
Children will have the opportunity to celebrate Halloween week commencing 30th October 2023. Each day we will have various learning/sensory experiences for the children to choose from. On Monday 30th and Tuesday the 31st, the children are welcome to dress up in their favourite costumes or Halloween colours.
Every year our staff team have a fancy dress competition on Halloween. The best costumes win a prize. On Tuesday 31st October, if you feel any of our staff have amazing costumes and you would like to vote them as a winner, please email info@stmnursery.com
PROFESSIONAL CHRISTMAS PHOTOGRAPHS 2023
Dates to be confirmed in November 2023
Corrine our nursery photographer will be back with us for the children’s Christmas photos. Book a timeslot with Laura by emailing info@stmnursery.com
Corrine’s portfolio: http://corinnemacdonald.co.uk/
CHRISTMAS 2023
Pre-school Carol Concert - Friday 8th December
Carol concert at Craigmillar Park Church with refreshments and Christmas stalls with children’s artwork
Stay and Play Sessions with Parents and Carers
Week commencing 11th - 15th December, not the Wednesday due to Christmas Party.
Christmas Party with Santa’s visit - Wednesday 13th December
Santa Claus visits at 10am, and Christmas festivities throughout the day.
Christmas Dinner - Tuesday 19th December
Christmas dinner with all the trimmings.
Christmas Panto/Movie Day - Thursday 21st December
Children will have the opportunity if they wish to watch a festive movie with homemade snacks.
Christmas Closures - To be confirmed
