news and events 2024
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
Sports day 2024 will be in June. We are hoping (weather permitting) to do sports day on Thursday 6th June 2024
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
TBC - Friday 28th June 2024
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 2024
All parents/carers are welcome to book a 10minute time slot with their child’s keyworker. Dates to be confirmed for May 2024
HALLOWEEN 2024
Children will have the opportunity to celebrate Halloween week commencing 28th October 2024. Each day we will have various learning/sensory experiences for the children to choose from. On Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st of October 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 Thursday 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 2024
Spring/Easter Photoshoot
Summer and Graduation Photoshoot
Christmas Photoshoot
Dates to be confirmed in November 2024
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 2024
Potential dates - still to be confirmed by Craigmillar Park Church
Pre-school Carol Concert - Friday 14th 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 16th December, not the Wednesday due to Christmas Party.
Christmas Party with Santa’s visit - Wednesday 18th December
Santa Claus visits at 10am, and Christmas festivities throughout the day.
Christmas Dinner - Thursday 19th December
Christmas dinner with all the trimmings.
Christmas Panto/Movie Day - Friday 20th December
Children will have the opportunity if they wish to watch a festive movie with homemade snacks.
Christmas Closures - To be confirmed
